Still a Thrill
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| Single by Jody Watley | ||||
| from the album Jody Watley | ||||
| Released | April 27, 1987 | |||
| Studio | Mama Jo's Studios (North Hollywood, CA)[1] | |||
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| Length | 4:41 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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| "Still A Thrill" on YouTube | ||||
"Still a Thrill" is the second single from singer Jody Watley's self-titled debut album. It was released on April 27, 1987 through MCA Records.
History
[edit | edit source]While the #56 (US) peaking "Still a Thrill" didn't necessarily match the pop chart success of its blockbuster predecessor, "Looking for a New Love", it was a major hit on both the R&B and dance charts in 1987. Watley employed a deep lower register on this uptempo R&B / dance song, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Andre Cymone and David Z.
Covers
[edit | edit source]Indie Neo-soulsters, Soulscream, covered "Still a Thrill" on their 2001 album, Prototype @lpha1 2001 Neophunk. Synth-pop artist, Matthew Duffy, covered "Still a Thrill" on his album, Here I Come.
Legacy
[edit | edit source]- T-Boz of TLC cited this song as an example setting her vocal tone for her singing career. In a personal video, she sent to Watley (and was given permission to share on her YouTube channel) T-Boz thanked Watley for this song during her teenage years citing she was "hitting them notes" and helping her sing at a lower register to better suit her vocal range.[2]
Track listings
[edit | edit source]Non-UK 7-inch and cassette single
- "Still A Thrill" - 4:12
- "Looking For A New Love (A Cappella)" - 5:06
US 12-inch single
- A1. "Still A Thrill" (Extended Version) – 8:39
- B1. "Still A Thrill" (Radio Edit) – 6:15
- B2. "Still A Thrill" (Instrumental) – 5:16
- B3. "Still A Thrill" (A Cappella) – 4:41
- B4. "Still A Thrill" (Bonus Beats) – 4:34
Charts
[edit | edit source]Weekly charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] | 46 |
| South Africa (RISA)[4] | 40 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 77 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 56 |
| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
| US Cash Box Top 100[9] | 66 |
Year-end charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (1987) | Position |
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| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[10] | 48 |
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Promis, Jose. Jody Watley review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
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- ^ "Jody Watley – Still A Thrill". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
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- ^ "Jody Watley: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
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