Still a Thrill

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"Still a Thrill"
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Single by Jody Watley
from the album Jody Watley
ReleasedApril 27, 1987
Studio Mama Jo's Studios (North Hollywood, CA) [1]
Genre
Length4:41
Label MCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • André Cymone
  • David Z.
Jody Watley singles chronology
"Looking for a New Love"
(1987)
"Still a Thrill"
(1987)
"Don't You Want Me"
(1987)
Music video
"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.

Contents

History

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, however, 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

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

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1987)Peak
position
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

Chart (1987)Position
US Hot Black Singles (Billboard) [10] 48

References

  1. Promis, Jose. Jody Watley review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  2. "T-Boz of TLC Talks Influence for Vocal Tone and Love to Jody Watley". YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  3. "Jody Watley – Still A Thrill". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  4. "South African Divas Singles". Geo Cities. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  5. "Jody Watley: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  6. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 900.
  7. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 614.
  8. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 276.
  9. "Cash Box Top 100 Singles". Cash Box . Vol. LI, no. 2. New York, NY. July 11, 1987. p. 4. ISSN   0008-7289.
  10. "Billboard Black Singles - 1987" . Retrieved 2011-12-15.