Still a Thrill

"Still a Thrill"
Single by Jody Watley
from the album Jody Watley
Released	April 27, 1987
Studio	Mama Jo's Studios (North Hollywood, CA) [1]
Genre	Pop soul funk
Length	4:41
Label	MCA
Songwriters	Jody Watley André Cymone
Producers	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.

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 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

• 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

Non-UK 7-inch and cassette single

1. "Still A Thrill" - 4:12
2. "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

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". Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved 2011-12-15.