Still a Thrill explained

Still a Thrill
Cover:	StillaThrill.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Jody Watley
Album:	Jody Watley
Released:	April 27, 1987
Genre:	Pop, soul, funk
Length:	4:41
Label:	MCA
Producer:	André Cymone, David Z.
Prev Title:	Looking for a New Love
Prev Year:	1987
Next Title:	Don't You Want Me
Next Year:	1987

"Still a Thrill" is the second single from singer Jody Watley's self-titled debut album, 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, 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

• 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.^[1]

Charts

Chart (1987)	Peak position
New Zealand Singles Chart^[2]	46
South Africa (RISA)^[3]	40
UK Singles Chart^[4]	77
U.S. Billboard Hot 100^[5]	56
U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles^[6]	3
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play^[7]	8

Notes and References

1. Web site: T-Boz of TLC Talks Influence for Vocal Tone and Love to Jody Watley . YouTube . January 16, 2022.
2. https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Jody+Watley&titel=Looking+For+A+New+Love&cat=s www.charts.org.nz
3. Web site: South African Divas Singles . Geo Cities . April 11, 2019.
4. Web site: officialcharts.com. officialcharts.com. June 28, 2022.
5. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 900.

6. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 614.
7. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 276.
8. Web site: Billboard Black Singles - 1987. 2011-12-15.