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

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.