Still a Thrill

"Still a Thrill" is the second single from singer Jody Watley's self-titled debut album, released on April 27, 1987 through MCA Records.

"Still a Thrill"
Single by Jody Watley
from the album Jody Watley
Released	April 27, 1987
Genre	Pop, soul, funk
Length	4:41
Label	MCA
Songwriter(s)	Jody Watley, André Cymone
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

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

Year-end chart (1987)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles[8]	48