"Still a Thrill" is the second single from singer

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's self-titled debut album.

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

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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

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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

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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.

Charts

References

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