Jody Watley

Jody Watley

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1987
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000002O3E
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,587 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SHE STILL A THRILL!, February 23, 2004

By	S. Quinto (Guatemala, Guatemala) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jody Watley's debut album was one of the albums of the late 80's that was crowded with winning singles material, more than todays only 2 or 3 promotiosn, this album carried 5 singles. The vibe that Jody had in the beginning was something new, R&B-funky with great meaningful lyrics, that with set the trend to people like Paula Abdul or Pebbles, Jody's album is full of love agains hated love, great album to listen from beginning to the end, 1987 saw the born of a true R&B star that later in the years will be underrated, but besides that this album got Jody the Grammy For Best New Artist, all the singles are now classic songs that you can hear them everywhere specially the infectuos "Looking For A New Love", this album is a must have to any classic albums collection.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1988's Best New Artist Debut, March 14, 2003

By	Aaron (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

First off, let me just say that it's ridiculous that this album is out of print. Jody Watley was huge in the late 80's and even into the early 90's with a string of dance pop hits, but now, it seems that she's been completely forgotten which is a huge injustice.

This being her platinum debut brought her onto the pop scene with her huge hit "Looking For A New Love" which hit #2 on the pop charts in 1987. Other top 10 hits followed including "Some Kind of Lover" and "Don't You Want Me." My favorite Jody Watley song is included on here also being the catchy and melodic "Most of All" which really shows off her beautiful voice. "Still A Thrill" is another highlight. It almost sounds like a different singer all together with jody singing in a deep, sultry voice. There's even a duet "Learn To Say No" with George Michael who was just about to take off himself with his solo career.

I can't help but notice that almost all of Jody's albums are out of print including her successful sophomore album "Larger Than Life" which would yield her several more hits and her "Greatest Hits" which is ridiculous. It's virtually impossible for newer music fans to experience her awesome dance pop. I think her record company needs to get on the ball. Buy this even if it used.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When "SINGLES" really mattered!!, October 29, 2002

By	Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"Back in the day" artists released albums chocked full of potential hit singles and Watley's debut has no less than six that topped the charts in the late 80's.

Tell me a performer today, other than Madonna and Janet Jackson, which can boast the same.