Just found out Tyrone Proctor (the man in this video) passed away today. He was one of her fellow Soul Train dancers and I believe he choreographed this video. This was always one of my favorites. RIP and condolences to his family.
He did - Rest In Peace Tyrone The Bone. 🙏🏽🕊 I wrote a tribute blog on my website jodywatley.net l There’s no choreography in the video - we made it up as we went along - and all of my scenes I did what I felt - montage was the same, no rehearsal - just roll camera! Much love ❤️
I was just thinking, if Andre cymone did this type of music for her then why couldn't he do this type of music for himself?😮 He's a great musician he's just underrated.
Oh come on! Why do people do this, especially older people? It's as if most of you have selective memory about the past in order to discredit others with these backhanded compliments. I was a die-hard Jody Watley fan as a kid. She wore piercings, wore many wigs, extensions, and weaves and had tattoos. And yes, she was awesome and gorgeous. Still is.
Whether a lot of female artist are conscious of it or not Jody Watley is definitely the one. Rihanna, Beyonce , Jody is definitely a music, video, fashion Icon. Pioneer, especially for black female artist. She should be given her props.
T-Boz of TLC cited Watley's song "Still a Thrill" 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 RUclips channel) T-Boz thanked Watley for this song during her teenage years citing she was "hitting them notes"
While the likes of Janet Jackson, Madonna , and Whitney Houston was battling it out as who the Queen of the 1980's, this Super Diva was carving her niche as a powerhouse vocalist and dancer and pop sensation! This is my favorite video of Jody Watley. Did you notice....Jody was voging way before Madonna. And, in black and white!
What makes Jody Watley a UNIQUE Diva is because we WATCHED her grow from dancing on Soul Train as a young girl and later a young woman, perform in Shalamar, and EXPLODE as a solo artist. She has always had great songs NO FILLERS in sight. Watley is a Living Legend. @jodywatley
@Ramon Hart Yaaaassss, hunty! Jody was a BAD B1TCH! She didn't really get the credit she deserved. She was no Aretha or Patti vocally, but her music and production quality was ON POINT for a Pop Artist. She drew a lot of comparisons to Janet at the time, with that wet n wavy weave, but i actually think Jody was a better NATURAL dancer and mover than Janet. Janet was bad, but all of stuff had to be elaborately choreographed. Jody could be in a video or on stage movin all by herself.
6/6/2020 Rest easy, Tyrone “The Bone” Proctor. A dance/choreography legend and former Soul Train dancer. Jody and Tyrone have been good friends for decades. Most often on Soul Train, when you saw Jody & Jeffrey (Daniel), you also saw Tyrone and his regular partner, Sharon Hill (Woods) not far away. Jody featured Tyrone in this video where they beautifully demonstrated the marriage of locking and waacking throughout their choreography.❤️💫✨ For those who think they are voguing: this style of dance is called waacking. Waack dancing has been going on at least since the early 1970s. If you go back and watch those 70s clips of Soul Train, especially during the mid-late 70s, you will see Tyrone, Sharon, Jeffrey, and Jody used to mix waack dancing in with several other moves. Also, just want to mention that Tyrone once stated that Waack was a west coast dance mostly performed to Disco/R&B type of music; whereas Vogue was an east coast dance mostly performed to House music.
Not sure why this wasn't as big as some of her other singles. I think this is the best one. A nice, funky jam and she sounds good singing in a lower register.
....Miss Watley....I must make a confession RIGHT here....THIS song, AND, this Video...wrecked my NERVES, my well BEING, my financial STATUS, my sexuality, my teeth....ALL of IT!! ..ha-HAA!! (cont.) ....I was already a HUGE Jody fan, even BEFORE 'Looking For...', BUT, when the single dropped, May '87, (I already had the debut album), the stark B&W picture sleeve photo made me say, 'I can't wait for the video...' ..oh, NO....I saw it on Ralph McDaniel's 'Video Music Box' : The waaacking. the Hair. the LOCALE. the petticoat. the BOOTS. the Earrings.the 'back in color' ending. the STAIRCASE. the Male partner, matching her EVERY move. the 12" Remix. the POSES. and most of all, the EXTENDED version VIDEO; remember kids, NO ONE was doing THIS, at the time; Jody was SO forward thinking, in terms of product for her Club / Dance fans, and, her stylized image; Janet Jackson had 'The Pleasure Principle' video, around the SAME TIME, and these here Two girls, were THE ONES. they were..THE. ONES!!! ...after Jody's Video, EVERYBODY was shooting videos in Paris (even Biz Markie!) ..and even though Madonna was asking, 'Who's That Girl?' at the time, Jody was the one making those MOVES. Time has revealed who the REAL INNOVATOR was, and, I couldn't be more pleased that Jody FINALLY gets acknowledgement for the choices she made with her career, & her STYLE; Sometimes, it's best to be RESPECTED, than REVERED.....and, YES girl, you're STILL a THRILL.....
I love this video too. The beat is everything .She danced on those steps without missing a beat. LOVE her black leather jacket I would rock that today and that chain belt ..Go head Jody!
Simply awesome, how could you not like this song?, love how deep and rich her voice is in this one, nearly 30 years later and it still sounds great, a fierce woman.
I have been loving everything about this video since it was first released. I remember copying the hair and clothes during that period! To this day, I can't resist ankle boots! Jody, you are a style Icon!
Red dress is by Jean Paul Gaultier. Amazing designer she wore a lot in her videos (the red crop bomber with the studded sleeves in Don't You Want Me and the oversized black men's blazer in Real Love are his too....)
A DJ should take this song, Prince's "Kiss", Lillo Thomas' "Sexy Girl", and Jermaine Stewart's "Jody", and put them in a mix! They all have that Minneapolis sound (and all came out within a year or so from each other)! Love it.
Many years ago after the song was released in BET interview Andrea Cymone & Jody Watley mentioned in the studio version, Andrea played all the bass & had Wendy Melvion assist with playing the funk rhythm guitar which wasn't credited by choice. Ironically both Andrea & Wendy were both a major part of Prince band. Additionally, both Wendy & Lisa sang along background on Andre Cymone "Dance Electric" the funk jam originally recorded, written & produced by the PURPLE ONE himself.
Jody is that 'catwalk' in her style and just down right has groove thang that not many have.....she's one to explore what one can 'get' from her energy ✨️. She's a beast & the whole package...❤ 🙌🏽♍️🙌🏿♈️🎶🎊💋
OMG Ms Jody is definitely a force to be reckoned with no doubt about it ❤💃🕺💃🎊🤗💋😋This video gives me all the life I need 💕💖😍🥵🥰.Soooooo 🔥 🥵 OUCH ‼️She so beautiful very sexy and classy .2023 This awesome song is STILL A THRILL 🥵♾️💋🎊💃👯♀️🪄🎊✨️
This video ugg...all these years later I still get chills...Jody is a moving piece of fine art.... the cinematography is breath taking never saw a video even come close to this...in my 49 years on this earth.....gurl it's still very much a thrill 😉
@@shavondarobinson8474 Jody was dancing on Soul Train in the early 70's when she was 14 years old. ruclips.net/video/FQm9kJR6ZxM/видео.html Then singing and dacing with the band Shalamar, so yeah, she's got style and moves like Madonna never could comprehend! Madonna owes her a lot of props!
It was a huge on the R&B charts since it peaked at #2. As far as pop/crossover, it was far less successful. It stalled at #56. I actually remember hearing this song quite often on R&B radio back in '87.
Several visual elements of this underrated and underappreciated 1987 video preceded two iconic videos of the time: 1. It featured voguing before Madonna's "Vogue" (1990). 2. The industrial scenes in this video came before the industrial setting of Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" (1989). 3. All three videos were in black and white.
STILL A THRILL IN 2022! 😍 Chile, I just bust my ass tryna go up & down my stairs in my lil kitten heels unfortunately, but there's only ONE Auntie Jody, PERIOD!
This is one of the few people in the world who can make Paris look even MORE elegant and edgy at the same time. It is like Garnier designed that building waiting for her arrival.
Big hair, big forehead and big earrings. I wanted to be her sooo bad in the 80's!! Dancing up and down those stairs without looking I would've tumbled all the way the hell down!! You go Ms. Watley
One of the best individual performance music videos, along with Knock on Wood by Amiiee Steward. People forget about how great of a dancer Jody was (and her beauty). This album was a precursor to Janet Jackson's Rythm Nation, speaking to women's empowerment. This should have 100 millions views!
Iconic artistic video and yes one of the best ever. This preceded Rhythm Nation but came after Control 1986 which was Janet Jackson's early statement on women's self-determination and her own empowerment.
Andre and Jody made beautiful slamming music together. He produced some of his best music with his music "Muse",,,,Jody....Andre and Prnce created the Miniappolis sound heard in this song..Andre plays the instuments on this record. I once heard a well known Music engineer from ATL....A.S.. (who is a bass player) say that Andre Cymone is one of the best bass players ever..... Some say Prince assisted behind the scene with Jody's album....Prince and Cymone style is so much in tune with the other because they came up from grade school together. Andre was always the band leader in school..Prince was the 1st to get signed to the big league so we saw cymone as the bass player...Prince knew andre was much more than that...Andre had to do his own thing as well.
My favorite song and video from her debut. Funky rhythm, sultry singing, fantastic dancing, lots of attitude, and beautifully shot. I remember when I was young playing this song over and over while imitating the dance moves.
This song got that Minneapolis sound stank, her and andre Cymone colab on some fire 🔥here, vocally if Prince and Grace Jones had a baby it would have been Jody watley
Think about this: The year That Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens died was the year that Sade, Jody Watley, and Sheena Easton were born. What's that say? 3 dynamic men in music were replaced by 3 dynamic women. I love that!
This song came out right when i graduated from high school, it was like my anthem when i was on my way to the club or just to go hang out, good times👍👍🏿☺️
I've always enjoyed this video. Mama Jody was workin' it at every angle. And wanted that black poofy skirt... The closest I came was my Mom's black lace slip. Couldn't tell me nothing. Dancing around in my Mother's bedroom like Jody Watley.
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Those eyes are cheekbones...pure beauty. Her dance moves...electrifying, her voice unique, Simply beautiful Jody
I'm puzzled about how Jody Watley has a nice long neck without a lot of creases?!
In Her Own Right . She's Mellow & Groove .
@@brianhines1452genetics and self care
This is timeless… ahead of their time
Just found out Tyrone Proctor (the man in this video) passed away today. He was one of her fellow Soul Train dancers and I believe he choreographed this video. This was always one of my favorites. RIP and condolences to his family.
@Tracy Lee
, Tyrone did NOT choreograph the video. It's all freestyle. Jody and Tyrone made it up as they went along. R.I.P Tyrone Proctor! 🙏
This video is just amazing. Always loved it. RIP Tyrone.
@@mosue3200 I said I believe..I did not say it was for sure. I am just seeing your response from.a year ago. Thanks for the information.
He was awesome 🙏🏾👑🏆💐 This is one of my favorite songs and videos by Jody🔥🔥🔥
He did - Rest In Peace Tyrone The Bone. 🙏🏽🕊 I wrote a tribute blog on my website jodywatley.net l
There’s no choreography in the video - we made it up as we went along - and all of my scenes I did what I felt - montage was the same, no rehearsal - just roll camera! Much love ❤️
I was just thinking, if Andre cymone did this type of music for her then why couldn't he do this type of music for himself?😮 He's a great musician he's just underrated.
No piercings, no weaves, no cosmetic surgeries, no auto-tunes and no tattoos. This is what a real sexy star is.
Oh come on! Why do people do this, especially older people? It's as if most of you have selective memory about the past in order to discredit others with these backhanded compliments. I was a die-hard Jody Watley fan as a kid. She wore piercings, wore many wigs, extensions, and weaves and had tattoos. And yes, she was awesome and gorgeous. Still is.
Absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤
Whether a lot of female artist are conscious of it or not Jody Watley is definitely the one.
Rihanna, Beyonce , Jody is definitely a music, video, fashion Icon. Pioneer, especially for black female artist. She should be given her props.
Jody and Tyrone turned The Paris Opera House all the way out and it's Still A Thrill 2 watch after all these years 🕺🏽💃🏽
I love the way she walks down the stairs.....
T-Boz of TLC cited Watley's song "Still a Thrill" 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 RUclips channel) T-Boz thanked Watley for this song during her teenage years citing she was "hitting them notes"
Happy 65th Birthday Jody Vanessa Watley!(Born January 30, 1959)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂🎀🌷🌹💐👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
jody watley definitely was ahead of her time.
Jody Watley and the entire cast of that song, video, and production did such an excellent job in my opinion.
While the likes of Janet Jackson, Madonna , and Whitney Houston was battling it out as who the Queen of the 1980's, this Super Diva was carving her niche as a powerhouse vocalist and dancer and pop sensation! This is my favorite video of Jody Watley. Did you notice....Jody was voging way before Madonna. And, in black and white!
That's my girl!
I see where your going with this..Madonna didn't do Vogue until 1990!
@@traceylennon1204 he said Jody vogued before Madonna. Relax.
@@feliciasanders2066 Thanks for clarifying on my behalf. But, I'm a dude. I just love the lady Streisand⭐
Yes & Jody had an official record deal before all of them in 1978-79 with Shalamar.
Years later.... STILL A BANGER.
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT.
Yes. Still a thrill.
yep
@@toddpickens8513 Indeed!
Absolutely amazing!! ❤️🔥❤️
Her hair is flawless in this video!
I know and those eyebrows and that winged liner she is known for
She’s missing those big hoops that she usually is rocking
@@kionyaf7408 did you actually watch this video? She is wearing them the whole time..
Such style. Such class. Such talent. Such beauty.
Absolutely 👍
'Amen to that!'
Timeless. Nothing in the imagery has dated. This could have been made yesterday.
What makes Jody Watley a UNIQUE Diva is because we WATCHED her grow from dancing on Soul Train as a young girl and later a young woman, perform in Shalamar, and EXPLODE as a solo artist. She has always had great songs NO FILLERS in sight. Watley is a Living Legend. @jodywatley
@Ramon Hart Yaaaassss, hunty! Jody was a BAD B1TCH! She didn't really get the credit she deserved. She was no Aretha or Patti vocally, but her music and production quality was ON POINT for a Pop Artist. She drew a lot of comparisons to Janet at the time, with that wet n wavy weave, but i actually think Jody was a better NATURAL dancer and mover than Janet. Janet was bad, but all of stuff had to be elaborately choreographed. Jody could be in a video or on stage movin all by herself.
i am in paris this week looking for the opera house where this video was filmed.
If You Google the words 'Opera Garnier/Paris, France', then it should show You a Map on where to find it.
6/6/2020 Rest easy, Tyrone “The Bone” Proctor. A dance/choreography legend and former Soul Train dancer. Jody and Tyrone have been good friends for decades. Most often on Soul Train, when you saw Jody & Jeffrey (Daniel), you also saw Tyrone and his regular partner, Sharon Hill (Woods) not far away. Jody featured Tyrone in this video where they beautifully demonstrated the marriage of locking and waacking throughout their choreography.❤️💫✨
For those who think they are voguing: this style of dance is called waacking. Waack dancing has been going on at least since the early 1970s. If you go back and watch those 70s clips of Soul Train, especially during the mid-late 70s, you will see Tyrone, Sharon, Jeffrey, and Jody used to mix waack dancing in with several other moves. Also, just want to mention that Tyrone once stated that Waack was a west coast dance mostly performed to Disco/R&B type of music; whereas Vogue was an east coast dance mostly performed to House music.
Thank you for this explanation. I recently became aware of this song and video and wondered what style of dance this was. Fascinating !
This should be known all over, I can't believe this totally slipped the community. Disappointed
Thank you. That explanation was gold.
Not sure why this wasn't as big as some of her other singles. I think this is the best one. A nice, funky jam and she sounds good singing in a lower register.
C-Wad1984 I don't think it got enough air play. :(
C-Wad1984 I remember seeing the video on BET, but I don't recall ever hearing it on the radio.
This has to be my all time JW fav. Out of all them I still listen to this one. It's still a thrill. 😁
+C-Wad1984 My thoughts exactly! This was one of the better songs if you ask me. Shows her vocal range and talents.
+C-Wad1984 This was an R&B hit, white radio was not ready for the funk on this sadly. Oh well.
....Miss Watley....I must make a confession RIGHT here....THIS song, AND, this Video...wrecked my NERVES, my well BEING, my financial STATUS, my sexuality, my teeth....ALL of IT!! ..ha-HAA!! (cont.)
....I was already a HUGE Jody fan, even BEFORE 'Looking For...', BUT, when the single dropped, May '87, (I already had the debut album), the stark B&W picture sleeve photo made me say, 'I can't wait for the video...' ..oh, NO....I saw it on Ralph McDaniel's 'Video Music Box' :
The waaacking. the Hair. the LOCALE. the petticoat. the BOOTS. the Earrings.the 'back in color' ending. the STAIRCASE. the Male partner, matching her EVERY move. the 12" Remix. the POSES. and most of all, the EXTENDED version VIDEO; remember kids, NO ONE was doing THIS, at the time; Jody was SO forward thinking, in terms of product for her Club / Dance fans, and, her stylized image; Janet Jackson had 'The Pleasure Principle' video, around the SAME TIME, and these here Two girls, were THE ONES. they were..THE. ONES!!!
...after Jody's Video, EVERYBODY was shooting videos in Paris (even Biz Markie!) ..and even though Madonna was asking, 'Who's That Girl?' at the time, Jody was the one making those MOVES. Time has revealed who the REAL INNOVATOR was, and, I couldn't be more pleased that Jody FINALLY gets acknowledgement for the choices she made with her career, & her STYLE; Sometimes, it's best to be RESPECTED, than REVERED.....and, YES girl, you're STILL a THRILL.....
Jody is killing it!!!
BIG TIME!
*_"I'm going home, now... Where are my keys?"_*
That always cracks me up! :-)
👍👍
Bitch has to get home since UBER wasnt an option.
@@robertgonzales8320 😂😂😂😂😂 Real talk! But Jody can any ride she want.
That's a reference to the Queen of Sheba, ya know. Next thing you know, she'll need a glass of water.
ITS VERY ICONIC...and people never reference it!!!
I never understood why she didn't get more respect. She was, vocally, better than Madonna, Paula, and Janet in every way.
One of my favorite videos EVER! So classy and ahead of her time.
Yesss
I love this video too. The beat is everything .She danced on those steps without missing a beat. LOVE her black leather jacket I would rock that today and that chain belt ..Go head Jody!
Totally agree. And a tune that Prince would have been proud to have made. A total (maybe underrated) masterpiece.
I was just watching this video and I said this song and video was so ahead of it's time.
Феликс в бабьих одеждах
She was our "Madonna" back in the day!!!! Absolutely stunning!!!
Lol thought Latoya Jackson was our Madonna
One of Andre Cymone's best production's! !!!))))
Her or the song?
@@nevamo6769 The song, obviously...she became his wife in life
@@SmartRobot-wc2fb -my sarcastic wit escapes you.
@@nevamo6769 Not really...I replied accordingly...
@@nevamo6769 lol
One of my absolute Favorites of Jody Watley!
My FAVORITE Jody Watley song! This is still in my Saturday Morning Clean up the house mix
cocotreasure right
Today's Saturday what time are you coming over Molly maid? 😎
My fav Jody song also
Simply awesome, how could you not like this song?, love how deep and rich her voice is in this one, nearly 30 years later and it still sounds great, a fierce woman.
true that!
I like your nails 💅 😍 and toes fetish 💅
'Very Fierce!, one of my favourite's of Ms. Watley's!'
Jeffrey daniels is a legend.
Is this rothschilds house, yes or no?
Not only did Jody have amazing pipes, she always had the most stylish videos!
Her movements are flawless.
I have been loving everything about this video since it was first released. I remember copying the hair and clothes during that period! To this day, I can't resist ankle boots! Jody, you are a style Icon!
I was a teenager when this song was out. I'm in my 40's and its still a jam.
BTW I love the contrast of her deep voice singing and her not deep voice singing backup vocals. Oh, yeah and that red dress.
Red dress is by Jean Paul Gaultier. Amazing designer she wore a lot in her videos (the red crop bomber with the studded sleeves in Don't You Want Me and the oversized black men's blazer in Real Love are his too....)
The choreography in this video is so sick! My goodness she slayed this!
Out of all her hits, this is the funkiest and it still bangs. Andre Cymone was a genius on this one.
My favorite part is “I’m going home now. Where are my keys”
A DJ should take this song, Prince's "Kiss", Lillo Thomas' "Sexy Girl", and Jermaine Stewart's "Jody", and put them in a mix! They all have that Minneapolis sound (and all came out within a year or so from each other)! Love it.
already done. 98.7 Kiss FM in NY used to do that on their Megamix Saturday Nights
80s decade when we did it all the right way....BEST times to fully be living....new times are dead and empty...
music today is dead empty lyrics that talk about nonsense. Music rhythm like this is gone
maybe!
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Amen
Andre Cymone's production & music backing are top notch. Great job Jody
Many years ago after the song was released in BET interview Andrea Cymone & Jody Watley mentioned in the studio version, Andrea played all the bass & had Wendy Melvion assist with playing the funk rhythm guitar which wasn't credited by choice. Ironically both Andrea & Wendy were both a major part of Prince band. Additionally, both Wendy & Lisa sang along background on Andre Cymone "Dance Electric" the funk jam originally recorded, written & produced by the PURPLE ONE himself.
Walter Nieves-Fishenden Thanks, I have Prince's original version of 'Dance Electric' as well. Awesome
That is PRINCE most flunkies tune ever!
seand67 -andre cymoan, -Lord. Lord., uh.
Walter Nieves-Fishenden prince had nothing to do with this song
This was such a great looking Video
Just over a million views? This song deserves more love.
Jody is that 'catwalk' in her style and just down right has groove thang that not many have.....she's one to explore what one can 'get' from her energy ✨️. She's a beast & the whole package...❤ 🙌🏽♍️🙌🏿♈️🎶🎊💋
OMG Ms
Jody is definitely a force to be reckoned with no doubt about it ❤💃🕺💃🎊🤗💋😋This video gives me all the life I need
💕💖😍🥵🥰.Soooooo 🔥 🥵 OUCH ‼️She so beautiful very sexy and classy .2023 This awesome song is STILL A THRILL 🥵♾️💋🎊💃👯♀️🪄🎊✨️
Forever my favorite Jody Watley song and Andre Cymone production.
Andre Cymone is playing everything on this track.
This is called using your body as the best living artwork inside the walls and city of an artistic place!
Reign in Power to the legendary Tyrone "The Bone Doctor" Proctor. He transitioned on 6/6/20. He and Jody worked it in this video.
This video ugg...all these years later I still get chills...Jody is a moving piece of fine art.... the cinematography is breath taking never saw a video even come close to this...in my 49 years on this earth.....gurl it's still very much a thrill 😉
love the bass in her voice in this song particular
Marvin the Martian She wrote this song for Grace Jones, that’s why she is singing in such a low register!!!
This is a really great song! The beat is everything .Tboz from TLC should remake this ..I think Tboz would do a good job.
@@spicyhot2552 Speaking of Tboz she mention when she audition she sung this song and a song from the boy group Guy I forget the song tho.
@@ARaebow Yes I remember when Tboz said she sung Still a thrill by Jody Watley ..The other song Tboz sung was "I wanna get with you" by Guy .
@@spicyhot2552 Yep! That was the song I just couldn't remember the title of the song from Guy.
Voguing way before Madonna! Since I´m a 25 years fan of the "material girl", I really can say that.
Exactly Jody watley started voguing way before Madonna the only reason she wasn't credited for it because the industry racism them and now.
@@shavondarobinson8474 Jody was dancing on Soul Train in the early 70's when she was 14 years old. ruclips.net/video/FQm9kJR6ZxM/видео.html Then singing and dacing with the band Shalamar, so yeah, she's got style and moves like Madonna never could comprehend! Madonna owes her a lot of props!
Even after all of these years this is still one of my faves by her! Always loved this song and the purr in her voice!
KuroiHato69 mine too!
Chicago's own Ms. Watley, showin the masses how it's done!
Chicago❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
This music video, the song and the music are epic!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍👏👏👏
In Minneapolis mode, Y'all!!❤😂
For Sure! She was definitely ahead of Paula Abdul with her Moves and dancing styles! Classic🔥🔥💯
My favorite by Jody! Tyrone Proctor gets down! Keep resting in peace my brother. I know you're entertaining the heavens with your dancing.
R.I.P. Tyrone Proctor. You were one of Soul Train's greatest dancers.
Incredible choreography. This video is still a thrill. 😁
Rest in Peace to the dancer: Whacking King, Tyrone Proctor. Peace.
One of the FUNKIEST guitar riffs of ALL TIME! BIG UPs 2 ACymone ! OFC Jody = 🔥
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I don't care what anyone says, when Jody & Andre Cymone were together, they were FIRE!! This track will always be HOT!! 🔥 💘 💃 😍 👗👡
This video has aged so damned well.
I stayed up all night waiting for this video to come on vh1 back in 87...good old days...
One of my favorite tracks from that album. This song was FIRE! Couldn't understand why it wasn't a huge hit...
I KNOW RIGHT!!
Exactly! ;)
It was a huge on the R&B charts since it peaked at #2. As far as pop/crossover, it was far less successful. It stalled at #56.
I actually remember hearing this song quite often on R&B radio back in '87.
Her whole album as a hit she won a Grammy for it...
If I have to take a stab at why it wasn't a huge pop hit... the quirkiness and funkiness of the arrangements. Great song still!
Wow, I loved Jody back in the day!!!
This is what's missing today - Class!
Her almond shaped eyes are mesmerizing!
Several visual elements of this underrated and underappreciated 1987 video preceded two iconic videos of the time:
1. It featured voguing before Madonna's "Vogue" (1990).
2. The industrial scenes in this video came before the industrial setting of Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" (1989).
3. All three videos were in black and white.
Only Jody Watley was able to pull this video off with just her and a male lead dancing. Only Jody.
Such an awesome arrangement you don’t hear this type of music anymore
one of this worlds most beautiful women jody watley fab track ...
STILL A THRILL IN 2022! 😍 Chile, I just bust my ass tryna go up & down my stairs in my lil kitten heels unfortunately, but there's only ONE Auntie Jody, PERIOD!
This is one of the few people in the world who can make Paris look even MORE elegant and edgy at the same time. It is like Garnier designed that building waiting for her arrival.
Just realized she's in the Paris Opera! I was just there last month.
It's absolutely stunning inside.
Jody had so many good songs... but her self titled Jody Watley in 1987 was classic
Taheem Akbar WORD!
Yes all hits.
Probably the most underrated of Jody's songs.
Shes the very definition of Fine !!!
Especially when she's in that red dress 😍😋
Big hair, big forehead and big earrings. I wanted to be her sooo bad in the 80's!! Dancing up and down those stairs without looking I would've tumbled all the way the hell down!! You go Ms. Watley
Me too!!
LOL...because Miss. Watley was fierce back in the day
You weren't alone. I think everybody wanted to be Jody Watley.
And big talent! Miss the 80's music!
lol
Let’s go Jody!!! 2024!!!
Damn that base line is funky!
*bassline*
Im still here Jody ❤ 2024
One of the best individual performance music videos, along with Knock on Wood by Amiiee Steward. People forget about how great of a dancer Jody was (and her beauty). This album was a precursor to Janet Jackson's Rythm Nation, speaking to women's empowerment. This should have 100 millions views!
Iconic artistic video and yes one of the best ever. This preceded Rhythm Nation but came after Control 1986 which was Janet Jackson's early statement on women's self-determination and her own empowerment.
Andre and Jody made beautiful slamming music together. He produced some of his best music with his music "Muse",,,,Jody....Andre and Prnce created the Miniappolis sound heard in this song..Andre plays the instuments on this record. I once heard a well known Music engineer from ATL....A.S.. (who is a bass player) say that Andre Cymone is one of the best bass players ever.....
Some say Prince assisted behind the scene with Jody's album....Prince and Cymone style is so much in tune with the other because they came up from grade school together.
Andre was always the band leader in school..Prince was the 1st to get signed to the big league so we saw cymone as the bass player...Prince knew andre was much more than that...Andre had to do his own thing as well.
My favorite song and video from her debut. Funky rhythm, sultry singing, fantastic dancing, lots of attitude, and beautifully shot. I remember when I was young playing this song over and over while imitating the dance moves.
Here because of T-Boz. I definitely hear the influence!
My Condolences to The Procter Family. 😢
So ahead of her time!
Kevin Wingate Completely‼️
I wish Jody Watley and Janet Jackson would come back with new music in 2015. Miss those women. 01/08/2015
Your wish came true! Janet's new album and tour. And Jody revamped Shalamar.
Jody continues to make new music to this day.
RIP to Tyrone The Bone Proctor the Inventor of whack Dancing and this video is still a Trill Ms Queen Jody Watley
This song got that Minneapolis sound stank, her and andre Cymone colab on some fire 🔥here, vocally if Prince and Grace Jones had a baby it would have been Jody watley
Over 30 years and this still resonates. Jody Vanessa Watley is a Goddess.
Think about this: The year That Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens died was the year that Sade, Jody Watley, and Sheena Easton were born. What's that say? 3 dynamic men in music were replaced by 3 dynamic women. I love that!
Designers of 2023, Find out what's on Jody's Mind...She Is Sent From Heaven!!!!!
Jody has a show on Sirius/XM The Groove channel. Congrats to her!
Jody is a classy lady. I miss music like this :)
This song came out right when i graduated from high school, it was like my anthem when i was on my way to the club or just to go hang out, good times👍👍🏿☺️
Always admired Jody. Glad I finally remembered the name of the song.
Queen diva of Funk and dance ..2023
STILL A RELEVANT IN 2016... THIS VIDEO IS DOPE !!!!!!!!
SLAYING
Onlyyyyyyyy artist who cudda rattled JANET back then. Cuz Jody was givin it and turning ittttttttt. This video is ICONIC!!!!!!!!
I've always enjoyed this video. Mama Jody was workin' it at every angle. And wanted that black poofy skirt... The closest I came was my Mom's black lace slip. Couldn't tell me nothing. Dancing around in my Mother's bedroom like Jody Watley.