Jody Watley - When A Man Loves A Woman

From 1994, this was the final single from Jody Watley's fourth album, "Intimacy". The track was released in the UK with alternate gay-themed mixes by progressive house/ trance outfit, BBG. The BBG mixes substituted the gender roles in their titles, hence they were "When a Man Loves a Man" and "When a Woman Loves a Woman". Watley's willingness to discuss gay issues was unprecedented at the time and still remains a rarity among black artists to this day.

The song peaked at #33 in the UK charts, #115 on the U.S. pop chart, and #11 on the R&B chart. It was backed with the David Morales produced track "Ecstasy".

TRACKLISTING:

When A Man Loves A Woman (Radio Mix)

When A Man Loves A Man (BBG Deep Mix Edit)

When A Woman Loves A Woman (BBG Deep Mix Edit)

Ecstasy (B.Y.C. 12")


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Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me

From 1987, taken from her debut album "Don't You Want Me" was remixed for its single release. The 7" single featured remix + additional production by Francois Krevorkian & Michael Hutchinson on both the A side and B side Radio Remix. The 12" single featured an Extended Remix, Dub and Acapella.

"Don't You Want Me" landed in the Top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart the week of October 24, 1987, advancing from #56 to #40. The song would go on to peak at #6 on the Hot 100 and would (beginning December 19, 1987), remain there for three consecutive weeks. The track fared less well in the UK, peaking at #55 in October 1987.

TRACKLISTING:

Don't You Want Me (Single Version)
Don't You Want Me (Radio Remix)
Don't You Want Me (Extended Remix)
Don't You Want Me (Dub Version)
Don't You Want Me (Acapella)
Don't You Want Me (Ultimix)



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Jody Watley - Still A Thrill

From 1987, 2nd single to be taken from her debut album. A dark funk-dance track, Prince was rumoured to have been involved in its production. Sadly it didn't match the success of her previous single 'Looking For A New Love'.

TRACKLISTING:

Still A Thrill (Single Version)
Still A Thrill (Extended Version)
Still A Thrill (Extended Radio Edit)
Still A Thrill (Bonus Beats)
Still A Thrill (Instrumental)
Still A Thrill (Acapella)