Jody (song)
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"Jody" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's third of three singles from 1986. The song was included on Stewart's second album Frantic Romantic
.
"Jody" continued Stewart's commercial success in both America and the UK. Although the single wasn't a huge hit, it was a moderate hit single in both countries. In the UK, the single failed to enter the top 40, peaking only at #50 for a total of four weeks.
In America, the single became Stewart's most successful single on the dance charts, peaking at #9. The single became Stewart's third single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #42. In Canada, the single made a small appearance on the chart, peaking at #81.
The previous single "Frantic Romantic" failed to make any impact in Europe. The "Frantic Romantic" single was not released in America. In America, "Jody" was the follow-up to Stewart's biggest hit "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
".
A promotional video was created for the single. In America, Stewart performed the song on American TV show "Soul Train". Originally before his fame as a singer, Stewart had gained recognition as a dancer on the very same show. He also performed the song on the American musical variety show "American Bandstand" along with "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
".
The song "Jody" was inspired by Jody Watley
of American music group Shalamar
who Stewart was a backing vocalist and dancer for in the early 1980s. Watley went on to co-write two of Stewart's 1988 singles "Don't Talk Dirty to Me
" and "Is It Really Love?
" with her husband of the time André Cymone
. Cymone would work with Stewart on his third album "Say It Again
".
"Jody" was written by Stewart, Narada Michael Walden
and Jeffrey Cohen. Walden is a well-known American producer, drummer, singer, and songwriter. Walden previously co-wrote "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" with Preston Glass in 1986 which became Stewart's biggest hit.
The b-side for the single "Dance Floor" appeared on the same album "Frantic Romantic", written by Stewart and Roy Carter. Carter was rhythm guitarist for the disco band Heatwave
before leaving to pursue a career in record production.
For the single, various remixes of "Jody" were released along with a limited edition 2x12" vinyl that included two remixes of "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off".
12" Single (American/Canadian release)
12" Single (European release)
Limited Edition 2x12" Single
Frantic Romantic
Frantic Romantic is a 1986 bestselling album by Jermaine Stewart. The album included Stewart's biggest pop hit, "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off," as well as the minor follow-up hit, "Jody," for whom Stewart's former Soul Train dance-mate Jody Watley was the inspiration...
.
"Jody" continued Stewart's commercial success in both America and the UK. Although the single wasn't a huge hit, it was a moderate hit single in both countries. In the UK, the single failed to enter the top 40, peaking only at #50 for a total of four weeks.
In America, the single became Stewart's most successful single on the dance charts, peaking at #9. The single became Stewart's third single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #42. In Canada, the single made a small appearance on the chart, peaking at #81.
The previous single "Frantic Romantic" failed to make any impact in Europe. The "Frantic Romantic" single was not released in America. In America, "Jody" was the follow-up to Stewart's biggest hit "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of three singles from 1986. The song was included on Stewart's second album "Frantic Romantic"...
".
A promotional video was created for the single. In America, Stewart performed the song on American TV show "Soul Train". Originally before his fame as a singer, Stewart had gained recognition as a dancer on the very same show. He also performed the song on the American musical variety show "American Bandstand" along with "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of three singles from 1986. The song was included on Stewart's second album "Frantic Romantic"...
".
The song "Jody" was inspired by Jody Watley
Jody Watley
Jody Vanessa Watley is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Jazz, Dance and Electronic Soul....
of American music group Shalamar
Shalamar
Shalamar was an American music group, primarily of the 1970s and 1980s, that was originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator Don Cornelius. They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Soul Train producer Don Cornelius...
who Stewart was a backing vocalist and dancer for in the early 1980s. Watley went on to co-write two of Stewart's 1988 singles "Don't Talk Dirty to Me
Don't Talk Dirty to Me
"Tren de Amor" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's second and last single of 1988. The song is the album opener on his third album Say It Again. This single was the third of four singles released from the album....
" and "Is It Really Love?
Is It Really Love?
"Is It Really Love?" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of three singles of 1989. The song is from his third album Say It Again. It was the last of four singles from this album....
" with her husband of the time André Cymone
André Cymone
André Cymone is an American bassist, songwriter and record producer. Cymone was a bass guitarist for recording artist Prince's touring band, pre-Revolution. Cymone began a solo career in 1981. His song, "The Dance Electric" , reached number ten on the R&B charts...
. Cymone would work with Stewart on his third album "Say It Again
Say It Again (Jermaine Stewart album)
Say It Again is a 1987 album by Jermaine Stewart. It was released in 1987 on Arista Records; his second full-length album for the label. The title track was a moderate chart hit.-Track listing:...
".
"Jody" was written by Stewart, Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden is an American producer, drummer, singer, and songwriter. He was given the name Narada by guru Sri Chinmoy in the early 1970s and his musical career spans three decades, in which he was awarded several gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards...
and Jeffrey Cohen. Walden is a well-known American producer, drummer, singer, and songwriter. Walden previously co-wrote "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" with Preston Glass in 1986 which became Stewart's biggest hit.
The b-side for the single "Dance Floor" appeared on the same album "Frantic Romantic", written by Stewart and Roy Carter. Carter was rhythm guitarist for the disco band Heatwave
Heatwave (band)
Heatwave was an international funk/disco musical band featuring Americans Johnnie Wilder, Jr. and Keith Wilder of Dayton, Ohio, Englishman Rod Temperton , Swiss Mario Mantese , Czechoslovak Ernest "Bilbo" Berger , Jamaican Eric Johns and Briton Roy Carter .They were known for their successful...
before leaving to pursue a career in record production.
For the single, various remixes of "Jody" were released along with a limited edition 2x12" vinyl that included two remixes of "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off".
Formats
7" Single- "Jody" - 3:40
- "Dance Floor" - 4:43
12" Single (American/Canadian release)
- "Jody (Dance Mix)" - 5:33
- "Jody (Dub Mix)" - 6:09
- "Dance Floor (Extended Version)" - 6:38
- "Jody (Single Version)" - 3:40
12" Single (European release)
- "Jody (Dance Version)" - 5:24
- "Jody (Dub Version)" - 5:56
- "Dance Floor" - 4:44
Limited Edition 2x12" Single
- "Jody (Dance Version)" - 5:24
- "Dance Floor" - 4:44
- "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Remixed Version)" - 5:45
- "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Remixed Dub Version)" - 6:40
Chart performance
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart | 81 |
| UK Singles Chart | 50 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 42 |
| U.S. Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs Chart | 9 |
| U.S. Billboad R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart | 18 |
Personnel
- Producer on "Jody" - Narada Michael Walden
- Producer on "Dance Floor" - John "Jellybean" Benitez
- Remixer on "Jody (Dance Mix)" - Arthur Baker
- Remix Engineer on "Jody (Dance Mix)" - Alan Meyerson
- Editor on "Jody (Dance Mix)" - Benji Candelario
- Remixer on "Jody (Dub Mix)" - Arthur Baker
- Remix Engineer on "Jody (Dub Mix)" - Alan Meyerson
- Editor on "Jody (Dub Mix)" - Benji Candelario
- Producer on "Dance Floor (Extended Version)" - John "Jellybean" Benitez
- Editor on "Dance Floor (Extended Version)" - Chep Nunez
- Remixer on "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" - Lewis A. Martineé
- Writers of "Jody" - Jermaine Stewart, Narada Michael Walden, Jeffrey Cohen
- Writers of "Dance Floor" - Jermaine Stewart, Roy Carter
- Writers of "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" - Narada Michael Walden, Preston Glass