January 31, 1987
“Looking For A New Love”
by GRAMMY® Winner Jody Watley
Debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B chart peaking at #1, ruling the Number 1 spot for 3 weeks!
Writers: Jody. Watley, Andre Cymone
Produced by Andre Cymone and David Z.
Additional Chart History:
#1 Dance
#2 Hot 100
Released #OTD January 6, 1987: Smash Solo Debut
“Looking for a New Love” was released as the first single from the Jody Watley eponymous debut album. The song became one of the biggest Pop and R&B singles of 1987.
“Looking For A New Love”
Writers: Jody Watley, Andre Cymone
Produced by A. Cymone, David Z.
Billboard Chart History
#1 Dance, #1 Hot R&B, #2 Hot 100
“Looking For A New Love” was nominated for Best R&B Single Grammy, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and NAACP Image Award among others and also saw international chart success.
“Hasta la vista, baby” became a popular saying and indelible part of pop culture later used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the action film “The Terminator”
September 3, 2005
“Looking For A New Love” REMIXES peaked at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Charts becoming the first to take the same song to Number 1 in two different decades with remixes by ROCASound, Craig C., Levon Vincent, Chris Joss, Heinrich Z and more
Streaming on all digital platforms.
#OTD May 2, 1987:
“Looking For A New Love” by GRAMMY® winner Jody Watley Peaked at #2 on the @billboard Hot 100 chart! Her first of 6 Hot 100 Top 10 Singles.
Written by Jody Watley, A. Cymone
*Billboard® History*#1 Hot R&B#1 Dance
“Hasta la vista, baby” became a popular saying, every girl wanted the black tulle skirt, rock & roll punk belts and jumbo hoop earrings, not to mention the winged eyeliner.
Wattage!
Released #OTD In this day January 6, 1987
The unexpected crossover smash solo debut hit ::
“Looking For A New Love”
by GRAMMY® winner @jodywatley!
Written by: Jody Watley, A. Cymone
Produced by Andre Cymone and David Z.
Billboard Chart History
This one single truly changed my life.
Wattage!
Wattage!
Full page ad Billboard Magazine, 1987 for my subsequent crossover smash debut hit – first Number 1 – AMA’s, Soul Train Awards, NAACP and Grammy nominated solo debut single “Looking For A New Love.”
The single was was of the biggest of the 1987 and the 80’s in general – a pop culture phenomenon, trendsetting style – as well with the catchphrase “Hasta La Vista Ba-by” later further popularized by Arnold Schwarznegger.
Written by Jody Watley and Andre Cymone. Produced by Andre Cymone and David Z. Photography: Victoria Pearson, Art Direction: Jody Watley & Lynn Robb. Styling: Jody Watley.
The single set the stage for one hell of a solo debut album ‘Jody Watley’ to follow. Despite my naysayers saying I’d regret leaving Shalamar, I’d fail, future in doubt as some of the black magazines wrote I succeeded then and continue to do so over 3 decades later and still on my own terms – most of all I’m happy, healthy, working and enjoying myself with my spirit and soul intact. It was never about being solo – it was to live life with joy, the greatest success. Having this all roll out this way was a gift from God and the universe – a bonus for looking after my own well being on my life’s journey. There’s so much more to say about this time, it will be in my memoir. Until then..
Thankful and full of gratitude a song of this magnitude is a part of my discography. As a note: “Looking For A New Love” also made a bit of history with the 2005 Remixes going to Number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play Charts, one of the first hits to become a hit again in an entirely different decade. Thanks so all the 80’s and Classics stations that keep it in rotation and shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race, Pose and beyond for the exposure to a younger generation.
What I’ve said for decades now is I hope my career and being represents to others is believe in yourself and to never be afraid to remove yourself from any situation that on the outside might look good to others – but to you it’s everything but that. You will always have doubters – just never let it be you and always be the best version of yourself – keep growing and going no matter the obstacles, often the universe will align in one way or another.
Happy 33 Anniversary — ‘Looking For A New Love”!! Timeless jam and still a damn good break up and empowerment anthem.
Wattage!
March 7, 1992 – 27 Years Ago Today: Jody Watley had the Hot Shot Debut at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, “I’m The One You Need.” This was Watley’s 11th consecutive solo single to chart on the Hot 100 and it became her 7th Top 20 hit when it peaked at No. 19 on May 16, 1992. The single was written by Watley with Alec Chantzis and David Morales and was her 9th solo entry on the Billboard Dance Songs Chart where it peaked at No. 3. Please click the following link to view the accompanying video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFwPWHlN83I
March 7, 1987 – 32 Years Ago Today: Jody Watley debuted at No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with her single, “Looking For A New Love.” This Jody Watley/Andre Cymone-penned single was her chart debut as a solo artist after serving as the female singer for the R&B-dance trio, Shalamar, from 1977-1983. “Looking For A New Love,” peaked at No. 2 for four weeks beginning May 2, 1987 stalled behind Cutting Crew’s “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” and U2’s “With Or Without You.” It was the first of 12 Hot 100 singles Watley scored between 1987-98 which included seven Top 40’s, six of which were Top Tens. Two of the singles, including “Looking For A New Love” were also No. 1 singles on the Billboard R&B Chart. Watley won the Best New Artist Grammy for 1987. Please click the following link to view the accompanying video:
Jody Watley solo debut single “Looking For A New Love”. Billboard Magazine Full Page Ad.
Classic.
