My son was privileged to be a backup dancer for Jody a few years back at BB King’s in New York City. While he’s danced at larger venues, he still counts that experience as a highlight of his career. Jody and her band were so humble, approachable and family-like and he loves the musical era she represents. What a performer! I loved the show and seeing her live. Best of luck to her (and Josh says hello!)
Glad to see Tamron Hall giving Jody Watley the praise and recognition she deserves from her years on Soul Train to her solo career. There's no one like her. One of my first concerts was seeing Shalimar.
When I was very young I used to see Jody watley on trendy melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. Before her first solo album came out. She used to walked alone...calm . Soooo polished and put together..hair pulled back in a pony tail..large dark sunglass. Usually dressed in full black in well tailored clothing mostly pant suits ...looking so beautiful, so much so I still remember today.
Jody was a supermodel (before Naomi Campbell) and could blow a fierce tune starting in Shalamar. She’s gorgeous, unique, iconic, and a trendsetter. I still rock her music!
Black Queen Jody Watley’s looks good period not to mention her spirit, tenacity and all that is a beautiful thing thank God she didn’t end up a tragic tale in the game
Yes she does! WOW. Luckily she put on a few healthy pounds with age, because had she still been slimmer, it would've been over because she would look even younger. Like did you find the ⛲ Fountain of Youth?! Look at Tamrin Hall in her 50s.
Well deserved recognition! I loved her on soul train, Shalamar before and after. If I dig in my closet, I may still have a vhs of her fitness video. Jody reflects her joy 💜
Jody Watley, Nona Hendrix (from La Belle) Lady Miss Kier, N'Dea Davenport and Grace Jones! All class acts, all beautiful, all underrated, all trend setters.
Jody Watley made Shalamar. I’ve never accepted them after she left. Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniels didn’t treat her well. And then she went on to have massive success in the US as a solo star - huge hits, Grammys. Revenge is a dish best served cold!
Absolutely Guy and so true! I also had heard that Howard Hewett didn't wish her well and didn't think her solo career would go anymore. He was such a damn diva and I never really liked him. Well, many albums and videos later, tours, fans, the works she got that revenge alright. Jody Watley is so beautiful, gracious, humble and a lovely soul. Love me some Jody Watley!
@@mickeyrosa7226 I totally agree. I live in the UK and Shalamar’s albums The Look and Friends were big successes. Jody said that on her way to the music show Top of The Pops, the other two guys went in separate cars and were cruel with shares in money too. She then launches her solo career and Looking for a new love becomes massive, plus the Grammy, and she had many other successful hits like Friends. Howard must have been seething with rage! I love me some Jody too!
@@guymichel8533 LOLOLOLOL I hope Howard continues to seethe with rage because he hasn't had a hit in years. Now, he can sing and I will give him that but that's all. Jody is the real winner here and still making music even today and I'm glad. Check out some of her other videos on YT where she had made a transition in her style of music. It's really good.
BLACK QUEENS and this interview so many levels of it ♥️✊🏿 is so dope, self assured two Queens top of their game well deserved Jody Watley CONGRATULATIONS on the induction at National Museum of African American Music history a success story talent, beauty, a good heart GENUINE spirit, always a nice lady in my interactions on social media especially Facebook down to earth : Jody “Winter Nights” heavy rotation, man I can’t say enough JODY WATLEY FOREVER
So underrated, only true fans, true people with good ears 👂 and good memories still respect her music! Now I got to listen to "some kind of lover" song
Those people slept on Jody Watley's style and I used to copy her and was in awe of her and her beauty. Janet Jackson and Madonna was on my copy list as well. I knew she dressed herself in her own videos and tours because I had a VHS tape of her different videos and there was an interview on there. I was ecstatic when she went solo and I remember like yesterday, when I walked into my local record shop and heard her first solo single and bought it right then.
They don’t be getting the full range but they know Ms. Jody is influential at the same time. Ms Jody is unique and because she can’t be put in one box this happens. I love she didn’t wear her “hoops” on her new interview but Ms Hall still gave major props
Jody Watley....you were and will be timeless. We will always remember your first single. I was in Japan when it was released and it was on fire everywhere!! From Yokosuka to Tokyo...we could not get enough of seeing you perform!! Thanks for the memories.
As a teenager back in the 80s, I definitely tried to copy Jody's style, especially her solo career style. I wore my weave long and curly, hoop earrings and clothes from Merry-Go-Round. lol...those clothes were definitely not appropriate for school.
Jody played a major influence on my fashion back then with the hoop earrings and the petticoat. Thank u Jody for always being you. I absolutely love the Mark you have left!
We love Jodi Watley! It's a shame but not a surprise, then and still now, how many beautiful black women with great influence, a savvy business mind and sex appeal still are often blocked from excelling in Hollywood. The record execs knew exactly what they were doing by denying black women from more wealth and becoming megastars. Madonna's leather jackets, hoop earrings, bras and lace skirts and even her 'male gaze' or siren dance 🎶 was even "inspired" after Jody. Tracee Ellis' character "Joan" wore big hoops, a silent dedication to the "Wattage." Those with a good eye and strong sense of fashion or if you zoom in, traces of Jodi Watley with or sans Shalamar are always traceable in Hollywood. Arnold Swarggenhager even says: "Hasta La Vista...baby! " 🔫 in Terminator, also from Jody's song. 🎶 ♥
@@luckysaira4470 Yes, it's the truth many people as you see don't want to hear or endorse. Also, Jody Watley was the first to inspire "voguing" which she showcased on Soul Train in the early to mid 70's. Madonna later picked it up and because she was a pop artist, she was given credit for it.
I saw Jody In concert at the Fox here in Atlanta in 1989…. You don’t have to be black to appreciate her music and fabulous hits! She was awesome in Shalimar and not once did we ever back then think she wasn’t the star! Because she was the queen. Love her music and us “white” people appreciated her greatly! I totally didn’t see “black” with her I saw an extremely gifted talented singer and entertainer. She stood out with her fashion and of course her musical talent!!! So pretty!!
Jody Watley is incredibly talented and should get praised for every recognition that she is given. Her music, fashion, dancing, and voice are not of this earth.
@R&B Souleffect you're exactly right, she was far ahead of her time with fashion and was not understood by the marketing corporations in the 90's and was a billion dollar fashion brand in the making had the corporations bought in 👌
So proud of Graceful Jody Watley! This Black woman deserves 👏🏿 ❤ ♥ kudos! Tamron honored Jody with class. The American industry stole her style and coined it for themselves. Africa Museum honored her!
Ms. Jody Whatley you rock! Your face, voice, clothing, dance, and demeanor was very enjoyable any classic. You are the best. May God bless you and your family.
Wow, legend Jody watley, Jody watley please put out a new album for 2021, Jody watley come back to 🎵🎶 music please love u chastity lampkin !!!!😋🌈🌈🌈💜💙🏆💜🥰🧤🧤💖💜💙❣️💙💖💚💚🏆🙋🧤🧤🧤❣️💜🏆🏆🌈🌈
Love Ms Watley from back in the day dancing on soul train to Shalamar to her solo career, she has done it all, I would like to know or ask Jody how did she know that she could sing or be choosing to sing in a group after dancing on soul train, she was so young and brave to do so.
OMG! Great conversation with the amazing GRAMMY winner, Style Icon, Entrepreneur Jody Watley! It was so inspiring! Thank you EMMY winner Tamron Hall! I might add, Jody's Signature Home Line is superb!
She did inspire Selena, in fact Selena and her throw out was inspired from Jody Watley. Selena had good taste in music and it showed in her music she has able to blend Tejano music with R&B/Pop and Funk. Selena is another one of a kind.
Jody was a trend setter 🙌🏾👏🏾
Jody should be a judge on a singing or dancing competition show
I agree
Loved her as a teen and still do now at 48. Her vibe is forever love, peace, and joy.
Right
My son was privileged to be a backup dancer for Jody a few years back at BB King’s in New York City. While he’s danced at larger venues, he still counts that experience as a highlight of his career. Jody and her band were so humble, approachable and family-like and he loves the musical era she represents. What a performer! I loved the show and seeing her live. Best of luck to her (and Josh says hello!)
Glad to see Tamron Hall giving Jody Watley the praise and recognition she deserves from her years on Soul Train to her solo career. There's no one like her. One of my first concerts was seeing Shalimar.
Jody Watley looks good period!!!
I loved her on Soul Train.
I loved her with Shalamar.
I loved her as a solo artist.
I love the tone of her vocals.
And everything she does is a class - and original - act!
Jody Watley definitely deserve a "Hollywood Walk Of Fame" she was ahead of her time as a solo artist.
Agree
I agree
Yes
nooooooooooooooooo she doesn't.. sorry she just had just a few hits
@@terradaktal8318 YEEEESSSSSSSSSSS SHE DOES! SMDH
Jody is a class act. She so down to earth.
When I was very young I used to see Jody watley on trendy melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. Before her first solo album came out. She used to walked alone...calm . Soooo polished and put together..hair pulled back in a pony tail..large dark sunglass. Usually dressed in full black in well tailored clothing mostly pant suits ...looking so beautiful, so much so I still remember today.
Oh, that's an amazing memory! I was in elementary school when she first came out, and I always thought she was so glamorous.
@@hellobecky84 me too I wanted her skirts and hoops too.
@@musiclover-cn7tb yess!
She is still fabulous ❤️❤️❤️
Jody was a supermodel (before Naomi Campbell) and could blow a fierce tune starting in Shalamar. She’s gorgeous, unique, iconic, and a trendsetter. I still rock her music!
She looks absolutely fantastic for 62!!!!
Black Queen Jody Watley’s looks good period not to mention her spirit, tenacity and all that is a beautiful thing thank God she didn’t end up a tragic tale in the game
Jody Watley looks good period!!!!!!
Yes she does! WOW. Luckily she put on a few healthy pounds with age, because had she still been slimmer, it would've been over because she would look even younger. Like did you find the ⛲ Fountain of Youth?!
Look at Tamrin Hall in her 50s.
Wow she looks 20 years younger!
She's old enough to be my mom.My mom is 63
She’s also a big Grace Jones fan!
She stated Still A Thrill was inspired by Grace! We love you JODY!!!!!!💐💗🍾🎉🎆🔥🎊🙏🏾😊❤️🎈🥰😘🥳👍
My favorite Jody song 🖤
Jody is the unsung artists of the 80's she laid the trend from her voice, ability to dance while dancing and fashion. She ruled the 80's.
Why am I not seeing this iconic queen on more TV shows as a judge? Somebody is falling down on the job. Good to see u Jody!!
Jody paved the way for so many. I see alot of her style in Solange who is also one of my favorite artists
In my opinion Solange is a better singer than her sister.
There would be no Madonna without Jody
I can inagine bothe ladies being on good terms!
But yes! Jody tested many artists before Madonna paired up with them!
@@firouz4296 hello, Madonna copied Jody's whole style honey. Clothing, dance ect..
@@76shian
The ones to judge that is either one of the ladies! I stood next to her when she received a signed book and message from Madonna in London!
facts
@@firouz4296 and your point ?. Jody was there first thats my point. She recieved a book from Maj because she knows that
Well deserved recognition! I loved her on soul train, Shalamar before and after. If I dig in my closet, I may still have a vhs of her fitness video. Jody reflects her joy 💜
So beautiful, Jody Watley is! She looks GREAT!
Jody Watley, Nona Hendrix (from La Belle) Lady Miss Kier, N'Dea Davenport and Grace Jones! All class acts, all beautiful, all underrated, all trend setters.
Jody Watley bro 🤷🏿♂️get it together for the 👑
Loved her new appearance interview performance on Tamron
Jody Watley made Shalamar. I’ve never accepted them after she left. Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniels didn’t treat her well. And then she went on to have massive success in the US as a solo star - huge hits, Grammys. Revenge is a dish best served cold!
Absolutely Guy and so true! I also had heard that Howard Hewett didn't wish her well and didn't think her solo career would go anymore. He was such a damn diva and I never really liked him. Well, many albums and videos later, tours, fans, the works she got that revenge alright. Jody Watley is so beautiful, gracious, humble and a lovely soul. Love me some Jody Watley!
@@mickeyrosa7226 I totally agree. I live in the UK and Shalamar’s albums The Look and Friends were big successes. Jody said that on her way to the music show Top of The Pops, the other two guys went in separate cars and were cruel with shares in money too. She then launches her solo career and Looking for a new love becomes massive, plus the Grammy, and she had many other successful hits like Friends. Howard must have been seething with rage! I love me some Jody too!
@@guymichel8533 LOLOLOLOL I hope Howard continues to seethe with rage because he hasn't had a hit in years. Now, he can sing and I will give him that but that's all. Jody is the real winner here and still making music even today and I'm glad. Check out some of her other videos on YT where she had made a transition in her style of music. It's really good.
@@mickeyrosa7226 I love The Makeover!
@@guymichel8533 Yesssss, I love that song. Check out here Midnight Lounge Album. Different sound but still Jody.
She is still absolutely gorgeous😍😍
Grateful to have had a chance to see Ms. Watley in concert prior to #PandemicLife. She's a fantastic entertainer.
Jody!! I'm so happy to see her. She looks great!
Yes! Jody! She looks great!
The Wattage!❤️
Love this interview! Thanks Tamron and Jody! Keep shining!
What a beautiful introduction by Tamron. I was feeling the deep respect and admiration and influence.
BLACK QUEENS and this interview so many levels of it ♥️✊🏿 is so dope, self assured two Queens top of their game well deserved Jody Watley CONGRATULATIONS on the induction at National Museum of African American Music history a success story talent, beauty, a good heart GENUINE spirit, always a nice lady in my interactions on social media especially Facebook down to earth : Jody “Winter Nights” heavy rotation, man I can’t say enough JODY WATLEY FOREVER
I too wear big hoops bc of Jodie Watley. I have for years. My go to earrings😎
JODY definitely was the leader of the pack she had the total package and she's as beautiful as ever
I would watch Soul Train just to see J.W. dance ...💃🏿
She is still so gorgeous💕🙏🏾
Longevity! Yes! 💜💜💜
Those who know her give her credit to be the 1st pop or rnb singer to feature a rapper in friends
So underrated, only true fans, true people with good ears 👂 and good memories still respect her music! Now I got to listen to "some kind of lover" song
I remember Jody's fluffy skirts.
Jody has aged so well she looks great and still sounds good...
Inspiring and full of good vibes! Fantastic interview with GRAMMY winner, Style/Fashion Icon Jody Watley! 🌟 😊
She is a friend in my head..!!!!❤
Those people slept on Jody Watley's style and I used to copy her and was in awe of her and her beauty. Janet Jackson and Madonna was on my copy list as well. I knew she dressed herself in her own videos and tours because I had a VHS tape of her different videos and there was an interview on there. I was ecstatic when she went solo and I remember like yesterday, when I walked into my local record shop and heard her first solo single and bought it right then.
Jody still gorgeous! ❤️ her! People fail to mention how Madonna stole her entire image. Jody was before her time!
She talks about hoop earrings while sitting there with Jodys pixie cut from Jody's "Precious love" and GAP campaign look!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
They don’t be getting the full range but they know Ms. Jody is influential at the same time. Ms Jody is unique and because she can’t be put in one box this happens. I love she didn’t wear her “hoops” on her new interview but Ms Hall still gave major props
Judy was ahead of her time! Love her so much
Great interview!!!!!! Jody is a beautiful women also!!!!!! Great singer and dancer!!!!!!!!
She's still gorgeous.
I always thought she was the original Rihanna blue print especially for the good gurl gone bad looks
Exactly!! You nailed it
Love u r song Jody watley everything and real love, love all ur songs Jody watley !!!!💖💖💖💖❣️💜💜💙🥰😋😋🏆🏆🏆🏆😋🥰🌈🌈🏆🥰😋😋🥰
Jody Watley....you were and will be timeless. We will always remember your first single. I was in Japan when it was released and it was on fire everywhere!! From Yokosuka to Tokyo...we could not get enough of seeing you perform!! Thanks for the memories.
As a teenager back in the 80s, I definitely tried to copy Jody's style, especially her solo career style. I wore my weave long and curly, hoop earrings and clothes from Merry-Go-Round. lol...those clothes were definitely not appropriate for school.
take it all the way back to Merry-go-Round, Contempo Casuals & Judys.🤗💯
Good memories!
Tamron is rocking that short hair.
Jody played a major influence on my fashion back then with the hoop earrings and the petticoat. Thank u Jody for always being you. I absolutely love the Mark you have left!
We love Jodi Watley! It's a shame but not a surprise, then and still now, how many beautiful black women with great influence, a savvy business mind and sex appeal still are often blocked from excelling in Hollywood. The record execs knew exactly what they were doing by denying black women from more wealth and becoming megastars.
Madonna's leather jackets, hoop earrings, bras and lace skirts and even her 'male gaze' or siren dance 🎶 was even "inspired" after Jody. Tracee Ellis' character "Joan" wore big hoops, a silent dedication to the "Wattage." Those with a good eye and strong sense of fashion or if you zoom in, traces of Jodi Watley with or sans Shalamar are always traceable in Hollywood. Arnold Swarggenhager even says: "Hasta La Vista...baby! " 🔫 in Terminator, also from Jody's song. 🎶 ♥
Wow, I never knew any of this. Especially about Madonna's early fashion choices being influenced by her.
@@luckysaira4470 Yes, it's the truth many people as you see don't want to hear or endorse. Also, Jody Watley was the first to inspire "voguing" which she showcased on Soul Train in the early to mid 70's. Madonna later picked it up and because she was a pop artist, she was given credit for it.
Singer Jody watley always a sweet angel !!!💜🥰💜💚🙋🙋😋💙💙💙💚💚💖🌈💓💜💜💜💓💓😋😋
Beautiful and talented woman, indeed! From Soul Train to Shalamar to solo artist:)
I saw Jody In concert at the Fox here in Atlanta in 1989…. You don’t have to be black to appreciate her music and fabulous hits! She was awesome in Shalimar and not once did we ever back then think she wasn’t the star! Because she was the queen. Love her music and us “white” people appreciated her greatly! I totally didn’t see “black” with her I saw an extremely gifted talented singer and entertainer. She stood out with her fashion and of course her musical talent!!! So pretty!!
Love Jody!
I totally forgot about this artist. But good to see her alive, active and well.
Jody Watley is incredibly talented and should get praised for every recognition that she is given. Her music, fashion, dancing, and voice are not of this earth.
Some may have forgotten but Jody was the ish back in the day!!
Beautiful at 62! #Wellness and Self-care! Take note us ladies!
I am so attracted to her. She's still beautiful and such a happy spirit.
Delightful interview. I have been a fan since Soul Train.
One of my favorite artist and greatest inspiration's
I love me some Jody! I’m 39 & always looked up to her as a child! 💜💜💜
Jody has always been a TRAILBLAZER!!!!!
Wow love you Jody! #SoulTrain forever.
Queen Jodi it's a pleasure to see you back and looking amazing.
Love her!! Yay!!!!
In The 80 era I love Judy watley I also loved Taylor Dayne both were amazing singers ❤ 💕
@R&B Souleffect you're exactly right, she was far ahead of her time with fashion and was not understood by the marketing corporations in the 90's and was a billion dollar fashion brand in the making had the corporations bought in 👌
God Bless This You both. I Love her music 🎶 grew up listening to it. I enjoyed listening to this. Love 💘.
🎶 I’m looking for a new love baby….when music was nice
She looks great
That was my JAM back in the day
So proud of Graceful Jody Watley! This Black woman deserves 👏🏿 ❤ ♥ kudos! Tamron honored Jody with class. The American industry stole her style and coined it for themselves. Africa Museum honored her!
thank you for having such a beautiful icon in pop music i still listen to her her fashion was so amazing. dont u want me.
Such a hotty still to this day love me some Jody Watlley!!!
Love Jody ❤️❤️
Thank you jody for your timeless contributions this interview just inspired me today 😍💯😊🙏🏾
I remember the crush I had on her growing up made my mother VERY VERY jealous of JODY‼️…… And yes she’s an iconic legendary trendsetter‼️🏆👉🏽👩🏽💃🏽
Jody's voice...........awwwww...soothing!!
One of the songs I love by her is Don't you want me, like I want you to kiss and love all through the night
Always loved Jody.
Ms. Jody Whatley you rock! Your face, voice, clothing, dance, and demeanor was very enjoyable any classic. You are the best. May God bless you and your family.
Wow, legend Jody watley, Jody watley please put out a new album for 2021, Jody watley come back to 🎵🎶 music please love u chastity lampkin !!!!😋🌈🌈🌈💜💙🏆💜🥰🧤🧤💖💜💙❣️💙💖💚💚🏆🙋🧤🧤🧤❣️💜🏆🏆🌈🌈
Love Ms Watley from back in the day dancing on soul train to Shalamar to her solo career, she has done it all, I would like to know or ask Jody how did she know that she could sing or be choosing to sing in a group after dancing on soul train, she was so young and brave to do so.
love jody loved how they used her in the selena series. she was a inspiration for. selena quintanilla
There should be a book in the works.
#Timeless Beauty!! You rock Jody
I love her!
OMG! Great conversation with the amazing GRAMMY winner, Style Icon, Entrepreneur Jody Watley! It was so inspiring! Thank you EMMY winner Tamron Hall! I might add, Jody's Signature Home Line is superb!
4:41 beautiful statement 🌻
Jody Thank you for the great music that inspired me during my teens in the 80s!
I love Jody 4eva!!!!...she is now beautiful than ever!!
Jody is still just as beautiful today as she was back then. So amazing!
Love me some Jodey Whatley!
Jody Watley is dope 👸🏽
@@InglewoodsFinest71 yesss yes yesss
she made alot more fans now since The Selena Series did showcase her throughout season 1 she was a inspiration for Selena Quintanilla Perez
She did inspire Selena, in fact Selena and her throw out was inspired from Jody Watley. Selena had good taste in music and it showed in her music she has able to blend Tejano music with R&B/Pop and Funk. Selena is another one of a kind.
I like Jody's music
Great conversation 💃🏾🎙
Happy birthday Jody 🎂❤️
We love you Jody, but what would make me happy is for the group to get back together.
My favor artist singer dancer fashion of all time jody watley I love u