Larger than Life
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| Larger than Life | ||
|---|---|---|
| Album by Jody Watley | ||
| Released | 1989 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Length | 61 min 59 sec | |
| Label | MCA | |
| Producers | André Cymone, Jeff Lorber | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG | 4.5/5 | link |
| Jody Watley Chronology | ||
| Jody Watley (1987) | Larger than Life (1989) | You Wanna Dance with Me? (1990) |
Larger than Life is the second album by American pop singer Jody Watley, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music).
Table of contents |
Track listing
all songs written by André Cymone and Jody Watley, except where noted
- "Real Love" – 4:23
- "Friends" – 4:30
- "Everything" (Gardner Cole, James Newton-Howard) – 4:15
- "What'cha Gonna Do for Me" – 4:12
- "L.O.V.E.R." – 4:49
- "For Love's Sake" – 5:26
- "Lifestyle" – 4:14
- "Precious Love" – 4:45
- "Something New" (Cymone, Franne Golde, Watley) – 4:20
- "Once You Leave" – 4:01
- "Come into My Life" – 5:31
- "Only You" – 3:53
- "Real Love" [Extended version][*] – 7:40
* bonus track on CD
Personnel
- Jody Watley – vocals
- Bernadette Anderson – voices, speaking part
- Gardner Cole – keyboard
- André Cymone – multiple instruments
- Paulinho Da Costa – percussion
- Dean Parks – acoustic guitar, guitar, electric guitar
- John "J.R." Robinson – drums
- Larry Williams – saxophone
- Jai Winding – piano
Production
- Producers: André Cymone, Jeff Lorber
- Engineers: David Bianco, Bobby Brooks, Dan Marnien, Jeff Poe
- Assistant engineers: Andy Batwinas, Lawrence Fried, Dave "the Blade" Knight
- Mixing: Brian Malouf
- Remixing: Louis Silas, Jr.
- Mastering: Steve Hall
- Production assistant: Ivy Skoff
- Overdubs: André Cymone
- Special edits: Greg Royal
- Programming: Todd Horriman
- Spanish translation: Maria Gallagher
- Art direction: Lynn Robb
- Design: Lynn Robb
- Cover design: Lynn Robb
- Cover art concept: Jody Watley
- Photography: Mac James, Steven Meisel
- Paintings: Mac James
- Artwork: Jody Watley
- Stylist: Jody Watley
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Billboard 200 | 16 |
| 1989 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 5 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Everything" | Adult Contemporary | 11 |
| 1989 | "Everything" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 3 |
| 1989 | "Everything" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
| 1989 | "Friends" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 7 |
| 1989 | "Friends" | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 1 |
| 1989 | "Friends" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 3 |
| 1989 | "Friends" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
| 1989 | "Real Love" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 1 |
| 1989 | "Real Love" | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 2 |
| 1989 | "Real Love" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| 1989 | "Real Love" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| 1990 | "Precious Love" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 51 |
| 1990 | "Precious Love" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 87 |
Categories: Jody Watley albums | 1989 albums | Pop albums