larger than life
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larg·er than life
(lär'jər)
adj.
Very impressive or imposing: "This is a person of surpassing integrity; a man of the utmost sincerity; somewhat larger than life" (Joyce Carol Oates).
adj.
Very impressive or imposing: "This is a person of surpassing integrity; a man of the utmost sincerity; somewhat larger than life" (Joyce Carol Oates).
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Larger Than Life
- Artist: Jody Watley
- Rating:
- Release Date: 1989
- Total Time: 61:59
- Genre: Rhythm & Blues
Review
The former Shalamar member and goddaughter of Jackie Wilson followed her hit debut album with a solid second entry, although it was much more uptempo and dance-dominated. Watley secured a huge pop and R&B hit with "Real Love," and "Friends" was a New Jack Swing number with rap contributions from Eric B. & Rakim. "Everything" was another Top Ten pop and R&B success. While the thinness of Watley's vocals and the preponderance of predictable beats seemed to indicate that trouble lay ahead, she happily took the gold record certification for the album. ~ Ron Wynn, Rovi| Larger Than Life (1975 Album by Freddie King) | |
| Larger Than Life (1992 Album by Pepe Kalle) |
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Larger than Life (album)
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| Studio album by Jody Watley | ||||
| Released | March 27, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988-1989 | |||
| Genre | R&B, pop, dance | |||
| Length | 61:59 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | André Cymone, Jeff Lorber | |||
| Jody Watley chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B− [2] |
Larger Than Life is the second album by American pop singer Jody Watley, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music).
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Track listing
All songs written by André Cymone and Jody Watley, except where noted.
- "Real Love" - 4:23
- "Friends" (featuring Eric B. & Rakim) - 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
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 16 |
| US Top R&B Albums | 5 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1989 | "Real Love" | Dance/Club Play Songs | 1 |
| Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 2 | ||
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song | 1 | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | 2 | ||
| "Friends" | Dance/Club Play Songs | 7 | |
| Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 1 | ||
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 3 | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | 9 | ||
| "Everything" | Adult Contemporary | 11 | |
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 3 | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | 4 | ||
| 1990 | "Precious Love" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 51 |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 87 |
End of Year Charts
| End of Year Chart (1989) | Position |
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| U.S. Billboard Pop Albums[3] | 51 |
| U.S. Billboard Black Albums[4] | 22 |
References
- ^ Wynn, Ron. Larger Than Life review at Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Larger Than Life review". Robert Christgau. http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_album.php?id=6211. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- ^ "Billboard Pop Albums - 1989". http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854788. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- ^ "Billboard Black Albums - 1989". http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/854797. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
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