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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- Artist: Jody Watley
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- 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, All Music GuideTracks
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Real Love (Lyrics) | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (4:23) |
| Friends (Lyrics) | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (4:30) |
| Everything (Lyrics) | James Newton Howard, |
Jody Watley | (4:15) |
| What'cha Gonna Do for Me | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (4:12) |
| L.O.V.E.R. | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (4:49) |
| For Love's Sake | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (5:26) |
| Lifestyle | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (4:14) |
| Precious Love | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (4:45) |
| Something New | Jody Watley, André Cymone, |
Jody Watley | (4:20) |
| Once You Leave | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (4:01) |
| Come into My Life | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (5:31) |
| Only You (Lyrics) | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (3:53) |
| Real Love [Extended Version][*] | Jody Watley, André Cymone | Jody Watley | (7:40) |
Credits
Jody Watley (Vocals), Jody Watley (Main Performer), Jody Watley (Artwork), Jody Watley (Cover Art Concept), Jody Watley (Stylist), Jeff Lorber (Producer),| Wikipedia: Larger than Life (album) |
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| Studio album by Jody Watley | ||||
| Released | March 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988-1989 | |||
| Genre | R&B/Pop/Dance | |||
| Length | 61:59 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | André Cymone, Jeff Lorber |
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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" - 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 |
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| 1989 | The Billboard 200 | 16 |
| 1989 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 5 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 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 |
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