Larger Than Life is the second studio album by American singer Jody Watley, released by MCA Records on March 27, 1989.
Reception "André Cymone remains as slickly up to the minute as ever," observed Qs Mark Cooper, "filling his enormous rhythm sound with hip-hop references… Occasionally Watley lets the pose slip and slips into a passively sensuous ballad like 'Everything', but mostly she keeps acting stroppy. Perhaps she's annoyed at the lack of any tune to match that first hit; more likely she thinks looking angry makes her sexy."
Track listingCD bonus track – Track 13. "Real Love" (Extended Version)
Personnel Jody Watley – lead vocals, backing vocals André Cymone – all other instruments Todd Horriman – Fairlight programming Gardner Cole – keyboards (3) Jai Winding – acoustic piano (12) Dean Parks – acoustic guitar (3, 8, 12), electric guitar (3, 8, 12) John Robinson – drums (8, 12) Paulinho da Costa – percussion (3, 8, 9) Larry Williams – saxophone (3, 9) Eric B. – turntablism (2) Rakim – rap (2) Bernadette Anderson – spoken voice (4) Maria Gallagher – Spanish translation (8)
Production André Cymone – producer, overdub recording Jeff Lorber – additional production (13) Bobby Brooks – engineer (1–12) Dan Marnien – engineer (1–12) Jeff Poe – engineer (1–12), assistant engineer (1–12) David Bianco – engineer (13) Lawrence Fried – assistant engineer (1–12) Dave "the Blade" Knight – assistant engineer (1–12) Andy Batwinas – assistant engineer (13) Brian Malouf – mixing (1–12) Louis Silas Jr. – remixing (13) Greg Royal – special edits (13) Steve Hall – mastering at Future Disc Systems (Hollywood, California) Ivy Skoff – production assistant Lynn Robb – art direction, design Jody Watley – cover art concept, wardrobe stylist Steven Meisel – photography Mac James – portrait oil painting, portrait photography Paul Cavaco – wardrobe stylist Oribe – hair stylist Francois Nars – make-up
Tour Following the success of her Billboard chart hit pop singles, "Real Love" and "Friends", Watley embarked on her first USA solo tour, the Larger than Life Tour to support the platinum selling album.Jody Watley first solo tour Setlist: Jody WatleySetlist"What 'Cha Gonna Do for Me" "Don't You Want Me" "Still a Thrill" "L.O.V.E.R." "For Love's Sake" "Most of All" "Everything" "Precious Love" "Some Kind of Lover" "Friends" "Looking for a New Love" "Real Love"Shows' Date City VenueJody Watley Date At Sunrise TheaterPop Reviews : A Capable Watley Slick, Entertaining at WilternJune 2, 1989Portland, ORArlene Schnitzer Concert HallJune 3, 1989Seattle, WAParamount TheatreJune 9, 1989Oakland, CAParamount TheatreJune 10, 1989Los Angeles, CAWiltern TheaterJune 11, 1989San Diego, CACopley Symphony HallJune 24, 1989Sunrise, FLSunrise Music TheatreJune 25, 1989Tampa, FLTampa Bay Performing Arts CenterJune 26, 1989Orlando, FLBob Carr Performing Arts CentreJune 30, 1989Charlotte, NCOvens AuditoriumJuly 1, 1989Atlanta, GAFox TheatreJuly 3, 1989Richmond, VAMosque TheatreJuly 5, 1989Baltimore, MDLyric TheatreJuly 6, 1989Washington, DCConstitution HallJuly 7, 1989Manhattan, NYCApollo TheatreJuly 8, 1989Philadelphia, PATower TheatreJuly 10–11, 1989Manhattan, NYCBeacon TheatreJuly 12, 1989New Haven, CTPalace TheatreJuly 14, 1989Boston, MAWang TheatreJuly 15, 1989Montreal, QC, CanadaLa RondeJuly 16, 1989 Toronto CanadaRoy Thomson HallJuly 18, 1989Cleveland, OhioPalace TheatreJuly 19, 1989Detroit, MIFox TheatreJuly 20, 1989Columbus, OHOhio TheatreJuly 21, 1989Chicago, ILRiviera TheatreJuly 23, 1989Minneapolis, MNOrpheum TheatreJuly 24, 1989Milwaukee, WIRiverside TheatreJuly 25, 1989St. Louis, MOKiel Opera HouseJuly 27, 1989Denver, COParamount TheatreJuly 29, 1989Salt Lake City, UTCapitol TheatreJuly 31, 1989Sacramento, CACommunity TheatreAugust 2, 1989Irvine, CABren CenterAugust 3–4, 1989Los Angeles, CAUniversal Amphitheatre
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1989)PeakpositionSouth African Albums (RISA)9Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)22Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)59German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)63Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)31UK Albums (OCC)39
Year-end charts Chart (1989)PositionCanada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)91US Billboard Pop Albums51US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)22
Singles YearSingleChartPosition1989"Real Love"Dance/Club Play Songs (Billboard)1Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)2Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)1Billboard Hot 1002"Friends"Dance/Club Play Songs (Billboard)7Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)1Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)3Billboard Hot 1009"Everything"Hot Adult Contemporary (Billboard)11Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)3Billboard Hot 10041990"Precious Love"Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)51Billboard Hot 10087
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