Larger than Life (Jody Watley album)
Larger Than Life is the second studio album by American singer Jody Watley, released by MCA Records on March 27, 1989.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 27, 1989 | |||
| Studio | Sunset Sound (Hollywood, California); Can-Am Recorders (Tarzana, California); Larrabee Sound Studios (North Hollywood, California). | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 61:59 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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| Jody Watley chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Larger Than Life | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B−[2] |
| Q |  [3] |
Reception
"André Cymone remains as slickly up to the minute as ever," observed Q's 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."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by André Cymone and Jody Watley, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real Love" |
| 4:23 | |
| 2. | "Friends" (featuring Eric B. & Rakim) |
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| 4:30 |
| 3. | "Everything" |
| 4:15 | |
| 4. | "What 'cha Gonna Do for Me" |
| 4:11 | |
| 5. | "L.O.V.E.R." |
| 4:49 | |
| 6. | "For Love's Sake" |
| 4:26 | |
| 7. | "Lifestyle" |
| 4:14 | |
| 8. | "Precious Love" |
| 4:45 | |
| 9. | "Something New" |
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| 4:20 |
| 10. | "Once You Leave" |
| 4:01 | |
| 11. | "Come into My Life" |
| 4:31 | |
| 12. | "Only You" |
| 3:53 | |
| 13. | "Real Love" (Extended Version) | 7:40 | ||
| Total length: | 61:59 | |||
CD 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.[4][5]
Setlist
- "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 | Venue[6][7][8] |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1989 | Portland, OR | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall |
| June 9, 1989 | Oakland, CA | Paramount Theatre |
| June 10, 1989 | Los Angeles, CA | Wiltern Theater |
| June 11, 1989 | San Diego, CA | Copley Symphony Hall |
| June 24, 1989 | Sunrise, FL | Sunrise Music Theatre |
| June 25, 1989 | Tampa, FL | Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center |
| June 26, 1989 | Orlando, FL | Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre |
| June 30, 1989 | Charlotte, NC | Ovens Auditorium |
| July 1, 1989 | Atlanta, GA | Fox Theatre |
| July 3, 1989 | Richmond, VA | Mosque Theatre |
| July 5, 1989 | Baltimore, MD | Lyric Theatre |
| July 6, 1989 | Washington, DC | Constitution Hall |
| July 7, 1989 | Manhattan, NYC | Apollo Theatre |
| July 8, 1989 | Philadelphia, PA | Tower Theatre |
| July 10-11, 1989 | Manhattan, NYC | Beacon Theatre |
| July 12, 1989 | New Haven, CT | Palace Theatre |
| July 14, 1989 | Boston, MA | Wang Theatre |
| July 15, 1989 | Montreal, QC, Canada | La Ronde |
| July 16, 1989 | Toronto Canada | Roy Thomson Hall |
| July 18, 1989 | Cleveland, Ohio | Palace Theatre |
| July 19,1989 | Detroit, MI | Fox Theatre |
| July 20, 1989 | Columbus, OH | Ohio Theatre |
| July 21, 1989 | Chicago, IL | Riviera Theatre |
| July 23, 1989 | Minneapolis, MN | Orpheum Theatre |
| July 24, 1989 | Milwaukee, WI | Riverside Theatre |
| July 25, 1989 | St. Louis, MO | Kiel Opera House |
| July 27, 1989 | Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre |
| July 29, 1989 | Salt Lake City, UT | Capitol Theatre |
| July 31, 1989 | Sacramento, CA | Community Theatre |
| August 2, 1989 | Irvine, CA | Bren Center |
| August 3-4, 1989 | Los Angeles, CA | Universal Amphitheatre |
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Singles
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[20] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[21] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Wynn, Ron. Larger Than Life review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- Christgau, Robert. "Larger Than Life review". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- Q, May 1989
- Jody Watley first solo tour
- Setlist: Jody Watley
- Jody Watley Date At Sunrise Theater
- Pop Reviews : A Capable Watley Slick, Entertaining at Wiltern
- Pop/rock Venerable Acts Performing Everything Under The Stars
- "South African Divas Albums". Geo Cities. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- "CAN Charts > Jody Watley". RPM. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- "NLD Charts > Jody Watley". MegaCharts. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- "GER Charts > Jody Watley". Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- "SWE Charts > Jody Watley". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 2011-12-24.
- "JODY WATLEY - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- "Jody Watley Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- "Jody Watley Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- "Top 100 Albums of 1989". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- "Billboard Pop Albums - 1989". Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- "Billboard Black Albums - 1989". Archived from the original on 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- "Canadian album certifications – Jody Watley – Larger than Life". Music Canada. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- "American album certifications – Jody Watley – Larger than Life". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
External links
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