Larger Than Life - Definition and Overview

Larger than Life is the second album by American pop singer Jody Watley, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music).

Track listing

all songs written by André Cymone and Jody Watley, except where noted

1. "Real Love" - 4:23
2. "Friends" - 4:30
3. "Everything" (Gardner Cole, James Newton-Howard) - 4:15
4. "What'cha Gonna Do for Me" - 4:12
5. "L.O.V.E.R." - 4:49
6. "For Love's Sake" - 5:26
7. "Lifestyle" - 4:14
8. "Precious Love" - 4:45
9. "Something New" (Cymone, Franne Golde, Watley) - 4:20
10. "Once You Leave" - 4:01
11. "Come into My Life" - 5:31
12. "Only You" - 3:53
13. "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)

Singles - Billboard (North America)