Wiser and Weaker is a single by Deniece Williams released in 1986 on Columbia Records. The song reached No. 24 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Background Wiser and Weaker was produced by Greg Mathieson who composed the song alongside Deniece Williams and Fritz Baskett. Critical reception Harry Rich of The Morning Call called the song "danceworthy, and dazzlingly aggressive". Credits source: Julia Waters – backing vocals Maxine Waters – backing vocals Oren Waters – backing vocals "Ready" Freddie Washington – bass Carlos Vega – drums Michael Landau – guitar Paul Jackson Jr. – guitar Tommy Mandel – additional keyboards Greg Mathieson – keyboards, synthesizer Lenny Castro – percussion Steve Thompson – additional producer, remix Michael Barbiero – additional producer, remix References 1986 songs 1986 singles Deniece Williams songs Columbia Records singles