Long Time Coming (Ready for the World album)
Long Time Coming is the second album by American R&B group Ready for the World. Three hits were scored from the album, including "Love You Down". It was released in September 30, 1986 on Lyrick Studios and Warner Bros. Records.
Long Time Coming | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 30, 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1985–86 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 47:41 | |||
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Producer | Gary Spaniola Ready For The World | |||
Ready for the World chronology | ||||
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Singles from Long Time Coming | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
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Christgau's Record Guide | C+[2] |
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Love You Down" | Melvin Riley | 6:29 |
2. | "Baby (Let Me Love You)" | Melvin Riley | 4:16 |
3. | "Long Time Coming" | Gregory Potts, John Eaton, Melvin Riley | 4:25 |
4. | "So in Love" | Gary Spaniola, John Eaton, Melvin Riley | 4:52 |
5. | "In My Room" | Melvin Riley | 5:01 |
6. | "Mary Goes 'Round" | John Eaton, Melvin Riley | 4:38 |
7. | "Some People Don't Care" | Gordon Strozier, Melvin Riley | 5:08 |
8. | "Here I Am" | Gary Spaniola, Gregory Potts, Melvin Riley | 4:50 |
9. | "It's All a Game" | Melvin Riley | 4:09 |
10. | "Do You Get Enough" | Gordon Strozier, John Eaton, Melvin Riley, Willie Triplett | 3:51 |
Personnel[3]
Ready for the World
- Melvin Riley Jr.: vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
- Gordon Strozier: lead guitar, backing vocals
- Gregory Potts: keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals
- John Eaton: bass, backing vocals
- Gerald Valentine: drums
- Willie Triplett: percussion, keyboards, backing vocals
Additional Musicians
- Gary Spaniola: additional guitar on "So in Love" and "Here I Am"
- Andrea Fheh: groupie's voice on "Mary Goes 'Round"
Charts
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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Billboard Top LPs[4] | 32 |
Billboard Top Black Albums[4] | 5 |
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References
- Wynn, Ron. Long Time Coming review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- Christgau, Robert (1990). "Consumer Guide '80s: R". Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s. Pantheon Books. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 12, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- Ready for the World - Long Time Coming @Discogs.com Retrieved 10-7-2016.
- "Ready for the World US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-07-04.
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