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 MCA Records.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 30, 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1985–86 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 47:41 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Gary Spaniola Ready For The World | |||
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| Singles from Long Time Coming | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C+[2] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
External links
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