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 on November 10, 1986, on MCA Records.

Track listing

Personnel

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" - "Here I Am" and "Love You Down" Andrea Fheh: groupie's voice on "Mary Goes 'Round"

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1986–1987) Peak position

Year-end charts Chart (1987) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 29

References