A Change Is Gonna Come [Golden Pearl Vinyl 2LP]

Leela James – A Change Is Gonna Come [Golden Pearl Vinyl 2LP]

Leela James' 2005 Warner debut is named for her cover of the Sam Cooke classic and showcases a voice in the tradition of Mavis Staples and Betty Wright. Commissioner Gordon oversaw production, with tracks by Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, Wyclef Jean and Chucky Thompson.

Highlights include the single "Music," a soulful cover of No Doubt's "Don't Speak" and "When You Love Somebody." On vinyl for the first time, pressed on Golden Pearl vinyl in a gatefold jacket and limited to 1,000 copies.

Tracklist

Side A
1. Intro
2. Music
3. Good Time
4. Ghetto
5. Slappy (Interlude)
6. Soul Food

Side B
1. Rain
2. Married (Interlude)
3. When You Love Somebody
4. Mistreating Me

Side C
1. Don't Speak
2. Bummy (Interlude)
3. My Joy
4. It's Alright
5. Didn't I

Side D
1. Prayer
2. I Know I Been Changed (Interlude)
3. A Change Is Gonna Come
4. Long Time Coming

Genre: Neo-Soul, R&B, Soul.