Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | The FutureArranged By [Strings, Backing Vocals], Conductor [Strings, Backing Vocals] – David CampbellDrums – Steve MeadorGuitar – Bob MetzgerProgrammed By, Performer – Leonard Cohen, Yoav GorenTambourine – Lenny CastroWritten-By, Producer, Arranged By – Leonard Cohen |
6:41 |
| 2 | Waiting For The MiracleArranged By – Leonard Cohen, Rebecca De Mornay, Yoav GorenArranged By [Additional Strings Arrangements] – David CampbellBacking Vocals – Anjani ThomasMandolin – Dean ParksPercussion – Lenny CastroProducer [Additional] – Steve Lindsey Producer, Programmed By, Performer – Leonard Cohen, Yoav GorenViolin – Bob FurgoWritten-By – Leonard Cohen, Sharon Robinson |
7:42 |
| 3 | Be For RealArranged By [Strings] – David CampbellBacking Vocals – Jacquelyn Gouche-Farris, Tony Warren, Valerie Pinkston-Mayo*Drums – James GadsonEngineer [Additional] – Eric AnestPercussion – Lenny CastroPiano – Greg PhillinganesProducer, Arranged By, Organ, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Mellotron – Steve Lindsey Steel Guitar [Pedal] – Bob MetzgerWritten-By – Frederick Knight |
4:29 |
| 4 | Closing TimeArranged By, Programmed By, Performer – Leonard Cohen, Yoav GorenBacking Vocals – Julie Christensen, Perla BatallaBass [Intro] – Bob GlaubGuitar – Bob MetzgerProducer – Leanne Ungar, Leonard CohenViolin – Bob FurgoWritten-By – Leonard Cohen |
5:58 |
| 5 | AnthemArranged By – Leonard Cohen, Rebecca De Mornay, Yoav GorenArranged By [Strings, Backing Vocals], Conductor [Strings, Backing Vocals] – David CampbellBass, Electric Guitar – Bob MetzgerChoir – LA Mass Choir*Conductor [Choir] – Donald Taylor Drums – Steve MeadorEngineer – Richard CottrellPercussion – Lenny CastroProducer – Leonard Cohen, Rebecca De MornayWritten-By – Leonard Cohen |
6:06 |
| 6 | DemocracyArranged By, Programmed By, Performer, Keyboards – Jeff FisherBacking Vocals – David Morgan, Jennifer Warnes, Julie ChristensenDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – David Shober, Ian Terry , Richard CottrellGuitar, Mandolin – Dean ParksKeyboards [Additional] – Steve Lindsey Producer [Additional], Arranged By [Additional] – Steve Lindsey Producer, Arranged By [Additional], Written-By – Leonard CohenSynthesizer [Synth Bass] – John Barnes |
7:13 |
| 7 | Light As The BreezeAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Bob MetzgerArranged By [Backing Vocals], Backing Vocals – Jennifer WarnesProducer – Bill Ginn, Leonard CohenProgrammed By [Synclavier] – Bill Ginn, Steve Croes*Programmed By, Performer – Bill GinnViolin, Saxophone – Bob Furgo, Leonard CohenWritten-By – Leonard Cohen |
7:14 |
| 8 | AlwaysAcoustic Guitar, Guitar [Weissenborn] – Dean ParksArranged By [Horns], Trumpet, Trombone – Lee R. Thornburg*Backing Vocals – Edna Wright, Jean Johnson, Peggy Blue*Baritone Saxophone – Greg Smith Bass – Lee Sklar*Drums – Ed Greene Electric Guitar – Dennis HerringEngineer [Additional] – Eric AnestOrgan [Pad] – Michael Finnigan*Piano – Jim CoxProducer, Organ [Ice Rink] – Steve Lindsey Tambourine – Lenny CastroTenor Saxophone – Brandon Fields, Lon PriceWritten-By – Irving Berlin |
8:02 |
| 9 | Tacoma TrailerArranged By, Written-By – Leonard CohenProducer, Programmed By, Performer – Bill GinnSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Steve Croes* |
5:57 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Columbia House
- Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Published By – Robinhill Music
- Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
- Published By – Two-Knight Music, Inc.
- Published By – Leonard Cohen Stranger Music, Inc.
- Published By – Geffen Music
- Published By – MCA Music Publishing
- Published By – Irving Berlin
Credits
- Artwork [Original Hummingbird Drawing] – Diane Lawrence*
- Choir – Aladrian Elmore, Brenda Eager*, Carmen Twillie, Cynthia Bass, Dana Stockard, Evette Andrews, Gigi Bailey, Jeralynthia Banks, Jimmie Frazier, Julia Waters, Julie Christensen, Kevin Shoates, Lashana Dendy*, Lavan Davis, Laythan Amot, Maxine Waters, Mona Lisa Young, Nysa Larry, Oren Waters, Patricia Finnie, Perla Batalla, Raven Kane, Roseland Parker, Sonya Griffin, Stephen Lively, Steve Berkley, Theresa Walker
- Design [Cover] – Michael Petit
- Engineer [Second] – Ben Wallach, Chad Blinman, Charlie Paakkari, Doug DeForest, Duane Seykora, Enrico DePaoli*, Eric Anest, Jason Roberts, Mark Guilbeault, Morton Brumbach*, Ray Blair, Richard Kaplan, Rob Hart*, Talley Sherwood, Tom Winslow
- Engineer, Mixed By – Leanne Ungar
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Strings – Berj Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Daniel Smith , David Campbell, Donald Ferrone*, Joel Derouin, Larry Corbett, Raymond Tischer, II*, Ron Clark, Sid Page, Suzie Katayama, Thomas Tally*
Notes
"CRC Distributed by Columbia House" is printed on disc.℗ © 1992.
Mr. Campbell' choral arrangement on "The Future" was based on an arrangement by Perla Batalla.
Tracks 1, 2, 4 to 7 published © 1992 Leonard Cohen Stranger Music, Inc. (BMI).
Track 2 published © 1992 Leonard Cohen Stranger Music, Inc. (BMI) and Robinhill Music (ASCAP). Rights of Robinhill Music administered by Geffen Music and MCA Music Publishing, A Division of MCA Inc., New York (ASCAP).
Track 3 published © 1975 Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) and Two-Knight Music, Inc. (BMI)
Track 8 published © Copyright 1925 by Irving Berlin. © Copyright Renewed.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 7 7749-752436 3 02
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL 472498 1 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (LP, Album) | Columbia | COL 472498 1 | Europe | 1992 |
| COL 472498 4 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (Cass, Album) | Columbia | COL 472498 4 | Greece | 1992 |
| CK 53226 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 53226 | Canada | 1992 |
| CCK 53226, CK 53226 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (CD, Album, Club) | Columbia, Columbia | CCK 53226, CK 53226 | Canada | 1992 |
| MOVLP503 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (LP, Album, RE, 180) | Music On Vinyl, Columbia | MOVLP503 | Europe | 2012 |
Tracklist
| 1 | The Future (Edit) |
Notes
Issued in a white card sleeve.Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL 658948 2 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (CD, Maxi) | Columbia | COL 658948 2 | UK & Europe | 1993 |
| COL 658948 1 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (CD, Single, Car) | Columbia | COL 658948 1 | Austria | 1993 |
| ARIC 197 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (7", S/Sided, Promo) | CBS/Sony | ARIC 197 | Spain | 1993 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | The FutureArranged By [Strings, Backing Vocals], Conductor [Strings, Backing Vocals] – David CampbellDrums – Steve MeadorGuitar – Bob MetzgerProgrammed By, Performer – Leonard Cohen, Yoav GorenTambourine – Lenny CastroWritten-By, Producer, Arranged By – Leonard Cohen |
6:43 |
| 2 | Waiting For The MiracleArranged By – Leonard Cohen, Rebecca De Mornay, Yoav GorenArranged By [Additional Strings Arrangements] – David CampbellBacking Vocals – Anjani ThomasMandolin – Dean ParksPercussion – Lenny CastroProducer [Additional] – Steve Lindsey Producer, Programmed By, Performer – Leonard Cohen, Yoav GorenViolin – Bob FurgoWritten-By – Leonard Cohen, Sharon Robinson |
7:43 |
| 3 | Be For RealArranged By [Strings] – David CampbellBacking Vocals – Jacquelyn Gouche-Farris, Tony Warren, Valerie Pinkston-Mayo*Drums – James GadsonEngineer [Additional] – Eric AnestPercussion – Lenny CastroPiano – Greg PhillinganesProducer, Arranged By, Organ, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Mellotron – Steve Lindsey Steel Guitar [Pedal] – Bob MetzgerWritten-By – Frederick Knight |
4:32 |
| 4 | Closing TimeArranged By, Programmed By, Performer – Leonard Cohen, Yoav GorenBacking Vocals – Julie Christensen, Perla BatallaBass [Intro] – Bob GlaubGuitar – Bob MetzgerProducer – Leanne Ungar, Leonard CohenViolin – Bob FurgoWritten-By – Leonard Cohen |
6:01 |
| 5 | AnthemArranged By – Leonard Cohen, Rebecca De Mornay, Yoav GorenArranged By [Strings, Backing Vocals], Conductor [Strings, Backing Vocals] – David CampbellBass, Electric Guitar – Bob MetzgerChoir – LA Mass Choir*Conductor [Choir] – Donald Taylor Drums – Steve MeadorEngineer – Richard CottrellPercussion – Lenny CastroProducer – Leonard Cohen, Rebecca De MornayWritten-By – Leonard Cohen |
6:09 |
| 6 | DemocracyArranged By, Programmed By, Performer, Keyboards – Jeff FisherBacking Vocals – David Morgan, Jennifer Warnes, Julie ChristensenDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – David Shober, Ian Terry , Richard CottrellGuitar, Mandolin – Dean ParksKeyboards [Additional] – Steve Lindsey Producer [Additional], Arranged By [Additional] – Steve Lindsey Producer, Arranged By [Additional], Written-By – Leonard CohenSynthesizer [Synth Bass] – John Barnes |
7:15 |
| 7 | Light As The BreezeAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Bob MetzgerArranged By [Backing Vocals], Backing Vocals – Jennifer WarnesProducer – Bill Ginn, Leonard CohenProgrammed By [Synclavier] – Bill Ginn, Steve Croes*Programmed By, Performer – Bill GinnViolin, Saxophone – Bob Furgo, Leonard CohenWritten-By – Leonard Cohen |
7:17 |
| 8 | AlwaysAcoustic Guitar, Guitar [Weissenborn] – Dean ParksArranged By [Horns], Trumpet, Trombone – Lee R. Thornburg*Backing Vocals – Edna Wright, Jean Johnson, Peggy Blue*Baritone Saxophone – Greg Smith Bass – Lee Sklar*Drums – Ed Greene Electric Guitar – Dennis HerringEngineer [Additional] – Eric AnestOrgan [Pad] – Michael Finnigan*Piano – Jim CoxProducer, Organ [Ice Rink] – Steve Lindsey Tambourine – Lenny CastroTenor Saxophone – Brandon Fields, Lon PriceWritten-By – Irving Berlin |
8:04 |
| 9 | Tacoma TrailerArranged By, Written-By – Leonard CohenProducer, Programmed By, Performer – Bill GinnSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Steve Croes* |
5:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment
Credits
- Artwork [Original Hummingbird Drawing] – Diane Lawrence*
- Choir – Aladrian Elmore, Brenda Eager*, Carmen Twillie, Cynthia Bass, Dana Stockard, Evette Andrews, Gigi Bailey, Jeralynthia Banks, Jimmie Frazier, Julia Waters, Julie Christensen, Kevin Shoates, Lashana Dendy*, Lavan Davis, Laythan Amot, Maxine Waters, Mona Lisa Young, Nysa Larry, Oren Waters, Patricia Finnie, Perla Batalla, Raven Kane, Roseland Parker, Sonya Griffin, Stephen Lively, Steve Berkley, Theresa Walker
- Design [Cover] – Michael Petit
- Engineer [Second] – Ben Wallach, Chad Blinman, Charlie Paakkari, Doug DeForest, Duane Seykora, Enrico DePaoli*, Eric Anest, Jason Roberts, Mark Guilbeault, Morton Brumbach*, Ray Blair, Richard Kaplan, Rob Hart*, Talley Sherwood, Tom Winslow
- Engineer, Mixed By – Leanne Ungar
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Strings – Berj Garabedian, Bruce Dukov, Daniel Smith , David Campbell, Donald Ferrone*, Joel Derouin, Larry Corbett, Raymond Tischer, II*, Ron Clark, Sid Page, Suzie Katayama, Thomas Tally*
Notes
Available in Audiophile 44.1kHz/24bit℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment
THIS ALBUM DOWNLOAD FEATURES HIGH RESOLUTION COVER ART ONLY. LINER NOTES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL 472498 1 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (LP, Album) | Columbia | COL 472498 1 | Europe | 1992 |
| COL 472498 4 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (Cass, Album) | Columbia | COL 472498 4 | Greece | 1992 |
| CK 53226 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 53226 | Canada | 1992 |
| CCK 53226, CK 53226 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (CD, Album, Club) | Columbia, Columbia | CCK 53226, CK 53226 | Canada | 1992 |
| MOVLP503 | Leonard Cohen | The Future (LP, Album, RE, 180) | Music On Vinyl, Columbia | MOVLP503 | Europe | 2012 |











