Christian of the World

Christian of the World
Studio album by
Tommy James
ReleasedAugust 1971
GenrePop rock
Length36:34
LabelRoulette 3001
ProducerBob King, Tommy James
Tommy James chronology
Tommy James
(1970) 		Christian of the World
(1971) 		My Head, My Bed, and My Red Guitar
(1971)
Singles from Christian of the World
  1. "Church Street Soul Revival"
    Released: 1970
  2. "Adrienne"
    Released: 1971
  3. "Draggin' the Line"
    Released: 1971
  4. "I'm Comin' Home"
    Released: 1971
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Christian of the World is the second solo studio album by Tommy James and was released in 1971. It reached #131 on the Billboard 200.[2]

Many of the songs were a more open exploration of the artist's Christian faith, something which he has said had informed a number of his earlier works, but with the religious elements more obscured to make them palatable for Top 40 radio.

The album had four singles that charted. The biggest hit was "Draggin' the Line" that reached #2 in Canada,[3] #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #6 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.[4] "I'm Comin' Home" reached #19 in Canada[5] and #40 in the U.S.[6] "Church Street Soul Revival" reached #55 in Canada[7] and #62 in the U.S.[8] "Adrienne" reached #93 in the U.S.[9]

Track listing

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All songs written and composed by Tommy James and Bob King except where noted.

Side 1

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  1. "Christian of the World" - 2:45
  2. "Rings and Things" (James) - 1:55
  3. "I'm Comin' Home" - 2:03
  4. "Sing, Sing, Sing" (James) - 3:05
  5. "Draggin' the Line" - 2:45
  6. "Sail a Happy Ship" - 3:15
  7. "Light of Day" - 3:46

Side 2

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  1. "Bits and Pieces" - 2:30
  2. "I Believe in People" - 2:26
  3. "Church Street Soul Revival" (Ritchie Cordell, James) - 3:15
  4. "Another Hill to Climb" - 3:10
  5. "Adrienne" - 2:40
  6. "Silk, Satin, Carriage Waiting" - 2:49

Personnel

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  • Background vocals: The Stephentown Singers
  • Producer: Bob King, Tommy James
  • Arranger: Jimmy Wisner
  • Engineer: Bruce Staple
  • Recorded at: Allegro Sound Studios

Charts

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Album

Year Chart Peak Position
1971 Billboard 200 131

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
1970 "Church Street Soul Revival" RPM 55
Billboard Hot 100 62
1971 "Adrienne" Billboard Hot 100 93
"Draggin' the Line" RPM 2
Billboard Hot 100 4
U.S. AC chart 6
"I'm Comin' Home" RPM 19
Billboard Hot 100 40

References

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  1. ^ Christian of the World at AllMusic
  2. ^ Christian of the World Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015
  3. ^ "Draggin' the Line" Canada Chart Position Archived 2015-02-15 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 14, 2015
  4. ^ "Draggin' the Line" U.S Chart Positions Retrieved February 14, 2015
  5. ^ Tommy James, "I'm Comin' Home" Canada Chart Position Archived 2015-02-15 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 14, 2015
  6. ^ "I'm Comin' Home" U.S Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015
  7. ^ Tommy James, "Church Street Soul Revival" Canada Chart Position Archived 2015-02-15 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 14, 2015
  8. ^ "Church Street Soul Revival" U.S Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015
  9. ^ "Adrienne" U.S Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015
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