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.Christian of the World Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015
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,"Draggin' the Line" Canada Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015 #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #6 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart."Draggin' the Line" U.S Chart Positions Retrieved February 14, 2015 "I'm Comin' Home" reached #19 in CanadaTommy James, "I'm Comin' Home" Canada Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015 and #40 in the U.S."I'm Comin' Home" U.S Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015 "Church Street Soul Revival" reached #55 in CanadaTommy James, "Church Street Soul Revival" Canada Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015 and #62 in the U.S."Church Street Soul Revival" U.S Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015 "Adrienne" reached #93 in the U.S."Adrienne" U.S Chart Position Retrieved February 14, 2015
Track listing All songs written and composed by Tommy James and Bob King except where noted.
Side 1 "Christian of the World" - 2:45 "Rings and Things" (James) - 1:55 "I'm Comin' Home" - 2:03 "Sing, Sing, Sing" (James) - 3:05 "Draggin' the Line" - 2:45 "Sail a Happy Ship" - 3:15 "Light of Day" - 3:46
Side 2 "Bits and Pieces" - 2:30 "I Believe in People" - 2:26 "Church Street Soul Revival" (Ritchie Cordell, James) - 3:15 "Another Hill to Climb" - 3:10 "Adrienne" - 2:40 "Silk, Satin, Carriage Waiting" - 2:49
Personnel Background vocals: The Stephentown Singers Producer: Bob King, Tommy James Arranger: Jimmy Wisner Engineer: Bruce Staple Recorded at: Allegro Sound Studios
Charts Album YearChartPeak Position1971Billboard 200131 Singles YearSingleChartPosition1970"Church Street Soul Revival" RPM55Billboard Hot 100621971"Adrienne" Billboard Hot 10093"Draggin' the Line" RPM2Billboard Hot 1004U.S. AC chart6"I'm Comin' Home" RPM19Billboard Hot 10040
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