Christian of the World

Christian of the World
Studio album by Tommy James
Released 1971
Genre Pop Rock
Length 36:34
Label Roulette Records 3001
Producer Bob 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
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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]

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

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

Side 1

  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

  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

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Charts

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 10 4
U.S. AC chart 6
"I'm Comin' Home" RPM 19
Billboard Hot 100 40

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