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
"Church Street Soul Revival" Released: 1970 "Adrienne" Released: 1971 "Draggin' the Line" Released: 1971 "I'm Comin' Home" Released: 1971

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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]

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

Credits

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

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

References

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 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 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 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