Champagne Jam


Champagne Jam is an album by the American band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in 1978. The single "Imaginary Lover" was the band's second Top 10 hit, peaking at #7 in the U.S. and #9 in Canada. The album itself was the band's most commercially successful, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard 200.

Critical reception

The [Globe and Mail] wrote: "The last of the first generation of Dixie boogie bands, the Atlanta Rhythm Section continues on its predictable but still enjoyable path, bringing with Champagne Jam a few fresh insights into the state of the blues-rock-boogie fusion."

Track listing

All songs written by Buddy Buie and Robert Nix, additional writers where noted.
  1. "Large Time" – 2:55
  2. "I'm Not Gonna [Let It Bother Me Tonight]" – 4:06
  3. "Normal Love" – 3:22
  4. "Champagne Jam" – 4:31
  5. "Imaginary Lover" – 5:05
  6. "The Ballad of Lois Malone" – 4:30
  7. "The Great Escape" – 4:47
  8. "Evileen" – 3:32

    Personnel

Atlanta Rhythm Section
Additional players

Certifications