Christian of the World


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.
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, #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #6 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart. "I'm Comin' Home" reached #19 in Canada and #40 in the U.S. "Church Street Soul Revival" reached #55 in Canada and #62 in the U.S. "Adrienne" reached #93 in the U.S.

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" - 1:55
  3. "I'm Comin' Home" - 2:03
  4. "Sing, Sing, Sing" - 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" - 3:15
  4. "Another Hill to Climb" - 3:10
  5. "Adrienne" - 2:40
  6. "Silk, Satin, Carriage Waiting" - 2:49

Personnel

Charts

Album
YearChartPeak Position
1971Billboard 200131

Singles
YearSingleChartPosition
1970"Church Street Soul Revival"RPM55
1970"Church Street Soul Revival"Billboard Hot 10062
1971"Adrienne"Billboard Hot 10093
1971"Draggin' the Line"RPM2
1971"Draggin' the Line"Billboard Hot 1004
1971"Draggin' the Line"U.S. AC chart6
1971"I'm Comin' Home"RPM19
1971"I'm Comin' Home"Billboard Hot 10040