Cellophane Symphony is the seventh studio album by American rock band Tommy James and the Shondells, released in October 1969 through Roulette Records.[2] The album was re-issued on CD in 2014 by Rhino Records.[3]

Cellophane Symphony
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 1969
Genre
Length42:21
Label
ProducerTommy James
Tommy James and the Shondells chronology
Crimson & Clover
(1969)
Cellophane Symphony
(1969)
Travelin'
(1970)
Singles from Cellophane Symphony
  1. "Sweet Cherry Wine"
    Released: April 4, 1969 (UK)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Tommy James and Ritchie Cordell, except where noted

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Cellophane Symphony"Tommy James and the Shondells9:40
2."Makin' Good Time" 2:38
3."Evergreen" 2:08
4."Sweet Cherry Wine"
  • Richard Grasso
  • James
4:30
5."Papa Rolled His Own"
  • Pete Lucia
  • James
1:50
Total length:20:46
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Changes"
  • Lucia
  • James
5:35
2."Loved One"
  • Mike Vale
  • James
3:41
3."I Know Who I Am" 3:54
4."The Love of a Woman" 4:30
5."On Behalf of the Entire Staff & Management" 3:55
Total length:21:35

Personnel

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Tommy James and the Shondells

  • Tommy James – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Eddie Gray – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Ronnie Rosman – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Mike Vale – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Pete Lucia – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Additional personnel

  • Bruce Staple – engineer
  • Carol Geyer – sleeve design

Charts

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Chart (1969) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[5] 141

References

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  1. ^ a b Scapelliti, Christopher (1998). "Tommy James & the Shondells". In Graff, Gary; Durchholz, Daniel (eds.). MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Detroit: Visible Ink Press. pp. 590–591.
  2. ^ "Tommy James & The Shondells - Cellophane Symphony". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  3. ^ CD Album: Tommy James And The Shondells - Cellophane Symphony (2014), retrieved 2020-12-21
  4. ^ Cellophane Symphony - Tommy James & the Shondells | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-12-21
  5. ^ "Tommy James". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-21.