Champagne Jam
| Champagne Jam | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 1978 | |||
| Studio | Studio One, Doraville, Georgia | |||
| Genre | Blues rock, boogie rock | |||
| Length | 33:15 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Producer | Buddy Buie | |||
| Atlanta Rhythm Section chronology | ||||
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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
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| The Village Voice | C[2] |
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."[3]
Track listing
All songs written by Buddy Buie and Robert Nix, additional writers where noted.
- "Large Time" (Bailey) – 2:55
- "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight" (Daughtry) – 4:06
- "Normal Love" (Cobb, Daughtry) – 3:22
- "Champagne Jam" (Cobb) – 4:31
- "Imaginary Lover" (Daughtry) – 5:05
- "The Ballad of Lois Malone" (Bailey, Daughtry) – 4:30
- "The Great Escape" (Bailey) – 4:47
- "Evileen" (Daughtry) – 3:32
Personnel
Atlanta Rhythm Section
- Ronnie Hammond – vocals, background vocals
- Barry Bailey – guitar
- J.R. Cobb – guitar, background vocals
- Dean Daughtry – keyboards
- Paul Goddard – bass guitar
- Robert Nix – drums, background vocals
Additional players
- Buddy Buie – vocals
- Paul Davis – vocals
Production
- Producers: Buddy Buie, Robert Nix
- Engineer: Rodney Mills
- Mixing: Rodney Mills
- Original LP mastering: Bob Ludwig & Rodney Mills at Masterdisk
- Digital remastering: Suha Gur
- Art direction: Mike McCarty
- Design: Mike McCarty
- Photography: Rick Diamond
Charts
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] | 46 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[5] | 16 |
| US Billboard 200[6] | 7 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Champagne Jam Review by Stephen Cook". AllMusic. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (June 26, 1978). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ^ McGrath, Paul (April 19, 1978). "Atlanta Rhythm Section". The Globe and Mail. p. F2.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 21. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Top RPM Albums: Image 4574a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Atlanta Rhythm Section Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Atlanta Rhythm Section – Champagne Jam". Music Canada.
- ^ "American album certifications – Atlanta Rhythm Section – Champagne Jam". Recording Industry Association of America.
