| Cellophane Symphony | ||||
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| Released | October 1969 | |||
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| Length | 42:21 | |||
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| Producer | Tommy James | |||
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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]
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| Allmusic |   [4] |
All tracks are written by Tommy James and Ritchie Cordell, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cellophane Symphony" | Tommy James and the Shondells | 9:40 |
| 2. | "Makin' Good Time" | 2:38 | |
| 3. | "Evergreen" | 2:08 | |
| 4. | "Sweet Cherry Wine" |
| 4:30 |
| 5. | "Papa Rolled His Own" |
| 1:50 |
| Total length: | 20:46 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Changes" |
| 5:35 |
| 2. | "Loved One" |
| 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 | ||
Tommy James and the Shondells
Additional personnel
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [5] | 141 |
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