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Sail On is the 24th studio album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials.Released in 1977, it is their first album on Word Records' DaySpring label. [2] [3] It is also the first appearance of two new members, Russ Taff on lead vocals and David Will on baritone vocals, in addition to founding member, bass vocalist Armond Morales and tenor Jim Murray.
In 2008, the Imperials were inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. Taff was inducted for his contributions separately but performed with the Imperials and made the acceptance with them for the broadcast. [12] In April 2008, The Imperials received the Southern Gospel News Awards' Album of the Year award for Back to the Roots. [13]
Gary McSpadden (January 26, 1943 – April 15, 2020) was an American pastor, singer, songwriter, record producer, television host and motivational speaker. He had musical roots in quartet music and Southern gospel with The Statesmen, the Oak Ridge Boys, the Imperials, the Bill Gaither Trio, and The Gaither Vocal Band. [1]
Jake Hess & The Imperials: Hess, McSpadden, Morales, Neilsen, Slaughter Skylite 1964 Introducing The Illustrious Imperials: Heart Warming/Benson 1964 Fireside Hymns: 1964 Blends and Rhythms: 1965 Talent Times Five: 1965 Slaughter Writes – Imperials Sing: 1965 Happy Sounds of The Imperials: 1965 He Was a Preachin Man: 1965 Slightly Regal: 1966
The Very Best of the Imperials is a compilation album by American Christian music group the Imperials, released in late 1981 on DaySpring Records. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is a collection of the Imperials' best songs from the Russ Taff years 1976–1980, covering their four albums Sail On , Heed the Call , One More Song for You and Priority .
Free the Fire is the 33rd studio album by Christian music vocal group The Imperials released in 1988. This is their third and final album on the Myrrh label and after more than 10 years, their final album overall on Word Records. [1] The Imperials would switch over to Star Song Records for their next album Love's Still Changing Hearts (1990).
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He is best remembered for his early years with influential gospel group The Imperials. Smith spent four years with that group, recording four albums and one live video. Smith was inducted into the Gospel Music Association's Gospel Music Hall of Fame as a member of The Imperials. He has recorded several solo albums and is a songwriter.