The Very Best of the Imperials

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The Very Best of the Imperials
Compilation album by
The Imperials
Released1981
Recorded1976-1980
Genre
Length40:36
LabelDaySpring/Word Records
ProducerMichael Omartian, Chris Christian, Gary S. Paxton
The Imperials chronology
Priority
(1980) 		The Very Best of the Imperials
(1981) 		Stand by the Power
(1982)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

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. The album also contains a never-before-released track "Same Old Fashioned Way" written and performed by baritone singer David Will recorded in 1976. It would later be featured on The Lost Album in 2006. The track is produced by recording artist-producer Gary S. Paxton. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart.

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Living Without Your Love"Tom HembyOne More Song for You (*)3:27
2."I'm Forgiven"Michael Omartian, Bruce Hibbard, Hadley HockensmithOne More Song for You (*)3:54
3."I'd Rather Believe in You"M. Omartian, Stormie OmartianPriority (*)3:37
4."Bread on the Water"Bill Grine, Janny GrineSail On (**)3:08
5."Praise the Lord"Brown Bannister, Mike HudsonHeed the Call (**)3:35
6."One More Song for You"M. Omartian, S. OmartianOne More Song for You (*)4:38
7."Oh Buddha"Mark FarrowHeed the Call (**)3:28
8."Same Old Fashioned Way"David Willpreviously unreleased until 2006's The Lost Album (***)5:02
9."Sail On"Chris ChristianSail On (**)3:20
10."Eagle Song"Russ Taff, Tori TaffOne More Song for You (*)3:14
11."The Trumpet of Jesus"M. Omartian, S. OmartianPriority (*)3:46

Note: (*) – tracks produced by Michael Omartian; (**) – tracks produced by Chris Christian; (***) – produced by Gary S. Paxton

Personnel[edit]

The Imperials

  • Russ Taff – lead vocals
  • Jim Murray – tenor, vocals
  • David Will – baritone, vocals
  • Armond Morales – bass, vocals

Charts[edit]

Chart (1982) Peak
position
US Top Inspirational Albums (Billboard)[4] 2

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Imperials – The Very Best of The Imperials at AllMusic
  2. ^ The Imperials: The Very Best of The Imperials. DaySpring Records. 1981.
  3. ^ Cusic, Don (2009-11-12). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship: Pop, Rock, and Worship. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-0-313-34426-8.
  4. ^ "Inspirational LPs" (PDF). Billboard. May 22, 1982. p. 56.
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