LP Sing The Classics 1984 The Imperials DaySpring SPCN 7-10-411801-3
This is a great album. The list of Songwriters alone is So Impressive. Truly their Best!
(see track Listing below)
This group is still touring today under two different iterations; "The Classic Imperials" and "Terry Blackwood and the Imperials", one focusing on their gospel history and the other focusing on the Elvis Presley years, respectively.
(see history synopsis below)
58 years and still going!
Impressive!!
Album is previously owned and in good shape for its age. Minimal visible marks. Recommend a thorough cleaning by the method of your choosing.
Cover is nearly perfect. Still has cellophane wrapper and it is nearly complete.
Inner sleeve is not present.
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The Imperials
Sing The Classics
1984
Dayspring Records/Word Records/DTS-7-01-411801-3
TRACK LISTING:
A1 Home Where I Belong – Pat Terry
A2 We Are The Reason – David Meece
A3 Easter Song – Anne Herring
A4 El-Shaddai – John Thompson, Michael Card
A5 We Shall Behold Him – Dottie Rambo
B1 Because He Lives – Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
B2 Through It All – Andraé Crouch
B3 The King Is Coming – Charles Milhuff, Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
B4 Praise The Lord, He Never Changes – Ron Harris, Stormie Omartian
B5 Rise Again – Dallas Holm
History:
This Gospel Music Hall of Fame group was founded in 1964 as Southern gospel quartet Jake Hess & The Imperials. Hess' aggregation was intended by Hess to be a "supergroup" of sorts gathering members of Weatherford Quartet, the Oak Ridge Boys and The Speer Family. The Imperials have had a rotating roster and sound over the years beginning to slowly morph into CCM beginning with Imperials - New Dimensions.
The group established a relationship with Elvis Presley in 1966 as studio singers. In 1968, they became backing vocalists for Jimmy Dean and did the same for Presley the following year; working for both concurrently for a time. The band ended the deal with Presley first after 1971. They set a first for Christian music when they integrated the group by adding Sherman Andrus in February of 1972. That same year, they stopped backing Jimmy Dean and from that point focused exclusively on work in the gospel music industry. They would go on to win four Grammys and 15 Dove Awards over their long career.
The previously all-male group added its first female in 1991 when Armond's sister Pam Morales took the place of the departing Jason Beddoe during the recording of Imperials - Big God. She would remain with the band through 1993. 1998 saw the five original members (Hess, Morales, Nielsen, McSpadden and Slaughter) onhand to accept their Hall of Fame induction alongside later members Blackwood, Andrus, Moscheo, Murray, and Taff.
In September 2004, Armond Morales transferred ownership of the name "The Imperials" to the lineup at the time: son Jason Morales, Jeremie Hudson, Ian Owens and Shannon Smith. This version of the group released two albums on Lamon Records, Imperials - The Imperials and Imperials - Back To The Roots, consisting of re-recordings of older Imperials tunes. That incarnation of the band split up in early 2010.
Currently two touring aggregations use the Imperials name:"The Classic Imperials" comprising early 80s lead vocalist Paul Smith (22), Rick Evans,Lonnie Ott and Michael Schlee which performs mostly in church venues and "Terry Blackwood and the Imperials", a trio comprising Terry Blackwood, Darrell Toney and Lynn Royce Taylor which focuses mainly on events highlighting the Presley connection to the group.
Perfect for display or to listen and enjoy!! Great Gift!! Good as Collector's Item or to Replace/Add to an Existing Record Collection.
Christmas!!
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