The Imperials – Live

Description

A live album by the American pop quartet The Imperials – simply entitled Live – was released on DaySpring Records in 1978, manufactured and distributed by Word. The album was engineered by Gaston Nichols and Max Moseley with Armond Morales, Buddy Huey, and Chris Christian producing. Recorded live at First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas; and at The Kingsland Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. Features covers of Ken Medema’s “Sonshiny Day” and Janny Grein’s “Bread Upon The Water“, among others.

THE IMPERIALS – The Imperials Live – Day Spring DST-4007 – Producers: Armond Morales, Buddy Huey & Chris Christian – List: 6.98

The Imperials have been sailing on the old Gospel Ship since their maiden cruise in 1964. Some of the original crew have disembarked and the Imperials have landed in many different ports, but they have always mastered their craft. This album represents the essence of The Imperials voyage. During the ’60s their music was centered around old time gospel hymns while the ’70s have seen a more jazzy, contemporary approach. Whichever is your preference, the spicy but smooth Imperial blend is a blue ribbon disc on any turntable. Best cuts: «Bread Upon The Water», «How Great Thou Art», «Sail On», and «The Old Gospel Ship». [CashBox Magazine, May 27, 1978, (Gospel Review Section)]

LP tracks:

Side One
A1. “Sonshiny Day” – 2:34
A2. “Bread Upon The Water” – 3:16
A3. “Bread Upon The Water (Reprise)” – 0:52
A4. “New Creation” – 5:47
A5. “You First Day In Heaven” – 1:39
A6. “Lead Me Gently Home Father” – 3:17

Side Two
B1. “I Love The Way You Love” – 4:09
B2. “He Touched Me” – 3:53
B3. “Sail On” – 5:03
B4. “How Great Thou Art” – 2:40
B5. “The Old Gospel Ship” – 3:07
B6. “The Old Gospel Ship (Reprise)” – 1:42

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by DaySpring Records.