Legacy (1977 – 1988)

Description

Legacy (1977 – 1988) is a double disc compilation by the American pop quartet The Imperials, released on Word in 1996. The compilation was edited and remastered by David Estes and Garrett Hestla.

This double CD collection is taken from the time that the Imperials spent signed to Word. The male quartet formed in 1964, although they didn’t sign to Word until 1976. They have supported many other artists including Elvis Presley, as well as having a very successful career of their own. The Imperials’ work has a gospel feel to it with mellow tracks like «Living Without Your Love» and «One More Song For You» which starts with a resonant keyboard backing. It also has many upbeat creations like «I’m Forgiven» and «The Trumpet Of Jesus». Overall, it’s superbly produced pop with a definite ’80s feel to it, but hey, it’s good to relive that era occasionally! If you remember the Imperials and have worn out your vinyl this is for you. [Dawn Tucker, Cross Rhythms, December 1997]

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2CD tracklist:

Disc One – Volume 1

1-01. Stand By The Power – 3:33 (from the album Stand By the Power, 1982)
1-02. Sail On – 3:20 (from the album Sail On, 1977)
1-03. Finish What You Started – 4:05 (from the album Priority, 1980)
1-04. Better Than I Know Myself – 4:05 (from the album Free the Fire, 1988)
1-05. Bread Upon The Water – 3:08 (from the album Sail On, 1977)
1-06. You’re The Only Jesus – 4:08 (from the album Side by Side, 1983)
1-07. I’m Forgiven – 3:54 (from the album One More Song For You, 1979)
1-08. He Touched Me – 4:03 (from the album Imperials Live, 1978)
1-09. Because He Lives – 4:26 (from the album Imperials sing the Classics, 1984)
1-10. Here On The Rock – 4:23 (from the album Side by Side, 1983)
1-11. All My Life – 3:24 (from the album One More Song For You, 1979)
1-12. Let Jesus Do It For You – 3:27 (from the album Heed the Call, 1979)
1-13. In The Promised Land – 4:20 (from the album Let the Wind Blow, 1985)
1-14. Living Without Your Love – 3:27 (from the album One More Song For You, 1979)
1-15. Pieces – 4:06 (from the album Priority, 1980)
1-16. The Old Gospel Ship – 3:07 (from the album Imperials Live, 1978)
1-17. Any Good Time At All – 4:02 (from the album Priority, 1980)
1-18. Lord Of The Harvest – 4:37 (from the album Stand By the Power, 1982)

Disc Two – Volume 2

2-01. The Trumpet Of Jesus – 3:46 (from the album Priority, 1980)
2-02. Heed The Call – 3:01 (from the album Heed the Call, 1979)
2-03. Because Of Who You Are – 3:31 (from the album Stand By the Power, 1982)
2-04. New Creation – 5:47 (from the album Imperials Live, 1978)
2-05. Devoted To You – 3:44 (from the album This Year’s Model, 1987)
2-06. One More Song For You – 4:38 (from the album One More Song For You, 1979)
2-07. Oh Buddha – 3:28 (from the album Heed the Call, 1979)
2-08. They See God There – 2:40 (from the album Side by Side, 1983)
2-09. Praise The Lord – 3:35 (from the album Heed the Call, 1979)
2-10. Free The Fire – 5:09 (from the album Free the Fire, 1988)
2-11. Higher Power – 4:20 (from the album One More Song For You, 1979)
2-12. Rest In Your Arms – 4:14 (from the album Free the Fire, 1988)
2-13. Eagle Song – 3:14 (from the album One More Song For You, 1979)
2-14. Let The Wind Blow – 5:03 (from the album Let the Wind Blow, 1985)
2-15. Power Of God – 4:07 (from the album This Year’s Model, 1987)
2-16. Not To Us, O Lord – 4:20 (from the album Let the Wind Blow, 1985)

Note: Sleeve notes by Thom Granger.

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