The Imperials

The Imperials

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The Imperials, an American contemporary Christian music group, originated in 1964 when Jake Hess, a former member of the Statesmen Quartet, formed the group with pianist Henry Slaughter, Gary McSpadden, Armond Morales, and Sherrill Nielsen. The quartet signed with Benson Records and released their first album on the Heart Warming label. In 1967, after Hess's departure due to health issues, the group adopted a more contemporary sound and became known simply as The Imperials. They recorded with Elvis Presley from 1966 to 1971, contributing to his Grammy Award-winning albums How Great Thou Art and He Touched Me. In 1972, they hired Sherman Andrus, making them the first interracial Christian group in America. Notable members included Russ Taff, who joined in 1976 and remained until 1983, contributing to albums such as Imperials Live and Heed The Call. The Imperials won four Grammy Awards and fifteen Dove Awards, and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Their discography includes notable releases like Side By Side and Christmas With The Imperials.

Top tracks

10
Sometimes Alleluia
The Imperials
Just Because
03:58
Composers: Chuck Earle Girard
01
Praise the Lord
The Imperials
Songs That Defined a Decade, Vol. 1: Christian Hits of the 70's
03:35
07
I Just Came to Praise the Lord
The Imperials
No Shortage
03:07
Composers: Wayne Romero
01
Al Compás De Mi Caballo
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
03:25
Composers: Rafael Padilla
10
The Love of God
The Imperials
Standing Strong
04:52
Composers: F. M. Lehman
05
Eagle Song
The Imperials
One More Song for You
03:14
09
Miracles
The Imperials
Let the Wind Blow
04:17
09
Sail On
The Imperials
The Very Best of the Imperials
02:50
03
Let the Wind Blow
The Imperials
Let the Wind Blow
05:03
05
I'm Forgiven
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:55
05
In the Valley of the Shadow
The Imperials
Standing Strong
04:45
Composers: Robbie Hiner
03
Any Good Time At All
Russ Taff
Beginnings
04:04
Composers: Michael Omartian - Stormie Omartian
02
Finish What You Started
Russ Taff
Beginnings
04:05
Composers: Michael Omartian - Russ Taff - Tori Taff
07
You're the Only Jesus
The Imperials
Side By Side
04:08
Composers: Gordon Jensen
04
That's What Love Looks Like
The Imperials
Standing Strong
03:33
Composers: David Stanton
07
Higher Power
Russ Taff
Beginnings
04:19
Composers: Richard Smallwood - Norbert Putnam - Denny Correll
11
Overcomer
Russ Taff
Beginnings
03:37
Composers: James Hollihan
08
Days of Ellijah
The Imperials
Standing Strong
04:46
Composers: Robert Frances Mark
02
Bread of Life
The Imperials
Let the Wind Blow
03:53
03
Love, It Comes in All Colors
The Imperials
Just Because
02:51
Composers: Gary Paxton
08
What I Can Do For You
Russ Taff
Beginnings
03:00
Composers: Michael Omartian - Stormie Omartian
10
Let Jesus Do It For You
Russ Taff
Beginnings
03:28
Composers: Lanier Ferguson
09
More Like You
The Imperials
One More Song for You
03:32
03
A Place Called Heaven
The Imperials
Standing Strong
03:19
Composers: Armond Morales - Kevin M. Wicker
09
God is Not Our Enemy
The Imperials
Standing Strong
04:31
Composers: Michael Peterson - John Colgin
11
He Didn't Lift Us Up to Let Us Down
The Imperials
Heed the Call
03:23
04
Sweet Jesus
The Imperials
Just Because
04:10
Composers: Chi Coltrane
01
Living WIthout Your Love
The Imperials
The Very Best of the Imperials
03:26
01
Trumpet Of Jesus
Russ Taff
Beginnings
03:48
Composers: Michael Omartian - Stormie Omartian
05
Spread a Little Love Around / God's Mighty Peace
The Imperials
Follow the Man With the Music
03:58
Composers: Danny Lee
15
Free The Fire
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
05:12
09
Closer Than Ever
Russ Taff
Beginnings
04:24
Composers: Michael Omartian - Stormie Omartian
13
In The Promised Land
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
04:14
07
In the Same Old Fashioned Way
The Imperials
The Lost Album
05:00
01
Just Because He Loves You
The Imperials
Just Because
04:10
Composers: Tim Sheppard
02
More Than You'll Ever Know
The Imperials
Follow the Man With the Music
03:58
Composers: Phil Johnson
03
If My People Will Pray
The Imperials
Follow the Man With the Music
04:20
Composers: Jimmy Owens
01
Stand By The Power
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
03:31
Composers: Paul Smith - John Rosasco
04
Be Still My Soul
Russ Taff
Beginnings
03:51
Composers: Russ Taff - Tori Taff
03
Oh Buddha
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:30
03
Vive La Vida
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
04:11
Composers: Unknown
04
Jericho
The Imperials
Let the Wind Blow
04:54
07
Today
The Imperials
Let the Wind Blow
03:43
01
Mercy Found Me
The Imperials
Standing Strong
03:55
Composers: David W. Huff
08
Into My Life
The Imperials
Priority
04:45
05
Power of Praise
Imperials
Best of the Best
04:08
15
Pieces
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
04:06
Composers: Michael Omartian - Stormie Omartian
06
One More Song For You
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
04:38
09
Til He Comes
Imperials
Best of the Best
04:06
05
Wings of Love
The Imperials
This Year's Model
04:53
05
Bread On The Water
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
03:12
Composers: Jenny Grine - Bill Grine
02
Heed the Call
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:04
01
Blessed Are the Broken
Imperials
Best of the Best
04:30
03
Lord of the Ages
Imperials
Best of the Best
04:16
07
Sabor Costeño
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
03:13
Composers: Unknown
20
Black Is Soul
The Imperials
Pama Reggae Groups
02:53
02
Reign
The Imperials
Standing Strong
05:20
Composers: Joseph Allen Sabolick
01
Holding On (First Love)
The Imperials
This Year's Model
05:23
04
Better Than I Know Myself
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
04:07
Composers: Dave Cooke - Judy Mckenzie
12
Lord of the Harvest
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
04:35
09
Because He Lives
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
04:30
Composers: Bill Gaither - Gloria Gaither
10
Here On The Rock
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
04:21
Composers: Keith Thomas - Paul Smith
08
He Touched Me
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
03:53
Composers: Bill Gaither
16
The Old Gospel Ship
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
03:21
Composers: Traditional
08
Yo la Dominó
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
03:23
Composers: Rafael Padilla
02
Al Calor De La Cumbia
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
02:56
Composers: María Guerra
11
All My Life
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
03:23
Composers: Michael Omartian - Stormie Omartian
03
Warriors
The Imperials
This Year's Model
04:56
09
Seek Ye First
The Imperials
Priority
05:01
02
Fallin'
The Imperials
This Year's Model
04:04
06
Power of God
The Imperials
This Year's Model
04:09
04
New Creation
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
05:50
Composers: Russ Taff
08
They See God There
The Imperials
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
02:43
Composers: Don Keen - Jim Weber
05
Oh Happy Day
The Imperials
USS Imperials
04:39
Composers: Edwin Hawkins

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  • Discography
Albums
Standing Strong
(P) 2018 UAMG
19-10-2018
Standing Strong
01
Mercy Found Me
The Imperials
Standing Strong
03:55
Composers: David W. Huff
02
Reign
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Standing Strong
05:20
Composers: Joseph Allen Sabolick
03
A Place Called Heaven
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Standing Strong
03:19
Composers: Armond Morales - Kevin M. Wicker
04
That's What Love Looks Like
The Imperials
Standing Strong
03:33
Composers: David Stanton
05
In the Valley of the Shadow
The Imperials
Standing Strong
04:45
Composers: Robbie Hiner
06
Journey of Faith
The Imperials
Standing Strong
05:06
Composers: Armond Morales
07
Roll the Stone
The Imperials
Standing Strong
03:15
Composers: Glenn Hudson - Buddy Hudson - Billy Worely
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The Ultimate Collection
Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company. 25 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203.
03-06-2014
The Ultimate Collection
01
Sail On
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
02:40
02
Heed the Call
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:04
03
Oh Buddha
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:30
04
Praise the Lord
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:35
05
I'm Forgiven
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:55
06
One More Song For You
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
04:38
07
Living Without Your Love
The Imperials
The Ultimate Collection
03:28
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Til He Comes
29-04-2010
Til He Comes
01
Place of Grace
The Imperials
Til He Comes
04:23
02
Power of Praise
The Imperials
Til He Comes
04:08
03
Til He Comes
The Imperials
Til He Comes
04:06
04
Lord of the Ages
The Imperials
Til He Comes
04:16
05
We Believe
The Imperials
Til He Comes
04:54
06
Say So
The Imperials
Til He Comes
04:44
07
Showers of Love
The Imperials
Til He Comes
03:59
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
27-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
01
Mi Dulce Sueño
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
04:46
Composers: Rafael Padilla
02
La Esperma Llora
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
03:59
Composers: Unknown
03
No Me Olvides
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
03:51
Composers: Ovelio Riera
04
La Yuca
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
03:03
Composers: Unknown
05
El Orquillero
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
02:51
Composers: Adolfo Añez
06
Mi Gente
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
03:08
Composers: Victor Gutierrez
07
Celosa
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 9
03:32
Composers: Adolfo Añez
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
27-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
01
Nena
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
03:25
Composers: Non Riegar
02
Te Sigo Amando
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
03:06
Composers: Antilio Cortez
03
Equivocada
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
02:47
Composers: Hender Fernández
04
El Guapachoso
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
03:30
Composers: Adolfo Añez
05
La Mula
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
03:36
Composers: Unknown
06
Mi Cumbión
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
03:39
Composers: Unknown
07
El Paisanito
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 5
02:29
Composers: Lorenzo Romero
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
27-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
01
Cuando Tú Vas, Yo Vengo
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
03:25
Composers: Adolfo Añez
02
El Cañero
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
03:35
Composers: Adolfo Añez
03
Cuando Tú Vuelvas
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
02:42
Composers: Luis Guerra
04
Mi Despedida
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
02:58
Composers: Hender Fernández
05
Que Te Vaya Bien
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
02:56
Composers: Rafael Padilla
06
Muchacha Quinceañera
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
03:14
Composers: Adolfo Añez
07
Mueve El Esqueleto
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 11
03:34
Composers: Graciela Arango de Tobon
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
27-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
01
No Es Interesada
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
02:31
Writer: Rafael Padilla / Composers: Rafael Padilla
02
Bésame Mucho
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
03:44
Writer: Consuelo Velázquez / Composers: Consuelo Velázquez
03
Maricuare
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
03:00
Writer: Pedro Tomas Hernandez / Composers: Pedro Tomas Hernandez
04
El Dulcerito
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
03:00
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
05
Tú Y Las Nubes
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
04:01
Writer: José Alfredo Jiménez Sandoval / Composers: José Alfredo Jiménez Sandoval
06
Massa, Massa
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
02:47
Writer: Guy du Rousier / Composers: Guy du Rousier
07
Quisiera
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 7
02:36
Writer: Victor Gutierrez / Composers: Victor Gutierrez
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
27-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
01
Si Tú Tambien Te Vas
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
03:11
Composers: José Alfredo Jiménez Sandoval
02
Engañada
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
03:52
Composers: Unknown
03
La Bomba
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
02:14
Composers: Adolfo Añez
04
Vete
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
02:56
Composers: Manuel Flores
05
Mala Maña
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
03:38
Composers: Ismael Quintana
06
Para Ti Es Tarde
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
03:03
Composers: Rafael Padilla
07
Sueño De Amor
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 8
03:01
Composers: Adolfo Añez
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
27-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
01
Canción De La Serranía
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
03:19
Composers: Roberto Cole
02
Prendan Las Velas
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
02:19
Composers: Rafael Padilla
03
Virgen De Amor
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
03:09
Composers: Robert Small
04
La Carreta
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
02:51
Composers: Fidel Valenzuela
05
Mi Pollito Fino
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
02:21
Composers: Adolfo Añez
06
La Múcura
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
03:02
Composers: Adolfo Añez
07
Plátano En Órbita
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 6
03:00
Composers: Adolfo Añez
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
26-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
01
Al Compás De Mi Caballo
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
03:25
Composers: Rafael Padilla
02
Al Calor De La Cumbia
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
02:56
Composers: María Guerra
03
Vive La Vida
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
04:11
Composers: Unknown
04
Sin Compromiso
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
03:09
Composers: Pablo Lango
05
A Cartagena
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
02:51
Composers: Unknown
06
El Perol
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
02:35
Composers: N. Martínez
07
Sabor Costeño
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 2
03:13
Composers: Unknown
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Romance Del Campesino
This Compilation â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
26-11-2007
Romance Del Campesino
01
Tramaca
The Imperials
Romance Del Campesino
02:37
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
02
La Negra Mabunda
The Imperials
Romance Del Campesino
03:01
Writer: Pedro V. Martínez / Composers: Pedro V. Martínez
03
A Punto Fijó
The Imperials
Romance Del Campesino
03:09
Writer: Adolfo Añez / Composers: Adolfo Añez
04
Sincelejano
The Imperials
Romance Del Campesino
03:01
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
05
El Juramento
The Imperials
Romance Del Campesino
03:38
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
06
La Cumbia De La Alegría
The Imperials
Romance Del Campesino
02:54
Writer: J. Alarte / Composers: J. Alarte
07
Romance Del Campesino
The Imperials
Romance Del Campesino
04:13
Writer: Roberto Cole / Composers: Roberto Cole
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
26-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
01
Valenciana
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
02:47
Composers: Nelson Alizo
02
Mi Bella Ilusión
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
02:55
Composers: Euripides Romero
03
Ingrata Eres
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
03:23
Composers: Hender Fernández
04
El Quirindongo
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
02:41
Composers: Euripides Romero
05
Allí Te Conocí
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
03:27
Composers: Rafael Padilla
06
Bambarakitiki
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
02:42
Composers: Hender Fernández
07
Mujer Venezolana
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 3
02:28
Composers: Simon Garcia
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Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
â„— 2007 Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
26-11-2007
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
01
El Bocón
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
02:19
Composers: Lorenzo Romero
02
Aquí Sí
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
02:48
Composers: Aniceto de Jesus Molina Aguirre
03
Regresa Paloma
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
03:49
Composers: Rafael Padilla
04
Advertencia
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
02:41
Composers: Manuel Flores
05
Barranqueña
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
02:23
Composers: Unknown
06
Los Locutores
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
03:22
Composers: Lorenzo Romero
07
La Goleta
The Imperials
Color Y Ritmo De Venezuela, Vol. 4
03:50
Composers: Lorenzo Romero
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The Definitive Collection
Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company.
23-01-2007
The Definitive Collection
01
The Trumpet of Jesus
The Imperials
The Definitive Collection
03:47
02
I'm Forgiven
The Imperials
The Definitive Collection
03:55
03
Stand By the Power
The Imperials
The Definitive Collection
03:31
04
Living Without Your Love
The Imperials
The Definitive Collection
03:28
05
Heed the Call
The Imperials
The Definitive Collection
03:02
06
One More Song for You
The Imperials
The Definitive Collection
04:39
07
Sail On
The Imperials
The Definitive Collection
02:50
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The Lost Album
Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company
29-08-2006
The Lost Album
01
Sonshiny Day
The Imperials
The Lost Album
02:34
02
New Creation
The Imperials
The Lost Album
05:50
03
Earth, Our Island Home
The Imperials
The Lost Album
04:24
04
Soon and Very Soon
The Imperials
The Lost Album
04:14
05
We Are the Band, But He Is the Music
The Imperials
The Lost Album
04:11
06
The World Didn't Give It to Me
The Imperials
The Lost Album
02:54
07
In the Same Old Fashioned Way
The Imperials
The Lost Album
05:00
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