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  • The Beginning (1989)

    The Beginning is the eighth studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released in late 1989 by Sparrow Records. Card once again teams up with Norbert Putnam to produce the start of a new trilogy, but this time on the Old Testament based on the Bible titled The Ancient Faith . The Beginning is taken from the first five books of the Pentateuch, which is also the first five tracks on the CD, while the other six tracks looks at the patriarchs like Abraham, Issac, Jacob (Israel) and Moses. The tracks listed will also show from where in the Bible the song is based on with parenthesis (). The Beginning peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart in the spring of 1990. The Beginning was repackaged, along with The Way of Wisdom and The Word: Recapturing the Imagination , into a 2-CD box set titled The Ancient Faith . In 1990, Sparrow Video released four Front Row  videos on VHS featuring the artists performing acoustic songs of past hits and favorites as well as testimonies and some stories behind the songs. Card's Front Row  video contains "Jubilee" from The Beginning , the title song from The Final Word , "Know You in the Now" from Present Reality and more. Card is accompanied with musician John Catchings on the cello and musician - songwriter Scott Brasher on acoustic guitar. Track listing All songs written and composed by Michael Card. 1. The Beginning (Genesis) -5:04 2. In the Wilderness (Exodus) -3:13 3. Jubilee (Leviticus) -2:44 4. Lift Up the Suffering Symbol (Numbers) -3:35 5. The Word is So Near (Deuteronomy) -2:20 6. Meditation -#3 Shema (instrumental) -4:14 7. God Will Provide a Lamb (Abraham) -4:08 8. They Called Him Laughter (Issac) -3:09 9. Asleep On Holy Ground (Jacob/Israel) -5:16 10. A Face That Shone (Moses) -3:24 11. Barocha -2:43 Radio singles 1990 "Jubilee" -#7 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1990 "Lift Up the Suffering Symbol" -#23 Christian CHR, -#5 Christian AC 1990 "They Called Him Laughter" -#15 Christian AC Previous release: Sleep Sound in Jesus: Gentle Lullabies for Baby  (1989)   Next release: The Way of Wisdom  (1990) Watch Michael Card's Front Row concert video here:

  • The Life (1988) (2-CD box set)

    The Life is an official 2-CD box set by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released by Sparrow Records in 1988. It is a collection of Card's first trilogy of albums titled The Life of Christ, which consists of Known By the Scars , Scandalon and The Final Word . When the albums were release, it was told in reverse order. For The Life , it is told in chronological order starting on the first CD with the birth of Christ and the beginning of his ministry. The second CD contains songs about Jesus' three-year ministry, his entry to Jerusalem, the Last Supper, betrayal, trial and crucifixion of Christ. It is also accompanied with a Bible study guide which Card wrote with his professor Dr. William Lane. The entire album of Known By the Scars , "Joy in the Journey," Scandalon" and "God's Own Fool" were digitally remixed and all tracks remastered by Norbert Putnam, who produced all three albums. Track listing All songs written and composed by Michael Card, except where noted. CD1 ( The Final Word ) 1. Overture to the Trilogy (instrumental) -3:45 2. The Promise -2:32 3. Immanuel -4:07 4. Carmen Christi -2:50 5. To the Mystery -3:58 6. The Final Word -3:32 7. Spirit of the Age -4:13 8. Celebrate the Child -3:35 9. Joseph's Song -3:30 ( Scandalon ) 10. Jesus Let Us Come to Know You -2:02 11. Meditation/Baptism -5:31 12. Scandalon -3:51 13. What Will It Take (To Keep You From Jesus) -3:45 14. The Lamb Is a Lion -2:58 CD2 1. The Wedding -2:51 2. The Nazarene -2:45 3. The Gentle Healer -2:02 4. Forgiving Eyes (Michael Card, Norbert Putnam) -4:07 5. God's Own Fool -3:18 ( Known By the Scars ) 6. Why -2:57 7. Known By the Scars -3:54 8. Ride On to Die -4:16 9. Come to the Table (Michael Card, Niles Borop) -3:49 10. In the Garden -3:58 11. Traitor's Look -3:31 12. Cross of Glory -3:50 13. He Was Heard (Michael Card, Randy Scruggs) -3:42 14. Crown Him -3:56 15. Joy in the Journey (from The Final Word ) -3:01 All tracks produced and remastered by Norbert Putnam Previous release: The Final Word  (1987)   Next release: Present Reality  (1988)

  • Present Reality (1988)

    Present Reality is the sixth studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released on May 30, 1988 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Norbert Putnam. After Card wrapped up his first trilogy about The Life of Christ , Card returned with his first regular studio since 1983's Legacy before embarking on his next trilogy about the story of Israel in the Old Testament titled The Ancient Faith. Present Reality deals with the theological mystery of knowing God in the present moment. The title track, "Know You in the Now," is one of the songs about the topic. It's also the second single from the album which did really well on the Christian radio charts. "That's What Faith Must Be" and "Could It Be" were also radio hits. Present Reality peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written and composed by Michael Card. 1. Know You in the Now -4:03 2. Maranatha -4:40 3. Could It Be -3:09 4. That's What Faith Must Be -2:42 5. Distressing Disguise -3:35 6. Live This Mystery -3:03 7. The Word -4:42 8. Meditation -#2, The Eucharist (instrumental) -4:02 9. In Stillness And Simplicity -2:07 10. Flesh of His Flesh -2:44 Radio singles 1988 "That's What Faith Must Be" -#14 Christian CHR, -#3 Christian AC 1988 "Know You in the Now" -#6 Christian CHR, -#3 Christian AC 1989 "Could It Be" -#2 Christian AC 1989 "Live This Mystery" -#30 Christian AC Previous release: The Life  (1988) (2-CD box set) Next release: Sleep Sound in Jesus: Gentle Lullabies for Baby (1989)

  • The Final Word (1987)

    The Final Word is the fifth studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released on March 23, 1987 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Norbert Putnam and it is the third and final release of a 3-album trilogy titled The Life of Christ, but told in reverse. The Final Word is a more upbeat album that tells the story of the Incarnation and birth of Christ, but not necessarily a Christmas album although the track "Celebrate the Child" has sometimes been played on the radio during the holiday season. The album's two highlight tracks are "Immanuel" and "Joy in the Journey." It was the latter track that saw an increase in airplay two years later in 1989 and has become a popular favorite in Card's concerts. "Joy in the Journey" was also the name of two books that Card has published: the first is with Card's stories and song lyrics with calligraphy by Timothy Botts, published in 1996 by Thomas Nelson and in 2007, as a one-year devotional published by IVP Books. Each of the song's lyrics are scripture-based and is referenced from the Bible. The Final Word peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1988, Card won a Dove Award for The Final Word as Praise and Worship Album of the Year at the 19th GMA Dove Awards. The Final Word was repackaged, along with Known By the Scars and Scandalon , into a 2-CD boxed set titled The Life  in 1988. NOTE: "Joseph's Song" is a new recording of the track Card originally recorded on the Sparrow Records release 25 Songs of Christmas, Volume II . Track listing All songs written and composed by Michael Card. 1. To the Mystery -4:00 2. The Final Word -3:33 3. Spirit of the Age -4:17 4. Celebrate the Child -3:35 5. Joseph's Song -3:33 6. Overture to the Trilogy (instrumental) -3:44 7. The Promise -2:34 8. Immanuel -4:06 9. Carmen Christi -2:51 10. Joy to the Journey -3:03 Accolades Dove Award -Praise and Worship Album of the Year ( The Final Word ) Radio singles 1987 "The Final Word" -#11 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1987 "Celebrate the Child -#14 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1988 "To the Mystery" -#10 Christian CHR, -#5 Christian AC 1989 "Joy in the Journey" -#19 Christian AC Previous release: Scandalon  (1986)   Next release: The Life  (1988) (2-CD box set)

  • Sleep Sound in Jesus: Gentle Lullabies for Baby (1989)

    Sleep Sound in Jesus: Gentle Lullabies for Baby is the seventh studio and first Children's music album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released around July 1989 by Sparrow Records. Card produced the album with Phil Naish. The original 1989 release contained 15 songs of lullabies for infants and toddlers including the title song, plus a new recording of Card's track " Jesus Let Us Come to Know You." A companion book titled Sleep Sound in Jesus: Gentle Lullabies for Little Ones and Inspirational Devotions for Parents is for first-time parents and for babies with full-color illustrations by Catherine McLaughlin alongside encouraging meditations for parents and the lullaby lyrics from the CD. Sleep Sound in Jesus was Card's best-selling Children's album. The album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart in 1990 and stayed on the chart for the next three years. It was enough to give Card his first (and only) Gold certified record, selling half a million copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1994. In 2002, Sleep Sound in Jesus was reissued as a 2-CD Platinum Edition containing this album and his 1993 release Come to the Cradle on the second disc. Then in 2013, Sleep Sound in Jesus was reissued as a single-disc deluxe edition containing two additional tracks that Card recorded for this collection: "Shut Your Lamps" and "What Is a Tear?" Track listing for the deluxe edition All songs written by Michael Card. 1. Shut Your Lamps -2:14 2. Sleep Sound in Jesus -3:10 3. He'll Wipe Away Your Tears -3:29 4. Even the Darkness is Light to Him -2:40 5. Sweet Sleep Descends -2:28 6. Dreaming Jacob's Dream -2:30 7. Song of Jesus -1:56 8. Unseen Warriors -2:26 9. Wordless Ones -3:40 10. He Grants Sleep to Those He Loves -2:42 11. Jesus Let Us Come to Know You -2:41 12. All You Are -2:54 13. Lullaby for the Unborn -1:52 14. Sleepy Eye -1:32 15. Hold Me Gently -1:52 16. Barocha -1:25 17. What Is a Tear? -2:54 Production credits Michael Card and Phil Naish -producers (tracks 2 -16) Keith Compton -producer (tracks 1 and 17) RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1994. Previous release: Present Reality  (1988) Next release: The Beginning  (1989)

  • The Promise: A Celebration of Christ's Birth (1991)

    The Promise: A Celebration of Christ's Birth  is the tenth studio and Christmas album by Christian singer/songwriter/author Michael Card , released on October 10, 1991 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Phil Naish. The Promise is a Christmas album but is more focused on Christ's birth. The events are considered from the perspective of different biblical characters like Joseph, Mary, the shepherds and the magi. The album is, in some ways, a companion to his 1987 release The Final Word , which also focuses on the birth of Christ. It contains all original music, with new recordings of Card's songs, "Joseph's Song" and "Immanuel." Card co-wrote five songs with musician and songwriter Scott Brasher. The album's only single "We Will Find Him" peaked at number 2 in early 1992 on the Christian AC chart. Card also released a devotional book of the same name, as he writes about how the wise men was seeking wisdom and guidance to find the star to Jesus and how the reader can feel the angels and shepherds rejoice at His birth. The Promise peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Michael Card, except where noted. 1. The Promise -3:42 2. Unto Us A Son is Given (A Promise) (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -3:45 3. What Her Heart Remembered (Mary, A Witness) (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -4:09 4. Joseph's Song (Joseph, A Witness) (new recording) -3:45 5. Vicit Agnus Noster (Our Lamb Has Conquered) (A Promise) -2:40 6. Shepherds' Watch (Witnesses) (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -3:26 7. Jacob's Star (A Promise) (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -2:46 8. We Will Find Him (Witnesses) -3:53 9. Thou the Promise (Praise Chorus) (Michael Card, Scott Brasher) -3:12 10. Immanuel (new recording) -3:58 Radio singles 1991 -1992 "We Will Find Him" -#16 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC Previous release: The Early Works  (1991) (Benson Records compilation album)   Next release: The Word: Recapturing the Imagination  (1992)

  • 7 (1985)

    7 is technically the sixth studio album but the seventh release overall, hence the title, by Christian singer - songwriter David Meece , released in 1985 on Myrrh/ Word Records. Six of the album's nine songs were released as singles to Christian radio in 1985 and 1986. The song "You Can Go" is taken from Johann Sebastian Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor. Meece co-wrote the song with fellow Christian singer -songwriter Michael Card and songwriter Mike Hudson. Meece co-produced two songs with Greg Nelson, along with additional production by Brown Bannister, Jonathan David Brown, Skip Konte and Keith Thomas and songwriting contributors from Thomas, Morgan Cryar and Gloria Gaither. Twila Paris provides guest vocals on the song "The Unknown Soldier." 7 peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by David Meece, except where noted. 1. You Can Go (David Meece, Michael Card, Mike Hudson) -3:15 2. Tumblin' Down -3:33 3. Forgiven -4:08 4. The Ladder (David Meece, Mike Hudson) -3:44 5. The Alien (David Meece, Keith Thomas) -4:31 6. We Can Overcome It All -3:32 7. The Unknown Soldier (guest vocals by Twila Paris) (David Meece, Morgan Cryar, Jonathan David Brown) -4:43 8. Lean On Each Other -3:49 9. I Can See (David Meece, Gloria Gaither) -5:30 Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 1 -3) Keith Thomas -producer (tracks 4 and 5) Skip Konte -producer (track 6) Jonathan David Brown (track 7) David Meece and Greg Nelson -producers (tracks 8 and 9) Radio singles 1985 "You Can Go" -#1 Christian CHR for 5 weeks, -#3 Christian AC 1985 "Forgiven" -#8 Christian CHR, -#8 Christian AC 1986 "We Can Overcome It All" -#10 Christian CHR 1986 "The Unknown Soldier" -#8 Christian CHR, -#16 Christian AC 1986 "The Alien" -#15 Christian CHR 1986 "Lean On Each Other" -#25 Christian AC Previous release: Count the Cost (1983) Next release: Chronology (1986) (compilation album)

  • The Ultimate Collection (2014) (The Imperials compilation album)

    The Ultimate Collection is a 2014 compilation album of the Christian music vocal group The Imperials . Released by Word Records as part of the Word Artists' Ultimate Collection series, it features 15 selections from The Imperial's Word Records catalog. Track listing 1. Sail On (Chris Christian) (from Sail On ) -2:40 2. Heed the Call (Chris Christian, Paul Smith) (from Heed the Call ) -3:04 3. Oh Buddha (Mark Farrow) (from Heed the Call ) -3:30 4. Praise the Lord (Brown Bannister, Mike Hudson) (from Heed the Call ) -3:35 5. I'm Forgiven (Michael Omartian, Bruce Hibbard, Hadley Hockensmith) (from One More Song for You ) -3:55 6. One More Song for You (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from One More Song for You ) -4:39 7. Living Without Your Love (Tom Hemby) (from One More Song for You ) -3:28 8. Eagle Song (Russ Taff, Tori Taff) (from One More Song for You ) -3:14 9. The Trumpet of Jesus (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Priority ) -3:47 10. Finish What You Started (Russ Taff, Tori Taff, Michael Omartian) (from Priority ) -4:06 11. Stand By the Power (Paul Smith, John Rosasco) (from Stand By the Power ) -3:32 12. Lord of the Harvest (Paul Smith, James Newton Howard) (from Stand By the Power ) -4:36 13. In the Promised Land (Chris Eaton) (from Let the Wind Blow ) -4:14 14. Devoted to You (Ron Hemby, Stephen Bashaw) (from This Year's Model ) -3:44 15. Free the Fire in Me (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Free the Fire ) -5:10 Personnel Armond Morales -bass, vocals (all tracks) David Will -baritone, vocals (all vocals) Russ Taff -lead vocals, backing vocals (tracks 1 -10) Jim Murray -tenor, vocals (tracks 1 -13) Paul Smith -lead vocals, backing vocals (tracks 11 -13) Ron Hemby -lead vocals, backing vocals (tracks 14 and 15) Jimmie Lee Sloas -lead vocals, backing vocals (tracks 14 and 15) Production credits Chris Christian -producer (tracks 1 -4) Michael Omartian -producer (tracks 5 -10) Bill Schnee -producer (tracks 11, 12 and 15) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 13 and 14) Previous release: Still Standing (2010) Next release: Blessed  (EP) (2024)

  • Treasures (1994)

    Treasures is a compilation album by the Christian vocal group The Imperials , released in 1994 on Star Song Records. Treasures features 12 songs from their three albums on the Star Song label, plus one brand new song "I Don't Live There Anymore." The song was written by former member Ron Hemby and his brother Tom Hemby. After the departures of Jonathan Pierce and Pam Morales who were featured on the previous album Stir It Up , The Imperials line-up, for a time, was Armond Morales, David Will and new vocalists Jeff Walker and Steve Ferguson. Both Walker and Ferguson sing on the new track. Track listing 1. Taking Your Love for Granted (David Raynor, Kenny Lamar, Michael Peterson) (from Stir It Up ) -3:48 2. I Will Follow You (David Robertson, John Wierick) (from Love's Still Changing Hearts ) -4:45 3. Stir It Up (Julius Drummin, Keith Brown) (from Stir It Up ) -4:17 4. It's Raining Again (David Robertson) (from Love's Still Changing Hearts ) -4:42 5. We're All Looking (Dwight Liles, Judy Reno) (from Stir It Up ) -3:50 6. Come Let Us Worship (David Robertson, John Wierick) (from Love's Still Changing Hearts ) -4:43 7. I Don't Live There Anymore (Ron Hemby, Tom Hemby) (new recording) -4:51 8. Change the World (Terry Esau) (from Stir It Up ) -4:28 9. Love Can Make It Happen (Morris "Butch" Stewart, Brenda Blonski, Brenda Mitchell Stewart) (from Love's Still Changing Hearts ) -4:42 10. Come Into My Life (Paul Chiten, Pamela Phillips-Oland) (from Love's Still Changing Hearts ) -4:37 11. Take Me There (Bill Cantos, Julius Drummin, Ty Lacy) (from Big God ) -4:31 12. Carry Your Heart to Me (Regie Hamm, Joel Lindsey) (from Big God ) -4:00 13. Nothing Less (Gary Driskell, Leonard Ahlstrom) (from Big God ) -5:27 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals (all tracks) David Will -baritone, vocals (all tracks) Pam Morales -alto, lead vocals (tracks 1, 3, 5, 8, 11 -13) Jonathan Pierce -tenor, lead vocals (tracks 1, 3, 5, 8, 11 -13) Ron Hemby -tenor, lead vocals (tracks 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10) David Robertson -tenor, lead vocals (tracks 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10) Steve Ferguson -tenor, vocals (track 7) Jeff Walker -tenor, vocals (track 7) Production credits Morris "Butch" Stewart -producer (tracks 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10) Ken Mansfield -producer (tracks 11 -13) Paul mills -Producer ( tracks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8) Previous release: Stir It Up (1992) Next release: 'Til He Comes  (1995)

  • Stir It Up (1992)

    Stir It Up is the 35th studio album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials , released in late 1992 on Star Song Records. The personnel line-up for this album consists of Armond Morales, David Will, Jonathan Pierce (still under his last name Hildreth) and Pam Morales. The album is produced by Paul Mills taking The Imperials back to their R&B/Pop sound from Love's Still Changing Hearts , whereas their previous album Big God was more of an adult contemporary/gospel sounding record. In 1993, Pam Morales would retire from the group after the release of Stir It Up and Pierce also left the group and a year later was offered a spot on Bill Gaither's southern gospel quartet The Gaither Vocal Band and a couple of years later started his own solo recording career in contemporary Christian music. This would be the final full album of The Imperials' commercial contemporary pop sound of previous albums as the group would undergo another lineup change and a return to their four-part harmony of their early years. The album's first radio single "Taking Your Love for Granted" would give the group their final number one song on the Christian radio charts. The Imperials have had number one songs in three decades from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Stir It Up climbed up to number 20 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Stir It Up is now out-of-print and is not available digitally. The tracks "Taking Your Love For Granted," "Change the World," "We're All Looking" and the title song are available on CD and digitally in their 1994 compilation album Treasures . A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Change the World (Terry Esau) -4:28 2. Taking Your Love for Granted (David Raynor, Kenny Lamar, Michael Peterson) -3:48 3. We're All Looking (Dwight Liles, Judy Reno) -3:50 4. Testify (Julius Drummin, Ty Lacy) -4:06 5. Put the Weight on My Shoulders (Gino Vannelli) -4:37 6. Standing on the Rock of Love (Julius Drummin, Ty Lacy) -3:43 7. Stir It Up (Julius Drummin, Keith Brown) -4:17 8. I Believe in You (David Raynor, Kenny Lamar) -4:02 9. My Faith Stands (Shawn Craig) -4:01 10. Change the World (reprise) -3:47 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals David Will -baritone, vocals Pam Morales -alto, co-lead vocals Jonathan Pierce -tenor, co-lead vocals Radio singles 1993 "Taking Your Love for Granted" -#3 Christian CHR, -# 1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 1993 "We're All Looking" -#2 Christian AC 1993 "Change the World" -#14 Christian CHR 1993 "Standing on the Rock of Love" -#9 Christian CHR, -# 14 Christian AC 1993 -1994 "Stir It Up" -#4 Christian CHR Previous release: Big God (1991) Next release: Treasures (1994) (Star Song Records compilation album) Listen to the album Stir It Up here:

  • Big God (1991)

    Big God is the 34th studio album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials , released in 1991 on Star Song Records. The personnel line-up for this album consists of Armond Morales, David Will and two new singers Jonathan Pierce (who was credited on the album by his birth name Jonathan Hildreth. Pierce is his middle name) and, in an Imperials first, Armond's sister Pam Morales. Pam would be the first and only female member of the group. Morales and Pierce replaced Ron Hemby and David Robertson who both previously appeared on the 1990 album Love's Still Changing Hearts . Jason Beddoe was with the group temporarily but he left the group while in the midst of recording Big God so Armond brought Pam to fill in for Beddoe. This line-up would stay on until their next album, Stir It Up (1992). Big God peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. The album is produced by Ken Mansfield, whose association credits include The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings and Andy Williams among others. Track listing 1. Big God (John Olson, Terry Esau) -6:13 2. Take Me There (Bill Cantos, Julius Drummin, Ty Lacy) -4:31 3. Nothing Less (Gary Driskell, Leonard Ahlstrom) -5:27 4. What Can I Do with This Love (Woman at the Well) (Jerome Olds) -4:49 5. Rescue Me (Richey Biggs, Dennis Patton) -5:21 6. Streams in the Desert (David Martin, Billy Smiley) -4:12 7. Closer Than a Brother (Todd Cooper, Bo Cooper) -4:43 8. All the Paths (Dino Pastin, Janna Pastin, Jeff Slaughter) -5:04 9. Carry Your Heart to Me (Regie Hamm, Joel Lindsey) -4:00 10. Stand on the Rock (Rick Vito) -4:34 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals David Will -baritone, vocals Pam Morales -alto, lead vocals Jonathan Pierce -tenor, lead vocals Radio singles 1991 "Nothing Less" -#13 Christian AC 1992 "Carry Your Heart to Me" -#8 Christian AC 1992 "Take Me There" -#17 Christian AC Previous release: Love's Still Changing Hearts (1990) Next release: Stir It Up (1992)

  • Love's Still Changing Hearts (1990)

    Love's Still Changing Hearts is the 33rd studio album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials . It is their first album on Star Song Records after being on the Word labels DaySpring and Myrrh for more than 10 years. The album is produced by Morris "Butch" Stewart, taking the group's sound to an R&B/pop direction while still retaining some of the adult contemporary sound of their previous album Free the Fire . This is the only album to feature vocalist David Robertson, as he joins long-time members Armond Morales and David Will, replacing Jimmie Lee Sloas. This is also Ron Hemby's final appearance on Love's Still Changing Hearts as both Robertson and Hemby were replaced at the time by new tenor leads Jonathan Pierce (Hildreth) and Jason Beddoe. Beddoe replaced Hemby but he left the group but Pierce would stay on to record their next album. Former member Sloas co-wrote the track "Goin' Away." The album's final track is a near-9 minute medley of six of The Imperials' best beloved songs and a cover of "Gospel Ship" called "Platinum Medley." Love's Still Changing Hearts peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Seven singles were released between the AC and CHR formats, one song more than the singles that were released on their 1987 album This Year's Model . Track listing 1. Big Ball Turning (Morris "Butch" Stewart, Brenda Blonski) -5:21 2. Love Can Make It Happen (Morris "Butch" Stewart, Brenda Blonski, Brenda Mitchell Stewart) -4:42 3. Come Into My Life (Paul Chiten, Pamela Phillips-Oland) -4:38 4. Original Love (Keith Brown) -4:40 5. I Will Follow You (David Robertson, John Wierick) -4:45 6. It's Raining Again (David Robertson) -4:42 7. It's Gonna Be Alright (Ron Hemby) -4:51 8. Love's Still Changing Hearts (Tom Hemby, Justin Peters) -4:31 9. Come Let Us Worship (David Robertson, John Wierick) -4:44 10. Goin' Away (Jimmie Lee Sloas, Tim Norris) -3:44 11. Platinum Medley: Higher Power (Denny Correll)/Lord of the Harvest (Paul Smith, James Newton Howard)/One More Song for You (Michael and Stormie Omartian)/Let the Wind Blow (David Martin)/Gospel Ship (Mylon LeFevre)/Sail On (Chris Christian)/ Trumpet of Jesus (Michael and Stormie Omartian) -8:54 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals David Will -baritone, vocals Ron Hemby -tenor, lead vocals David Robertson -tenor, lead vocals Radio singles 1990 "Big Ball Turning" -#2 Christian CHR 1990 "It's Raining Again" -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1990 "I Will Follow You" -#3 Christian AC 1990 "It's Gonna Be Alright" -#4 Christian CHR 1990 "Come Into My Life" -#12 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1990 -1991 "Come Let Us Worship" -#5 Christian AC 1991 "Original Love" -#13 Christian CHR, -# 9 Christian AC Previous release: Free the Fire (1988) Next release: Big God (1991)

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