Bill Champlin, Dann Huff, James Newton-Howard, Larry Williams, Lenny Castro, Mike Landau, Nathan East, Neil Stubenhaus, Paul Jackson Jr, Robbie Buchanan, Russ Taff
Medals is the second album by Russ Taff, released in 1985 on Myrrh
Russell “Russ” Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He has sung a variety of musical styles throughout his career including: pop rock, traditional southern gospel, contemporary country music, and rhythm and blues. He first gained recognition as lead vocalist for The Imperials (1977–81). One of his best-known performances is the song “Praise the Lord”. He has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, and occasionally tours with Bill Gaither in the Gaither Homecoming concerts. As a solo artist and songwriter, Russ Taff is known for the 1980s anthem “We Will Stand”.
Tracks
1 Vision (Chris Eaton; Russ Taff; Tori Taff; Crissie Grossman Puig) 4:16
2 I\’m Not Alone (Elizabeth Janz; Russ Taff; Tori Taff; Paul Janz) 4:26
3 Medals (Rodnet Trott; Jonathan Sweet; Tori Taff) 4:49
4 Not Gonna Bow (Russ Taff; Tori Taff; James Newton-Howard; Mike Landau) 3:55
5 Here I Am (Chris Eaton; Russ Turner; Tori Taff) 4:16
6 I\’ve Come Too Far (Roby Duke; James Hollihan) 5:34
7 Silent Love (Paul Janz; Paul Janz; Russ Taff; Crissie Grossman Puig; Robbie Buchanan) 4:51
8 How Much It Hurts (Chris Eaton; Russ Taff; Tori Taff) 4:07
9 Rock Solid (Tori Taff; Raymond Brown; James Hollihan) 4:12
10 God Only Knows (Pam Mark Hall; James Hollihan) 4:36
Musicians
1 Vision
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Bass (synthesizer) | Robbie Buchanan |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Drums (programming) | Paul Leim |
| Guitar (solo) | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Keyboards | James Newton-Howard |
| Keyboards | Robbie Buchanan |
| Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
| Background Vocals | Tamara Champlin |
2 I\’m Not Alone
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Fender Rhodes | Robbie Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | James Newton-Howard |
| Sax | Larry Williams |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
| Background Vocals | Tamara Champlin |
3 Medals
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Bass (synthesizer) | Robbie Buchanan |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar (solo) | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
| Background Vocals | Carmen Twillie |
| Background Vocals | Tata Vega |
| Background Vocals | Harry Browning |
4 Not Gonna Bow
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar (solo) | Mike Landau |
| Guitar | Dann Huff |
| Synthesizer | James Newton-Howard |
| Sax | Larry Williams |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
5 Here I Am
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Fender Rhodes | Robbie Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
| Background Vocals | Tamara Champlin |
6 I\’ve Come Too Far
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar (solo) | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Fender Rhodes | Robbie Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Tata Vega |
| Background Vocals | Carmen Twillie |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
7 Silent Love
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Fender Rhodes | Robbie Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
8 How Much It Hurts
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Bass (synthesizer) | Robbie Buchanan |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
9 Rock Solid
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Bass (synthesizer) | Robbie Buchanan |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar (solo) | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | Rhett Lawrence |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Tata Vega |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
| Background Vocals | Carmen Twillie |
10 God Only Knows
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | Paul Leim |
| Guitar | Dann Huff |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Fender Rhodes | Robbie Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Sax | Larry Williams |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Funderburk |
| Background Vocals | Tata Vega |
| Background Vocals | Carmen Twillie |
Liner Notes
Producer – Russ Taff, Jack Joseph Puig
Engineer (Assistant) – Mark Ettel, Steve Ford, Steve MacMillan, Todd Van Etten
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Mixed By – Jack Joseph Puig
Recorded By – Jack Joseph Puig
Art Direction, Design – Art Hotel, Jeffery Fey
Photography By – Aaron Rapoport
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Word, Inc.
Copyright (c) – Word, Inc.
Recorded At – Mama Jo\’s
Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
Mixed At – Mama Jo\’s
Mastered At – Masterdisk
Mastered At – Sheffield Lab Matrix
Medals is the second album by Russ Taff, released in 1985 on Myrrh