1985 Russ Taff – Medals

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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