1979 The Imperials – One More Song For You
One More Song For You is the 26th studio album by the Christian music group The Imperials, released in late 1979 on DaySpring Records. It was the first of two albums that the group collaborated with well-known musician/producer Michael Omartian, moving them to a more contemporary pop sound, with the second being their next album Priority (1980). “I’m Forgiven” went to number one on the Christian radio charts and stayed there for 13 weeks. The Imperials were winners at the 12th GMA Dove Awards winning three for Group of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year with lead singer Russ Taff winning Male Vocalist of the Year. One More Song for You was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational at the 23rd Grammy Awards. The album reached number one on the Billboard Inspirational Albums chart. CCM Magazine has ranked One More Song for You at number 75 on their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music.
Tracks
1 What I Can Do For You (Michael Omartian; Stormie Omartian) 03:00
2 I’m Forgiven (Bruce Hibbard; Hadley Hockensmith; Michael Omartian) 03:55
3 All My Life (Michael Omartian; Stormie Omartian) 03:24
4 Living Without Your Love (Tom Hemby) 03:28
5 Eagle Song (Russ Taff; Tori Taff) 03:14
6 Closer Than Ever (Michael Omartian; Stormie Omartian) 04:25
7 One More Song For You (Michael Omartian; Stormie Omartian) 04:40
8 Higher Power (Denny Correll) 04:21
9 More Like You (Michael Omartian; Stormie Omartian) 03:32
Biography
Musicians
Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums | Paul Leim |
Guitar | Marty Walsh |
Keyboards | Michael Omartian |
Horns | Chuck Findley |
Horns | Dick Hyde |
Horns | Jackie Kelso |
Horns | Kim Hutchcroft |
Horns | Steve Madaio |
Sax | Kim Hutchcroft |
Congas | Victor Feldman |
Percussion | Michael Omartian |
Background Vocals | Marti McCall |
Background Vocals | Myrna Matthews |
Background Vocals | Stormie Omartian |
Vocals | Armond Morales |
Vocals | Jim Murray |
Vocals | Charles Davis |
Vocals | Russ Taff |
Liner Notes
Producer – Michael Omartian
Arranged By – Michael Omartian
Concertmaster – Assa Drori
Engineer – John Guess
Engineer (Additional) – Jack Lees, John Banuelos
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – John Guess
Artwork By – Bob Anderson
Photography – Bob Anderson
Mastered At A&M Mastering Studios
Recorded At Jennifudy Studios
Recorded At Hollywood Central Recorders
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