Stand by the Power is the 28th studio album by Christian music vocal group The Imperials, released in 1982 on DaySpring Records. This is the first album to feature new lead singer Paul Smith, who replaced Russ Taff after being with the group since 1976. While promoting an Imperials concert at Baylor University where he was a student, Smith gave Armond Morales a tape of his music. When Morales learned that Taff was leaving, he called Smith. Smith co-wrote five songs on this album and the Imperials also covered the Kerry Livgren track "How Can You Live" from his album Seeds of Change (1980). In 1983, the Imperials won the Dove Award for Group of the Year at the 14th GMA Dove Awards. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart.
Track listing
Personnel
The Imperials Paul Smith – lead vocals Jim Murray – tenor, vocals David Will – baritone, vocals Armond Morales – bass, vocals
Musicians James Newton Howard – pianos, synthesizers, string arrangements Hadley Hockensmith – guitars Dann Huff – guitars Steve Lukather – guitars Carlos Rios – guitars Nathan East – bass Neil Stubenhaus – bass Jeff Porcaro – drums Carlos Vega – drums Lenny Castro – percussion Bob Wilson – horn arrangements (9)
Production Bill Schnee – producer, engineer David Schober – assistant engineer Scott Hendricks – assistant vocal engineer Skip Moon – assistant vocal engineer Susan Pyron – production coordinator Michael Borum – front cover photography Allan Messer – back cover photography
Charts Chart (1983)Peakposition US Top Inspirational Albums (Billboard)2
Radio singles YearSinglesPeak positions CCM AC 1982 "Lord of the Harvest"3 1983 "Somebody New"9 1983 "Because of Who You Are"37
Accolades GMA Dove Awards
1983 Group of the Year
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