I remember watching this LIVE over the Word of Faith World Outreach Satellite Network...it was at Word of Faith church in Dallas, Texas....awesome concert, brings back a lot of memories...the next concert after that was Whiteheart "Live"...
Russ wrote this one and there's a very subtle musical thing about it that makes it pure genius that my guitar instructor pointed out to me. The verses, which are all about struggle, are all minor chords(several variations on Am and D9), which emphasize the struggle, but the chorus shifts the key to all major chords (A E G D), which have a "happier" sound since of course, "if God is for me, who can be against me?". Simply beautiful, and awesome singing to boot.
My all time favorite album is from the early 80's Russ Taff was with the Imperials. It's called "Priority". Yes, I still have it on vinyl. If you like this song I recommend "Praise The Lord" and "Trumpet Of Jesus" too. I wish I could find "Pieces" on You Tube. Many blessings to each of you in 2011 and always.
I wish you could get a DVD with Russ and the Imperials. I spent many months on Okinawa listening to them and being blessed and counciled thru their music.
I grew up listening to the Imperials, and my mother had the album Walls of Glass, which she wore out because she played it so much. Brings me back to my childhood whenever I hear this song. I remember my mother staying up late at night listening to the music. I think God used the music to bring some comfort to her, and to us for that matter, as we were going through a tough time. Thanks be to God.
I grew up listening to the Imperials, and my mother had the album Walls of Glass, which she wore out because she played it so much. Brings me back to my childhood whenever I hear this song. I remember my mother staying up late at night listening to the music. I think God used the music to bring some comfort to her, and to us for that matter, as we were going throuh a tough time. Thanks be to God.
Medals was a good album but my fav was his 87 album titled just Russ Taff. On the cover he was standing on the beach in a black trenchcoat and it was a black and white picture. That was a great album actually still is. Takes me back whenever I listen to it.
Go to Pepsi Refresh Everything website and search Hester to vote for Hester School in Farmersville to receive a $50,000 playground grant. The school that produced Russ
I have learned to be slower to judge in my older years because thru the years of life I have learned that judgement is often wrong because I didn't know all information. It might be helpful to you who felt it ok to judge Russ on leaving the Imperials to watch the video of his testimony that is on youtube.
I personally think Russ made the WRONG decision when he left the Imperials. Because lets face it...it basically ended his run. I know he is still singing...he recently did a stint with the Gaither Vocal Band...but after he left...neither he NOR the Imperials were the same. Having said that....we have no idea what made him leave...I just wish he hadn't. Just my opinion.
@sundaypunchr I'm sorry but that's just not correct. Medals & Russ Taff were huge albums. I'm pretty sure they sold more than "Priority" of "One More Song". Don't get me wrong, I still listen to those albums, they're awesome, Im just saying that it's not correct to say he didn't have tremendous success afetr the Imperials. It's like saying Bryan Duncan did better with Sweet Comfort.
The hits I remember...are not from walls of glass or any other Russ Taff solo album. The ones i remember are, Sail On, Old Buddah, Trumpet of Jesus, I'm Forgivin, Praise the Lord, and the list is endless. That may be just me, but both Russ Taff nor the Imperials were never the same. If not for Bill Gaither a whole generation of christians wouldn't even know who Russ Taff is. I think part of my opinion stems from being a quartet fan and not a contemporary fan. God Bless.
Well, I remember those hits, and I remember the way his solo albums charted well. He won 2 dove awards with the Imperials and 6 on his own. I'm looking up the info on sales and chart position. I'll post it when I find it.
He won 3 Grammy's solo, 4 for his work with the Gaithers and the Imperials. Understand I'm not attacking his work with the Imperials, I love it! Personally, I probably listen to it more than his solo stuff. I'm just just saying that it's incredibly erroneous to say he didn't acheive remarkable success on his own. The Imperials need him, but he doesn't need them.
Thank you for posting this. I have often shared this with hurting friends, and it has blessed me time and time again too. Also loved it when Russ sang this with the Imperials!
Close to 30 years since I first was touched by this and I still am. It's one of those things that the lord has hidden in my heart and the song has played within me many times as a prayer.
this song was one of the Imperials classics which got me thru college in the early 80s. My sister witnessed to me with their music before I got saved...and when I finally DID--this group of lads were my first musical taste of worship.
This was sung at my Mom's funeral. It was a comfort to our family. I Love You Mom. I'm so glad you made Jesus your Saviour. We're carrying on. Also dedicated to Betty, who just lost her Dad. Time heals Betty. God bless and comfort you. Dan
Haven't heard this one in 20 years! In high school I must have listened to this one at least 100 times. The studio recording's backup vocals were less present, but this one's still good.
I remember watching this LIVE over the Word of Faith World Outreach Satellite Network...it was at Word of Faith church in Dallas, Texas....awesome concert, brings back a lot of memories...the next concert after that was Whiteheart "Live"...
dustycammies 1 month ago
I wish you could get a DVD of this concert
thenorbful 1 month ago
Russ wrote this one and there's a very subtle musical thing about it that makes it pure genius that my guitar instructor pointed out to me. The verses, which are all about struggle, are all minor chords(several variations on Am and D9), which emphasize the struggle, but the chorus shifts the key to all major chords (A E G D), which have a "happier" sound since of course, "if God is for me, who can be against me?". Simply beautiful, and awesome singing to boot.
ibamct 6 months ago
I love this song! It's so powerful! It helped me to get through a really bad personal crisis recently. Thank the Lord for anointed Christian singers!
lovetowatchable 7 months ago
Whenever I play this song I am blessed.
ixoyewarrior 10 months ago
So beautiful, thanks.
Playingmuhguitar 10 months ago
This is my favorite Taff/Imperials song. I really feel the peace of God everytime I hear it. I wish I could find the tab for it.
USstratman 1 year ago
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USstratman 1 year ago
this was my fav of THE imperials album I heard back then........IMPERIALS, not Russ Taff ALONE.
withfootnotes 1 year ago
My all time favorite album is from the early 80's Russ Taff was with the Imperials. It's called "Priority". Yes, I still have it on vinyl. If you like this song I recommend "Praise The Lord" and "Trumpet Of Jesus" too. I wish I could find "Pieces" on You Tube. Many blessings to each of you in 2011 and always.
carlajean65 1 year ago
I'm beamed right back to the 80's!!
kevinbland 1 year ago
I wish you could get a DVD with Russ and the Imperials. I spent many months on Okinawa listening to them and being blessed and counciled thru their music.
rollinsdusty 1 year ago
Truly Awesome and moving! I love that Imperials cd "Priority".
TheOriginalPK14 1 year ago
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I grew up listening to the Imperials, and my mother had the album Walls of Glass, which she wore out because she played it so much. Brings me back to my childhood whenever I hear this song. I remember my mother staying up late at night listening to the music. I think God used the music to bring some comfort to her, and to us for that matter, as we were going through a tough time. Thanks be to God.
briank06261973 1 year ago
I grew up listening to the Imperials, and my mother had the album Walls of Glass, which she wore out because she played it so much. Brings me back to my childhood whenever I hear this song. I remember my mother staying up late at night listening to the music. I think God used the music to bring some comfort to her, and to us for that matter, as we were going throuh a tough time. Thanks be to God.
briank06261973 1 year ago
This brings back so many memories!! Thank You Jesus!!!
micerus2000 1 year ago
Medals was a good album but my fav was his 87 album titled just Russ Taff. On the cover he was standing on the beach in a black trenchcoat and it was a black and white picture. That was a great album actually still is. Takes me back whenever I listen to it.
marssnw 1 year ago
Hey, I used to listen to "Medals" over and over too! Yeah, you young'uns, that was on a record player (gasp). Thems were good times.
OfHisBride 1 year ago
I use to listen to his album "Medals" for hours back in the eighties. He's one of the greatest Christian artist of all time!!!
MrMusicman488 1 year ago
Go to Pepsi Refresh Everything website and search Hester to vote for Hester School in Farmersville to receive a $50,000 playground grant. The school that produced Russ
hstarwlkr 1 year ago
Thanks for posting these vids! Russ Taff has been a blessing to a lot, right y'all?
possumsleeps 1 year ago
This was a remarkable song twenty five- plus years ago and it still is. The Imperials hit their peak wiht Russ Taff.
sjplwc 2 years ago 2
I have learned to be slower to judge in my older years because thru the years of life I have learned that judgement is often wrong because I didn't know all information. It might be helpful to you who felt it ok to judge Russ on leaving the Imperials to watch the video of his testimony that is on youtube.
saffle82 2 years ago
where do u find his testimony
mrsjodud57 2 years ago
I personally think Russ made the WRONG decision when he left the Imperials. Because lets face it...it basically ended his run. I know he is still singing...he recently did a stint with the Gaither Vocal Band...but after he left...neither he NOR the Imperials were the same. Having said that....we have no idea what made him leave...I just wish he hadn't. Just my opinion.
sundaypunchr 2 years ago
@sundaypunchr I'm sorry but that's just not correct. Medals & Russ Taff were huge albums. I'm pretty sure they sold more than "Priority" of "One More Song". Don't get me wrong, I still listen to those albums, they're awesome, Im just saying that it's not correct to say he didn't have tremendous success afetr the Imperials. It's like saying Bryan Duncan did better with Sweet Comfort.
BactaBeast 2 years ago
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sundaypunchr 2 years ago
The hits I remember...are not from walls of glass or any other Russ Taff solo album. The ones i remember are, Sail On, Old Buddah, Trumpet of Jesus, I'm Forgivin, Praise the Lord, and the list is endless. That may be just me, but both Russ Taff nor the Imperials were never the same. If not for Bill Gaither a whole generation of christians wouldn't even know who Russ Taff is. I think part of my opinion stems from being a quartet fan and not a contemporary fan. God Bless.
sundaypunchr 2 years ago
Well, I remember those hits, and I remember the way his solo albums charted well. He won 2 dove awards with the Imperials and 6 on his own. I'm looking up the info on sales and chart position. I'll post it when I find it.
BactaBeast 2 years ago
He won 3 Grammy's solo, 4 for his work with the Gaithers and the Imperials. Understand I'm not attacking his work with the Imperials, I love it! Personally, I probably listen to it more than his solo stuff. I'm just just saying that it's incredibly erroneous to say he didn't acheive remarkable success on his own. The Imperials need him, but he doesn't need them.
BactaBeast 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this. I have often shared this with hurting friends, and it has blessed me time and time again too. Also loved it when Russ sang this with the Imperials!
hundredswife 2 years ago
Close to 30 years since I first was touched by this and I still am. It's one of those things that the lord has hidden in my heart and the song has played within me many times as a prayer.
stuksy4321 2 years ago 2
I cannot listen to this without crying tears of joy for the comfort in this message which is timeless.
60sHippieChick 2 years ago
This is classic music from Russ,what a most excellent singer,love all the emotion in his voice!!!
Whitevaliantwarrior 3 years ago
Woooooooo!
bookmoviesnob 3 years ago
this song was one of the Imperials classics which got me thru college in the early 80s. My sister witnessed to me with their music before I got saved...and when I finally DID--this group of lads were my first musical taste of worship.
EilertPilarmDM 3 years ago
This was sung at my Mom's funeral. It was a comfort to our family. I Love You Mom. I'm so glad you made Jesus your Saviour. We're carrying on. Also dedicated to Betty, who just lost her Dad. Time heals Betty. God bless and comfort you. Dan
DanielRidener 3 years ago
Haven't heard this one in 20 years! In high school I must have listened to this one at least 100 times. The studio recording's backup vocals were less present, but this one's still good.
cprooster 4 years ago