''The Very Best of the Imperials'' is a compilation album by American Christian music group the Imperials, released in late 1981 on

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. It is a collection of the Imperials' best songs from the Russ Taff years 1976–1980, covering their four albums '' Sail On'', ''

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'', '' One More Song for You'' and '' Priority''. The album also contains a never-before-released track "Same Old Fashioned Way" written and performed by baritone singer David Will recorded in 1976. It would later be featured on ''The Lost Album'' in 2006. The track is produced by recording artist-producer Gary S. Paxton. The album peaked at number two on the ''

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'' Top Inspirational Albums chart.

Track listing

Note: (*) – tracks produced by Michael Omartian; (**) – tracks produced by Chris Christian; (***) – produced by Gary S. Paxton

Personnel

The Imperials * Russ Taff – lead vocals * Jim Murray – tenor, vocals * David Will – baritone, vocals * Armond Morales – bass, vocals

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Very Best of the Imperials 1981 compilation albums The Imperials albums Word Records albums