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Heed the Call

The Imperials · 1979

38 min · 11 tracks · gospel

Uplifting gospel harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a spiritually enriching listening experience.

Heed the Call is an album by The Imperials, released in 1979. Uplifting gospel harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a spiritually enriching listening experience. 'Heed the Call' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. The album also features 'Praise the Lord,' which became one of The Imperials' most recognizable songs and helped solidify their place in gospel music during the late 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Heed the Call sound like?

Uplifting gospel harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a spiritually enriching listening experience. Rooted in gospel.

What makes Heed the Call by The Imperials notable?

'Heed the Call' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. The album also features 'Praise the Lord,' which became one of The Imperials' most recognizable songs and helped solidify their place in gospel music during the late 1970s. Released in 1979, 'Heed the Call' marked The Imperials' transition into a more contemporary sound following their earlier success in traditional gospel music. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as influential figures within the gospel genre, building on the momentum of their previous albums and embracing a broader audience.

How many songs are on Heed the Call?

Heed the Call has 11 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·38:54

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Overcomer Standout 3:44
  • 2 Praise the Lord Standout 3:32
  • 3 Oh Buddha Standout 3:30
  • 4 Old Man’s Rubble 3:21
  • 5 Heed the Call 3:04
  • 6 Let Jesus Do It for You 3:29
  • 7 Growin’ Stronger 3:35
  • 8 First Morning in Heaven 2:46
  • 9 Whenever I Speak His Name 4:41
  • 10 My Mind Forgets a Million Things 3:48
  • 11 He Didn’t Lift Us Up to Let Us Down 3:24

Release Date

January 1, 1979

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

38 min 54 sec