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Sail On

The Imperials · 1977

32 min · 10 tracks · gospel

Uplifting gospel harmonies intertwine with soulful melodies, delivering messages of hope and resilience.

Sail On is an album by The Imperials, released in 1977. Uplifting gospel harmonies intertwine with soulful melodies, delivering messages of hope and resilience. 'Sail On' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. The album's blend of gospel and pop elements resonated widely, helping to expand the audience for contemporary Christian music during the late 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sail On sound like?

Uplifting gospel harmonies intertwine with soulful melodies, delivering messages of hope and resilience. Rooted in gospel.

What makes Sail On by The Imperials notable?

'Sail On' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. The album's blend of gospel and pop elements resonated widely, helping to expand the audience for contemporary Christian music during the late 1970s. Released in 1977, 'Sail On' was The Imperials' ninth studio album and marked their transition to a more contemporary sound following the departure of key member, Armond Morales. This album solidified their place in the evolving landscape of gospel music during a time when they sought to reach younger audiences through both traditional and modern influences.

How many songs are on Sail On?

Sail On has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·32:02

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

  • 1 Water Grave Standout 3:55
  • 2 Satisfaction Guaranteed Standout 3:42
  • 3 Gotta Watch, Gotta Pray 3:07
  • 4 More Each Day 3:27
  • 5 There Will Never Be Any Peace 3:00
  • 6 Sail On 2:50
  • 7 Keep on Walking 2:49
  • 8 Sonlight 3:03
  • 9 Bread Upon the Water Standout 3:12
  • 10 Try Again 2:57

Release Date

January 1, 1977

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

32 min 2 sec