Stand by the Power

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.

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

Accolades
GMA Dove Awards


 * 1983 Group of the Year