Jake Hess and the Imperials Collection, Vol 1

[@mikeslater1865]

This is Old Time Gospel Gold. Jake Hess was the standard all other Gospell singers were measured by in my opinion! What is Heaven going to be like with all these great pioneers of Gospel music singing around the throne of God? There are no words!

[@rontungate8091]

God bless this station love it don't ever stop.

[@grouchycookie8031]

thank you for posting this....

[@junebug19461]

I can just see that big smile on Jake's face. Love this.

[@steevrawjers]

This needs 190 thousand likes

[@thedabarrett9713]

I could listen to this music all day. Never get tired of listening to good gospel music. Shaun Neilson has always been my favorite tenor. Gary McSpadden and Jake Hess were always no 1 also.

[@magdelenelouw558]

It. Is. Saturday. The. 8/1/ 2021. And. The Imperials. Is and the Best too bring. God close too. All God. Children. Thank. You. I. Will Always. Love. Jake. Hess

[@bernieclampffer1888]

Had the honor to be on the stage with them in the mid 60’s as their opening act. Not just great singers but truly messengers of song to our Lord, but the prayer time beforehand showd

[@Djm8520]

These harmonies are dead sophisticated and difficult. Very few SGM groups in history could sing like this.

[@ordeenduke8421]

One has to be in harmony with the Lord to be able to sing and praise with such passion and love .

[@JakeFanatic]

Finest Recorded Gospel Singing Ever! IMHO!! Thanks for posting!

[@PreservingMemories2]

I totally agree!!! Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@tsmart3287]

Edwin Miolen h

[@tanyadixon8708]

Can't you sense Gods' holy presence on these songs? Don't take these precious gems of pure ministry go unheard any more!!

[@steevrawjers]

Tanya Dixon amen times 2

[@tanyadixon8708]

The bass is warm and compelling!! ♡

[@Cheyenne7904]

Lead Me Home! What an outstanding job these guys do. Listening to this soft easy song helps me to get close to the Master one on one during my quiet private time. I could listen to this song over and over. Praise God that he leads us home no matter how for we stray away. Thanks for your tender love and giving me the peace within that only God can give. Bless the Imperials for singing and the person who put this on youtube. What a blessing it is to me.Thanks & God Bless. Can't wait to get to the other side

[@mikemurray7475]

Great music...great singers!! When I'm tired and burdened, this music lifts me. Thanks.

[@garyvincent8157]

This brings back so many memories of attending their concerts. The Imperials are absolutely the finest Gospel Quartet of all times.

[@chowman007]

...I must conquer, you're right - in southern gospel till they went contemporary. Their harmonies began tight n lessen after 1972.

[@tanyadixon8708]

I'm a BIG male gospel quartet fan; this among the best; dreamy tenor!!

[@jamesmarcum5450]

Sherill Neilson was singing the tenor on this song..probably the best tenor singer in gospel music.

[@cooperjones4168]

0:01 First Day in Heaven 1:40 Heaven Happy Home Above 3:40 Precious Friend of Mine 6:10 Jesus, What a Wonder you are 8:21 Lead me Home 10:25 Hold me Forever Lord 12:35 Wouldn’t take Nothing for my Journey 14:15 Because he Loved me 16:23 As I Talk to the Master 19:16 God’s Grace is Sufficient 22:01 I Get a Little Closer 23:57 I Got the Lord, and that’s Enough 25:51 Its not the First Mile 28:38 There’s a reason for it all 31:15 One and only One 33:58 Somewhere the Sun is Shinning 37:03 Soon I’ll be coming to you 39:50 The Answer Came 41:37 Time to Serve the Lord 43:59 This Man from Galilee 47:28 Nobody like Jesus 49:48 Nothing but Praise for the lord 51:27 If Everybody Prayed 53:47 You’ll never walk alone 56:19 It’s me Lord 58:46 Chimes of Time

[@warlick1]

Gary is so missed .😢

[@chowman007]

Did he passed away?

[@warlick1]

Yes, April 2020.

[@karlruffing4237]

Listening to the Imperials is sort of like listening to the Statesmen, but with much better recording techniques and a slightly larger and tighter band. Truly impressive singing and great arrangements.

[@deeujay]

Danke schoen 10/2020

[@eberbarbosa5264]

Aleluia! Hello from Brazil.

[@JD-ij5fi]

RIP Gary

[@bootcposchet2136]

I love this so much I know every word

[@steevrawjers]

Very nice very nice

[@denisebaccus5991]

Wasn't his name Sherrill Nielsen instead of Shawn?

[@jondemol4704]

Other than the Film "Sing A Song For Heaven's Sake" no one on youtube seems to have any clips of Jake Hess and The Imperials singing live, That is a real shame! But glad to have these great Imperials songs all in one place.

[@PreservingMemories2]

I truly share you feelings. For your information, in the movie the Imperials were voice syncing a recording and the high tenor voice was Sherrill Nielson even though he was not the tenor shown in the movie.

[@jondemol4704]

Thank you for your response. Yes, thanks, I knew that the film featured Jim Murray's body but Shaun's voice! A jarring juxtaposition! I had the pleasure, as a young lad, of seeing Jake the Imperials and J.D. and The Stamps several times at Constitution Hall in D.C. Jake and The Imperials had to have appeared on the Gospel Jubilee or some such other TV Show, so someone must have some footage. Bill Gaither are you listening?!

[@sandrataylor6238]

I was blessed to have seen and heard The Imperials in person at Landmark Baptist Temple in Cincinnati

[@jonathanoliver2111]

So did I Sandra in the middle 60's.

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

I was at the Georgia Dome Gaither event back in the 90s and a lot of the "talent" had a booth or at least a table with their merch. At Jake's table I found myself chatting with Chris (Jake's son) and somehow we were talking about the masters for these albums. Chris said he thought Armond had most of that haul. I've kept my eyes open thinking that he might offer some kind of comprehensive collection. So far, nuttin'. Like buying the Mona Lisa then putting it in storage. 😗

[@mike71717]

Sherrill Nielsen

[@cooperjones4168]

19:15 gods Grace is sufficient

[@denisebaccus5991]

What is the name of the song Jake sings statrs with When the Lord called you home how it broke my heart to see you go away Although I knew right from the start we'd meet again someday

[@hankj.9885]

Sweet Jesus @ 43:59

[@bernieclampffer1888]

Oops, showed their commitment to our heavenly Father

[@jimmyrenomusic]

Any chance you make a video of Because He Loved Me by itself? Heard it on this video around 14:19

[@cooperjones4168]

39:50 when the answer came