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Russell Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He has sung a variety of musical styles throughout his career including: pop rock, traditional southern gospel, contemporary country music, and rhythm and blues. He first gained recognition as lead vocalist for The Imperials (1977–81). One of his best-known performances is the song "Praise The Lord". He has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, and occasionally tours with Bill Gaither in the Gaither Homecoming concerts. As a solo artist and songwriter, Taff is known for the 1980s anthem "We Will Stand". ==Discography== ;Solo albums ;Compilations *1994: ''We Will Stand (Yesterday & Today)'' (Myrrh) *2003: ''The Best of Russ Taff'' (Spring Hill) ;With The Sounds of Joy *1974: ''YHWH'' (Shalom Records) *1975: ''Sharin (JoySong Records) ;With The Imperials *1977: ''Sail On'' (Dayspring/Word) *1978: ''Imperials Live'' (Dayspring/Word) *1979: ''Heed The Call'' (Dayspring/Word) *1979: ''One More Song For You'' (Dayspring/Word) *1980: ''Priority'' (Dayspring/Word) *1980: ''Christmas With The Imperials'' (Dayspring/Word) *1981: ''The Very Best of The Imperials'' (Dayspring/Word) compilation *1986: ''Old Fashioned Faith'' (Dayspring/Word) compilation *1996: ''Legacy 1977–1988'' (Word Records) compilation *2006: ''The Lost Album'' (Word Records) (originally recorded in 1976) *2006: ''The Imperials – Classic Hits'' (New Haven/Provident) compilation *2007: ''The Definitive Collection'' (Word/Warner) compilation ;With Gaither Vocal Band *2002: ''Everything Good'' (SpringHouse/EMI) *2003: ''A Cappella'' (SpringHouse/EMI) ;Appearances on other albums * 1981: ''For Every Man'' Steve Camp "Thank You" * 1981: ''Love Overflowing'' Sandi Patty "The Home Of The Lord" * 1983: ''More than a Feelin Koinonia (Sparrow) "Give Your Love", "Divina" * 1984: ''Dancing with Danger'' Leslie Phillips (Myrrh) "Strength of My Life" * 1984: ''The Praise In Us – A Word Family Praise Album'' Various Artists (Myrrh) "Simple Song For A Mighty God" * 1985: ''The CAUSE'' (various artists) (Sparrow) "Do Something Now" * 1985: ''Lulu Roman Smith'' "King of Who I Am" * 1985: ''Sheep In Wolves Clothing'' Mylon LeFevre and Broken Heart (Myrrh) "Gospel Ship" * 1988: ''Phil Keaggy & Sunday's Child'' Phil Keaggy (Myrrh) "Aint Got No" * 1988: ''Can't Buy a Miracle'' Randy Stonehill (Word) "Awfully Loud World" * 1988: ''Lead Me On'' – Amy Grant (A&M) * 1989: ''Our Hymns'' (Word) "Near The Cross" * 1990: ''Phase II'' Eddie DeGarmo (Fore Front) "There's Something About That Name" * 1990: ''Stolen Moments'' – John Hiatt (A&M) * 1990: ''Through Flood & Fire'' – Sparks "Jesus Rescues Me" (Reunion) * 1990: ''Our Christmas'' (Word) "Silent Night" * 1990: ''Handel's Young Messiah'' (A&M) "He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd" with Sheila Walsh * 1991: ''For Such a Time as This'' Sheila Walsh (Star Song) "A Dove Amongst Eagles" * 1991: ''Big Town'' – Ashley Cleveland (Atlantic) * 1991: ''Show Me Your Way'' Glen Campbell (New Haven) "The Greatest Gift of All" * 1992: ''Above And Beyond'' O'Landa Draper & The Associates (Word) "Wipe A Tear" * 1992: ''Innocent Eyes'' Tanya Goodman Sykes (Benson) "Who At My Door is Standing?" * 1992: ''No Compromise: Remembering the Music of Keith Green'' (Sparrow) "Your Love Broke Through" * 1992: ''Did You Think to Pray This Morning?'' – The Johnson Sisters with Russ Taff (Canaan) * 1993: ''Lead Me Not'' – Lari White (RCA) * 1993: ''Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams'' – various artists (Thirsty Ear/Chaos) * 1995: ''Beyond December'' – First Call (Warner Alliance) * 1996: ''Way I Should'' – Iris DeMent (Warner Bros.) * 1997: ''Fire Down Below'' original soundtrack (Warner Brothers) "I'd Walk Through Fire" * 1997: ''Misguided Roses'' – Edwin McCain Band (Atlantic) * 1998: ''Alabama Song'' – Allison Moorer (MCA) * 1998: ''The Apostle'' original soundtrack (Rising Tide) "There Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down" * 1998: ''Joy'' – Melissa Manchester (Capitol) * 1998: ''Mission 3:16'' – Carman (Sparrow) "People of God" * 1998: ''Totally Committed'' – Jeff Foxworthy (Warner Bros.) * 1998: ''Jesus Saves'' Greg Long(Myrrh) "Prove That By Me" * 1999: ''Vestal & Friends'' Vestal Goodman "Giver of Life" * 1999: ''Bridges'' original soundtrack (Verity) "Raven and the Dove" * 2000: ''Child of the Promise'' original cast recording (Sparrow) "The Mary I Know", "Mary Recitative", "Zacharias Recitative", "Nothing Ever Happens To A Shepherd" * 2000: ''Hands of Time'' Anthony Burger (Daywind) "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" * 2000: ''Ordinary Day'' Jeff and Sheri Easter (Spring Hill) "One Way" * 2001: ''Supernatural'' – The Raphaels (Track Records) * 2001: ''Press On'' Selah (Curb) "Were You There" * 2002: ''Traveling Light: Songs from the 23rd Psalm'' (Brentwood) "Let It Flow" * 2002: ''Edge of the World'' Randy Stonehill (Fair Oaks) "We Were So Young" * 2004: ''Better Days'' Frank Bradford (Frb Records) "Watergrave" * 2005: ''Hymned No. 1'' Bart Millard (of MercyMe) (INO/Epic) "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" * 2006: ''Stand'' Avalon (Sparrow/EMI) "We Will Stand" 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Russ Taff」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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