| Let the Wind Blow | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | The Imperials |
| Cover: | Imperials Let The Wind Blow.jpg |
| Released: | 1985 |
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| Length: | 42:01 |
| Label: | Myrrh/Word Records |
| Producer: | Brown Bannister |
| Prev Title: | The Imperials Sing the Classics |
| Prev Year: | 1984 |
| Next Title: | This Year's Model |
| Next Year: | 1987 |
Let the Wind Blow is the 31st studio album by Christian music vocal group The Imperials released in 1985. It is their first album on Word Records' Myrrh label after nearly a decade on DaySpring Records, another Word affiliated label.[1] The group saw its biggest turnover since Terry Blackwood and Sherman Andrus' departure when both Paul Smith and long-time tenor Jim Murray left the group. Smith opted for a solo CCM career while Murray sought to perform more traditionally styled gospel music again. Smith was replaced by Danny Ward on tour to promote Let the Wind Blow, but he left before recording an album with the group. New members Jimmie Lee Sloas and Ron Hemby joined veteran members Armond Morales and David Will in 1986 to record their next album This Year's Model (1987). The group was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group at the 28th Grammy Awards. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart.
The Imperials
Musicians
Production
Evan Cater of AllMusic has said that the "arrangements are loaded with the tinny, cheap-sounding keyboards that dominated pop in the '80s, although 'Miracles' features an almost -- can this word really be applied to the Imperials? -- funky bass intro. If you happen to come across a dust-covered copy in your church basement, you might consider throwing this one on."
| Year | Singles | Peak positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCM AC[3] | CCM CHR[4] | |||
| 1985 | "Let the Wind Blow" | 1 | 1 | |
| 1985 | "In the Promised Land" | 3 | 9 | |
| 1986 | "Jericho" | 12 | — | |
| 1986 | "Taking the Time" | 27 | — | |