Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast)
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| Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast) | ||
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| Soundtrack by The Cast of Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway) | ||
| Released | July 1971 | |
| Recorded | 1971 | |
| Genre | Musical theatre | |
| Label | Bell Records Arista Records reissued 1974 |
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| Producer(s) | Stephen Schwartz | |
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| The Cast of Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway) chronology | ||
| Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast) (1971) |
Godspell (1972 Australian Cast) (1972) |
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Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast) is the original cast recording of the Cherry Lane production of Godspell. It produced a radio hit in the summer of 1972 with "Day By Day" with Robin Lamont on the lead vocal.
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[edit] Track listing
Music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz except as indicated.
- "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" – 2:03
- "Save the People" – 3:24
- "Day By Day" – 3:16
- "Learn Your Lessons Well" – 1:25
- "Bless the Lord" – 3:01
- "All for the Best" – 2:31
- "All Good Gifts" – 3:33
- "Light of the World" – 2:59
- "Turn Back, O Man" – 4:20
- "Alas for You" – 2:01
- "By My Side" (lyric by Jay Hamburger / music by Peggy Gordon) – 2:42
- "We Beseech Thee" – 3:37
- "On the Willows" – 3:07
- "Finale" – 5:40
- "Day By Day (Reprise)" – 1:56
[edit] Cast
- Lamar Alford – piano, vocals
- Peggy Gordon – guitar, vocals
- David Haskell – shofar, vocals
- Joanne Jonas – vocals
- Robin Lamont – vocals
- Sonia Manzano – vocals
- Gilmer McCormick – guitar, vocals
- Jeffrey Mylett – guitar, recorder, vocals
- Stephen Nathan – ukulele, vocals
- Herb Braha – vocals
[edit] Band
- Steve Reinhardt – keyboards
- Jesse Cutler – acoustic and lead guitar, bass
- Richard LaBonte – rhythm guitar, bass
- Ricky Shutter – drums, percussion
[edit] Musical production personnel
- David Byrd – design
- Stephen Schwartz – arranger, producer, musical Director
- Charles Haid – associate producer
- John-Michael Tebelak – director, concept
- Beverly Weinstein – art direction
[edit] Recording personnel
- Elvin Campbell – audio engineer
- Bill Inglot – remastering
- Ken Perry – remastering
[edit] Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1972 | Billboard Pop Albums | 34 |
Day by Day
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1972 | Billboard Pop Singles | 13 |
[edit] Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
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| RIAA – U.S. | Gold | December 12, 1972 |
