Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast)

Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast)
Cast recording by
The Cast of Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway)
ReleasedJuly 1971
Recorded1971
GenreMusical theatre
LabelBell Records
BELL 1102
Arista/BMG Records
07822-14001 (reissued 1974)
ProducerStephen Schwartz
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]

Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast) is the original cast recording of the Cherry Lane Theatre production of Godspell. It produced a radio hit in the summer of 1972 with "Day By Day" with Robin Lamont on the lead vocal. The image of the face on the album cover was designed by David Byrd.[2]

Track listing

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Music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz except as indicated.

  1. "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" – 2:03
  2. "Save the People" – 3:24
  3. "Day by Day" – 3:16
  4. "Learn Your Lessons Well" – 1:25
  5. "Bless the Lord" – 3:01
  6. "All for the Best" – 2:31
  7. "All Good Gifts" – 3:33
  8. "Light of the World" – 2:59
  9. "Turn Back, O Man" – 4:20
  10. "Alas for You" – 2:01
  11. "By My Side" (lyric by Jay Hamburger / music by Peggy Gordon) – 2:42
  12. "We Beseech Thee" – 3:37
  13. "On the Willows" – 3:07
  14. "Finale" – 5:40
  15. "Day By Day (Reprise)" – 1:56

Cast

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Band

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Musical production personnel

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Recording personnel

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Charts

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Chart (1971/72) Position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] 30
United States (Billboard) 34

Certifications

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Organization Level Date
RIAA – U.S. Gold December 12, 1972

References

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  1. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r84749
  2. ^ Haun, Harry. "Side by Side by Schwartz: the 'Godspell' According to Stephen". Playbill.com. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 281. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.