''Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast)'' is the original

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of the

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production of ''

Godspell ''Godspell'' is a musical in two acts with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set t ...

''. 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.

Track listing

Music and new lyrics by

Stephen Schwartz Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre composer and lyricist. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written hit musicals such as ''Godspell'' (1971), ''Pippin (musical), Pippin'' (1972), and ...

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

Cast

Lamar Alford Lamar Alford (October 11, 1944 – March 29, 1991) was an American actor and singer. Early life Wilkie Lamar Alford was born on October 11, 1944, in Troy, Alabama. He was the youngest of five children (Fletcher, Franklin, Bertha, Stella, and L ...

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, vocals *Peggy Gordon – guitar, vocals *

David Haskell David Michael Haskell (June 4, 1948 – August 30, 2000) was an American film, stage and television actor and singer best known for his performance in the musical '' Godspell''. Early life David Haskell was born in Stockton, Californi ...

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, vocals *Joanne Jonas – vocals *Robin Lamont – vocals *

Sonia Manzano Sonia Manzano (born June 12, 1950) is an American actress, writer and speaker. She is best known for playing Maria on ''Sesame Street'' from 1971 to 2015. She received a Lifetime Achievement Daytime Emmy Award in 2016. Her memoir, ''Becoming ...

– vocals *

Gilmer McCormick Gilmer McCormick is an American actress and singer best known for her performance in the stage and film versions of ''Godspell'' in the early 1970s and for her role as Sister Margaret in the 1984 horror film '' Silent Night, Deadly Night''. Earl ...

– guitar, vocals *

Jeffrey Mylett Jeffrey Mylett (June 8, 1949 – May 7, 1986) was an American actor and songwriter. He was best known for his roles in both the stage and film productions of ''Godspell''. Personal life Mylett was born in North Canton, Ohio. He attended Hoov ...

– guitar, concertina,

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, vocals * Stephen Nathan –

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, vocals * Herb Braha – vocals Five members of the 1971 Off-Broadway cast — David Haskell, Joanne Jonas, Robin Lamont, Gilmer McCormick, and Jeffrey Mylett — recreated their roles in the 1973 film version of ''Godspell'' and performed in the film's accompanying soundtrack album.

Band

* Steve Reinhardt – keyboards * Jesse Cutler – acoustic and

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* Richard LaBonte –

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, bass * Ricky Shutter –

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Musical production personnel

* David Byrd – design *

– arranger, producer, musical director *

Charles Haid Charles Maurice Haid III (born June 2, 1943) is an American actor and television director, with notable work in both movies and television. He is best known for his portrayal of Officer Andy Renko in ''Hill Street Blues''. Formative years Haid ...

– associate producer *

John-Michael Tebelak John-Michael Tebelak (September 17, 1949 – April 2, 1985) was an American playwright and Theatre director, director. He is best known for creating the musical ''Godspell'', based on the Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Saint Matthew, with the c ...

– director, concept *

Beverly Weinstein Beverly or Beverley may refer to: Places Australia *Beverley, South Australia, a suburb of Adelaide *Beverley, Western Australia, a town *Shire of Beverley, Western Australia Canada *Beverly, Alberta, a town that amalgamated with the City of E ...

– art direction

Recording personnel

* Elvin Campbell – audio engineer *

Bill Inglot Bill Inglot is an American music engineer and producer, best known for remastering older recordings to high quality digital standards. Inglot worked for Rhino Entertainment and other Warner Music Group labels from 1982 to 2007. He was largely res ...

– remastering * Ken Perry – remastering

Charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control Cast recordings 1971 soundtrack albums Theatre soundtracks Arista Records soundtracks Bell Records soundtracks Albums produced by Stephen Schwartz (composer) Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album