''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 composed by Stephen Schwartz with 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 to lyrics from traditional hymn ...

''. 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 lyricist and composer. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as ''Godspell'' (1971), ''Pippin'' (1972), and ''Wicked'' (20 ...

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 Lama ...

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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 Godspell. Early life He was born in Stockton, California. David graduated from Terr ...

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shofar A shofar ( ; from he, שׁוֹפָר, ) is an ancient musical horn typically made of a ram's horn, used for Jewish religious purposes. Like the modern bugle, the shofar lacks pitch-altering devices, with all pitch control done by varying the ...

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

Sonia Manzano Sonia Manzano (born 1950) is an American actress, screenwriter, author, singer and songwriter. 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 memo ...

– 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''. Early ...

– 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 Hoove ...

– guitar, concertina,

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, vocals *

Stephen Nathan Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( grc-gre, Στέφανος ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; ...

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, vocals * Herb Braha – vocals

Band

* Steve Reinhardt –

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* 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''. Haid was born in San ...

– associate producer *

John-Michael Tebelak John-Michael Tebelak (September 17, 1949 – April 2, 1985) was an American playwright and director. He is best known for creating the musical ''Godspell'', based on the Gospel of Saint Matthew, with the composer Stephen Schwartz, who wrote t ...

– director, concept * Beverly Weinstein – 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 re ...

– 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)