Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast) Explained

Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast)
Type:	Cast
Artist:	The Cast of Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway)
Cover:	godspell.jpg
Released:	July 1971
Recorded:	1971
Genre:	Musical theatre
Label:	Bell Records BELL 1102 Arista/BMG Records 07822-14001 (reissued 1974)
Producer:	Stephen Schwartz

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.^[1]

Track listing

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

• 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, concertina, recorder, vocals
• Stephen Nathan – ukulele, vocals
• Herb Braha – vocals

Band

• Steve Reinhardt – keyboards
• Jesse Cutler – acoustic and lead guitar, bass
• Richard LaBonte – rhythm guitar, bass
• Ricky Shutter – drums, percussion

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

Recording personnel

• Elvin Campbell – audio engineer
• Bill Inglot – remastering
• Ken Perry – remastering

Charts

Chart (1971/72)	Position
Australia (Kent Music Report)^[2]	30
United States (Billboard)	34

Notes and References

1. Web site: Haun. Harry. Side by Side by Schwartz: the 'Godspell' According to Stephen. Playbill.com. May 14, 2015.
2. Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian)

   . David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 281.