Description
Jesus Christ Superstar: Original 1970 Recording – Remastered at Abbey Road CD
UPC: 0600753933190
MPN: 5393319
Brand Name: Decca Broadway
Overview: The Album That Launched a Phenomenon
Jesus Christ Superstar: Original 1970 Recording is the legendary studio album that introduced the rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to the world, preceding its stage and screen adaptations. This seminal recording is a cornerstone of musical theatre history, featuring iconic performances that cemented its status as a global phenomenon.
This edition features the complete original recording, meticulously Remastered at Abbey Road Studios. The result is a stunningly clear and powerful presentation of the rock score, capturing the raw energy and dramatic intensity of the early 70s concept album. A must-have for musical theatre fans, rock opera enthusiasts, and collectors of historic recordings.
Product Features: Classic Rock Opera Album
- Work: Jesus Christ Superstar (Original 1970 Concept Album)
- Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music) and Tim Rice (Lyrics)
- Edition: Remastered at Abbey Road
- Genre/Style: Rock Opera, Musical Theatre, Classic Rock
- Format: Audio CD, Stereo
- Release Year (Compilation): 2021 (Original Recording: 1970)
- Label: Decca Broadway (UMG Recordings, Inc.)
- Manufacturing Origin: Made in the EU
Interesting Facts: From Concept to Global Hit
- The Concept Album: Jesus Christ Superstar was initially released as a double concept album because the creators, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, could not secure a stage production deal immediately. The album was a massive global hit, paving the way for the eventual stage show.
- Abbey Road Remaster: The re-mastering process at the legendary Abbey Road Studios ensures that the dynamic range and clarity of the 1970 recording are optimized for modern listeners, allowing the intricate rock arrangements to shine.
- Early Star Power: The 1970 album featured Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan as Jesus and former Episode Six singer Murray Head as Judas Iscariot, lending the album its distinctive, hard-rock edge.
- Signature Songs: The album contains several tracks that became chart hits and standards of musical theatre, including the famous arias "I Don't Know How To Love Him" (sung by Mary Magdalene) and "Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say)."
- Theatrical Innovation: The album's structure and rock sound were revolutionary for musical theatre at the time, helping to define the modern rock opera genre.
Track Listing
The album is presented across two continuous sections (One and Two) as originally designed:
| Side/Section | Track Title |
|---|---|
| ONE | OVERTURE |
| ONE | HEAVEN ON THEIR MINDS |
| ONE | WHAT'S THE BUZZ/ STRANGE THING MYSTIFYING |
| ONE | EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT |
| ONE | THIS JESUS MUST DIE |
| ONE | HOSANNA |
| ONE | SIMON ZEALOTES/POOR JERUSALEM |
| ONE | PILATE'S DREAM |
| ONE | THE TEMPLE |
| ONE | EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT |
| ONE | I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM |
| ONE | DAMNED FOR ALL TIME/BLOOD MONEY |
| TWO | THE LAST SUPPER |
| TWO | GETHSEMANE (I ONLY WANT TO SAY) |
| TWO | THE ARREST |
| TWO | PETER'S DENIAL |
| TWO | PILATE AND CHRIST |
| TWO | KING HEROD'S SONG |
| TWO | JUDAS'S DEATH |
| TWO | TRIAL BEFORE PILATE |
| TWO | SUPERSTAR |
| TWO | CRUCIFIXION |
| TWO | JOHN NINETEEN: FORTY-ONE |
Publishers
Copyright $\mathbf{P}$: 2021 UMG Recordings, Inc. Record Label: Decca Broadway Release Year: 2021 Country of Manufacture: EU
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