Godspell (1993 London Studio Cast) [Import, Cast Recording]

Stephen Schwartz, John Barrowman, Paul Manuel, Clare Burt, Clive Rowe, JAY Masterworks Editions, Godspell (Related Recordings), Ruthie Henshall | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 11, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Cast Recording
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B000005BGX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,098 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Prologue

2. Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

3. Save The People

4. Day By Day

5. Learn Your Lessons Well/Bless The Lord

6. All For The Best

7. All Good Gifts

8. Light Of The World

9. Turn Back Old Man

10. Alas For You

11. By My Side

12. We Beseech Thee

13. On The Willows

14. Beautiful City

15. Finale

16. Bows

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Godspell Recording!!!, November 30, 2001

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Ryan Conley (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Godspell (1993 London Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I've performed in and directed Godspell. I've listened to every recording of it as well, and this is my favorite. While I do enjoy the two newest cast recordings, I think that this recording really captures the essence of Godspell. This cast used the original music and orchestrations while still freshening the vocal style. The songs are beautifully sung by a wonderful cast. Tower of Babble and the Prolouge are a nice addition as well, being sung as they were originally intended. All Good Gifts, By My Side and On the Willows are standouts as well. I agree that the new Godspell recordings offer something interesting and fresh, but if you love the classic Godspell, this is the recording for you.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Goods Gifts, January 19, 2005

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Alex (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Godspell (1993 London Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I love this version. Almost as much as I love the movie and the 1971 version. The main reason I love this alubm, is because of Paul Manual's version of All Good Gifts, my favorite Godspell song. Its not like Lamar Alford's overpowering version on the 1971 alubm, or Merrial Jackson's pop sound. Both are great, but this alubm's version has the best harmonies and just the right touch of sweetness, gives All Good Gifts a great sound. This alubm is much more complete, having the Prolouge, which has the actors singing individual sections, then they all sing them again at the same time, there must of been seven voices going at the same time. Some songs are a tad weaker, like Day By Day and Bless the Lord, but the whole alubm sounded the way Godspell should be. I would recommend this one over the newer techno versions, if like them buy them, but this is for people who love the orginal Godspell and Godspell in general

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for theatrical production reviewers!, October 7, 1999

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Steven R. Zweigart "Steve Z." (Maysville, Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Godspell (1993 London Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

This recording uses the same band constituents as recommended for production of Godspell, and has all of the songs from the score, plus a delightfully different solo version of Beautiful City. The vocals are true to the score, and as such, this album is great addition to any collection, as well as a fantastic tool for anyone thinking about producing Godspell.