Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast)

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Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast)
Soundtrack by The Cast of Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway)
Released	July 1971
Recorded	1971
Genre	Musical theatre
Label	Bell Records Arista/BMG Records 07822-18304 (reissued 1974)
Producer	Stephen Schwartz
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The Cast of Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway) chronology
Godspell (1971 Off-Broadway Cast) (1971) Godspell (1972 Australian Cast) (1972)

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.

Contents 1 Track listing 2 Cast 3 Band 4 Musical production personnel 5 Recording personnel 6 Charts 7 Certifications

[edit] 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

[edit] 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, recorder, vocals
• Stephen Nathan – ukulele, vocals
• Herb Braha – vocals

[edit] Band

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

[edit] 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

[edit] Recording personnel

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

[edit] Charts

Album

Year	Chart	Position
1972	Billboard Pop Albums	34

Day by Day

Year	Chart	Position
1972	Billboard Pop Singles	13

[edit] Certifications

Organization	Level	Date
RIAA – U.S.	Gold	December 12, 1972