Overture (Jesus Christ Superstar)

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“Overture”
“Overture” cover
Song by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
Album Jesus Christ Superstar
Released October 1970
Genre Rock
Length 3:58
Label Decca Records/MCA Records
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber
Producer Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
Jesus Christ Superstar track listing
Overture
(1)
"Heaven on Their Minds"
(2)


The Overture to Jesus Christ Superstar is an approximately four minute arrangement meant as an introduction to the rock opera. The song is essentially an instrumental arrangement of Trial Before Pilate.