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.
Track listing Music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz except as indicated. "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" – 2:03 "Save the People" – 3:24 "Day by Day" – 3:16 "Learn Your Lessons Well" – 1:25 "Bless the Lord" – 3:01 "All for the Best" – 2:31 "All Good Gifts" – 3:33 "Light of the World" – 2:59 "Turn Back, O Man" – 4:20 "Alas for You" – 2:01 "By My Side" (lyric by Jay Hamburger / music by Peggy Gordon) – 2:42 "We Beseech Thee" – 3:37 "On the Willows" – 3:07 "Finale" – 5:40 "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
Five members of the 1971 Off-Broadway cast — David Haskell, Joanne Jonas, Robin Lamont, Gilmer McCormick, and Jeffrey Mylett — recreated their roles in the 1973 film version of Godspell and performed in the film's accompanying soundtrack album.
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)PositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)30United States (Billboard)34
Certifications OrganizationLevelDateRIAA – U.S.GoldDecember 12, 1972
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