Ian Gillan (born on 19 August 1945), is a rock music vocalist best known as… Read Full Bio ↴Ian Gillan (born on 19 August 1945), is a rock music vocalist best known as the lead singer for legendary rock band Deep Purple. He is considered to be one of the foremost rock vocalists, who introduced into the rock music the vocal belting technique. In his prime he possessed a very wide vocal range which was rumored to be 4 and a half to 5 octaves and with seemingly effortless and fluid movement throughout it and with remarkable force and precision in the upper register.

Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.

Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.

Gillan is now working on a project to document his 40-year career, tentatively called Gillan's Inn. Tony Iommi, Jeff Healey, various members of Deep Purple and many others will be featured on this 2006 DVD project.

Everything's Alright
Ian Gillan Lyrics

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Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to
Problems that upset you, oh
Don't you know
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Let the world turn without you tonight
If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight

Everything's alright, yes
Everything's alright, yes

Sleep and I shall soothe you
Calm you, and anoint you
Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh
Then you'll feel
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
For the fire in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes
And relax, think of nothing tonight

Everything's alright, yes
Everything's alright, yes

Woman, your fine ointment, brand new and expensive
Should have been saved for the poor
Why has it been wasted? We could have raised maybe
Three hundred silver pieces or more
People who are hungry, people who are starving
Matter more than your feet and hair!

Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to
Problems that upset you, oh
Don't you know
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Let the world turn without you tonight
If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight

Everything's alright, yes
Everything's alright, yes

Surely you're not saying we have the resources
To save the poor from their lot?
There will be poor always, pathetically struggling
Look at the good things you've got
Think while you still have me!
Move while you still see me!
You'll be lost, and you'll be sorry when I'm gone

Sleep and I shall soothe you
Calm you, and anoint you
Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh
Then you'll feel
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
For the fire in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes
And relax, think of nothing tonight

Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
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Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)

Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ian Gillan's song "Everything's Alright" convey a message of reassurance and comfort. The first stanza encourages the listener not to worry or become too upset about any problems that may arise, as everything is fine and they should focus on sleeping well. The second stanza highlights the soothing qualities of sleep and offers relief through the application of myrrh. The third stanza addresses a woman who has wasted her expensive ointment on herself instead of using it to help the poor.

Despite the seemingly disjointed nature of the lyrics, the song has a unifying theme of comfort and reassurance. The repeated phrase "everything's alright, yes” acts as a reminder of this theme and encourages the listener to trust in these words. The song concludes with the directive to "close your eyes, close your eyes and relax”, further emphasizing the importance of finding peace and comfort in the act of sleeping.

Line by Line Meaning

Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to
Don't become distressed or concerned about

Problems that upset you, oh
Things that cause you stress and trouble

Don't you know
Have you not realized

Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
Everything is okay, no need to worry

And we want you to sleep well tonight
We hope you have a peaceful sleep tonight

Let the world turn without you tonight
Take a break from the world tonight, relax

If we try, we'll get by, so forget all about us tonight
We'll manage, no need to think about us tonight

Sleep and I shall soothe you
Rest and I'll comfort you

Calm you, and anoint you
Make you feel at peace and apply oil to your skin

Myrrh for your hot forehead, oh
Using Myrrh oil to soothe your forehead

Then you'll feel
After feeling calm and relaxed

And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
The Myrrh is cool and the oil smells good

For the fire in your head and feet
To soothe the pain in your head and feet

Close your eyes, close your eyes
Shut your eyes, no need to see anything

And relax, think of nothing tonight
Be at ease and don't think of anything tonight

Woman, your fine ointment, brand new and expensive
Lady, your expensive and new ointment

Should have been saved for the poor
Should have been reserved for those in need

Why has it been wasted? We could have raised maybe
Why was it used? We could have collected

Three hundred silver pieces or more
300 silver coins or even more

People who are hungry, people who are starving
Individuals who lack food

Matter more than your feet and hair!
Their needs are more significant than your own

Surely you're not saying we have the resources
You can't possibly think we have enough

To save the poor from their lot?
To rescue the poor from their situation?

There will be poor always, pathetically struggling
There will always be people in dire need

Look at the good things you've got
Focus on what you have instead

Think while you still have me!
Consider while I'm still here with you

Move while you still see me!
Take action while you still have the chance

You'll be lost, and you'll be sorry when I'm gone
You'll be disoriented and regretful when I leave

Close your eyes, close your eyes and relax (everything's alright, yes)
Shut your eyes and unwind, everything is okay

Everything's alright, yes (close your eyes, close your eyes and relax)
Everything is okay, shut your eyes and unwind

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@capuchin334

50w

Yes.

Except they had to make him black.

Didn't they?

To infer that black is bad.

And Jesus white.

As in white is good.

Neither are correct.

Where as if he did exist.

He would of been brown.

It's quite despicable the way they predictively program the masses.

This way.

Amazing performance though.

All comments from YouTube:

@lesvitraux

2y↑559

There is no other Judas. Others have been very, very special in the role, but this is Anderson's role. He was so special. RIP

@bluebee5266

2y↑24

The whole movie was his movie!

@talithaleah6563

1y↑10

Couldn’t agree more. ❤

@robertgalush6469

1y↑11

True that role was made for Anderson.

@capuchin334

50w

@Donna-tb7wn

49w↑16

No other Mary as well

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@jackherer_078

34w↑145

I was obsessed with this musical as a kid. Every now and again I revisit. Never gets old.

@onceuponastartv

31w↑2

It was a turning point in my life too. I still know the entire show off by heart.

@traceyyoung1078

28w↑1

Me too. Bought the CD and DVD. I know every word.

@victoriavallerga

27w

So was I
I switched the mo a t of anyone rock opera 3:29

@JimJenz

25w↑2

Same as myself. Likely your age now 60 .parents took me to the local U play

@colleenvallo4374

10w

Yes, 60. That was a magical time for people our age. We were at that traditional turning point in a kid's life: 12. What great inspiration we had in the popular culture despite the or because of the turmoil of the times.

@hippiecheezburger5457

2y↑160

I love the look on Judas's face when Jesus tells him to be thankful to have a friend like him cause he won't be around for forever

@adrian5b

2y↑27

Carl Anderson completely stole the show in this musical. He was exceptional, way above the rest (which were very good, too)

@dontchastop

Me too!

@danilazakharov4034

1y↑1

@@adrian5b I love Tim Minchin, but Anderson is completely magnificent

@edwinprasing8992

1y↑199

The power of the voices of Carl and Ted are strong enough to blast a mountain away, Yvonne got the voice of an angel....There's not a single song in this masterpeace that doesn't blast me away.
Such great voices are almost impossible to find today.

@anthowell

48w↑5

Herod?

@SleeperInTravel

30w↑4

@@anthowell all amazing!

@boxelder9147

21w↑1

I dont understand Jesus' response. Its as if he's saying there's nothing to eliminate poverty so just be thankful youre not poor

@dylancorvid7798

19w

@@boxelder9147 He's saying that they can't save all the poor, there will be poor always. They don't have the resources to save them all. Don't agonize over any amount of luxury you have, look at the good that you've got.

You could donate your money and volunteer your time to help the homeless. But don't put yourself into more poverty just because poverty exists.

@susaninman2262

1y↑271

Jesus Christ Superstar introduced Jesus’s story to more young people than any church could want. Fantastic soundtrack. Magnificent rock opera

@MD-ev9hs

1y↑10

SUSAN INMAN: WOW! You are SO VERY RIGHT about that!! Thank YOU for pointing this TRUTH out!

Oh, and JUDAS' look on his face when his hands and JESUS' separate is SO heartbreaking; as if he already knew he was going to betray JESUS and therefore, he was already regretting doing so, even BEFORE he had done it...

@enslavedbytruth

1y↑3

10000%

@ThomasAllan-up4td

1y↑3

The Kingdom of God is already within you.
Doubt it not.

@TheMrcassina

1y↑8

I love the musical but i am as atheist as they come

@zaurenstoates7306

49w↑5

JCSS was part of my journey out of religion tbh, Judas' commentary raised many questions as a kid and as an adult I can't help but notice that Jesus didn't really respond to Judas' criticism 😅

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@a.y.7738

43w↑70

I always get choked up watching this scene. The intensity between Judas and Jesus is beautifully heartfelt. Ted And Carl’s exchanges are like no other.

@theonemodifier

16w

Would you know if that's Ian Gillian singing Ted's part? or is that really Ted?

@Dani-ICU-RN

29w↑33

No special effects, no green screen, no crazy costumes, timeless, gorgeous cast, this is probably the best way to teach about the story in90 min, & the music is contagious

@stephenf3952

1y↑130

Not sure why after watching this over the course of 40 years this song becomes more and more emotional. It’s directed so well and the look in Judas eyes when he embraces Jesus is heart pounding.

@TristanandIsolt

26w↑2

His expression in that moment is mind blowing.

@frankmilo4805

25w↑1

Totally agree with you brother

@theonemodifier

16w↑1

Yes it's incredible. I guess it's like a fine wine

@saudade369

11w

It is very moving isn’t it , you can feel the pain and conflict in Judas as he loves the man but can’t go along with his thinking any longer ,watching everyone raise their arms while he is totally excluded and separated is painful to watch . I’m not a Christian or believer but expression of the story and quality of the singing and acting that evokes so much pathos and tragedy touches me deeply and I’m sure so many others . It’s a genius piece of art

@fantinewilde2856

How on earth, with all due respect, can you see this (knowing fully well it actually happened, and not be a Christian??? 😢

@Pian0Mon

47w↑43

The thing that I really like about Ted Neeley's response to Judas (Carl Anderson) is that he was teaching and he remained compassionate. Every revival I've seen with this song has Jesus getting sort of annoyed or angry and I don't think that's him.

@willkelly9726

42w↑3

Yeah I feel like Jesus' response to Judas is rather out of character

@sgabig

39w↑2

@@willkelly9726 Mary Magdalen is anointing Jesus in this scene since she won't be able to anoint his body at the tomb. Jesus is omniscient & would be annoyed that Judas - of all people - is begrudging Mary of this honor - being that Judas will be the person to betray Jesus & lead to his death

@willkelly9726

39w↑2

@@sgabig ok that makes some sense. I just always thought the line "surely you're not saying we have the resources to save the poor from there lot, there will be poor always pathetically struggling, look at the good things you've got " seemed out of character like Jesus was deflecting what Judas was saying. As if to say "Why are you complaining that Im not using the money to help the poor, be grateful for what you yourself have and shut up."

@sgabig

39w↑2

@@willkelly9726 That lyric is a close paraphrase of the Bible - I always interpreted that line to mean you will & should always serve the poor but that Jesus 's earthly ministry was short so Judas should focus on learning as much as he can with the time available. I didn't interpret the line to mean you should never help out the poor. I guess to be anachronistic Jesus was asking Judas to multitask

@ChaseRiverBand

33w↑1

You make a great point. As much as I love the Arena Tour of this show (with Ben Forster, Mel C, Tim Minchin...) --- I noticed exactly what you said... Jesus became very annoyed with Judas during this song, and never showed the compassion that is seen here -- which is very touching and effective. Nevertheless, I think Ben and Mel C did incredible jobs in that production, compared to the numerous revivals of the original that followed.

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@auntvesuvi3872

21w↑10

Yvonne Elliman's voice. Carl Anderson's voice. Ted Neeley's voice. 🕊

@TG-ov8gl

48w↑41

I would sing this as a lullaby to my daughter.

@georgerolandallen

42w↑7

I sing this every night to my 8 month old.

@stewik1

38w↑15

That: "WOMAN, YOUR FINE OINTMENT" part would wake her up I can imagine :D

@GaryBogan-pf7jm

1y↑28

Judas' face as he realises "this guy annoys me. I love him. He is great..but he's gotta go". The revolutionary's dilemma.

@winstonowen2054

Brilliant summary! ❤

@jenniferlloyd9574

Judas lives on in infamy and his name means "deceit". He gave up paradise for eternal fire.

@nomiwilliams6195

23w↑10

Carl Anderson is just mesmerizing... in fact they all were... just Beautiful... Carl and Yvonne should have gotten Oscar nominations... Just stunning presence.

@Dani-ICU-RN

29w↑9

So,as ICU RN, I used to sing the 1st part of this to my patients, when they were on vents,Covid,etc,very sick. My dad was obsessed w/ JCS when I was a kid. Now he's in the hospital & I'm singing it to him.😮

@punkinwitchlorrainec8910

21w

♥️

@bigbolt63

30w↑4

I was a young Christian when I saw this in the 70's.. Even though I'm now an atheist, I still enjoy this musical today.. it never gets old..

@marcuswilliams9837

1y↑96

This is perfection. The singing, the acting, everything is more than alright!

@free322001

30w↑1

One of the most dramatic film scenes ever. The look between Jesus and Judas at the moment of their break.

@davidhutchinson5233

1y↑47

All of these talented actors.....Yvonne Elliman, Carl Anderson, Ted Neeley.....legends.

@JSTNtheWZRD

2y↑50

I'm Jewish and play this soundtrack all the time - one of the best movies and soundtracks ever

@jrgentrset5070

1y↑5

I'm an ateist,but became nearly a believer when I saw this movie . If the Bible is the thrught, this movie is perfect!

@kittykatz4001

1y↑3

I was reading YouTube comments under a song from Aretha Franklin’s early 70s gospel album “Amazing Grace,” and someone who identified themselves as a Muslim said they loved the album and played it all the time.

@JSTNtheWZRD

1y↑1

@@kittykatz4001 it's a great album. The movie soundtrack only, there's a bunch of others. The movie is pretty neat too.

@erinoriordan9808

1y↑1

Surely we're allowed to appreciate art from other cultures. We don't have to be Hindu to appreciate George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord."

@JSTNtheWZRD

@@erinoriordan9808 George Harrison worshipped death

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@malitaus5672

1y↑49

This song has resonated with me for 50 years. Close your eyes and be at peace. Beautiful.

@philipford6183

1y↑20

The incomparable Carl Anderson. Magnificent. And this moment between Jesus and Judas is so brilliantly filmed. The point is made to great effect as one reveals the future, and the other realises it.

@whs068

20w↑8

I saw Jesus Christ Superstar in 1976 in London’s West End when I was a kid and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. I’ve never been religious but this musical moved me.

@Phasmania

The acting between the two is so excellent here, and I love the way it’s shot. Closing in on Jesus preoccupied about his fate while everyone is telling him “Everything’s Alright” while it fades away is so incredible

@debbiematenga4944

52w↑27

I HAVE INTRODUCED THIS TO MY GRANDBABIES AND THEY LOVE IT . . . 50 YRS LATER AND THE IMPACT OF THIS MASTERPIECE HAS NOT DULLED ONE BIT.

@tcme11

28w

That's a really lovely gift. So glad you could bond with them over this.

@ElloAsty

17w

Your grandkids have good taste

@mikeschumacher9715

16w↑4

I was 14 years old and in Junior High. The band director came in and asked to speak with me. Seemed the Junior College was putting on this play and needed a drummer for the orchestra. I was so honored to play for 3 weeks.

@pulguinha682

39w↑8

2:25 You can see in Judas' face he realized what was going to happen. He knew what he must do, and that he was supposed to do it, Jesus wanted it. And he was sad, he knew Jesus was going to die and he really felt the meaning of it

@davea3286

30w↑7

I've always been fascinated with this movie. When I was a kid back in the 70s my sister would say, You're watching that movie again?! You watch it every time it's on!🙂

@wadeadams4263

27w↑3

I am totally poor and homeless i mean i don't have a penny to my name but this song and her voice does just what she says it helps me relax and forget but like the man says i will always be poor but hopefully not forgotten. Good night to you all

@katew6535

22w

Hope you’re ok brother

@katliese

17w↑2

Watching on 2023. Watch this every Christmas 😂 Love it. It never gets old. ❤️

@matteoromenghi

1y↑55

Almost 50 years old, still spectacular!

@johnreece5540

40w↑5

Ted Newly and Carl Anderson are the heart of the film. Yvonne Ellman is the soul of this great film.

@beckr11

25w↑3

When life, the Internet, the media gets to me....I come back to this to get inspiration to get grounded to reality again.

@gottagift

37w↑4

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar Has to be the greatest musical for all time.

@ShatnerLover

21w↑3

I love them. Carl and Ted are both so powerful. Ben Vereen was great as Judas, but Carl owns the role. I’ve never seen anyone do as well as Ted does Jesus. Yvonne was untouched for 45 years!

@lovewalruss

14w↑3

Yvonne Elliman has a lovely voice

@tpaul2112

43w↑8

wow that is not auto tune....they are blasting those vocals...all 3... love

@charlie-obrien

17w

Talent, training and belief in the music.
All great singers know these are the foundations that no auto-tune program can recreate.

@margretsims1322

49w↑14

This movie was an absolute Masterpiece!

@koolikat73

24w↑6

I listened to the other versions of this song..... yeah this is by far the best and strongest. John Legend held his own, but Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson! Yes Indeed

@karinvanberkom7816

28w↑7

One of the most beautiful scenes of Jesus Christ Superstar!👏🔝❗️😍

@toddtwitchell

1y↑5

Glad to see others hold this movie in high esteem as I have for fifty years

@sarahtrattoriai831

1y↑34

Love this song ,and when Judas hits that note wow

@tordpluspeed7052

1y↑1

1.17 should have been saved for the poor. Top notch vocals.

@petejohnson6024

1y↑5

When I hear people say money is wasted in building churches to worship the Lord Jesus. I now think of the words of Judas. We all have a little Judas in us if we do not worship. Lord of lords.
King of kings…❤️❤️❤️

@Ciclopea2

30w↑4

So talented, fantastic voices, but above all embodied their roles perfectly, this is what makes this movie so special, one of my top three GOAT musicals.

@ivanacoledan2831

21w↑3

He knew that Judas would betray him. A small pebble in a big pond that set off something that was going to happen anyway. There are no coincidences in life. Everything happens for a reason

@AoAstar

26w↑2

Carl Anderson is making go team judas over here- gosh i have to rewatch this every few years just to remember something so beautiful exist

@apeiron217

38w↑13

This is really an amazing voice battle. The three of them had a stunning voice

@adipsous

16w↑1

Andrew Lloyd Webber's music is inspired. Mary's melody - with lovely chords, mostly major chords - is sweet and in a downward, descending, easing motion. Then Judas's, and Jesus's melodic lines are ascending and aggressive, challenging, the chords in the music, bold and solid - suddenly attacking in the natural minor of the tonic. Feminine, Masculine. Major, Minor. Amazing contrast.

@ogenevieve

21w↑4

Every time I re-watch this movie, I either gain a deeper understanding, or I see another perspective from this scene, but from the first time I saw that look at 2:20, I've never stopped thinking about it.

@domhawk9347

22w↑4

Yvonne's voice is incredible

@mr.butler

48w↑7

Norman Jewison knew how to get the most out of his actors. The RAW and beautiful talent of all the actors still holds after all these years. I saw this originally in the movie house when it first came out. Just wonderful.

@duran3d

38w↑4

The acting in this scene by both Judas and Jesus actors is extraordinary.

@bisquedoll83

1y↑11

Jesus has no business looking so good

@bebopdestroyer4641

We must be from the streets yikes

@francescomalagoli2467

Neither Judas, or Mary..

@emilym8571

1y↑4

Norm Jewison just finished directing Fiddler and then started on JCSuperstar. Love his incredible ability and vision for bringing the human side of Jesus to the screen. And the music...!! So special.
Everything's alright.

@ivycutler1907

30w

Fiddler on the Roof was also fabulous. Norm Jewison was a very smart man.❤

@bradleyjjohnson

21w↑2

Yvonne Elliman's voice is spectacular. 😉

@jaimeparedes9188

2y↑20

This version is the best!

@tdukkenmfcka

15w↑2

That hand slide is so COLD I swear. 😅 This is my favorite song from the whole musical

@BabyDee53

15w↑1

I first watched this when I was 10 years old. I still watch 2:43 waiting for Jesus to blink. He does not, not even when the edge of the blanket brushes his eye. The connection between Ted, Carl & Yvonne in this scene is palpable. A phenomenal piece of cinema. RIP Carl Anderson x

@jaxsoncrocker2005

1y↑22

At 1:11 this gives me chills 😊 RIP Carl Anderson

@BabyDee53

15w

That camera pan from the serenity of Jesus to the disdain and contempt on Judas’s face never gets old! ❤

@jrgentrset5070

1y↑9

I showed this movie to my religious grandmother ,she didn't understand English,but she was facinated seeing this great story!

@kathieatkins9043

1y↑26

The best cast ever for this production! Maybe I am nostalgic, butI have the album ( yes, vinyl) and the DVD. I saw the movie when it first came out and saw Ted Neeley onstage at the Fox in Atlanta in this role. I did sorely miss Carl Anderson as Judas, however ( and the rest of the original cast, too).

@philipford6183

1y↑2

I completely agree: this cast was never bettered. Carl Anderson's portrayal of Judas is especially memorable.

@natepeace1737

11w

I was today years old when I first heard this song! Daughter was watching a modern version of this and this number happened to be playing. So beautiful! Such a lovely song, sung by such a unique voice. Just love it so, exquisite!

@DCAbsolutJohn1

1y↑3

So artfully crafted - if you don’t see by the end of this that everything’s NOT alright, you need to watch again

@TeresaKayWilliams

12w

As a believer, I am repeatedly struck by the sheer accuracy of this musical snd the brilliant portrayals of Carl and ted! They embodied the truth of Jesus and Judas! One of the greatest theater pieces to ever exist!

@djmikealba

1y↑8

Saw these two on the final tour in Philly.

Life-changing

@yarita67

1y↑1

What a lucky person you are!

@Pian0Mon

47w↑1

Saw them in Rosemont back in '95. So glad I was able to.

@CatherineLopez-fp4ox

11w

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar On Broadway 🎭

@emiliomelloni8145

34w↑2

this Is a musical best in time.There's no doubt.I'm sure of this.

@ScosilVIDEOS

28w↑2

judas is clearly in the right here

@rayacarr2354

1y↑6

I was taken to see this at Patel Conservatory Performing Arts Center in Tampa Fl as a kid. As an angry young atheist I wanted to hate it, but this song in particular makes me have this stunningly intense empathy about Christ, I can remember ugly crying in the middle of the audience. I accept God in every religion and form now at nearly 30. Namaste. Tomorrow he has risen 🙏🏻🕊🔥 B’shem Yeshoua!

@billybupkis3688

22w↑1

Must have seen JCS a dozen times at the Cinerama Dome. Still play the video every Easter.

@Pa-tk1dx

39w↑2

That monent when judas and jesus clasp hands with Yvonnes singing.
Jeez.

@johnkelly5342

25w↑2

Such a great scene. These performances are so good... they're definitive. This musical and this music really brought Jesus' story to life for me. That exchange between Jesus and Judas really speaks to so many questions people have about the world. Oh, and Yvonne with that beautiful voice and portrayal of Mary Madeline completes the story.

@jennybroad1763

26w↑1

This is the version I saw on a school trip to London, I was 14! LOVED it ever since. ❤

@D-Bunker-zv1bj

1y↑6

What a brilliant song and performance.

@smilanesi98

31w↑1

So special❤ back then. Yvonne❤

@QPatrickQ

48w↑2

Think while you still have me, move while you still see me

@johnathanstruble1064

1y↑11

Thank you for uploading this recording of best quality,..just an epic song.

@ThomasAllan-up4td

1y↑1

Everythings alright now.
Close your eyes
and let the world turn without you tonight .
Whoosh.
Be still; and know.
That I Am God.

@manna6147

24w↑2

He’s hinting at his death, and no one gets it except Judas ironically, he’s finally getting it

@EatHoneyBeeHappy

21w↑2

1:56 Is a really good conversation starter to discuss whether Jesus actually did or did not have the resources to save the poor from their lot, and there is no reason for them to continue pathetically struggling.

@punkinwitchlorrainec8910

21w↑1

He could have saved as many as 300 coins was enough to help. Judas was right. No one can save everyone but we can make a difference to ad many as we can

@mihnma

14w↑1

What a beautiful man, Carl Anderson 🥺😔

@spatchmo6938

1y↑5

Just a little thing I noticed, Jesus doesn't even blink as he is staring off when Mary is telling him to close his eyes at the end of the song

@floridaLise

1y↑5

This gives me CHILLS - i love it so much.

@joedylan9267

40w↑3

This is just a gorgeous song

@jefolson6989

1y↑14

A brilliant masterpiece!

@free322001

30w↑3

2:30 The look these two exchange..... It's over. We both know it. You know what you're going to do. And you know I know what you are going to do.

@amandajstar

1y↑6

And of course, the one thing he does NOT do his close his eyes and relax. No, he already knows what's coming.

@BabyDee53

15w↑1

From 2:43 to the end of the song he doesn’t even blink. So profound ❤

@onnivision6464

1y↑16

Thank you for uploading. It’s nice to listen and watch this again. I love the choreography of Judas and Jesus’ handshake- so simple yet powerful

@jnairac

18w↑1

F-Empower right there.💜timeless wisdom

@PauloCezarSouza-gc7jd

31w↑1

Beautiful scene, the best of JCS.

@sir.crayons

13w

1:58 can we talk about how the way Jesus delivers this line isnt angry but instead in a "You dont need to worry" kind of way? Like for me, this song isnt just a song about Mary trying to calm things down and telling Jesus not to worry and that everythings fine (or even to ignore judas who youd consider to be "the problem"), but its also a song about JESUS basically telling Judas that everythings alright. Trying to comfort him and trying to get him to appreciate what he has right now before he loses it all entirely

@TristanandIsolt

26w

Without the Mary Magdalene/Yvonne Eliman songs there is no Jesus Christ Superstar.

@theonemodifier

16w↑2

Just incredible, love everything about it. Nothing absolutely nothing recorded today sounds so good. Love analog and how it's not overproduced just hearing the true voices of great singers that don't over embellish. A recent horrible discovery. They are taking old analog recorded singers and remastering their albums using auto tune. New technology proves this fact. (luckily version of "Everything is real, with just this digital playback) vocal track separation today proves that most singers use auto tune live (FOH), and post production studios. The worst is when they try to make you think it's live, actually pretend and say it's all spontaneous, but it's actually been manipulated with the computer.

@matteoromenghi

1y↑5

Everything's alright.
Perfect!

@GRMann

37w↑1

Jesus and Judas are complicated on here with just looks and sounds.

@MsOhhmg

1y↑2

I love this movie more every time I watch it.

@TG-ov8gl

48w↑4

That’s a cool handshake.

@Killerlllnumll1

1y↑2

My mom used to sing this when I was a kid.

@robmeyer8082

1y↑1

Such a beautiful relationship, however tragic. My mother played Mary in a regional troupe. Its so emotionally nourishing to watch this.

@agustingarcia-huertoslopez7526

1y↑9

A master piece, so soothing

@colmreilly8779

10w

2:58 The moment Judas realises he's in a cult. Too much heaven on their minds.

@user-im8ct3wh5f

15w↑1

Вошёл в Историю мужчина. Браво Андерсен!

@henryhenricy752

16w

Mary was awesome !!!

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