Andrew Lloyd Webber – Jesus Christ Superstar (1970/2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Andrew Lloyd Webber – Jesus Christ Superstar (1970/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:58:46 minutes | 1,38 GB | Genre: Soundtrack
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1970 concept album Jesus Christ Superstar is being reissued for its 50th anniversary.

The record was a effectively a stepping stone to the full musical theatre production since Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (unknowns at the time), were initially unable to find a producer to back their idea. MCA Records were willing to put out the album which used a full orchestra and included the talents of Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan, Murray Head, and Yvonne Elliman.

Lloyd Webber remembers the challenges well: “A musical about Jesus Christ! Back in 1969 the mere thought had theatre producers falling about with laughter. But somehow Tim Rice and I persuaded MCA to record a single. It came at a time when fusion was all the rage. The Rolling Stones had recorded with the London Bach Choir. Deep Purple’s Jon Lord composed a symphony for rock band and orchestra. So I was like a kid in a sweet shop when I was able to combine a rock band, a symphony orchestra and a gospel choir in what was the first track to be recorded, simply titled ‘Superstar’.”

The enormous success of the album at the time (it topped the American charts) led to Broadway and West End stage productions in 1971 and 1972 respectively.

Tracklist:

Disc 1 (43:45)
1. “Jesus Christ Superstar” Orchestra, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Overture (Remastered 2021) (03:58)
2. Murray Head, Alan Doggett, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Heaven On Their Minds (Remastered 2021) (04:22)
3. Yvonne Elliman, Murray Head, Ian Gillan, “Jesus Christ Superstar” Apostles – Original Studio Cast, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – What’s The Buzz / Strange Thing Mystifying (Remastered 2021) (04:13)
4. Yvonne Elliman, Ian Gillan, Murray Head, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Everything’s Alright (Remastered 2021) (05:14)
5. Brian Keith, Victor Brox, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – This Jesus Must Die (Remastered 2021) (03:34)
6. Victor Brox, Ian Gillan, Alan Doggett, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Hosanna (Remastered 2021) (02:08)
7. Ian Gillan, John Gustafson, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Simon Zealotes / Poor Jerusalem (Remastered 2021) (04:47)
8. Alan Doggett, Barry Dennen, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Pilate’s Dream (Remastered 2021) (01:28)
9. Ian Gillan, Alan Doggett, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – The Temple (Remastered 2021) (04:43)
10. Ian Gillan, Yvonne Elliman, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Everything’s Alright (Reprise / Remastered 2021) (00:29)
11. Yvonne Elliman, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – I Don’t Know How To Love Him (Remastered 2021) (03:41)
12. Brian Keith, Victor Brox, Murray Head, “Jesus Christ Superstar” Apostles – Original Studio Cast, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Damned For All Time / Blood Money (Remastered 2021) (05:08)

Disc 2 (43:10)
1. “Jesus Christ Superstar” Apostles – Original Studio Cast, Murray Head, Ian Gillan, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – The Last Supper (Remastered 2021) (07:07)
2. Ian Gillan, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) [Remastered 2021] (05:35)
3. Victor Brox, Paul Davis, Ian Gillan, Brian Keith, Murray Head, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – The Arrest (Remastered 2021) (03:18)
4. Yvonne Elliman, Annette Brox, Paul Davis, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Peter’s Denial (Remastered 2021) (01:28)
5. Ian Gillan, Barry Dennen, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Pilate And Christ (Remastered 2021) (02:43)
6. Mike D’Abo, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – King Herod’s Song (Try It And See) [Remastered 2021] (03:02)
7. Victor Brox, “Jesus Christ Superstar” Apostles – Original Studio Cast, Murray Head, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Judas’s Death (Remastered 2021) (04:15)
8. Victor Brox, Ian Gillan, Barry Dennen, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Trial Before Pilate (Remastered 2021) (05:13)
9. Murray Head, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Superstar (feat. The Trinidad Singers) [Remastered 2021] (04:16)
10. Ian Gillan, Alan Doggett, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – The Crucifixion (Remastered 2021) (04:06)
11. “Jesus Christ Superstar” Orchestra, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – John Nineteen Forty-One (Remastered 2021) (02:07)

Disc 3 (31:51)
1. Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Ascending Chords (00:22)
2. Brian Keith, Victor Brox, Murray Head, “Jesus Christ Superstar” Apostles – Original Studio Cast, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Damned For All Time / Blood Money (Guide Vocal) (01:10)
3. Mike D’Abo, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – King Herod’s Song (Try It And See) [Guide Vocal] (03:11)
4. Murray Head, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – I Don’t Know How To Love Him (Tim Rice And Murray Head Vocals) (03:43)
5. Murray Head, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – I Don’t Know How To Love Him (Murray Head Vocals) (03:43)
6. Brian Keith, Victor Brox, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – This Jesus Must Die (Scat Vocals 1) (01:08)
7. Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – What A Party (01:52)
8. Brian Keith, Victor Brox, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – This Jesus Must Die (Scat Vocals 2) (01:07)
9. Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Heaven On Their Minds (Instrumental) (02:50)
10. Yvonne Elliman, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – I Don’t Know How To Love Him (03:43)
11. Murray Head, Alan Doggett, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – (Too Much) Heaven On Their Minds (German Single) (04:37)
12. Murray Head, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Strange Thing (Mystifying) (01:53)
13. The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra & Tim Rice – John Nineteen Forty-One (Remastered 2021) (02:32)

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