I was bass player for the company with Lynne and played on this track as well. Lynne was a total sweetheart... friendly, warm, a team player. I was at her and Larry's (her husband's) place a couple of times for poker nights or some such thing. This wasn't even her normal role in the show and she killed this song. That's how talented and flexible she was. Even after they moved to LA and Lynne started getting major supporting roles, she stayed real and down to earth.

@loadedorygun

2 жыл бұрын

Killed it is an understatement. The range, power and control on this performance is just insane. I remember her from many acting roles and of course you had the privilege of being a friend. This sticks out for me years later. And you cooked pretty hard too!

@walkthedogs240

2 жыл бұрын

@@loadedorygun The movie didn't really do justice to the stage performances but the songs captured it pretty well. It's interesting to watch if only because of how young everyone was. I was 21 years old when I recorded this soundtrack and Lynn was just a couple of years older than that. IIRC we recorded the soundtrack for this film in four days while also performing the shows that evening... except for me. I was touring east coast cities with a duo opening for the singer, Melanie, so I'd race from the studio to LGA, catch a flight to Tampa or Atlanta, do the soundcheck and the show and then run back to the airport to catch the red eye back to NYC... long before TSA and pre-check when you could literally run from the cab to the plane a minute before they shut the door.

@elizabethelizabeth4767

2 жыл бұрын

@@loadedorygun Her voice is truly stunning in this, still all this time later.

@watrgrl2

2 жыл бұрын

@@walkthedogs240 wow! Thank you for sharing such incredible and precious memories of Lynn! I loved this song and her performance of it!

@AstralPixie

Жыл бұрын

WalktheDogs: Thanks for sharing!

I was fifteen in 1973, an angry boy at lots of things in general, and with my own life. Adolescent, in a simple word. But really lost, being son of a divorced couple after years of heavy war at home. This movie made a turning point. It touched me deeply, and although life didn't change at once, it helped me understand its meaning, that it's not as easy as I would "demand", and mainly, that there's a Master who rules the universe, no matter how one calls Him. I thank the beauty and kindness of this production, which made me start to see the world in a different way for better.

She was also the Chief in "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" back in the 1990's. She died at the age of 54 from a cerebral hemorrhage after suffering from headaches. Lynne also appeared the in the film "Anger Management" and the film is dedicated to her. She has a elementary school named after her in her home town of Joliet, Illinois. She won the Best Actress award at the Tonys in 1997 for her performance in a play called "

@judilynn9569

2 жыл бұрын

I used to watch her in "Carmen Sandiego" all the time and just loved it! I'd watch it with my young niece and nephew. It was later that I found out she was in the original Godspell film. Just an amazing talent. It so broke my heart to learn she was gone from this world.

@mameslegacy

2 жыл бұрын

She was also the DJ in Warriors

@reneeangely8446

Жыл бұрын

She was also Luna the moon in Bear in the Big Blue House.

@troyandrew6154

Жыл бұрын

She was also in bicentennial man

@FIREBRAND38

3 ай бұрын

She was also in the TV series _The District_ with Craig T. Nelson.

Lynn Thigpen's rendition of "O, Bless the Lord" inspired my own high school rendition of the song in the 1980's. She is gone, but certainly not forgotten. 💜

@professorpsoop

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in 1961 and my mother managed theaters so I saw pretty much everything for most of my young life. I loved this movie then and to this day Lynn Thigpen's stunning rendition of this song makes me blubber like a baby. It's that powerful and beautiful.

@emoryadair2012

Жыл бұрын

Saw her in Tintypes Off-Broadway. Knew then she had so much talent and would go far!

@walkthedogs240

Жыл бұрын

Lynn killed it but I know even she would agree that Delores Hall delivered the ultimate performance of this song on stage at the Promenade Theater in 1972. Delores was a veteran gospel diva with an unbelievably powerful range and voice who brought down the house every time she sang this number.

@mcmlxii4419

Жыл бұрын

Tonya Reed ~ She was breathtakingly talented, wasn't she?

@reneedaughter

Ай бұрын

RIP Lynne..❤❤

Lynne Thigpen was such an enormous talent. I feel blessed to see her work still lives on. RIP Beautiful Woman!

@theawesomelegolover168

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@renlessard

4 жыл бұрын

"Let's get to it boppers" is how I will always remember her but she is so great in this movie. Fantastic voice

@pressingon2718

4 жыл бұрын

Did she die? cuz you said RIP...

@primitives

4 жыл бұрын

@@pressingon2718 she sadly passed on... wonderfully talented lady

@GustavPapillon

4 жыл бұрын

@@pressingon2718 She passed in 2003

Both Merrill Jackson and Lynne Thigpen left us far, far too soon.

Back in 1975 , in 7th and 8th grade in a middle school in San Jose, I had this fantastic choir teacher that loved Godspell. We sang all these songs. Now at 60 I am SO grateful to her. She was foundational in building my faith and I didn’t even know it. She planted seeds in many of us…. I forget her name but I know I’ll see her in Heaven.

Psalms 103 sang by the one an only "Lynne" Thigpen. Shes gone but not forgotten.Thank You Lord for lending her to us

@jacklow9611

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I know that this is based on the Bible, and most of it came from the book of Matthew, but I could never find this particular section. To find out that it is a psalm is almost a Godsend. Thank you again.

@pumasgoya

3 жыл бұрын

Sung not sang

Very biblical lyrics! Great song! I remember this from 1973 as a young teen!

@williambrown7943

3 жыл бұрын

Where's The Lyrics To This Song At?

@nancytapp2397

3 жыл бұрын

@@williambrown7943 Psalm 104

@davidpalmer1934

2 ай бұрын

Psalm 103

That’s Lynne Thigpen who was also the voice of Luna the Moon in Bear and the Big Blue House!!

@robertfarrell7042

4 жыл бұрын

Also the radio DJ on The Warriors and the oppositional mother in Lean on Me.

@GustavPapillon

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget she was "The Chief" in "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego"

@cameronnorris220

3 жыл бұрын

For real?

What an ensemble. Victor Garber 💗

1960-76 was the most creative time ever

@elizabethfandom2805

3 жыл бұрын

I think even early like in the 30s.

@sysuiu4533

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but what happened

Lynne Thigpen has such an amazing voice. Loved every minute of this when she is featured. RIP. You are so missed.

@jerseyforhawks

2 жыл бұрын

My Goodness yes. A Wonderful voice and not a better song.

God I miss Lynne Thigpen, an amazing actress!! Everything she was in she added her own magic to, no matter how small the role.

Godspell was amazing. One of my favorite pieces of music to sing in folk group in the 70s was this song! The keyboards are fantastic and ridiculously powerfully too. We really "brought it" when we presented it in Mass. we moved the congregation to their feet!. I was even lucky enough to sing the solo in Day-By-Day.. An incredibly perfect compilation of songs to mark a brilliant time in music. Thanks for this walk down memory lane ❤🙏

I remember being 7 and having a crush on her character in this movie/play.

Day by day, day by day oh dear lord these 1970 3 things I pray.

Lynne was such a talent. Her early death was a tragedy

@jamesbrunner631

6 жыл бұрын

gunnisonguy .

@thephantomoftheparadise5666

6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call it early, but it was a shame that she died.

@thephantomoftheparadise5666

5 жыл бұрын

@Robert Lee, Countertenor True.

@pressingon2718

4 жыл бұрын

Why did she die?

@gunnisonguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@pressingon2718 she had a cerebral hemorrhage--a stroke.

I have to watch this about every 2 weeks to boost my serotonin levels. RIP Lynne, and I hope it's a joy in the afterlife to know how much joy you've given to us down below.

I've been backsliding for many years, but time to return to the fold. I first saw Godspell the movie when I was about 16-17 and absolutely loved it. The end left me in tears. Flash forward many years later and the songs make me puddle up again. Lynne Thigpen absolutely nailed this. I hope you are at peace, dear lady. You have left us far too soon.

A friend sent me this scripture today, and immediately this song was running through my mind. My Dad brought home the Godspell soundtrack when I was about 11 years old, and I grabbed a pair of drumsticks and started air drumming to it. I knew from that moment on I wanted to be a drummer! This is my favorite track.

If only all church worship was as vibrant as this!

What an incredible cast - They must have had such fun.

@petersonlafollette3521

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah plus the music', lyrics, everything is hip and cool...

Miss Lynne Thigpen is like old enough to be one of my younger aunties ... if she were alive on this day today what an amazing woman what an amazing vocalist she makes me very proud to be black I love her dearly she touches me in ways I can't actually explain I truly wish that I had an amazing auntie like her

Ingenious, loving and lighthearted in how they danced and acted to give God the Glory. Their joy and love was splendid! Praise be to God!

SING IT LYNNE....what a voice and spirit!

I love Lynne’s rendition of this song. Such a great talent. Gone way too soon. One of my favorite actors.

I remember her from Carmen Sandiago and the District, but here is her beautiful voice. Always loved and remembered.

Godspell and JCS are my go-to soundtracks during Eastertide.

@JFlynn-ef7hg

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!! I always do Jesus Christ Superstar on Easter.

I love when she catches the tambourine.

@Jsaps382

5 жыл бұрын

shimmerine1 sameeeee

I wasn’t born since 1979 but when I first time watch it on MeTV the classic tv kept replaying from the past to the present and future so everyone can re watch it. I know it’s out on Columbia DVD by Sony Pictures. It’s based on a musical for all Church Goers to watch a scenery of motion pictures

This song inspires me whenever I am feeling depressed. Great cast and musical. From this double preachers kid who was married to a preacher's kid who also passed away too early.

I love this musical even as an atheist. It's just so fun.

Lynne Thigpen will ALWAYS be The Chief to me! Thank you for posting this video of her film debut!

1987 St Thomas University, Godspell. This song was the most fun to sing and dance. Lynne Thigpen just shines in this, thank you for sharing.

Lynne Thigpen. A bright light on Broadway dimmed far too soon. An amazing talent gone too soon. May her memory be a blessing. She was in the Broadway version as well.

Based on Psalm 103. LOVE this!

RIP Lynne

Know him? Then we shall behold him! And every eye shall see him.

I haven't watch this since I saw it broadcast on TV back in 1978! Makes me wet eyed.

Atheist here. Holy cow. I’ve always loved Lynn Thigpen, and I absolutely love this song. Well, the whole show, really, but she is amazing.

I remember watching this ...i was like 12 now I'm 59 and still think it's right up there with Jesus Christ Superstar..very insightful

What a beautiful, super talented lady Lynn Thigpen was! She made a beautiful difference through her life's work! RIP Beautiful Lynn 💜🙏

I first became familiar with Lynne through her role as Grace Keefer on All My Children in the late 1980s. I had no idea she had such an amazing, powerful singing voice. Despite the fact that Godspell is a bit dated now, this video of her performance blows me away! It never fails to amaze me how, while we may praise actors and actresses for their acting, we nevertheless simultaneously fail to recognize their greater talents. Lynne was an amazing musical talent, and I'm not sure how many people realize just how much stamina it takes to sing and dance/do choreography like that simultaneously. I miss Lynne every time I see her on video. Thank God that that medium has preserved her performances for posterity. R.I.P. Lynne. ❤️💔🌪️

What a spirit and a set of lungs to praise the Lord!!!! God Bless this bright light in this production!!!

This song got so stuck in my head. ..

Gods Blessing Illinois very own Lynn Thigpen..Gods Blessings everyone love one another.

Lynne Thigpen that was my girl...she was the voice on the radio in The Warriors also I loved her in Lean On Me she gave Morgan Freeman hell, lol....

I loved this movie when I was religious and I still love it. its joyful without being cheesy or disingenuous. great musical all together

@jamilabrownie

2 жыл бұрын

Oh it’s very cheesy but that’s apart of its charm🤪

@barryrichman2874

3 ай бұрын

It’s not about religion. It’s about Jesus living inside of you, and giving you eternal life, and peace and joy in the here and now!!! 🎉

My favorite movie of all time. And I am not a fan of musicals at all.. God actually used this movie to lead me to receive Jesus Christ as my Savior when I first saw it in the 70s as a young man. Hallelujah

Beautiful, simply beautiful

Lynn Thigpen was the DJ in the 1979 Walter Hill Film " The Warriors " and in this film she is wearing a Robert Crumb " Keep on truckin " T-shirt....Shine on Lynn Thigpen, shine on....aloha

Pure youthful joy. Lynne Thigpen was a marvel.

Seeing this again brings me back to college in 86 we did this show what fun and special!

Lovely work from Lynn and the Godspell gang!

This movie is why I had a crush on Lynne Thigpen

Love Godspell!

The tambourine is so underutilized nowadays

@JugaJuga14

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Tracey..H

4 жыл бұрын

And that damn ukelee overutilized

@kevinmoynihan8087

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone wants cowbell nowadays...

@gabrielnavarro3833

3 жыл бұрын

Not in churches. Lots of tambourine.

@kurtjarvis2447

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielnavarro3833 church is the best place to fall asleep if I have to listen to bullshit I need a nap

I love this song and I think Lynne did it the best!

i'm so fortunate to have experienced such wondrous music growing up.

I would love to watch dis with my niece and nephew and talk about Jesus. Hope they put this on TCM soon

@abankse83

Жыл бұрын

I've seen/watched it on TCM before

@everyonesalittlemad1608

Жыл бұрын

@@abankse83 it’s my fav movie Chanel

Just absolutely breathtaking. Had the pleasure of meeting Lynne once and she was as lovely as anyone might imagine. Love!

I got to sing this on our high school musical. A great memory. Bless the Lord my soul.

As a kid my sister brought this record home from a Thrift store and I’d listen to it often when I was doing chores. Loved how strong her voice is in signing this and wished so badly that my high school had enough folks to do this musical.

This movie and cast are perfect. I am glad no one thinks they can remake it

Victor Gerber went on to star in many dramas, fun to see him in comedic whimsey musical!

@thekiss2083

3 жыл бұрын

Though he was also the king in the 1990s TV Cinderella, which is on Disney+ 🙂

@toastEDmrshmello09

2 жыл бұрын

And Annie lol. He has a big resume.

Este musical, maravilhoso marcou minha vida, minha infancia e adolescência, pena que só foi este musical não houve continuação., parabéns aos Produtores.

@Perririri

5 жыл бұрын

Inri Cristo, Superstar ! :P

Love this, love their voices, too.

Did you guys know that Lynn played the DJ in The Warriors in 1979? Great movie by the way.

I may not be religious, but this was beautiful.

She also had a degree in teaching and taught high school English for a while. Lynne was also in the movies "Godspell", and "The Warriors" (as the DJ).

What a fabulous voice Lynn had! I love this song so much and the cast!

I live in Joliet Illinois where Lynn Thigpen grew up. There is a school named after her and she is buried in Joliet also

@AstralPixie

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's wonderful.

Dang it, public schools can't get away with putting on this wonderful musical. (smile) The only good thing about my one year in catholic school hell is being in Godspell and being the lead on God Bless My Soul.

@stanbrown32

3 жыл бұрын

My public high school did it.

*chunk-chunk* I'm binge-watching Law & Order and I just saw Judge Ida Boucher (Thigpen) oversee the guilty verdict of the accused Paul Sandig (Garber) in S6 E3. Nobody else is freaking out about this. I half expected the jury to break out in this song and the whole courtroom to erupt in jazz hands. Wish there were outtakes.

@AstralPixie

Жыл бұрын

That's funny! I bet they had fun.

Wonderful! Remember going to see this at the cinema. Superb songs.

thats a rockin voice

What a talent she died too young 😭

Amen 🙏🏼

Happy 50th Anniversary! :)

My favorite song on the whole movie!!!

Lynn Thigpin RIP. 😭

Ahh,,,she wearin’the RAINBOW 🌈 luv you Chief

@jprz13

4 жыл бұрын

Communism at its best

Oh, bless the Lord, my soul His mercies bear in mind Forget not all his benefits The Lord to thee is kind He will not always chide He will with patience wait His wrath is ever slow to rise And ready to abate And ready to abate And ready to And ready to abate, oh yeah He pardons all thy sins Prolongs thy feeble breath He healeth thine infirmities And ransoms thee from death Oh, bless the Lord, my soul, oh, yeah Oh, bless the Lord, my soul He clothes thee with his love Upholds thee with his truth And like an eagle he renews The vigor of thy youth Then bless his holy name Who's grace has made thee whole Who's love and kindness crowns Thy days Oh, bless the Lord, my soul Oh, bless the Lord, my soul Oh, bless the Lord Oh, bless the Lord, my soul Oh, bless the Lord, my soul Oh, bless the Lord, my soul Oh, bless the Lord, my soul Oh, bless the Lord, my soul Bless the Lord Bless the Lord Bless the Lord Bless the Lord, my soul Oh, bless the Lord Oh, bless the Lord My soul Oh, bless the Lord, my soul

Psalm 103 1 ¶ A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; 5 Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle. 6 ¶ The LORD performs righteous deeds And judgments for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel. 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. 13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. 14 For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust. 15 ¶ As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. 16 When the wind has passed over it, it is no more, And its place acknowledges it no longer. 17 But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, 18 To those who keep His covenant And remember His precepts to do them. 19 ¶ The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all. 20 Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word! 21 Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You who serve Him, doing His will. 22 Bless the LORD, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul!

I really like Victor Garber with heavy makeup. Praying to see him in some face paint again on the Orville.🙏

Such a happy song 🎵 💕

103 great Psalm...and she was the dj in The Warriors...hello boppers!

Joy in Jesus.

My best synopsis for this movie that i remember from my childhood is: A bunch of Junkyard Hippies dance and sing through an abandoned new york dressed like they raided a thrift store praising God with Afro Super Jesus.

Love Lynn

How to feel good - play this! 🎉🙏✨️🙏🎊🙏💕🙏🎉💕

She looks like tasmin archer who sang ' sleeping satellite ' I played this part yrs and yrs ago loved it

@starlightbroadcasting3581

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I do believe she Is a early Tasmin Archer

What a voice

Lynne 😍🥰

I love Godspell!!

i grew up with Carmen Sandiego as a kid. Had no idea of this in the past.

Just love it! Forever!

My goodness. What a voice. :o)

The Chief from Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego game show.

@jonathanyarrington84

3 жыл бұрын

🤯🤯🤯

@kevindavis296

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanyarrington84 🤨🤨🤨