Norman Jewison, the director, has talked about how when they were in the casting phase and were looking for the person to place Judas, they had auditioned 4 or 5 other men before Carl Anderson came along. He loved Carl's audition. He was worried though that if he cast Carl as Judas, it would be depicting white people as the Savior, and black people as the betrayers, since Ted Neely, who plays Jesus, is white. And Carl Anderson, who plays Judas, is black. So he was reluctant to cast Carl. But he ultimately came to the conclusion that he would not be able to live with himself if he did not cast Carl Anderson to play Judas because Carl gave the best audition out of everyone and was the best person to play Judas. So that it was he did. I am so glad he did, because Carl Anderson gave the best version of Judas in JCS history.

@timbowden1680

4 ай бұрын

I can see that concern. The answer, truly, is just listen to the man sing. The role of Judas clearly had the best songs and the power and emotion in Carl's voice made him the right choice.

@Michel-zp3ld

4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@user-zv6tz3uk5j

4 ай бұрын

I get his concern, but I’m glad he decided to do it. Carl did great.

@peterscocca3024

3 ай бұрын

Truly the correct decision Stunning performance

@EricaEarth

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Rest in peace Carl Anderson. Such a great vocalist and actor. I cherish this amazing performance of yours.

@marlongoncalvesdias502

2 жыл бұрын

Ele ja faleceu? Pena.

@claires9100

2 жыл бұрын

@@marlongoncalvesdias502 Si.

@sherryhannah9262

Жыл бұрын

@@marlongoncalvesdias502 yes he did he had cancer

@massudddecat7449

Жыл бұрын

Aw GAGA Judas ? woulda been More Fun Said He was Lucifer I Thought Beginning After All Both Said were Mourning Morning Stars , One just Pointing UpsideDown : ) , not some dufuss hung himself from a Tree dedogs even lookin' like what a ...

@pinkydogbear

Жыл бұрын

yes

Judas coming down hanging on the star (or cross?) Will forever be iconic (iconic voice too)

@1kozmicfrog

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@MegaSnakegirl

9 ай бұрын

It's the cross.

@user-zv6tz3uk5j

4 ай бұрын

It’s the Star.

@LondonLite02

4 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY

The camera at 1:50 is easily one of the best parts of this scene. It captures how Judas is angry at Jesus all while giving a killer performance. Props to Carl Anderson

@mokshababe

Жыл бұрын

Yup. He’s the OG

@shamrock6975

10 ай бұрын

I'm just mesmerized by how high-quality that shot is! It looks like it could've been filmed today

@cuttlefishagain

10 ай бұрын

I know, I love that part. the emotion

@gwenfluker3436

9 ай бұрын

A great shot of Carl Douglas as the camera pans around his face. Notice he never looks at the camera the whole time. A great talented man. Miss you Carl❤🌹

@Hajde_budalla

8 ай бұрын

His performance has been severely underrated. He has anger as Judas, but his eyes always project something else. Sadness, disillusionment, regret, love.

Carl was the best Judas... his voice is amazing. The original movie cast was the BEST. I have seen it on stage many times... the movie cast was still the best. 💝

@sandrisjansons1515

Жыл бұрын

As regards to audio recording - IMHO the best was the original 1970 album with Ian Gillan - Jesus Christ , Murray Head - Judas , Yvonne Elliman - Mary Magdalene , Victor Brox - Caiaphas, Barry Dennen - Pontius Pilate , John Gustafson - Simon Zealotes , Paul Davis - Peter and Mike d'Abo - King Herod . Still listening from time to time since it was released.

@MrBlock-qe7hi

Жыл бұрын

@@sandrisjansons1515 by chance is that on Spotify

@mokshababe

Жыл бұрын

Totally. His voice and delivery are perfect. So many nuances you pick up when you watch it many times. He embodied the character like no one else since has. He owns this role. The OG 🙏🏼💕

I have always wished I'd seen this in the cinema. My Father did so in the early seventies. He said that when it came to this number, the atmosphere in the theatre was electric. Hairs on the back of your neck stuff - the spirit of Judas descending on a cross, suspended from a crane. Carl Anderson is magnificent here. Should have won the Oscar, in my opinion.

@gwenfluker3436

9 ай бұрын

Thank you I said the same thing. The academy didn't bother to nominate him or any of the songs.

@handyDutchman

5 ай бұрын

Yep. I saw it when it came out. I bought the 8-track. Knew every word. It was electric. Really brought it to present day at that time. Preachers had a problem with not showing the resurrection and Ascension

@kathrynmannyng3885

5 ай бұрын

Antisemitic academy.@@gwenfluker3436

I had the privilege of meeting Carl Anderson on his last tour in this role (shortly before he died). Long live. We miss you, Mr Anderson.

God bless Carl and Ted for being two of the greatest vocalists ever. Their music lives on!

@coreycox2345

2 жыл бұрын

Every person has something to teach you. Or you are screwed?

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

so true

@pinkydogbear

Жыл бұрын

So true

@mokshababe

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic performances. Maestros

@eventsotherthingswithchris9019

Жыл бұрын

I may be wrong but didn't Ian Gillan.of Deep Purple fill in here & there on the vocals for Christ?

Carl Anderson gives one of the all time great performance in a movie and/or play in his role as Judas Iscariot, and so did Mr. Neely as Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ Superstar is my favorite Easter movie. Comments from the beautiful, tranquil Islands of The Bahamas 🏝️🌅🏖️🇧🇸

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

Love it too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@alexanderdimitrov9045

2 жыл бұрын

Carl is the best singer at all from the original recording and the movie! Absolute master of rhythm, accents, everything!

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree from Wisconsin, USA

@Miguel-vp4kf

Жыл бұрын

Carl Anderson is great

@JoanMilhoan-jn2lf

4 ай бұрын

Just listen. That's all.....

We did this when I was in junior high in 1977 with an all blind cast. I played Judas. We also did "Grease". I was Danny in that.

@EyeLean5280

3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! You must have a wonderful voice to be given the part of Judas.

@rondaallen7211

2 жыл бұрын

were you in a special needs school?

@pjsretrogamesmusicandwrass5795

2 жыл бұрын

Carl Anderson reminds me of Philip Bailey of EWF for some reason..

@rondaallen7211

2 жыл бұрын

@@pjsretrogamesmusicandwrass5795 oh hell no

@pjsretrogamesmusicandwrass5795

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂... Just the look but definitely not the sound...

He is the only Judas, played better than anyone before or after

@jolijnattema1638

2 жыл бұрын

Him and Tim Minchin are both my favorites

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@veronicameneses2045

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!

@gregoryjones1426

2 жыл бұрын

100% Correct!

@66HTown

2 жыл бұрын

I saw this movie in the theaters with my parents. I was just a kid but it left a lasting impression on me. No other actor portraying Judas can match this performance. It still gives me chills.

I met Carl in the late 90’s while he was touring the musical. A most wonderful Human being 💖

@rocknroll20024

Жыл бұрын

That’s sooo cool. He’d seems like he was such a sweetheart and a really cool guy

@Nilsengard

8 ай бұрын

O quanto eu te invejo 😊

Carl Anderson was amazing. It may sound silly but JCS helped kid me understand the passion better than church and is part of the reason why I'm a Christian

There’s a lot of ways to interpret this song. I’m fascinated by the ending in this version. The visual of Jesus, beaten and tired from carrying the cross, Mary crying at his impending death, cut with Judas jamming out asking if he really meant to do all this. Was it worth it? Is this really part of the plan? No good answers but it’s a hell of a great representation of this song

@SeaJay_Oceans

2 жыл бұрын

Gamer's get it. The various Deities and Pantheons of that age often tortured, murdered, and abused humans. The old testament is filled with the slaughter of those who displeased various deities... Christ put ALL his skill points in healing and resurrection. The very worst the Romans, The Sadducees, the Gods could toss at Christ was DEATH on a Cross... Welp, He took it like a real champ and popped right back up 3 days later. No problem. Gates of Hades Broken. The ULTIMATE LOVE overcoming all violence and evil. Good Move. CHRIST: FLAWLESS VICTORY.

@hannahlarocco4699

2 жыл бұрын

Dude really?

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@christophersanders3252

2 жыл бұрын

@@SeaJay_Oceans Satan sipping a glass of something vile. minor demon- "It would seem Jesus didn't stay as dead as we initially hoped, and actually it's looking like God planned it out this way from the start". Can you imagine the spit take?

A lot to read into Judas' expression at 1:52 as much as this is a cheesy 1970s rock ballad with disco dancers, the sheer look of confusion and hurt on Judas' face cuts through it all and humanizes this story of asking difficult questions.

@ebbelille

2 жыл бұрын

If you add in the enterpretation that Carl is actually singing as the Devil in this number, that gives it a whole new level as well. Remember, Lucifer rebelled against god's plan and suffered for it (he suffers still). He recognizes that same suffering in Jesus, yet Jesus followed the plan. It stands to reason that Lucifer would feel confusion and hurt when witnessing this. What is it all for? Why do we suffer?

@SeaJay_Oceans

2 жыл бұрын

The Power of Ressurection is Total Victory over both the Temple, and the Empire. Proving the Pharisees belief in ressurection is correct, and proving the end of the Empire... Shortly after Christ rose from the dead, Every pantheon was in trouble, the polytheistic religions were defeated. Sadly, many came to a brutal and violent end... Christ dissolved the mythologies and religions of his time, by replacing them with Empathology.

@sinamor77

2 жыл бұрын

mmm , disco dancers in 1973?

@blizzer7512

2 жыл бұрын

Carl Anderson makes you forget the cheese.

@Philotus

2 жыл бұрын

How would bum fricker have done it?

growing up, Jesus Christ Superstar was pretty heavily joked about. until recently, I wasn't really into musicals either, so I never really looked into it. I heard Ian Gillian sing Gethsemane and decided to look a bit into it; hearing Heaven on Their Minds, Gethsemane with Ted Neeley, and this, it's all truly something really special. Carl Anderson is such an insane talent. seeing him lowered from that chain with that insane bassline and funk backdrop to deliver this performance never fails to spark something in me. the camp, the glitz, the nerve to pull this off while singing about Jesus Christ from the perspective of Judas and showing images of his crucifixtion... not enough words to describe how amazing I find this.

50 years old 😮 still fresh

@Yurihyuga766

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree. Even now I still never get tired watching this movie.

50 years watching and listening and always as emotional as the first time in theathre: music, lyrics, coreagraphy: a timeless masterpiece

@Catherine_EasternMidwest

Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@mokshababe

Жыл бұрын

Totally

Some people are born for something. Carl Anderson was for this role. He was more than just this role but the role was not more than him. Incredible filming, lyrics and portrayal.

I love this scene! ♥️ I played Judas in a church play version of Superstar years ago, so this scene has a special place in my heart.

@claires9100

2 жыл бұрын

How fun for you. What great memories that must be. I loved the Judas character the most! Good for you!

@christinafidance340

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Me too! Well, I didn’t play Judas- I was Mary Magdalene in my 8th grade (at Catholic school) production of it. We had a cool old hippy teacher who let us do it as our annual Passion Play at Eastertime.

@christophercasey6775

Жыл бұрын

Judas was never the bad guy. He was rightfully concerned, and his worst fears were warranted.

@antoniescribano7395

Жыл бұрын

@@christophercasey6775 agreed and he continuously warned jesus and he wouldn't listen... Jesus also however knew that he was supposed to die on the cross which is probably what caused him to continue to still act irrational.

@TheMrcassina

Жыл бұрын

... Elvis Presley is there...

The scene begins with a shot of Jesus with his scourged back to the camera, then dissolves to a shot of him in his white garb, turning to the camera, and the instrumental overture is almost triumphant. I remember the first time I watched this movie as a kid (thanks, Mom) and interpreted the scene as Heaven getting ready for Christ to fulfill his destiny and come home...there's just one question left to be asked first.

Not a Christian but this has got to be one of my favorite musicals. At least top five. And Carl Anderson, damn. He and Neeley were absolutely perfect ♥️

Love you Carl Anderson. You were so so so meant to play Judas Iscariot. R.I.P.

I'm an Athiest now, but was raised Christian and on this musical. It will always hold a special place in my heart.

One of those musicals that just gets better with age!

Even if Jesus wasn’t the son to god, this act of love and compassion, this sacrifice has touched people for generations, for two- *thousand* years. Regardless of the truth, his impact is undeniable

@philsymes

9 ай бұрын

Yeshua never existed - he was probably a creation of Saul of Tarsus

@monmothma3358

5 ай бұрын

I agree, and I'm an atheist. I also love his message of forgiveness and mercy. "Cast the first stone.." etc.

@jacobpottage6938

5 ай бұрын

​@@philsymesEven non Christian historians such as Josephus and Tacitus have recorded that there was a dude named Yeshua, living in Israel in the 1st century.

@WVRSpenceWestVirginiaRebel

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately some of his followers still won't listen.

@patrickalpha1315

3 ай бұрын

He was.

“Did you mean to die like that? Was that a mistake? Or did you know your messy death would be a record breaker?” No matter who you think Jesus was, he died for us all. Breaks my heart and fills it at once.

When I begin to doubt my faith, I rewatch this film. Carl Anderson and Ted Neely restore my faith every single time. God bless you, gentlemen!

@MyGroo

11 ай бұрын

I always thought the whole musical kinda pointed out that Jesus was just an ordinary man. This song literally asks, why would the son of God appear in a weird village in a place where there were messiahs and prophets dropping out of every corner, but avoid appearing in front of any video recording equipment

@Martinus777

10 ай бұрын

@@MyGrooThat’s why it is about faith. It either touches something in you or it doesn’t. It does in me.

@calebhu6383

7 ай бұрын

@@MyGroo Except it's ambivalent, it also points out that Jesus predict Peter's denial and Judas' betrayal when otherwise it's unexplained how he could have known about it.

@lettuceman9439

5 ай бұрын

@MyGroo Jesus is both Fully Human and Fully Divine

@lettuceman9439

5 ай бұрын

@MyGroo The Song also contains many frustrations and confusions towards Jesus as a man but the final part touch christians to the core because Judas might be asking Jesus Questions why did he have to die and Why did Jesus sacrifice meant?. To a Christian we have our own Answer, For Us

Lets face it, the 1970's was when human coolness reached it's zenith. Such cool people created the best musicals ever. Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Tommy, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease, Godspell, and probably a few I'm forgetting. So glad my childhood and teen years took place in the 1970's. I loved all the great weed, the hippies, the easy sexuality, and the hopefulness of the youth who thought they could change the world into a peaceful loving place. They were wrong, but it was cool while it lasted.

@FishHeadSalad

Жыл бұрын

Good god! You named them all when it came to "rock operas" of the time of the 60's and 70's. Over decades, I was lucky enough to see Neeley and Anderson preform together and the see Jesus Christ Superstar yeas later. One time with Ted Neeley and one time with Carl Anderson. As to everything else you mentioned, I have Hair, Tommy, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease, and Godspell either on musical disc or video.

@ginamilite1256

4 ай бұрын

You are right when rock was so cool and music and lyrics just flowed

@juliocesar875

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely true, the 70s are the best.

@user-sx7wo1yl7y

4 ай бұрын

Add to that list Fiddler on rhe Roof- also directed by the great Norman Jewison.

This isn't my go-to JCS, but I really love how clear-cut and sharp it is that Judas singing "Superstar" is a vision inside of Jesus' mind, both infinite and viscerally tied to the present moment.

@lambert2332

10 ай бұрын

True Jesus was always a figure of paradoxes ("both man and God" and such), so that felt fitting

WHY is Jesus Christ Superstar NOT in theatres TODAY???

@alvinsnow8331

Жыл бұрын

World TODAY ESSPECIALLY young NEEED see this movie. Jesus IS HOPE

@erisunflower

Жыл бұрын

We know why, the answer is right in front of us...... Man handed they keys to Satan and want “destruction” want “chaos” they KNOW the Bible, Jesus, only one God.... is REAL. They want to cancel all voices of reason, including Jesus Christ.

@jeremiahvollert6830

Жыл бұрын

Weird how you keep faith through a movie like this

@alvinsnow8331

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremiahvollert6830 My faith is in Jesus NOT Pastors Politisians or Hollywood. ALSO I like the music! CHECK OUT Strypers NEW stuff like song/video "Valley"

@anthonyflottmeyer6042

Жыл бұрын

Good question. Is it possible to ask conspiracy questions? It asks some vital questions, like what is power? The Crosse

been decades since i heard any of this . . . still catchy as hell.

@user-gr6he3hg1u

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad hell doesn't exist

Absolutely brilliant. What a magnificent voice.I love the costumes too. Rest in Peace, Carl Anderson 🌹

I’m a nun who dances this out in the privacy of my room. 💃🏽😄

@jryecart8017

Жыл бұрын

HA - - - AND CROWN THY GOOD WITH SISTERHOOD, FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

@labrea5399

Жыл бұрын

No u ain’t

@tomdipasquale9633

Жыл бұрын

@@labrea5399 Lol 😂

@Garyh61

Жыл бұрын

Dios mio. If you are a nun, and dancing this out, you are slipping into a very bad habit... 😏

@annajoellecloss3831

Жыл бұрын

Slay

Let's hear it for Ted Neely and Carl Anderson! RIP gentlemen!

@Milliardo5

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't Ted still alive and still playing as Jesus?

@finleyforevermore

Жыл бұрын

@@Milliardo5 Yes, he is! Carl passed away, but Ted is still alive

The staging and costumes are perfect. This film is so freaking good!

I can still remember watching this movie at the theater. And, of course, I had the soundtrack. :)

@hrc3040

3 жыл бұрын

My mom took me to see this when I was 3 and she finally gave up trying to stop me from dancing in the aisle

@curiousworld7912

3 жыл бұрын

@@hrc3040 How wonderful a memory! :)

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Great on big screen

@pinkydogbear

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@coreycox2345

2 жыл бұрын

I had it on vynl. Back in he day, Curious Word.

1:52 great shot and great expressions

I like that Judas was apparently in his heaven with a harem of beautiful angels. He was part of God's plan after all and served well. I saw the play as a middle-schooler when it first came out and still have some of the songs playing in my head from time to time. It's a masterpiece and I love it.

@ms.annthrope415

Жыл бұрын

Fitsnwellnwith thr Gosple of Judas where Jesus told Judas he isntivign him thr most important chores, to release his if "his clothing" to the plan could be completed. Obviously this was not written by Judas, and thr Gospel of Juadas was not found until long after this move was finished yet it fits. Judas was not the evil betrayer. He was given three chore to betray Jesus so he could be crucified. What woukd have happened if Jeus had escaped and lived a nice long life and married Mary Magdalene, had kids, and died line a regular person? Thr Last Temptation of Christ delved into that scenario.

@lettuceman9439

5 ай бұрын

Judas in this song isn't Judas but a Representation of the modern Agnostic and even those who is struggling with Faith with reference to mass Communations and Mohammed who was born centuries after Jesus died.

An unbelievable voice and a criminally underrated and borderline forgotten performance

This film is a masterpiece. I love watching the clips.

Honestly, the shot at 1:53, where it pans across his face, feels very modern, and it's such a cool shot.

2:25 is such an amazing shot in my eyes. There’s so much imagery and representation. The sun is representing God and the hill top is death. Jesus is marching with the cross to God while facing certain death and God is there watching from afar. It’s kinda like a “call of light” or “light of life” or “follow the light” moment.

Nearly 50 years on and it's still freaking awesome.

I love how it’s the fashion of the 70’s instead of the fashion of the first century

@opo3628

2 жыл бұрын

The production blended the aesthetics of Jesus's actual time and more modern days.

@allthingsnerd.4484

Жыл бұрын

My friends and I used to have a theory that it was actually a post apocalyptic future and that this was all being performed by people who had discovered certain lost relics from before the End; a Bible, some 70’s music collections and imagery, and a broadway performance recording of some kind.😆🤣😆🤣

@qwerty26068

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@allthingsnerd.4484 The movie opens with the actors coming off of a bus and putting on their costumes. It ends with them going back on the bus and leaving. So yeah, it's supposed to be actors acting out a Passion Play within the movie.

I Learned Every shred of these Well written and Performaces of these Songs, on a 100 Plus-year-old Piano, all the Tie together variants This Judas Wiped the Beatles and Motown for a summer or 2

Saw this movie in the theatre was I was about 10 years old. I've seen it numerous times since then and have the albums and cds. Know every word of the entire movie by heart.

@garybradley1

Жыл бұрын

I bought the original vinyl album in 1970 ( I've still got it), and saw the film when it came out in 1973.

Un'opera rock insuperabile,commovente ,perfetta nel suo contenuto,un'opera che ricalca l'impegno,la creatività degli anni 70 ,la voglia di vivere e di partecipazione dei giovani dell'epoca.oggi è tutto diverso banalmente diverso, segno dei tempi squallidi che siamo costretti a vivere.

This scene is so hard. I love the first part with the questions, Why did you let things get so out of hand? and Why did you pick such a strange time in a strange land?...Do you think you are what they say you are? but as Jesus struggles to get up the hill with the cross... hurts my heart so much. I think this entire play must have been very hard to play a character.

Good Lord Carl Anderson was talented. amazing!!

Still the Most MIND BLOWING movie interpretation of the Bible ever created.

@pallasathena1369

2 жыл бұрын

It pertains to our time, and all the scum leaders on our planet m

I wish they had this version on the soundtrack. The way he says “mass communication” for instance. Just so much attitude and passion behind it. He killed it.

This entire piece moves me so much: the dancing, Anderson's singing, the awesome bass playing by Alan Spenner, and wonderful Baayork Lee (angel in front at 0:55, 1:20, and 1:28). Like many of you, I love the panning camera at 1:52, but my favorite shot is the righthand white-afroed dancer stopping and smiling into Judas's eyes at 0:37. I once found her name, but have since lost it.

If you're a Christian, and you've never asked yourself these questions, you're not engaging with your faith.

@harrywakatipu2547

Жыл бұрын

That's a really beautiful way to put it.

@-Jesus-daughter

Жыл бұрын

Its true sister everbody needs too repent it s them desicion only Jesus will save them if the people confess with the month and Jesus died for them too and God bring him back too life what a miythy God we serve Amen.

@dumbidea1007

Жыл бұрын

I don't think that's the issue this thing come out as crass more than anything else It's literally out of the mind of a 15 yrs old

@gburcaw

Жыл бұрын

Don’t make Christians think. They don’t like that.

@kw91

Жыл бұрын

Or you've engaged your faith in a different way, and found certainty

This is one of the best song ever writem for a play, my father died last year and i tank him so much for showing me all this amazing melodies

Carl deserved an Oscar.😢

@KBAFourthtime

4 ай бұрын

Except he wasn't even *nominated* for one. The only Oscar nomination this received was for the score. That didn't win either.

"Did you know your messy death would be a record breaker" is such a great line and Carl Anderson nails it perfectly

Absolutely fantastic Judas!! What a voice!!! Still holds up today on its own.

The dancers, costumes and Carl's voice make this performance a historical performance

I was 11 and our music teacher in Levittown played this album for us, thanks Mr ?

Why can't we see and hear the piece til the end? The end is AMAZING! If you want people to buy let them hear it! I own the movie several times over! I have seen the production on Broadway, and Ted Neeley's touring company twice! I have seen Carl Anderson on stage and he got better as he aged. I can't play the disc on my computer. It won't work BUT I OWN IT! I have paid more times than you can count for this production. Why are you cutting the end off? Those who have not see this production have NO IDEA how great Carl Anderson, and the original cast really are - THANKS TO YOU - AND YOUR NEED FOR PROFIT! THEY NEVER WILL! God help you and Jesus Christ too! AND I have been to Ted Neeley's screening of the movie. Neeley is a Gift from God! I paid for that too!

Man, the 70s was the decade of music and it ain't close!!!

I was 20 years old when this came out. The broadway cast came to my community college and did some songs from it. It was one my favorite movies at the time and I liked it better than some of the other stage productions I saw.

There were many wonderful and very special performances in this but ... precious Carl" Anderson OWNED this movie. RIP, brave brother Anderson.

That Bass line is on fire hope to learn/play it one day.

Carl Anderson sang this song in the same musical style of the black American church. He could also sing rock and rnb.

I got to see the tour last night in my city, and I absolutely loved it. I was silently mouth in the words along with Judas.

Incredible performance from a great adaptation of a great musical. R.I.P. Carl.

Simply stunning. Carl Anderson forever.

The emotion in Carl's voice and facial expressions just gives me goosebumps. The best Judas ever ❤

It’s still a piece of classic even if judging purely from perspective of art. Love this version the most.

THANK YOU MOVIECLIPS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK. IT SAVED MORE THAN A FEW LIVES ALREADY.

Had the luxury of watching Ted in person, will always treasure it

Love this movie. Meeting Ted Neeley was an honor a few years ago and Pilate .

Many feelings with this song, chief amongst them is anger that I will never be able to look good in a white jump suit with tassles!

I'm just happy thinking about all the people hearing this song for the first time thanks to the new episode of Ted Lasso 🙂

@HaloZ1012

Жыл бұрын

Here from Ted Lasso too! haha

This speaks about utter fear within man, it's really good artist impression, song speaks from all of us, we all had doubt, don't forget Peter! Imagine first persecutions of those who belived, what they went through

No apologies: this remains the best interpretation of Rice and Lloyd-Webber's material, in part because it was made at the time of the piece's creation and thus is firmly lodged aesthetically and thematically in the sensibilities of the time. This doesn't mean more recent 'concept' remounts are uninteresting, just more detached from the material; none seems as close as this, as subtle, as ideologically open ended and, in some cases, provocative [i.e.; the decision to shoot in Israel and Jordan utilizing local military hardware in the months before the Yom Kippur War] - and as sexually ambiguous [no contemporary self-conscious and self-interested gender bending, non-binary, draggy, rhetorical clap trap can come close to the lighthearted casual ease of the pansexuality in this version]. To call the scene 'cheesy' is to grossly misinterpret the time - this was the age of glam rock: chrome, lurex, mylar, fringe, sequins, beads, lycra, plunging v-necklines, backlighting and lens flare...the sheer glitter of this number - a riff on the stadium rock concerts of the time - beats the sullen '50 shades of khaki' paramiltarism of more recent versions in spades.

@javiertavera5276

2 жыл бұрын

things could be today in tones of grey ( PC ) but You nail it!! Its represent his time and his place.

@vanyadolly

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% This is the time period when you can picture a group of people driving out into the desert to find answers to questions they're earnestly asking. Every modern production of this musical comes off as cynical.

@tpaul2112

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct...no other version is even close..

@BONK_2000

Жыл бұрын

You should be a music journalist.

@ProHobbyjogger

Жыл бұрын

@@vanyadolly I find any telling of this story to be cynical. Humanity at our worst. Nobody brave enough to stand up against the injustice. I imagine that’s the point: no earthly person can be our savior, nor can any earthly power save us from ourselves. Even most of those that recognize Jesus as someone important are only following him for their own worldly benefit (fame, coolness). With this understanding of the story, I find every telling to be cynical. Humanizing Jesus and Judas only makes it more heartbreaking.

We did Jesus Christ superstar In my church my Jr yr of high school that's my youth group put it on and I played the part of Jesus yes this is a very powerful movie and an even more powerful play when its put on by 14-16 yr old kids this was 1982 and we did it for Easter just 1 1\2 wks later I left for my yr with up with people tour to Europe ,Italy ,& Israel so I got see some of the places Jesus walked and talked it was a fun yr to be alive and to be a teenager

I can't get over the bass in the intro I love it so much

"You'd have managed better if you had a plan," sings Judas. He cared about the mission enough to argue with his teacher. Thing is, it's God's plan that Jesus was following, not his own. Hence the agony in the garden. (that scene always makes me cry).

This was always my favorite song in the movie, followed closely by Could We Start Again Please.

Have mercy!!! LURD! LURD!! Every Easter I put this song on.

I'm new to this but dangggggggggggg this sooo hyped this is a Golden moment. Edit music in 20th century is at it finest it better than our 21 century oness

Excelente película musical ,sobre los últimos años de Jesucristo..grandes actores y música original de m calidad..muchas gracias por presentar y compartir.

It's amazing how Movieclips never gets tired of uploading Edit: I saw the rubie KZread plate for 50 million subscribers. I'm glad you finally got one.

@RacleandRaHill

3 жыл бұрын

its run by Fandango, its a company

@toadstool3319

3 жыл бұрын

HOW DOES HE HAVE 52M?!?!?!

This is a breathtaking scene without a doubt. I remember when JCS came out and how outraged the very religious were, but the musical helped to introduce so many to Christianity and suggested the idea that church music could be fun. It took a while but now so many churches involve contemporary acoustic rock and country music that attracts parishioners. I don't think A.L. Webber had any idea what he was accomplishing at the time.

There will never be agian another rock opera like this and others that were written back then

I heard it thousand times in 1980th at then soviet union, because my dad loved this , and then I went to Hollywood Pantages performance with Ted Neely. Wow..... my late dad wouldn't believed that!!!!!

Easily the best part of the movie. Carl and the ladies 🙌

The doubts, the anger, the dancing....then you see Jesus carrying the cross. 😭

💃🕺only jesus is superstar and has the power. Acting, dancing, singing, friends, family, backstage, love much love 😊💗💗💗

this is the best of the best scene of all time. the lead and the 3 back ground singers and the dancers it was perfect and touching.

35+ years since I've seen this film. Spent all of my adult years (49) as a musician in rock bands and listening to it all now OMFG the feeling in these vocals and the lyrical content is just mind blowingly deep..... It my be my drugs kicking in....... No it really is that good!

After all these years, this song still blows me away!

@Itme

8 ай бұрын

Classic. So true. We would have been so much better because…

I love this! The performance is amazing and the ambiance is so seventies it’s just awesome!

Hay que admitir que la Direccion de este tema Musical es otro Level, muy atemporal 🎉

I pray for all who are deemed a sacrifice by their social group or family Blessed be the innocent ones who suffer for everyone else 🌹🙏

As a Christian, I love this movie. There are so many great moments. I especially love "Could We Start Again". I can't think of any song that better captures the confusion the inner circle must have felt when Jesus was taken by the soldiers.

@melgibson1284

Жыл бұрын

you do realize this is incredibly inaccurate, right? Im an atheist but even I know that this movie isn't true to the book (which is a good thing, in my opinion)

Carl Anderson. Rest in Power