Even out of context of the story Webber & TIM RICE were trying to tell, Ted Neeley's performance brings a tear to my eye. Once you see the movie and see the question the writers posed, the weariness in Ted Neeley's voice makes even more sense. There have many performances but no-one touches Ted Neeley.
This was andrew lloyd webers Jesus Christ Superstar. Superb movie the music fantastic. The guy that plays Judas was just as amazing. You will enjoy the movie.
Ted is still performing JCS all over the world. He can still hit those high notes too. There’s a RUclips video that shows him singing this song with a screen behind him singing from the movie. What a thrill!
Check out Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Arena Tour 2012). The movie was always my favourite but the Arena Tour took it to a whole new level. It’s set in todays world. You can find clips on youtube. I watched one clip & immediately bought it on iTunes & have probably watched it 20 times ❤️
Ted Neely is the best Jesus Christ. He sings from his heart and soul it just wasn't a part he played he really poured out his feelings and emotions incredible! I've never seen anything like it and I never will
one of the best movies ever made! ❤❤❤❤ I saw JCS with Ted Neely years ago, and when he hit that note…the crowd went wild! 🇨🇦 I watch this regularly. ❤❤
Agreed. Nobody can do this song like Ted. I still watch it and listen to the soundtrack, and the original music, often too. As a matter of fact, seeing this video makes me want to pull the dvd out and watch it today, lol.
I too was at a show and when he hit it that note he received a standing ovation during the song we were jus cheering him on that they had to stop for us to quiet down. It was awesome. I have been watching this movie since I was 10
@@pannalover326 согласен на все 100. Тед Нилл и только он. Он один разрывает душу из исполнителей Иисуса. А так в фильме все великолепны. Фильм на века. Когда в 70х у меня был винил я не понимал этой оперы. Но когда в 90х увидел фильм все встало на свои места. Мой любимый фильм
@@БАХТИОРЯДГАРОВ Прежде чем посмотреть фильм, я много раз слушал оригинальную музыку. Мне понравилась музыка, но фильм действительно оживляет ее. Это тоже мой любимый.
When ALW wrote the play, he wasn't able to get anyone interested in producing it. He believed in himself,though no one else did. Finally he took the music and made an album. The album was hugely successful and he had plenty of money to get his play on the stage. Never gave up!
The song "Judas's death" will tear you apart, you need to watch the whole movie. The very beginning, where they pull up in a bus and start unloading props starts to show the personalities of the various characters and sets the stage. As time passes they start to become their characters until they are utterly lost in the story themselves.
I mean, that's still a pretty hotly debated topic among theologians and not all christian sects agree about that either. So that strongly depends on which version of christianity you believe in.
@@DMWB57 According to YOUR version of christianity. Why are YOU right and everyone else wrong? What's so special about your opinion that it matters more? You are a prime example of an arrogant and selfish person who thinks their version is the only correct version.
I'm not even christian, but I religiously watch this movie every Easter . It's fantastic, and refreshingly free of cynicism in a way only a bunch of hippies in the 70s could be.
Saw Ted Neely when i was 16. Just had gotten the JCS albims at Easter. Got to the venue very early so I would miss traffic. 2 guys came out of the bldg and were playing frisbee. They invited me to play! I had no idea until later that I was plaing with "Jesus and Judas"! What a powerful memory!❤❤
Yes. Ian Gillian was the original singer on the concept album and sang it brilliantly. But since he had commitments to Deep Purple he couldn't do the stage show or the movie. So we will never know how good an actor he is. Neeley WAS Jesus all around.
Jesus was both God and human. Gethsemane was His most human moment. An angel came to comfort and strengthened Him. For our sake He went to the cross to pay the price for our sins. At the end He said that the debt was paid in full. The greatest promise we can rest in.
I have one thing to say to that claim: prove it. And remember: the Bible can't be used as proof of the Bible. That's cheating. What would Jesus thing of that? I mean- if he actually existed?
@@thomassmith-s4i There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions who believe it. There is more written about his existence than not, so it isn't anyone else's task to prove it, but it is your task to prove he didn't exist. There are thousands of people who've already did their research and made their claims, how about you do the same instead of being a smart ass? It's easy to say that pizza is horrible if you've never had pizza before, but then it's just your subjective opinion at that point.
I met Ted Neeley at a JCS sing-along a few years ago, and he is the sweetest, gentlest, kindest man you will ever see. I don't know if he grew into the role or the role grew into him, but he carries this persona with him. Beautiful inside and out. I'm not a Christian, but this song makes me cry every time I hear it. It represents all human struggle and heartache.
God came down from heaven as a man (Jesus) and experienced all the emotions and temptations that an earthly man would, yet He led a sinless life. Be sure to see Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), ; it is well worth the time. I'm 72 years old now, and I must have seen this movie a dozen times in the eighties. It was one of the tools God employed to hold onto me during my time in the wilderness of those sinful years, leading me to salvation in 1985! Another version of this song is "John Farnham - Gethsemane (1992 Australian cast - Sydney final night)" John played Jesus in the Aussie stage production. It is brilliant!
I've seen him in the Broadway touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar a couple of times in the 90s. Carl Anderson who plays Judas in the movie was also in the musical too. The first time I saw it Dennis DeYoung from the band Styx was also in it playing the part of Pontius Pilate. It was incredible. Ted Neely is incredible!
I've seen this movie a hundred times, I've seen Ted do this on stage 4 times, and I often listen to the soundtrack, and this song never fails to give me chills. Watching someone hear it for the first time is always fun. You seriously need to watch the movie.
This performance will never be outdone, Ted Neeley was the master at showing with passion the feelings of Jesus as a human. That’s why God sent him down in human form wasn’t it to understand through Jesus how we are. The whole musical is just inspiring the casting was superb for the movie, I hope you have watched it, it is one movie everyone should watch at least once. ❤
Jesus did ask God to 'take this cup away from me' in the Garden of Gethsemane. But agreed to go with God's plan if that is his will. So many little things in this rock opera are taken straight from the Bible.
I watched that movie since I was a little girl. I still get goosebumps 20 years later. Great music, good acting, and still had some of the era's flare. Very touching.
I saw JCS with Ted Neeley about 10 years ago. He still did a great job even though he couldn't hit the high notes any more. Yes, you should see this movie. It is considered the definitive version even though there is a bit of 1970's cheese in it. The sets are beautiful (mostly filmed in various ruins all over Israel). Carl Anderson is a great Judas and Yvonne Elliman is only one of 3 who were in the original concept album, the original stage show, and the movie (Barry Dennan as Pilate and Bob Bingham as Caiaphas are the others)
@@Jacksswastedlife Maybe I am immune to 70's cheese. Childhood in the 60's and came of age in the 70's. I remember seeing the movie in the theater when it first came out and loved it. It was my first ever soundtrack album.
No, I still have to disagree, the first movie was great,but you can't beat the (like I say I think it's the last) where they put the fully funded stage production on film is my favorite. Best means nothing in art, there's only favorites. From start to finish there is no way anyone has messed this incredible WORK OF ART up in such a way that it cannot move one's soul
Just Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen. Bob Bingham played Caiaphas on Broadway and in the movie, yes, but the Caiaphas on the original album was Victor Brox.
on the movie release I watched it 5 times in 10 days (when you had to go to the theatre). I watched the movie 50 times. Best movie of Jesus by a mile. Every song and performance is pure magic.
Hi Harry! Greetings from Chicago! I met Ted Neely in Chicago about 6 years ago during a showing of JCSS the movie, I was dressed in costume as Judas, and Mr. Neely called me up to the stage, and he and I acted out a scene from this movie!! I was starstruck!
I always enjoy your reviews, and yes this movie is 50 years old and still holds up. I also love the montage of paintings of the crucifixion. It is, as you said, very, very powerful.
What's amazing is looking up Ted Neeley's recent performances and finding the best parts of his vocals are still those astronomical high notes! Amazing for an now 80 year old.
JCSS had a one night showing at the local theatre a couple of years ago, so I took a date who had never heard or seen it. When we left her first comment was she couldn't decide whether or not the movie was sacrilegious. It has that kind of affect on people. I highly recommend seeing it. My favorite song is by Yvonne Elliman who plays Mary Magdalene, "I don't know how to love him". Powerful stuff.
If you watch this movie be forewarned that it is extremely powerful and may affect you and change you in very deep ways. It did me when I saw it in the theater when it came out. Be prepared...
Jesus came as a man to suffer as a man. We’ll all come to a point where we doubt, feel hopeless, lost. When He came to His Gethsemane moment He chose obedience to God.
I remember going to the movie theater to watch this when it came out and I stayed to watch it again. I bought the vinyl LP soundtrack album and wore it out! I still have the piano songbook of the movie. This movie absolutely struck a chord with me and affected me so deeply. So, so sorry Carl Anderson, who played Judas, passed away in 2004. His performance in JCS the movie was beyond magnificent.
Unbelievable movie. I saw it in 1973 and was blown away! Incredible and awe-inspiring! Must see. My favorite movie EVER!! I've since seen it 30+ times (with a vcr and dvd!). PLEASE take the time to see it.
Loved your heart felt reaction. This scene always ends with me sobbing uncontrollably. The beauty, passion, doubt and pain in this performance is just unparalleled. The original version was sung Ian Gillian of Deep Purple. Both Ted Neely and Ian Gillian sing the song with the same intensity and technical brilliance. You should check out Ian’s gorgeous version. Anyway, thank you for sharing this with us. 💜💜💜
I have seen Jesus Christ Superstar probably 50+ times. Its my favorite musical. You will love it. Also Ted Neely traveled the country performing that act on stage (from the movie) and has done it for over 35+ yrs now. That takes dedication & devotion. Its truly amazing he didn't lose the ability to sing that high note, but his voice did get slightly deeper, w/ even more grit too, more range if you can believe it. Anyone who hasn't seen the movie is truly missing something great. I believe it was made in 1970-71? Enjoy!!
I feel privileged to have been able to see it live in Barcelona a few years ago. Just before Ted Neeley left us. I think I've seen the movie about 300 times, but what I felt that day in the theater cannot be described
Ted Neely was in his early twenties when he performed in this rock opera. Still to this day if you Google him here in RUclips or even Facebook, Ted is still performing this part in Italy yearly. His voice is just as strong and still very gripping to listen to. A great person too meet and even great to have a conversation with. I have a long with most of the cast from the movie. All except for Carl Anderson, Judas and The gentlemen who played King Herod. Ted also tours the US with some of the cast from "Jesus Christ Superstar", anniversary tours.
I've seen the live performance with Ted Neely and Carl Anderson and consider myself lucky. The writing is a combination of genius and devine intervention. Carl Anderson is magnificent from the opening # , Heaven on their minds till his ending. Since then I've seen 4 other productions and it's always satisfying. Please go see it if you can.
Enjoy this every time I see it harry love the film you have to watch it the cast are amazing every one of them one of my all time favourite films defo my fave musical take care stay safe
oh man, as someone who has loved that movie since the early 90s (and gotten to meet Ted Neely! genuinely one of the softest and kindest people i have ever met.) i was so dearly enjoying your reaction. the movie is very much set in contemporary (VERY VERY 70s) times and the lyrics reflect that often - but Neely's Jesus - nicknamed "Screaming Jesus" for delightfully obvious reasons - and Carl Anderson's Judas both have such unbelievable power and pathos. i do hope you get a chance to sit and watch the whole thing through one of these days. it's very much concerned with Jesus the man. yes, he's the son of God - but born to a human mother in a human body with human needs. and, as you saw in his moment of doubt and uncertainty in the garden, Ted brings some of the most heartbreaking humanity to the role he is playing. through the movie, it shows his growing discomfort, concern, and even fear with people refusing to hear him explain that he's a man, and instead choosing to believe he is directly God himself. Carl Anderson does an EXQUISITE job of trying desperately to bring Jesus' attention to this before it's too late, and the narrative does an amazing job of showing that the choices he made were for the love of Jesus, the man. it's VERY 70s, and at times VERY campy. but the parts that hit? hit like this scene in the garden. i do hope you watch it and enjoy it one of these days. ❤
So glad that you reacted to this This is a great great performance and song and it does show the human and divine side of Jesus also you should check out Carl Anderson's Heaven on my mind (terriffic) and Yvonne Ellinan Everything's Alright. The whole movie you should see. Love your channel.
Hope you've seen the film now Harry. Showed this film to my kids for Easter 2023. They were knocked out by how good the songs were and could not believe they hadn't heard them before. Good Friday masterpiece.
This is the original Jesus Christ Superstar. It's a Rock opera from the 1970s. Believe it or not this movie brought a lot of people back in the 70s to church. People who would not step foot in a church until they saw this. San Francisco Catholic church saw an influx of young people because this movie spoke to them...
This movie was directed by the great Norman Jewison, a legendary director. He was able to get some of the most powerful performances from a cast of relative unknown actors and singers. Only Barry Dennen, the actor playing Pilate, had experience in musical films. Norm also directed Fiddler On The Roof, which is where he worked with Barry and Barry presented the original Brown album to him and suggested that he make a movie from the album. Norm loved the idea and took it to Universal, where he got a very small budget to make the movie. The studio wanted more known actors in lead roles, but that would eat too much of the already low budget. He hand picked Ted Neely (Jesus) and Carl Anderson (Judas) from two unknown actors, but they both knocked it out of the park, you will be just as impressed with Anderson, but for different reasons. His delivery is also very heart felt. The album was written by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) and was a unique idea of viewing Jesus through the eyes of Judas. It makes Judas a more sympathetic character, which is probably not accurate, but like most art, it asks the question “what if”. Everyone in the movie did a phenomenal job, but the parts of Jesus and Judas are the two biggest roles in the movie and boy do they deliver. Norm Jewison is the mastermind behind this cinematic masterpiece, which is why it has stood the test of time, even though the lifts maybe dated. Yvonne Elliman also gives a heart wrenching performance as Mary Madeline.
No one comes close to Ted Neeley's performance. I was completely blown away when I heard him in my Grade 7 music class. Thanks to my awesome music teacher for introducing me to this amazing movie. Now listen to Carl Anderson as Judas "Heaven on their Minds".
I just love you! Your reactions are worthy of reactions from us! I could see you responding to the fear and the doubt and the anger rising in Jesus. You rock. Now, watch the movie!
Harri, this is an incredible score. My personal favorite recording is the original concept album. It was remastered in 2020 for the 50th anniversary of the show. I think the best film version is the 2000 revival filmed stage production, but that's just my opinion! Hope you get a chance to do a full watch/listen soon. It's great stuff. 🙂
One of my favorite movies ever, I've seen it more times than I can count, know every word to every song. And I had the pleasure of seeing the live production (front row) with both Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson - magical.
The original score is SOOOOO GOOD fell in love with it in college many years ago still sing every word. The movie is a little therw out the with 70's symbolism and spirituality. If you cam see a live production or a video of the original production that would be BEST BESTIE. LOL😂
You would absolutely love that movie!!! And I was taught that Jesus was a human that had Divine capabilities...that was actually the point...that he was human, and God could live in each of us. We are not separate from God. So, yes, this viewpoint is to make him/God more relatable to every individual.
Ted Neely has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard! I highly recommend getting the album and watching the movie…”Jesus Christ superstar”. My parents took me to see it live on Broadway and they also made a movie of same in the 1980s. Neely’s voice has so much emotion that you end up crying. Ironically I’m an Atheist, but it’s so beautiful that I always get goosebumps…especially when Ted Neely sings! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 😊☺️❤️
First watch of this channel, long-time fan of Ted Neeley and JCS, and I really appreciate your reaction. It felt very real, nothing staged for the audience or the likes, simple and straightforward. Just what I hoped for. I'll keep checking your content, thanks.
I'm not a god person... at all... but everytime I watch this movie it really moves me... the entire movie... it's crazy...I can't watch it much because it affects me... Great reaction. Thank you. ❤
Even out of context of the story Webber & TIM RICE were trying to tell, Ted Neeley's performance brings a tear to my eye. Once you see the movie and see the question the writers posed, the weariness in Ted Neeley's voice makes even more sense. There have many performances but no-one touches Ted Neeley.
This was andrew lloyd webers Jesus Christ Superstar. Superb movie the music fantastic. The guy that plays Judas was just as amazing. You will enjoy the movie.
The "guy" that played Judas was none other than the future legendary Carl Anderson.
And Tim Rice
Carl Anderson was a beautiful casting. He pulled off the role with extreme passing. I hope that he's resting in peace.
I love my mother for letting me watch this movie 200+ times between the ages of 6 and 12. This pure ART changed my life
Jesus Christ Superstar was a miracle. The composer and lyricist were only 19 yrs old.
DIVINE TIMING❤✝️
22 or so, but still incredible.
I’ve seen Ted Neely perform this song 4 times. It is more like a beautiful prayer.
I was able to catch him AND Carl Anderson perform the songs live in 1999. Wonderful performance all around.
Ted is still performing JCS all over the world. He can still hit those high notes too. There’s a RUclips video that shows him singing this song with a screen behind him singing from the movie. What a thrill!
Really??? I’ll look for it right now!
An absolute legend.
he didn't sing the high notes in that version
This is probably my favourite musical, this is fantastic.
The entire film has to be watched. Such a great film
HUGE JCSS fan!!!!
The whole score is as amazing as the movie...❤😊
Check out Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Arena Tour 2012). The movie was always my favourite but the Arena Tour took it to a whole new level. It’s set in todays world. You can find clips on youtube. I watched one clip & immediately bought it on iTunes & have probably watched it 20 times ❤️
Ted Neely is the best Jesus Christ. He sings from his heart and soul it just wasn't a part he played he really poured out his feelings and emotions incredible! I've never seen anything like it and I never will
If you have never heard Van Dasc……everyone is saying he is the greatest ever sing this song
@@kaylee746 You mean Dan Vasc, and Ted's performance beats Dan's hands down
Interesting rock note. Ian Gillan of Deep Purple sang the role of Jesus in the original recording of Jesus Christ Superstar. It's a great listen.
Ian Gillan was and still is my favorite Jesus. I was a freshman in high school when the original album came out. I was hooked. ❤
I still have it on vinyl! Stole it from by brother when I was little, waaaay back in the 70s, lol.
thats why its your favorite... but ted Neely sang the best for what the character was imo @@threekidzmom04
I think Ian's the best.
@@threekidzmom04 Can't agree. Neeley nails the vulnerability and doubt much better.
one of the best movies ever made! ❤❤❤❤ I saw JCS with Ted Neely years ago, and when he hit that note…the crowd went wild! 🇨🇦 I watch this regularly. ❤❤
Agreed. Nobody can do this song like Ted. I still watch it and listen to the soundtrack, and the original music, often too. As a matter of fact, seeing this video makes me want to pull the dvd out and watch it today, lol.
I too was at a show and when he hit it that note he received a standing ovation during the song we were jus cheering him on that they had to stop for us to quiet down. It was awesome. I have been watching this movie since I was 10
@benitadelfing9145 Same age as myself! You simply cannot beat an Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera! I still own my album 🥰
@@pannalover326 согласен на все 100. Тед Нилл и только он. Он один разрывает душу из исполнителей Иисуса. А так в фильме все великолепны. Фильм на века. Когда в 70х у меня был винил я не понимал этой оперы. Но когда в 90х увидел фильм все встало на свои места. Мой любимый фильм
@@БАХТИОРЯДГАРОВ Прежде чем посмотреть фильм, я много раз слушал оригинальную музыку. Мне понравилась музыка, но фильм действительно оживляет ее. Это тоже мой любимый.
Ted Neely is the Quintessential Christ, his performance is perfect. Thank you for sharing this with us.😊
When ALW wrote the play, he wasn't able to get anyone interested in producing it. He believed in himself,though no one else did. Finally he took the music and made an album. The album was hugely successful and he had plenty of money to get his play on the stage. Never gave up!
I am so glad he didn't give up. My all time favorite album ❤❤❤❤❤
The texts are from Tim Rice, though. They were a very successful team back then (see also "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat).
The song "Judas's death" will tear you apart, you need to watch the whole movie. The very beginning, where they pull up in a bus and start unloading props starts to show the personalities of the various characters and sets the stage. As time passes they start to become their characters until they are utterly lost in the story themselves.
The quintessential performance of this song that every other performance ever since has been measured on! Superb!
Amazing song. This is one of my favorite musicals/rock operas. Thanks!
Great first name💯😉
When you asked, "Jesus isn't supposed to be human is he?" Yes he is. He's supposed to be equally human and equally divine.
I mean, that's still a pretty hotly debated topic among theologians and not all christian sects agree about that either. So that strongly depends on which version of christianity you believe in.
@@AnnekeOosterinkHe was born human and divine. That should not be contested or debated.
@@DMWB57 According to YOUR version of christianity. Why are YOU right and everyone else wrong? What's so special about your opinion that it matters more?
You are a prime example of an arrogant and selfish person who thinks their version is the only correct version.
@@DMWB57 THIS. It's fundamental to Christianity.
I'm not even christian, but I religiously watch this movie every Easter . It's fantastic, and refreshingly free of cynicism in a way only a bunch of hippies in the 70s could be.
Works In mysterious ways...😅
*And yes, I highly recommend seeing the whole movie. Judas' performances are also absolutely stellar vocals.
Saw Ted Neeley on stage......INCREDIBLE
Saw Ted Neely when i was 16. Just had gotten the JCS albims at Easter. Got to the venue very early so I would miss traffic. 2 guys came out of the bldg and were playing frisbee. They invited me to play! I had no idea until later that I was plaing with "Jesus and Judas"! What a powerful memory!❤❤
I feel his soul.and my soul reaching up to heaven, powerful ✨️ 🙏. Hits me all the time ,no matter how many times i here this song 🎵 ❤️
Ted Neeley will always own this role
Yes. Ian Gillian was the original singer on the concept album and sang it brilliantly. But since he had commitments to Deep Purple he couldn't do the stage show or the movie. So we will never know how good an actor he is. Neeley WAS Jesus all around.
A MUST SEE!
Wait until you hear Carl Anderson also. The two of them have a couple of moments together that are just the absolute best.
Jesus was both God and human. Gethsemane was His most human moment. An angel came to comfort and strengthened Him. For our sake He went to the cross to pay the price for our sins. At the end He said that the debt was paid in full. The greatest promise we can rest in.
I have one thing to say to that claim: prove it. And remember: the Bible can't be used as proof of the Bible. That's cheating. What would Jesus thing of that? I mean- if he actually existed?
@@thomassmith-s4i There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions who believe it. There is more written about his existence than not, so it isn't anyone else's task to prove it, but it is your task to prove he didn't exist. There are thousands of people who've already did their research and made their claims, how about you do the same instead of being a smart ass? It's easy to say that pizza is horrible if you've never had pizza before, but then it's just your subjective opinion at that point.
I met Ted Neeley at a JCS sing-along a few years ago, and he is the sweetest, gentlest, kindest man you will ever see. I don't know if he grew into the role or the role grew into him, but he carries this persona with him. Beautiful inside and out. I'm not a Christian, but this song makes me cry every time I hear it. It represents all human struggle and heartache.
God came down from heaven as a man (Jesus) and experienced all the emotions and temptations that an earthly man would, yet He led a sinless life. Be sure to see Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), ; it is well worth the time. I'm 72 years old now, and I must have seen this movie a dozen times in the eighties. It was one of the tools God employed to hold onto me during my time in the wilderness of those sinful years, leading me to salvation in 1985! Another version of this song is "John Farnham - Gethsemane (1992 Australian cast - Sydney final night)" John played Jesus in the Aussie stage production. It is brilliant!
Saw it at the theater many years ago and it is full of great performances. Powerful.
I've seen him in the Broadway touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar a couple of times in the 90s. Carl Anderson who plays Judas in the movie was also in the musical too. The first time I saw it Dennis DeYoung from the band Styx was also in it playing the part of Pontius Pilate. It was incredible. Ted Neely is incredible!
Loved Jesus Christ Superstar, loved Ted Neely as Jesus (my first crush!)!!! Great movie, great song, great singer!
YOU ARE GOING TO ADORE AND LEARN MUCH FROM THIS MOVIE ♥️♥️♥️
I've seen this movie a hundred times, I've seen Ted do this on stage 4 times, and I often listen to the soundtrack, and this song never fails to give me chills. Watching someone hear it for the first time is always fun. You seriously need to watch the movie.
My favourite song from the movie. Such emotionally powerful vocals ❤
This performance will never be outdone, Ted Neeley was the master at showing with passion the feelings of Jesus as a human. That’s why God sent him down in human form wasn’t it to understand through Jesus how we are. The whole musical is just inspiring the casting was superb for the movie, I hope you have watched it, it is one movie everyone should watch at least once. ❤
Ted Needley is still on tour and can still hit those high notes. Awesome performance from this man.
Amazing Rock Opera of my day!
Jesus did ask God to 'take this cup away from me' in the Garden of Gethsemane. But agreed to go with God's plan if that is his will. So many little things in this rock opera are taken straight from the Bible.
I watched that movie since I was a little girl. I still get goosebumps 20 years later. Great music, good acting, and still had some of the era's flare. Very touching.
He and Carl deserved Oscar nods.😮😮
I saw JCS with Ted Neeley about 10 years ago. He still did a great job even though he couldn't hit the high notes any more. Yes, you should see this movie. It is considered the definitive version even though there is a bit of 1970's cheese in it. The sets are beautiful (mostly filmed in various ruins all over Israel). Carl Anderson is a great Judas and Yvonne Elliman is only one of 3 who were in the original concept album, the original stage show, and the movie (Barry Dennan as Pilate and Bob Bingham as Caiaphas are the others)
More than a bit of cheese, but it's worth a watch for sure!
@@Jacksswastedlife Maybe I am immune to 70's cheese. Childhood in the 60's and came of age in the 70's. I remember seeing the movie in the theater when it first came out and loved it. It was my first ever soundtrack album.
No, I still have to disagree, the first movie was great,but you can't beat the (like I say I think it's the last) where they put the fully funded stage production on film is my favorite. Best means nothing in art, there's only favorites. From start to finish there is no way anyone has messed this incredible WORK OF ART up in such a way that it cannot move one's soul
Thank you. I don't know why you were so quick in the like, but I wish you the best
Just Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen. Bob Bingham played Caiaphas on Broadway and in the movie, yes, but the Caiaphas on the original album was Victor Brox.
Ian Gillan of Deep Purple is the original singer of Gethsemane, and he has no equal. PERIOD!
Unbelievable performance! No one wi ever top it! Also please listen to Carl Anderson as Judas, you will never be the same
on the movie release I watched it 5 times in 10 days (when you had to go to the theatre). I watched the movie 50 times. Best movie of Jesus by a mile. Every song and performance is pure magic.
Hi Harry! Greetings from Chicago! I met Ted Neely in Chicago about 6 years ago during a showing of JCSS the movie, I was dressed in costume as Judas, and Mr. Neely called me up to the stage, and he and I acted out a scene from this movie!! I was starstruck!
I always enjoy your reviews, and yes this movie is 50 years old and still holds up. I also love the montage of paintings of the crucifixion. It is, as you said, very, very powerful.
It's a wonderful album start to finish.
Ted Neeley has just uploaded a 50th anniversary video of this song to RUclips.
By all means watch this musical. It is outstanding. I know I'm old but we had the album from this musical in the 70's. We listened to it ALL the time.
Ted is still doing this on the 50th anniversary and still brings it every night in performance.
You're in for a real treat when you finally watch JC Superstar! Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman and the whole cast totally deliver!
My favourite song for 50 years with Ted singing it.❤
Makes me cry every time.
What's amazing is looking up Ted Neeley's recent performances and finding the best parts of his vocals are still those astronomical high notes! Amazing for an now 80 year old.
JCSS had a one night showing at the local theatre a couple of years ago, so I took a date who had never heard or seen it. When we left her first comment was she couldn't decide whether or not the movie was sacrilegious. It has that kind of affect on people. I highly recommend seeing it. My favorite song is by Yvonne Elliman who plays Mary Magdalene, "I don't know how to love him". Powerful stuff.
If you watch this movie be forewarned that it is extremely powerful and may affect you and change you in very deep ways. It did me when I saw it in the theater when it came out. Be prepared...
Hi Harri, Jesus was fully human and fully God. He shared in all our human feelings and emotions 🙏🏻
Jesus came as a man to suffer as a man. We’ll all come to a point where we doubt, feel hopeless, lost. When He came to His Gethsemane moment He chose obedience to God.
I remember going to the movie theater to watch this when it came out and I stayed to watch it again. I bought the vinyl LP soundtrack album and wore it out! I still have the piano songbook of the movie. This movie absolutely struck a chord with me and affected me so deeply. So, so sorry Carl Anderson, who played Judas, passed away in 2004. His performance in JCS the movie was beyond magnificent.
Unbelievable movie. I saw it in 1973 and was blown away! Incredible and awe-inspiring! Must see. My favorite movie EVER!! I've since seen it 30+ times (with a vcr and dvd!). PLEASE take the time to see it.
Loved your heart felt reaction. This scene always ends with me sobbing uncontrollably. The beauty, passion, doubt and pain in this performance is just unparalleled. The original version was sung Ian Gillian of Deep Purple. Both Ted Neely and Ian Gillian sing the song with the same intensity and technical brilliance. You should check out Ian’s gorgeous version. Anyway, thank you for sharing this with us. 💜💜💜
Gillan.
In the 90's got to see Ted and Carl perform JSC on Tour. The ladies in the audience squealed when he hit the high note. It was amazing.
Yvonne elliman was great in it as well
@@DonnaLombardo-n5i She wasn't on that tour but was amazing in the movie.
Brilliant movie
I have seen Jesus Christ Superstar probably 50+ times. Its my favorite musical. You will love it. Also Ted Neely traveled the country performing that act on stage (from the movie) and has done it for over 35+ yrs now. That takes dedication & devotion. Its truly amazing he didn't lose the ability to sing that high note, but his voice did get slightly deeper, w/ even more grit too, more range if you can believe it.
Anyone who hasn't seen the movie is truly missing something great. I believe it was made in 1970-71? Enjoy!!
I love his version the best. Great opera.
great musical.. one of the best imo
ONE of the GREATEST scores EVER.. ALW is a genius! ❤❤❤❤❤ Ted Neely was so HOT to us teenagers 😂
Agreed… on all accounts! Always loved this musical and he’s so handsome 😂
I feel privileged to have been able to see it live in Barcelona a few years ago. Just before Ted Neeley left us. I think I've seen the movie about 300 times, but what I felt that day in the theater cannot be described
So good to hear that there are others like me that watched this movie so many times and never get sick of it
Ted Neely was in his early twenties when he performed in this rock opera. Still to this day if you Google him here in RUclips or even Facebook, Ted is still performing this part in Italy yearly. His voice is just as strong and still very gripping to listen to.
A great person too meet and even great to have a conversation with. I have a long with most of the cast from the movie. All except for Carl Anderson, Judas and The gentlemen who played King Herod.
Ted also tours the US with some of the cast from "Jesus Christ Superstar", anniversary tours.
I've seen the movie well over 50 times.
Wonderful music.
I saw this life at the theatre in London 1976!
It still gives me goosebumps!
I've seen the live performance with Ted Neely and Carl Anderson and consider myself lucky.
The writing is a combination of genius and devine intervention.
Carl Anderson is magnificent from the opening # , Heaven on their minds till his ending.
Since then I've seen 4 other productions and it's always satisfying. Please go see it if you can.
Enjoy this every time I see it harry love the film you have to watch it the cast are amazing every one of them one of my all time favourite films defo my fave musical take care stay safe
Pull up Steve Balsamo’s performance at Ahoy, Scotland. Neeley’s the all-time greatest, but Balsamo’s performance there is my favorite
oh man, as someone who has loved that movie since the early 90s (and gotten to meet Ted Neely! genuinely one of the softest and kindest people i have ever met.) i was so dearly enjoying your reaction. the movie is very much set in contemporary (VERY VERY 70s) times and the lyrics reflect that often - but Neely's Jesus - nicknamed "Screaming Jesus" for delightfully obvious reasons - and Carl Anderson's Judas both have such unbelievable power and pathos. i do hope you get a chance to sit and watch the whole thing through one of these days. it's very much concerned with Jesus the man. yes, he's the son of God - but born to a human mother in a human body with human needs. and, as you saw in his moment of doubt and uncertainty in the garden, Ted brings some of the most heartbreaking humanity to the role he is playing. through the movie, it shows his growing discomfort, concern, and even fear with people refusing to hear him explain that he's a man, and instead choosing to believe he is directly God himself. Carl Anderson does an EXQUISITE job of trying desperately to bring Jesus' attention to this before it's too late, and the narrative does an amazing job of showing that the choices he made were for the love of Jesus, the man.
it's VERY 70s, and at times VERY campy. but the parts that hit? hit like this scene in the garden. i do hope you watch it and enjoy it one of these days. ❤
I’ve loved this movie. I met Ted several times. A really nice man
So glad that you reacted to this This is a great great performance and song and it does show the human and divine side of Jesus also you should check out Carl Anderson's Heaven on my mind (terriffic) and Yvonne Ellinan Everything's Alright. The whole movie you should see. Love your channel.
Hope you've seen the film now Harry. Showed this film to my kids for Easter 2023. They were knocked out by how good the songs were and could not believe they hadn't heard them before. Good Friday masterpiece.
This is the original Jesus Christ Superstar. It's a Rock opera from the 1970s. Believe it or not this movie brought a lot of people back in the 70s to church. People who would not step foot in a church until they saw this. San Francisco Catholic church saw an influx of young people because this movie spoke to them...
Best ever !!
El mejor, Camilo sesto, escúchala y no podrás creerlo
This album is like a rocket. Once it starts, there's no stopping it until its played out.
This movie was directed by the great Norman Jewison, a legendary director. He was able to get some of the most powerful performances from a cast of relative unknown actors and singers. Only Barry Dennen, the actor playing Pilate, had experience in musical films. Norm also directed Fiddler On The Roof, which is where he worked with Barry and Barry presented the original Brown album to him and suggested that he make a movie from the album. Norm loved the idea and took it to Universal, where he got a very small budget to make the movie.
The studio wanted more known actors in lead roles, but that would eat too much of the already low budget. He hand picked Ted Neely (Jesus) and Carl Anderson (Judas) from two unknown actors, but they both knocked it out of the park, you will be just as impressed with Anderson, but for different reasons. His delivery is also very heart felt.
The album was written by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) and was a unique idea of viewing Jesus through the eyes of Judas. It makes Judas a more sympathetic character, which is probably not accurate, but like most art, it asks the question “what if”.
Everyone in the movie did a phenomenal job, but the parts of Jesus and Judas are the two biggest roles in the movie and boy do they deliver. Norm Jewison is the mastermind behind this cinematic masterpiece, which is why it has stood the test of time, even though the lifts maybe dated. Yvonne Elliman also gives a heart wrenching performance as Mary Madeline.
Very good movie, I must of watch it 100 times, super music!!!
The Ian Gillian version of this song is GREAT also.
^this^
From the original concept album. The part of JC was written specifically for Ian Gillan of Deep Purple fame.
It’s fabulous!
No one comes close to Ted Neeley's performance. I was completely blown away when I heard him in my Grade 7 music class. Thanks to my awesome music teacher for introducing me to this amazing movie. Now listen to Carl Anderson as Judas "Heaven on their Minds".
The movie came out in 1973 and it's my favorite movie! :)
I just love you! Your reactions are worthy of reactions from us! I could see you responding to the fear and the doubt and the anger rising in Jesus. You rock. Now, watch the movie!
A ópera rock mais maravilhosa 💙
Harri, this is an incredible score. My personal favorite recording is the original concept album. It was remastered in 2020 for the 50th anniversary of the show. I think the best film version is the 2000 revival filmed stage production, but that's just my opinion! Hope you get a chance to do a full watch/listen soon. It's great stuff. 🙂
You have got to see this movie! It’s great! I liked the Judas character. Great songs!
Young man you need to o back and watch your reaction to this, you just got filled with the holy spirit❤
One of my favorite movies ever, I've seen it more times than I can count, know every word to every song. And I had the pleasure of seeing the live production (front row) with both Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson - magical.
I really hope you do the rest of the songs in the movie. Especially Simon’s Zealots.
The original score is SOOOOO GOOD fell in love with it in college many years ago still sing every word. The movie is a little therw out the with 70's symbolism and spirituality. If you cam see a live production or a video of the original production that would be BEST BESTIE. LOL😂
I first saw this on tv back home in d philippines during holy week when i was 14 during holy week in 1973.
You would absolutely love that movie!!! And I was taught that Jesus was a human that had Divine capabilities...that was actually the point...that he was human, and God could live in each of us. We are not separate from God. So, yes, this viewpoint is to make him/God more relatable to every individual.
Ted Neely has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard! I highly recommend getting the album and watching the movie…”Jesus Christ superstar”. My parents took me to see it live on Broadway and they also made a movie of same in the 1980s. Neely’s voice has so much emotion that you end up crying. Ironically I’m an Atheist, but it’s so beautiful that I always get goosebumps…especially when Ted Neely sings! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 😊☺️❤️
I'm another atheist who loves this musical!
Such a brave play/movie to show Jesus the man as well as the Son. I’d forgotten a lot of this.
First watch of this channel, long-time fan of Ted Neeley and JCS, and I really appreciate your reaction. It felt very real, nothing staged for the audience or the likes, simple and straightforward. Just what I hoped for. I'll keep checking your content, thanks.
Carl Anderson as Judas in the film was extraordinary. Please react to Heaven on their Mind. Chilling.
I'm not a god person... at all... but everytime I watch this movie it really moves me... the entire movie... it's crazy...I can't watch it much because it affects me... Great reaction. Thank you. ❤
You should pick up your cross and become a follower.
If this moves you and affects you, you need to seriously look at giving yourself to Jesus.