"Godspell" Cast Takes It "Day By Day" in the Recording Studio
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- www.playbill.co... Playbill found composer Stephen Schwartz in the studio leading the Broadway revival troupe of "Godspell" in the recording of their cast album, complete with lyrical tweaks and new arrangements. With Anna Maria Perez de Tagle performing the signature song "Day By Day," the cast had their work cut out for them: Equity regulations dictated the entire album be completed in only one recording session! It was a long day, indeed.
We need a Godspell Revival 2024 to lift peoples spirits
REALLY PLEASED they stuck to the philosphy where "Less is More", and held back from overdoing the vocals that so many modern singers think is necessary. Beautiful.
Do I detect a bit of irony in your comment?
I do think the vocals are too showy for a song whose beauty is its simplicity. But Mr. Schwartz has gone all in on the “beat ‘em over the head with it” in the second half of his career, as the Godspell revival arrangements demonstrate. He did the same to Pippin.
Beautiful rendition thank you Anna Maria Perez De Tagle.
Gorgeous voice, Anna Maria !!!!
So good
beautiful
Sylvia La Torre would be extremely proud.
Love.
This song chokes the air out of my lungs, brings tears to my eyes and creates a large lump in my throat. I was introduced to Godspell in 1974 when a girlfriend of my cousin was in their high school production ~ I was 17 years old. During this song the cast came out into the audience and belted it out several times...I was mesmerized ~ still am....My physiologic reaction comes from believing that was the last time being innocent to the world...I miss it....
❤😢
This has to be one of the most perfect songs ever written. The vocals and harmonies fit the lyrics perfectly. it literally brings me to tears. :)
Agreed .. could you please pass me a tissue? :^)
too right
WAtched it 100 times. Still makes me cry
Happy tears.
I can't get thru 'All Good Gifts' without balling like a baby
This song never gets old. You could listen to it the whole day and still not get enough. 👍😎
It's stuck in my head, hard song to get rid of >
The idea for it comes from the 13th century - from Chichester in England, Saint Richard - God bless him (as He did)...
Anna Maria’s voice... I have no words. It’s so beautiful, and she does it so effortlessly
I love this song. It gives me chills when I hear it as do most of the songs in this musical. I grew up on Godspell & it such a huge memory of my childhood.
I'm glad her music career at Camp Rock amounted to something
So proud of my niece, Anna Maria Perez De Tagle
awsome voice whats she doing these days??????????????
You have a lot of which to be proud, she has a beautiful voice.
She is fabulous!
marisse panlilio - She has a lovely voice! One of my faves as a kid.
Her talent comes from you. You must be a great singer as well.
Human beings are really incredible animals. Capable of so many beautiful things. This song is one of those things
I love love love your comment!!!
Mmmm… I’ll take a friendly cat over most people. Seriously.
At 1:44 that is the face of: "dammit I messed up and I hope to god they don't use that clip"
Yes 😂😂😂 he was like damn it!!
Her singing is just beautiful!
This song was part of my moving from agnosticism to belief in God. I was agnostic from my teen years until about 30. From ages 24 to 30, I did 7 ten-day silent Buddhist meditation retreats. It cleared a lot of junk out of my system, and I started to have experiences of God, who wanted to interactive with me. But the Buddhist instructors had no concept of God, so when I went to them for advice on how to interact with God, they couldn’t help me at all and had nothing to say. In the ensuing months, out of the blue this song came into my head and I started singing it out loud to myself. I had never seen Godspell and didn’t even know it was from that. I must have heard it a few times when I was young maybe on the radio or playing at someone’s house.
But coming to my mind as it did, it was kind of my first praise or worship song as a new believer. And more importantly, it helped move me forward because it so perfectly encapsulated what intuitively felt like were the three key things I needed to do. See God more clearly, love God more and follow God. It also was my first prayer as a believer. In the months that followed, I started going to church once a month, and eventually weekly. It took about three more years until I started having experiences of Jesus, and connecting with him. And it’s gotten deeper and better from there. This song coming to me was about 22 years ago, and just now did I discover that the song is from Godspell.
I saw a TH-cam interview of Sara Bareillis on the Craig Ferguson talk show (a very old clip), and decided to search TH-cam for her song in JC Superstar. After listening to 2 versions of it, “Day by Day” popped up as one of the next 10 videos. I was excited and clicked right away, and discovered it’s from Godspell ... and saw the original plus this version. Now I really want to see the full play. I love the rendition in this video, and also the original. What an amazing song. Even more amazing is God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Nothing better than them.
The lyrics for Day by Day are from the Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester. 12th Century... ❤ when Catholicism was breathtaking. His Feast day is April 3rd.
The young girl doing the Robin Lamont part lead vocal is amazing. Great casting on the composer's part.
I never get tired of listening to this video! The back and forth between the lead vocals and the harmony vocals is outstanding!
Very well done. i actually remember hearing this song on the radio as a little kid. It got right under my skin even then. A beautiful melody and message
Literally obsessed with this song
I remember listening to this song as a little girl in 1973, when it was sung in GODspell. I was so moved and this version is beautiful as well. Much love and respect 😊❤️
I remember this song of the 70s and still love it!
what a masterpiece...love the whole Godspell soundtrack. Mr. Schwartz, you are a legend, sir.
BRIEF COMMENT (5/19/2023): I STUMBLED ACROSS THSI VIDEO PURELY BY ACCIDENT A FEW DAYS AGO. WHAT YOUR WATCHING & LISTENING TO FOLKS IS MUSICAL HISTORY & A FANTASTIC RECORDING STUDIO SESSION BY THE CURRENT BROADWAY CAST OF "GODSPELL" , THIS IS POETRY FOR THE EARS & THE AUDIO/VISUAL TH-cam LIBRARY! FANTASTIC INDEED! THIS CAST ROCKS THE HELL OUT OF THIS SONG. GRANTED THE ORIGINAL SONG/CAST FROM 1973 IS, & ALWAYS BE ICONIC FOR THEIR TIME, BUT THIS IS A NEW SINGING GENERATION & THIS GROUP IPITOMIZES THE "NEW SOUND," MAYBE IT'S THE TECHNOLOGY, I DON'T KNOW, ALTHOUGH IT'S LIKELY. I PRAY EACH & EVERY MEMBER OF THIS CAST, AS TIME GOES ON STAYS ON THE STRAIGHT & NARROW & DOES MORE CD'S FOR US TO ENJOY. THAT YOUNG GAL COULD GIVE THE LATE KAREN CARPENTER A RUN FOR HER MONEY! HER VOICE IS TOP NOTCH/SMOOTH. SING ON GOOD PEOPLE-BROADWAY IS HONORED TO HAVE YOU ON THEIR MARQUEE! JUST AN AMAZING MUSICAL RENDITION OF A 1970'S CLASSIC BROADWAY SONG/PLAY. I PRAY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUCCESS
One thing that fascinates me is people who can sing perfectly in tune!
i agree my man lmao
That's how I feel about people who can play a guitar. It's hard for me to believe that it is the same type of instrument that I own. Lol!
This song can and will speak through the holy spirit. Just feel it.
+Donald Jennings I couldn't agree more.
That is spot on
You nailed it sir. I could not agree more!
you are so right !!!!!!!!! i just found something tonight pull the vidoe for foo fighters the song congregation it also speakes of there awaking to the lord ;];];];];];];]
Amen
I am on record for appreciating this version some years back. Revisit it in hope for future of Humanity. Uplifting and generally forgotten 1973 AM Radio "pop hit" gem!
What a beautiful song sung perfectly..... I've always loved this song, aver since watching the film GODSPELL in 1974 ---75 when I was a child...!!! Now I got into punk rock and SKA ( 2 TONE ) in 78 &79 and now I'm 53 yrs old and still a punk today 🍺😎👍 but I still love to watch GODSPELL , and have a good ol' singsong , day by day is still my favourite..☮️☯️❤️🐟 stay safe world and God bless you all 🇬🇭🇧🇴🇬🇭🌈🌈🌈🌈😊🐟🌈🌈
I still watch this about once a month. My son was the Judas in his school version of this. Goal to be on broadway. I still think the harmonies are so amazing. I think I have a pretty good ear but I can’t pick out a few. Incredible work. You guys are my musical hero’s.
Love you Anna Marie Perez De Tagle .Such a crisp and clear and a beautiful voice. Articulate ,crisp and you are an absolute pleasure to listen to. If you happen to record solo i would love to hear about it. .Best wishes from Robert
Proudly a teenager in the sixties, the summer/ decade of love! I'm blasting out this song with tears running down my cheeks. Prepare ye the way of the Lord!
Amen!
Definitely has a more "21st century" sound, probably because of the recording technology. And not to take anything away from Anna Maria's excellent vocals, but for me, this will always Robin Lamont's song, and this play will always be a legacy of the 1970s.
Same her. R.L. Sand with more depth and strength. This is good. But doesn't compete to the movie version.
This is my prayer.
Wonderful comment!
I used to love this song. Glad to hear this again in this pandemic
You are either showing your youth or ignorance but likely both. This is a revival of an early 70's Broadway musical. What are you expecting? The orchestration here is true to the time. There is acoustic guitar, Fender Rhodes, accurate drumming and bass playing, and an appropriate twangy electric guitar. Anything other than that and the integrity would be lost. I am in my 50's and can make these statements having been around when it first happened. Why are you watching bad 70's shows on Saturday?
Imagine Carol King playing the Piano & singing the lead !
artnardone or Laura Nyro
Wow yes
Funny you say that. My husband thought Robin Lamont was Carol King.
All these singers are spectacular. Wow! Too bad that popular music today is dominated by auto rhythm boxes and bimbo models.
The problem with some arrangers is that they try to be creative and kill the song. This song got right at first time. Doesn't need different arrangements. The arrangers needed to justify the money they were paid and made unnecessary changes.
It's not Robin Lamont, but it's OK. Anna sings it well, but Robin just had one of those perfect voices for this song. Still have her 1971 Bell LP with the original cast.
The original is where it all started and has the heart. The follow up is fine and the performers talented but it still is version #2 despite the confetti being thrown. Mind you--fine and worth experiencing but the first version has that 70's charm and raw energy that always gets to me. "Day By Day' was a top 40 hit by Robin Lamont and Victor Garber and Joanne Jonas were terrific.
What a beautiful done song, Simple lyrics, They build to a climax, The 70's of coarse !
The vocals are heaven . A talented cast . Thanks for the cover version.
Loved it, lovely version of a beautiful song.
Filipinas can sure sing! Sing it sister!
I thought she was Mexico. Interesting. Beautiful girl and voice either way.
Eugenia Syro i’m not sure if she seems sincere... no offense but when she does her nose scrunch it doesn’t seem like she means it!
That one girl is Crazy Eyes from Orange is the New Black!
Yes...That is the actress, Uzo Aduba that plays Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on Orange Is The New Black!
Just a fantastic bunch of singers!!
I am singing this song in my cast production of Godspell and this helped so much!! Thanks.
What I don't realize is why people are always so surprised when Disney Channel stars actually show off their talents. Disney cast people who can do comedy, drama, sing, and dance a bit. Just because they don't show off all of what they can do, that doesn't mean they suddenly become incredible over night. They were already great.
This is a fantastic rendition of a classic it even Rivals the fifth Dimensions version which is the benchmark really very talented young singers here and you can see they put their all into it really serving the lord one of the most beautiful songs ever written and most meaningful as well.
Dude, this show is not about "serving the lord." It's a commercial musical, period. Stephen Schwartz (who wrote the show and is in this video) is the opposite of a christian.
@@sparklemotion101ni3 anybody can interpret music in any way they want and that's how I choose to interpret it regardless of who wrote it or what the original intent is.
@@sparklemotion101ni3 there are a lot of things in this world that the meaning isn't exactly what you would think it would be intended for. For instance, the "Patriot Act"... need I say more?
@@polara01 Ok, except a fair number of people in this cast (and the director, Danny Goldstein, ... I've been friends with him since childhood - we went to theater camp together @ Stagedoor Manor) are also not christian. So they weren't putting their all into serving the lord; they were singng with feeling because it's their job and these songs - which most people who've been deeply involved in musical theater know well & have sung - are very catchy. If you sing these songs, worship whatever you want, but please don't assume your feelings or thoughts are shared by everyone (or anyone) in this cast.
@@polara01 Yes, you need say more, because what you said here doesn't relate at all to this discussion. A bunch of these cast members are Jewish, not christian, and have no interest in Jesus at all. I know them well. They weren't "serving the lord" regardless of what some random boomer who watched & enjoyed this performance decided they were.
The more I hear the song the better I like it. It puts me in another world-better than this one.
THANKS I NEEDED THAT!!! 11/25/20 !!! KEEPIN THE FAITH
The lyrics are from the Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester. 12th Century... ❤ when Catholicism was breathtaking. His Feast day is April 3rd.
What a beautiful tone
i almost had tears. they were so inspiring !
Having played Judas in this show, to my recollection, Jesus is NOT singing that particular line where Hunter chimed in. My view of his reaction was, "Father, forgive me, I know not WHEN I sing." LOL I miss this show so terribly and, ironically, tonight we are reprising "Prepare Ye/Long Live God" for our community theatre's 50th anniversary celebration. In fact, (eyes Judas jacket)...I need to be there in 19 minutes.
Wonderful rendition of this song!! Love the harmony. Astounding job!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
A truly wonderful voice that just fits this song like a glove. Well done!
Check out the Australian cast - Colleen Hewett singing Day by Day in 1971
Oh praise God! I'm cleaning my apt, and boom , this ding pops into my head and what a beautiful sound do I come to! Thank you
I love the version by GodSpell but loving this version just as much!!
that was groovy... Boom
This version of the song is good but nowhere near great or exceptional. Very few vocalists these days get the concept of the 3/4 time in the first verse. Their vocals fight against what should be a “waltz” tempo. There’s little blending of vocals here, no one is trying to sing together, everyone is trying to be a soloist in the chorus. Way too much auto-tune. The vocals are over processed. There’s no innocence or humility in this version.
Looking closely, even this video is a mash up of various takes. Excellent job with the singing. I wonder why Equity regulations dictate that the entire album be completed in only one recording session? Seems rather draconian.
Absolutely beautiful singing on this.Wonderful music.
I have always loved this song so much, ever since I was a little girl😊
Not sure which one I love more - the new or the older version of this song. One thing I am sure of: Both the new and the old are AWESOME!
Match up the original singer to this, the lead singer for the new show is weak! Not bad just not better!
Oh! Is that "crazy eyes" form OITNB?? What!?
+Allison Nisbet She was a Broadway actress long before that show...
+Methos1966 don't you mean Uzo Aduba?
She sings with a smile on her face and a joy in her heart…❤️
Awesome job from all the singers on a...Beautiful piece of music that...stands the test of time!
I could listen to Anna Maria Perez De Tagle sing all day. She has a heavenly voice.
OK I admit I'm into the blonde at 2:50 cause of how she's into the song.
Gosh good but cannot be original dating myself🙃
Fantastic Version. God Bless.
I love 💗 the cultural diversity here! Do you see what we can do when we all get along?
This version is exceptional. If you think otherwise then go check your hearing. the vocals are a hundred times better than the original and the arrangement is finally a moving masterpiece. I've seen both versions of the play and this one blows away the first. Real singers and real musicians.
I agree sir. This version is outstanding work!
Unfortunately, unlike the original - - it lacks SOUL.
Not even close to the original. Robin Lamont's lead is far superior to this young lady who does have a wonderful voice nonetheless.
@ Mike Lakefloor, thanks Mike. Just no comparison when I listen to both.
Sorry, this is nowhere close to the original. Excessive background vocals by singers who are trying harder to sound dazzling than capture the simple, soulful sound of Robin Lamont's hit version.
Lindsay Mendez is so adorable! :)
Inspired by a prayer by St Richard of Chichester (1107 - April 3 1253)
You kids have incredibable, your all amazing singers, I did this in 1973 I loved doing it then, and I love your way now, YOU ALL ROCK
Exquisite arrangement superbly performed. A top video on all of TH-cam.
Wow, what a fantastic version, this song gives me goosebumps every time.
Wonderful, just wonderful! What an amazing updated version!
this version sends me to tears ..of joy. so excellent. thank you!
wOWWWWW! LOVE it, guys!
I'm sorry but the original is the best.
i love all versions of this song but this is my favorite:}:}:}:}:}
I love it! Thank you kindly for bringing Godspelll back! 😇👑🙌
They sing with a lot of spirit but it can't compare to the original.
I like the original better also.
I agree, but the soul is there!
Disagree- they pull it together
The lead girl has a fantastic voice
Lovely! And all anyone really needs.
Amazing
Beautiful
She has such a BEAUTIFUL voice.
Love the harmony
Wow and Wow 😘😍🤩🙏…!!!
Little Anna has some Serious Vocal PIPES!! ❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰
I saw the movie on TV in about 1975. I had no idea what it was about except that it was hippies singing these beautiful songs. I never let go of it.