The fact that you still tear that song apart while turning 80 yrs old this year is nothing short of miraculous! I was 5 yrs old when my mom brought this album home - it has been my favorite album from that day to this. Thank you Mr Neeley for 50 yrs of amazing vocal work!!!
Agreed. Man's still got it. My parents, and my Mom's sisters all played this for all of us, while we were growing up. I'm not sure if any of the boys got into it, but my cousin Heather and I love it.
He was called by God to play Jesus part! He was supernaturally gifted by God with the voice and vocal range! Yes, miraculous! Hellelujah to the Most High!
This man changed my life. I am agnostic, I never cared too much about religion, but the first time I watched Jesus Christ Superstar I was completely speechless. It was the first time I actually felt an overwhelming empathy for Jesus as a man with principles, so full of love and understanding, yet so human, with his own conflict of the mind and tragically abandoned by his own people... This song, this interpretation moves mountains. I can never watch it without crying and reflecting on everything. I was never the same after watching it for the first time for sure. Thank you forever Ted Neeley.
i'm agnostic. i'm 60 years old. i first saw the movie in 1974, when i was 10. when i, also, felt the songs conveyed what i would assume jesus and the other charcters felt and thought at the time, if they were real. the movie, songs, the actors and singing were truly amazing.
John 3:16 - "God so loved the world that he GAVE his only begotten son, so whosoever should believe in him should have eternal life.." So love is "to give." In the form of the father he gave his son. In the form of the son he gave his life... so "love" is selfless and sacrificial. Jesus is in pain because giving his life (in is prime) is going to be really costly and painful. But after he works through his dilemma, he choses to love... for as it says in First John. "God IS love." This issue we all must work through... Jesus is our ultimate example. Paul said, "I preach Christ and him Crucified." Why was Paul hyper focused on who Jesus was and what his death meant for us? That is the most important question of our lives. Don't leave this world until you have figured that out my friend.
m sitting in a hospital after a crazy surgery, and I see a video I hadn’t seen. Turned out this shot THIS YEAR! Teddy has brought so much love to this planet in serious ways. He reaches everyone, no matter their creed or religion-Christian or not. Thank you from the very heart of every cell.
I lived in J C superstar as a kid. Became a Christian. Jesus knew who he was and what he was doing. Superstar helps us understand his human nature and feel that frailty. But he is God...and he is man. Such a mystery.
Today is Palm Sunday good watching Jesus Christ Superstar for the millionth time. You were born to play that role. Nothing will ever compare to the 73 movie thank you and for all of the cast
@@juannymontengroarce2129я 1955 года Рождения ,слушаю эту оперу 50 лет и до сих пор не пойму,как можно было написать такое чудо! Это шедевр на все времена!
I have listened to Jesus Christ Superstar every Good Friday since the early 1980's. I have seen Ted Neely star in the musical in Buffalo. Truly SPECTACULAR! God Bless!🐢🇺🇸
Hearing this song again 50 years later still brings tears to my eyes and deeply touched my heart. I can't believe Ted Needley is 80. He still has amazing voice and looks so much younger than his years. Ted thank you for blessing us with this song once again and thank you for helping us to understand how human Jesus was and what He did for us by going through a painful and agonising death on the cross.
Ow wow! When was he here? I have lived in Bflo area since 1986. Btw I used to do the same thing as a teen. Shut myself in my room on Good Friday & listen to the entire album. I still have it but it's the original Broadway album. I remember seeing the movie. This video was so beautiful, so emotionally moving.❤
I have to confess a couple of things I hate the movie and I was never very keen on his interpretation of Jesus in the versions I have seen. But then in 1999 I got the role of Judas in the U.K. millennium tour and in our first dressing rooms we were given a selection of cast recordings and the video of the movie. I left the one with Ted until last but then when I listened to it from the perspective of our version I realised that ours was a pale imitation of the movie version and how much I had missed all that time before. He is the embodiment of Jesus and his emotional range is beyond anything I think I will ever experience again and now for my second confession. I again was ready to disregard his performance in this video because I was convinced he was miming due to some slight discrepancies in the video but I am sure I was mistaken. I have been in musical theatre long enough to understand that sometimes it’s not the singer it’s just the editing that is off. I watched a couple of times to make sure and I just cannot see how a performance this intense and flawless could be faked in my experience you can’t do it. I hope he has many years left and that this is not the last time he performs for the pleasure of the world he is an unrivalled talent and I am very ashamed of myself for doubting him. I hope all of you in the comments are well and happy but I imagine you are having seen the beauty I just have.😊
WOW! No one and I mean NO ONE can touch Ted Neeley when it comes to this song. I have listened to many... some are very good and come close. BUT, none can put the passion and power to it like Ted can. He is an amazing singer. I just wish he was known for some of his other works. He was the perfect person for this role. 50 years and he still nails the high notes. Amazing.
I saw JCS live in Hollywood 50 years ago ~ Totally Incredible!!! Yet, I recently discovered Dan Vasc, boosegumps on top of my goosebumps!!! Dan captured the unspeakable angst and remarkably delivers it to his audience!
Tim Rice's words. But yes, as much as I admire Ian Gillan for his astounding vocal work, there's only one true choice for this particular role, and that's Ted Neeley.
@@SarahBeach-jm9jpas much as I absolutely LOVE Ted Neeley, and will argue with anyone till I'm blue in the face that he sings this song better than anybody else on the planet, those high notes are definitely overdubbed. I've watched this movie probably at least 50 times and played him singing this song even more! I've also watched the live version of JCS 4 times with him in it and although he still has an amazing voice, he can't hit those high notes the same way that he could when he was in his 20's. If you compare the original soundtrack version and then compare those high notes you'll see that it's identical. Similarly if you watch other videos of him singing this live you'll see that his voice definitely sounds older and more ragged. But I will still sing his praises no matter what because I'm totally in awe of him, both as an actor and singer, but also as a wonderful and kind human being. I've met him after each and every performance and he's truly got a heart of gold!
In 1973 I was 16. Mom gave me the option of getting this album or or George Harrison’s Bangladesh for Christmas. I chose this one. My father who never went to church thought it was sacrilegious. My mom, a staunch Catholic loved it.
Wow is right! We get to see Ted do it 50 years later! How cool! I saw him about 12 years ago, and his voice was going out on him even then. No matter. It was a blessed joy to behold. Seeing the performance 50 years after first seeing it in the movie theater still evokes an emotional response. Such a powerful song! Glad you liked it, too.
That’s totally insane , Ted singing this masterwork today like he did 50 years ago , hitting the same ridiculous high notes , is a true miracle. The greatest J.C. ever , unmatched by anyone. Love ya T. Neeley 💙
@@rohadtanyad8908 I kinda think so too... especially the scream has to be dubbed in and not currently can do at 80. A lot of it is current though, I'm sure. Saw him about 5-6 years ago in Detroit; he was great. Love every version he's ever sang of it. Amazing he's still doing it at all.
@@w786opt6 he doesn't even have a microphone. that is a studio recording. he is lipsyncing the whole thing. i am not saying he can't sing it live, but he didn't here.
@@w786opt6here is a live version from a few years ago, he is heavily pitch corrected and effected on the high notes. th-cam.com/video/0QWdVHD-uEA/w-d-xo.html
Not sure it's lip synced, words are a bit different here and there and the muscles in his throat are definitely being strained. Saw him sing this live several years ago and sounded this good.
The biggest crush I ever had as a teenager! The only musical worth watching over and over again! I finally met him in Cupertino California ! He is the nicest person ever! So happy he still so very talented and Incredibly handsome!!!
I am still having goosebumps. Thank you so much, Ted Neeley for this amazing performance after 50 years. You are the Greatest of all time!! God bless you always!!
Ted Neeley's power, portraying Jesus through subtle innocence, is striking. He's never over the top or forced. It's so sensitive that when he lets loose its becomes so powerful you get chills then tears....and you BELIEVE.
Steve Balsamo is bloody amazing in the roll. His Gethsemane is STUNNING. To me, Ted Neeley and Steve Balsamo share the equal rights to the roll. It is like the roll of Dr. Frank'N'Furter from Rocky Horror, Tim Curry and David Bedella are both equally STUNNING in the roll as Frank.
As always I am moved to tears. Always sung with such incredible conviction. This song, Ted Neeley's voice and JCSS is timeless! Thank you for decades of beautiful, heartfelt music. 💜🙏💜
Dear Ted, The Creator has wanted you to keep your voice and your talent for so many years because this song is more than just a song; It is already a prayer that invites so many of us to faith. ♥
Ted, you are the embodiment of Jesus. Now and forever. I cry every time I hear you sing this. The emotion, conviction and talent gives me chills. God bless you always. Much love.
Yes, I'm in tears everytime I hear it, he is able to portray such emotion, like he was there in Christ's body and transmitting to us his terrible pain inside his heart
@@stormthor4991 No one cares what colour Jesus was. When you adopt a Labrador, do you care about its colour? My cat was grey so that's pretty much neutral.
Happy Easter Sunday! 🐣☀️✝️🕉️ This is one of the greatest songs in theater history and Ted Neeley still hits that rock-n-roll high note!!! 🗣️🎤🎶 I connect with this song deeply! To me, Easter is way more important that Christmas. Jesus being born was the easiest thing he did. Living life on earth, getting to the cross, taking one for humanity, and then coming back from the dead like “WHAT!” is the greatest “F’Round, F’Out” movement of all time! Say it ain’t so! 🙌🏼😁 If Jesus can have a moment when he doubted himself but still stayed committed to the divine contract, then it’s ok for all of us to feel this way too sometimes. This song reminds me to never give up and to hold on to faith because JOY COMES IN THE MORNING! ✊🏾no one could sing this song better than Ted Neeley. I truly feel he channeled Jesus when he sang this!
Muy buena 🎥 Película TODOS los Actores Muy Buenos tenía yo 17 Años hoy tengo 68 Años y me sigue gustando, cada "Semana Santa" veo la Película Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
After 50 years, this still shakes my soul. I was never the same after watching this movie... of course, the true story is what shakes my soul. Jesus...
That was amazing, Ted! In many ways, your performance is even more powerful today, reflecting the deeper understanding of your 50 years of reflecting on this timeless story and its meaning. Thank you for sharing your gifts!
Even after 50 years…the goose bumps, chills, and yes, the tears are in full force. Very few people can bring forth such emotion from a performance. You can, Ted, and always could. Thank you.
This album had a lifelong influence on me. Even tho I’ve seen the movie, and seen the show performed many times, including by Mr. Neeley, this gave me the same chills and goosebumps I had the first time I ever heard it. BEAUTIFUL, and I’m absolutely in awe that he can still hit those high notes!
When you hit that note “Why should I die?!!” I got chills (again!) I’m still as moved by your performance today as when I first saw JCS way back when. Thank you for sharing your talent and Jesus with the world!! Love you, Ted!
The world needs a re-release of Jesus Christ Superstar to remind us of what He gave for us. Today’s world desperately needs a newly renewed sense of direction.
Im a 57 yr old woman, who fell head over heels for u when i was in my 20's. Sir, i still feel the same. I had the absolute pleasure of being able to see u live and was shocked then that u still had the ability to reach those incredible notes. And now to see u still feeling the music, im blown away. Please take care and keep on blowing us all away ❤
I saw this at the cimema when it first came out, i cried from beginning to the end seen it hundreds of times since then and still cry. Know it word for word
God!!!!! That scream!!! In my opinion, Mr Ted, you're the best performer of this caracter in the Superstar history. I'm such a fan of yours. Bless you, always. YOU ROCK!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Man, I almost cry. 😭😭😭 Forget it... i'm in tears now. 😅😢 😱😱😱😱🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@TheBrannagan Um... you do know that the screams came from the film soundtrack, right? He was lip syncing those! Listen carefully to this and then the film version. Ted can't scream like that anymore.
@@TheBrannagan I'm that ONE GUY?! Oh, goodie, goodie! I've always wanted to be that ONE GUY!!! Thank you for this award! Where's the money that comes with it?
This just sent me back 50 years. This was the greatest explanation of the story of the life of Jesus that I had, and have, ever seen. I saw the movie first and it all finally made sense to me. Then, of course, I had to have the album (which I still have). When the stage production came to Portland, my Grandma bought us tickets and we went and saw it live. I always wondered why Ted Neely never became famous for other work. But I guess when you've been Jesus, you can't really ascend any higher...
I believe JCS was his passion and it was all he wanted to do, and I support him in that fully. He is living his dream right here, right now, and he just couldn't ask for more.
Imposible no emocionarse escuchando ésta canción. Eres y siempre serás leyenda Sr Neeley Gracias por tantos años, gracias por tu increíble voz . Desde Spain, una admiradora de ésta magistral película❤💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
His voice and how he portrayed the characters of Jesus are incredible and still after 50 years this passage of the film brings tears to my eyes. I'm glad I digitized the album. Thank you Ted Neely for this impressive film ❤
My parents had cable when it first came available in early 70s. This masterpiece was one of the movies that was continuosly shown commercial free! Watched it I don't know how many times as a preteen. Amazing every time, then and now 50 years later!
They are really good and I like the cast from the movie the best, but you know they were not the original cast, that was Ian Gillian as Jesus and Murray Head as Judas (for example).
Had the absolute pleasure of seeing Ted Neeley in the 1993 revival in Boston, Carl Anderson was sick, which bummed me out, but I still remember that performance. I loved every minute and wish I still had the T-shirt.
Your voice still gives me goosebumps and brings me to tears just like it did 50 years ago. I can’t count the number of times I’ve listened to you sing Gethsemane and I’m always awed by your voice.
The power of those high notes piratically knocked me out of my seat. Backed by great orchestration, the perfectly synched original film, and the quiet tribute to Carl Anderson, this was an incredible performance.
Ted Neeley, Thank you for everything! I watched JCS as a teenager in the 80s and my life has never been the same. You were my introduction to what Jesus acted like, looked like, mannerisms, everything. I have watched the movie probably 30 times; always at Christmastime when I think of the Savior. Your life's work has been of the highest cause changing millions of lives.
The passion and emotion he conveys have taken my breath away since i can remember. This song and particularly his stunning performance literally got me out of depression at one point, the way his portrayal of Jesus surrendered to his fate helped me to accept my circumstances at the time. Ted really channels something spiritual and i'm thankful for him.
Wow! When I was a teenager in the 70s, I saw the movie several times in the cinema. I had the LPs of the original version and the movie, which I liked best. I could sing the whole opera by heart. How moving to see Ted Neeley again in this way after half a century. It's great! That song was always the one that touched me most deeply - the most powerful scene in the movie. (Nevertheless, I will listen to Bach's St. Matthew Passion on Good Friday this year - another favorite piece of mine...) 💙💙💙
ed is blessed with a screaming guitar of a voice and we’re blessed that he can still hit these unsingable notes at his age. Thank you, Ted. Loved your voice when I was eight and singing Gethsemane from my apartment balcony with my friends.
Most of the real high notes in this version are overdubbed from the 1970 movie. However, the rest of his performance is still spectacular especially for a man in his 80s.
So grateful to be able to say I lived to see Ted Neeley perform this live at the Universal Amphitheater twice. Ted you been been a huge gift to musical theater and to the world. We are blessed to share this time on earth with you, brother.
This song will ALWAYS be my favorite scene in JCSS! Ted’s depiction of Jesus was spot on and this song is his crowning glory! His soulful, hauntingly beautiful voice and his masterful perfect delivery STILL takes my breath away! I feel every word of this song while he’s singing! BRAVO Ted!! 🥹♥️👏🏾🔥🙏🏾☦️
That was just as powerful & lovely as it was when I saw it in '73 as a young teen. It left a huge impression on my soul then AND still today. Thank you, Sir, for continuing what you started for so many of us, so many years ago. God bless 🙏🙏🙏❤
Ted Neeley was the best person for this role, and nobody has come near his performance. I wish that id been able to see him perform in the stage show. He just moves me every time i hear it.
He is just incredible! His voice....his heartfelt emotion. He just is so close to what I imagine Jesus to be like. Thank You Ted Neeley. You were blessed with incredible talent.
One of My all time prefered films : Norman Jewison gave us all a Masterpiece : I was only a 10yold. boy and loved it so much ever since . Premiered in a Brandnew theatre in Medellín, Colombia ( Teatro Junín ) in the COLTJER Skycraper recently bulit too !
Ted Neeley still sends shivers down my spine. I grew up on the JCS soundtracks. From Christian upbringing through ultimately atheism, it is still emotionally gripping and a genius exploration of how Jesus "matters more than the things he said." This performance is amazing!
I saw the movie in a theatre when it first came out, then 25 years later had the pleasure of watching Ted Neely and .Carl .Anderson reprise their rolls of Jesus and Judas live on stage. Their amazing voices were truly gifts.
I'm really glad I saw this video today especially because it's Palm Sunday 2024. We as a family will be watching the 1973 film together next Sunday on Easter and I'm really looking forward to it. I was only 12 when it came out and I must've sang that entire film soundtrack album every day the first couple of years, lol. I was floored to hear Ted still hitting those soul splitting high notes at 80 yrs old. Very moving. Bravo & thank you, Mr Neeley. 🥹
Ted well you did it again to me, you made me cry. This was so beautiful and it puts me closer tp God ,just listening to this! when you hit these high notes, it was like listen to something from heaven . i was like YESSSSSSSS! Thank you Ted for keeping to your faith and your faith in God. it made you into the beautiful and nicest person today! Ted because of this , you move people in the very best way possible, on the pathway to God. please continue to be an inspiration to all. love ya my brother!
Chills, always chills.
What a beautiful way to start the day.
The fact that you still tear that song apart while turning 80 yrs old this year is nothing short of miraculous! I was 5 yrs old when my mom brought this album home - it has been my favorite album from that day to this. Thank you Mr Neeley for 50 yrs of amazing vocal work!!!
Holy crap, he's 80?! That's insane! He looks and sounds much younger.
Yes❤
Wow! Freakin amazin
Is he almost 80 here in this video? 😮
@@maruscatarabella9623 yes!
Tears in 73 and after 50 years, I still have tears. 80 years or not, no one could ever hold a candle to Ted Neeley.
I get you
Try Dan Vasc, he is another talented singer like Ted.
I agree
Agreed
You got that right!!!
Now THAT'S impressive. I love Jesus Christ Superstar and no one can hold a candle to Ted Neeley even at 80 years old.
Agreed. Man's still got it. My parents, and my Mom's sisters all played this for all of us, while we were growing up. I'm not sure if any of the boys got into it, but my cousin Heather and I love it.
Always the BEST! Love you Ted!
He was called by God to play Jesus part! He was supernaturally gifted by God with the voice and vocal range! Yes, miraculous! Hellelujah to the Most High!
Just BRAVO
This man changed my life. I am agnostic, I never cared too much about religion, but the first time I watched Jesus Christ Superstar I was completely speechless. It was the first time I actually felt an overwhelming empathy for Jesus as a man with principles, so full of love and understanding, yet so human, with his own conflict of the mind and tragically abandoned by his own people...
This song, this interpretation moves mountains. I can never watch it without crying and reflecting on everything. I was never the same after watching it for the first time for sure. Thank you forever Ted Neeley.
That's exactly how I feel too.
Hermosas palabras hermano !
You said it perfectly!
i'm agnostic. i'm 60 years old. i first saw the movie in 1974, when i was 10. when i, also, felt the songs conveyed what i would assume jesus and the other charcters felt and thought at the time, if they were real. the movie, songs, the actors and singing were truly amazing.
John 3:16 - "God so loved the world that he GAVE his only begotten son, so whosoever should believe in him should have eternal life.." So love is "to give." In the form of the father he gave his son. In the form of the son he gave his life... so "love" is selfless and sacrificial. Jesus is in pain because giving his life (in is prime) is going to be really costly and painful. But after he works through his dilemma, he choses to love... for as it says in First John. "God IS love." This issue we all must work through... Jesus is our ultimate example. Paul said, "I preach Christ and him Crucified." Why was Paul hyper focused on who Jesus was and what his death meant for us? That is the most important question of our lives. Don't leave this world until you have figured that out my friend.
The sheer power, emotion, and control, even after all those years, never fail to blow my mind. We are lucky to have you sir! The GOAT.
m sitting in a hospital after a crazy surgery, and I see a video I hadn’t seen. Turned out this shot THIS YEAR!
Teddy has brought so much love to this planet in serious ways. He reaches everyone, no matter their creed or religion-Christian or not.
Thank you from the very heart of every cell.
I lived in J C superstar as a kid. Became a Christian. Jesus knew who he was and what he was doing. Superstar helps us understand his human nature and feel that frailty. But he is God...and he is man. Such a mystery.
For : papadopp3870 : God has already blessed you ! ❤
⭐⭐🌟⭐⭐ Truly an inspired and inspiring performamce
Hate to break the news to you but he is lip syncing. Watch Gethsemane 2021 Live in Boston.
Today is Palm Sunday good watching Jesus Christ Superstar for the millionth time. You were born to play that role. Nothing will ever compare to the 73 movie thank you and for all of the cast
Maravillosos todos los amooo viendo hoy viernes santo 2024 maracaron mi vida todos los que estuvieron en esta maravilla desde santiago de chile ❤❤❤
Marcaron sorry please
Emocionante para los vivimos esa epoca ,muy emocionante,k hermoso envejecer y teniendo la misma energia,pucha para mi la mejor opera de la epoca
@@juannymontengroarce2129я 1955 года Рождения ,слушаю эту оперу 50 лет и до сих пор не пойму,как можно было написать такое чудо! Это шедевр на все времена!
Absolutely..... the movie soundtrack captures lightning in a bottle! Nothing in 50 years comes close.
I am a 74 year old Man and I cried after him singing after 50 years. WOOOOOW
I have listened to Jesus Christ Superstar every Good Friday since the early 1980's. I have seen Ted Neely star in the musical in Buffalo. Truly SPECTACULAR! God Bless!🐢🇺🇸
Hearing this song again 50 years later still brings tears to my eyes and deeply touched my heart. I can't believe Ted Needley is 80. He still has amazing voice and looks so much younger than his years. Ted thank you for blessing us with this song once again and thank you for helping us to understand how human Jesus was and what He did for us by going through a painful and agonising death on the cross.
Ow wow! When was he here? I have lived in Bflo area since 1986. Btw I used to do the same thing as a teen. Shut myself in my room on Good Friday & listen to the entire album. I still have it but it's the original Broadway album. I remember seeing the movie. This video was so beautiful, so emotionally moving.❤
@@marylynnacee4062 he was here about 10 years ago at Shea's
@@lindablair-rk9vr thanks. I wished I'd gone!
I have to confess a couple of things I hate the movie and I was never very keen on his interpretation of Jesus in the versions I have seen. But then in 1999 I got the role of Judas in the U.K. millennium tour and in our first dressing rooms we were given a selection of cast recordings and the video of the movie. I left the one with Ted until last but then when I listened to it from the perspective of our version I realised that ours was a pale imitation of the movie version and how much I had missed all that time before. He is the embodiment of Jesus and his emotional range is beyond anything I think I will ever experience again and now for my second confession. I again was ready to disregard his performance in this video because I was convinced he was miming due to some slight discrepancies in the video but I am sure I was mistaken. I have been in musical theatre long enough to understand that sometimes it’s not the singer it’s just the editing that is off. I watched a couple of times to make sure and I just cannot see how a performance this intense and flawless could be faked in my experience you can’t do it. I hope he has many years left and that this is not the last time he performs for the pleasure of the world he is an unrivalled talent and I am very ashamed of myself for doubting him. I hope all of you in the comments are well and happy but I imagine you are having seen the beauty I just have.😊
WOW! No one and I mean NO ONE can touch Ted Neeley when it comes to this song. I have listened to many... some are very good and come close. BUT, none can put the passion and power to it like Ted can. He is an amazing singer. I just wish he was known for some of his other works. He was the perfect person for this role. 50 years and he still nails the high notes. Amazing.
Couldn't agree more x
So true!!
Correct watched originally x
I feel the same intense magic when I first heard this with Ted leading, amazed and awestruck
I saw JCS live in Hollywood 50 years ago ~ Totally Incredible!!!
Yet, I recently discovered Dan Vasc, boosegumps on top of my goosebumps!!! Dan captured the unspeakable angst and remarkably delivers it to his audience!
This singer... This song... Always makes me cry. His interpretation of Tim Rice's words are so powerful, even today.
Tim Rice's words. But yes, as much as I admire Ian Gillan for his astounding vocal work, there's only one true choice for this particular role, and that's Ted Neeley.
@@beapbassIt couldn't be anyone else!!
@@beapbass I fixed it. Thanks for the correction.
Of course.. the “truth” is beyond time…
God has truly touched Ted Neeley.
God has touched everyone 🙏 who believes in him.. Amen.
@@NicolaieMorovan not me then.
Still beautiful.
🙌 Yes
The transition from his younger voice to his present one is just flawless. His voice did not change that much.
At some high-pitch parts it seemed overdubbed (mixed) by an earlier recording.
Nevertheless.........I allways admired his (original) performanse.
@@karelvandervelden8819 I think you're right. They're (the high parts) the 1973 vocals.
@@liamskopal7516Nope. Those are 2023 vocals. He's gotta be in his 70s, but the vocals in the video are modern. The man has taken care of his voice.
@@SarahBeach-jm9jpAnd his hair!
@@SarahBeach-jm9jpas much as I absolutely LOVE Ted Neeley, and will argue with anyone till I'm blue in the face that he sings this song better than anybody else on the planet, those high notes are definitely overdubbed. I've watched this movie probably at least 50 times and played him singing this song even more! I've also watched the live version of JCS 4 times with him in it and although he still has an amazing voice, he can't hit those high notes the same way that he could when he was in his 20's. If you compare the original soundtrack version and then compare those high notes you'll see that it's identical. Similarly if you watch other videos of him singing this live you'll see that his voice definitely sounds older and more ragged. But I will still sing his praises no matter what because I'm totally in awe of him, both as an actor and singer, but also as a wonderful and kind human being. I've met him after each and every performance and he's truly got a heart of gold!
In 1973 I was 16. Mom gave me the option of getting this album or or George Harrison’s Bangladesh for Christmas. I chose this one. My father who never went to church thought it was sacrilegious. My mom, a staunch Catholic loved it.
Maybe he meant choosing JC over GH was sacrilegious 😂
It's a great album
My Dad hated the album and the movie!!!! Thought it was garbage.
It's trash and disrespectful
Wow! I cannot believe he can still hit those high notes! And just so raw and full of emotion. Beautiful!!
I dont think he did
They played the '73 version when he hit the high notes
Just mouthing
Wow is right! We get to see Ted do it 50 years later! How cool! I saw him about 12 years ago, and his voice was going out on him even then. No matter. It was a blessed joy to behold. Seeing the performance 50 years after first seeing it in the movie theater still evokes an emotional response. Such a powerful song! Glad you liked it, too.
A little hybrid going on here. The fact that most people know EXACTLY what the original sounds like will always give it away. But Ted's great.
That’s totally insane , Ted singing this masterwork today like he did 50 years ago , hitting the same ridiculous high notes , is a true miracle. The greatest J.C. ever , unmatched by anyone. Love ya T. Neeley 💙
this is lipsynced. he is not singing live.
@@rohadtanyad8908 I kinda think so too... especially the scream has to be dubbed in and not currently can do at 80. A lot of it is current though, I'm sure. Saw him about 5-6 years ago in Detroit; he was great. Love every version he's ever sang of it. Amazing he's still doing it at all.
@@w786opt6 he doesn't even have a microphone. that is a studio recording. he is lipsyncing the whole thing. i am not saying he can't sing it live, but he didn't here.
@@w786opt6here is a live version from a few years ago, he is heavily pitch corrected and effected on the high notes. th-cam.com/video/0QWdVHD-uEA/w-d-xo.html
Not sure it's lip synced, words are a bit different here and there and the muscles in his throat are definitely being strained. Saw him sing this live several years ago and sounded this good.
The biggest crush I ever had as a teenager! The only musical worth watching over and over again! I finally met him in Cupertino California ! He is the nicest person ever! So happy he still so very talented and Incredibly handsome!!!
I am still having goosebumps. Thank you so much, Ted Neeley for this amazing performance after 50 years. You are the Greatest of all time!! God bless you always!!
Yes thats real.
Same here exactly!
What an amazing performance then and today!!!
Wow. Sounds incredible Just as good as 50 years ago.
Insanely good. How is it possible? I was raised on this musical too and am shocked that he can still sing like this. Best. Jesus. Ever.
Lip sync and edit. Not real. The scream part is from the film in 1973.
Ted Neeley's power, portraying Jesus through subtle innocence, is striking. He's never over the top or forced. It's so sensitive that when he lets loose its becomes so powerful you get chills then tears....and you BELIEVE.
magnificent
There will never be anyone that could sing that part better than him. His singing transcends all generations.
Agreed. He and Carl Anderson can't be topped.
Steve Balsamo is bloody amazing in the roll. His Gethsemane is STUNNING. To me, Ted Neeley and Steve Balsamo share the equal rights to the roll. It is like the roll of Dr. Frank'N'Furter from Rocky Horror, Tim Curry and David Bedella are both equally STUNNING in the roll as Frank.
Guess you never heard the original with Ian Gillan...
Ian Gillian is best.
Ian Gillan, who the role was written for was superior in my opinion. Ted should get on his hands and knees and thank Ian for giving him a career.
Whether 50, 100, 200 years or more pass, Ted Neeley's performance will always touch the viewer deeply. Thanks for more this version ❤🎶
Yes true the best of the best ❤
As always I am moved to tears. Always sung with such incredible conviction. This song, Ted Neeley's voice and JCSS is timeless! Thank you for decades of beautiful, heartfelt music. 💜🙏💜
A lot of aging rock stars his age now who don't have half the chops he has today.
Sing on, rock on Ted! +++
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I’m a fan, have been forever, but this is not a LIVE vocal. It’s definitely his voice though.
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I saw JCSS live performance with Ted and the original Judas, Mary and a few others. It was amazing! I will never forget it. 😊
Plus, and not to take away from the man's amazing talent, he was hot...lol!
Music in his soul. Timeless!
At his age, that smooth rise from one knee.... as remarkable as his hitting those notes...
I watched the movie more than twenty times because of this song. Ted Neely is the best.
Me too!!
That Never Gets Old! 2024. Still riveting. Goosebumps.
It's not just your voice, but your eyes and amazing expression that makes you such a great performer.
Dear Ted, The Creator has wanted you to keep your voice and your talent for so many years because this song is more than just a song; It is already a prayer that invites so many of us to faith. ♥
Absolutely ❤
Amen❤
Papa, Leonidas à moi, c est pour vous !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤💓💓💓
I was lucky enough to see Ted Neeley and the late Carl Anderson in a 1997 fantastic JCS performance at the Saroyan Theatre, Fresno CA.💞Unforgettable.
i saw them both in los angeles
I saw them both in Dallas!
Me too! Champaign Illinois. Unforgettable performance.
I saw them/met them in Florida.
My fave singers!☆♡☆♡
I had the pleasure of catching a performance in San Francisco in 1973. Still remember it. ❤️
80 years old. Wow.
So blessed to have seen Ted Neely perform in this wonderful musical 6 times & got to take my mom before she passed!
Ted, you are the embodiment of Jesus. Now and forever. I cry every time I hear you sing this. The emotion, conviction and talent gives me chills. God bless you always. Much love.
Yes, I'm in tears everytime I hear it, he is able to portray such emotion, like he was there in Christ's body and transmitting to us his terrible pain inside his heart
Jesus became white?
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No one cares what colour Jesus was.
When you adopt a Labrador, do you care about its colour?
My cat was grey so that's pretty much neutral.
@@johnc7214 oh, a racist bigot
This role was made for only you Ted! ♥️ Bravo 👏 👏
какое проникновение в образ!браво!
Happy Easter Sunday! 🐣☀️✝️🕉️
This is one of the greatest songs in theater history and Ted Neeley still hits that rock-n-roll high note!!! 🗣️🎤🎶 I connect with this song deeply!
To me, Easter is way more important that Christmas. Jesus being born was the easiest thing he did. Living life on earth, getting to the cross, taking one for humanity, and then coming back from the dead like “WHAT!” is the greatest “F’Round, F’Out” movement of all time! Say it ain’t so! 🙌🏼😁
If Jesus can have a moment when he doubted himself but still stayed committed to the divine contract, then it’s ok for all of us to feel this way too sometimes. This song reminds me to never give up and to hold on to faith because JOY COMES IN THE MORNING!
✊🏾no one could sing this song better than Ted Neeley. I truly feel he channeled Jesus when he sang this!
What a performance. I'm 70 now and my grandson loves this movie and Ted's singing. I'm crying niw listening to it. fabulous !!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Muy buena 🎥 Película TODOS los Actores Muy Buenos tenía yo 17 Años hoy tengo 68 Años y me sigue gustando, cada "Semana Santa" veo la Película Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
After 50 years, this still shakes my soul. I was never the same after watching this movie... of course, the true story is what shakes my soul. Jesus...
That was amazing, Ted! In many ways, your performance is even more powerful today, reflecting the deeper understanding of your 50 years of reflecting on this timeless story and its meaning. Thank you for sharing your gifts!
Even after 50 years…the goose bumps, chills, and yes, the tears are in full force. Very few people can bring forth such emotion from a performance. You can, Ted, and always could. Thank you.
This album had a lifelong influence on me. Even tho I’ve seen the movie, and seen the show performed many times, including by Mr. Neeley, this gave me the same chills and goosebumps I had the first time I ever heard it. BEAUTIFUL, and I’m absolutely in awe that he can still hit those high notes!
When you hit that note “Why should I die?!!” I got chills (again!) I’m still as moved by your performance today as when I first saw JCS way back when. Thank you for sharing your talent and Jesus with the world!! Love you, Ted!
The world needs a re-release of Jesus Christ Superstar to remind us of what He gave for us. Today’s world desperately needs a newly renewed sense of direction.
AMEN AMEN AMEN
Yes
Yes
They need to release the original with Ian Gillan as Christ
I wish they would!!!!
I grew up listening and watching this. I know every word and absolutely loved this musical. Amazing and the depth of emotions is incredible ❤️❤️❤️
Im a 57 yr old woman, who fell head over heels for u when i was in my 20's. Sir, i still feel the same. I had the absolute pleasure of being able to see u live and was shocked then that u still had the ability to reach those incredible notes. And now to see u still feeling the music, im blown away. Please take care and keep on blowing us all away ❤
Simply awesome!
I saw this at the cimema when it first came out, i cried from beginning to the end seen it hundreds of times since then and still cry. Know it word for word
Mr. Neeley... You were one of my earliest introductions to the Lord... Your voice is still the same and still stirs something in my heart. Thank you!
God!!!!! That scream!!!
In my opinion, Mr Ted, you're the best performer of this caracter in the Superstar history. I'm such a fan of yours. Bless you, always.
YOU ROCK!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Man, I almost cry. 😭😭😭
Forget it... i'm in tears now. 😅😢
😱😱😱😱🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Bro, I agree with everything you just said. I am in tears as well. And, yeah, that scream, he's still got it for sure. Take care.
@@TheBrannagan Um... you do know that the screams came from the film soundtrack, right? He was lip syncing those! Listen carefully to this and then the film version.
Ted can't scream like that anymore.
@@gasmmusic Um... You know how there's always that ONE GUY? ...Today, it's you. Enjoy your weekend.
@@TheBrannagan I'm that ONE GUY?! Oh, goodie, goodie! I've always wanted to be that ONE GUY!!!
Thank you for this award! Where's the money that comes with it?
@@gasmmusic You just proved my point...
what a performance!!!!!!!
This just sent me back 50 years. This was the greatest explanation of the story of the life of Jesus that I had, and have, ever seen. I saw the movie first and it all finally made sense to me. Then, of course, I had to have the album (which I still have). When the stage production came to Portland, my Grandma bought us tickets and we went and saw it live. I always wondered why Ted Neely never became famous for other work. But I guess when you've been Jesus, you can't really ascend any higher...
I believe JCS was his passion and it was all he wanted to do, and I support him in that fully. He is living his dream right here, right now, and he just couldn't ask for more.
Imposible no emocionarse escuchando ésta canción.
Eres y siempre serás leyenda Sr Neeley
Gracias por tantos años, gracias por tu increíble voz .
Desde Spain, una admiradora de ésta magistral película❤💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Camilo Sesto lo superó
His voice and how he portrayed the characters of Jesus are incredible and still after 50 years this passage of the film brings tears to my eyes. I'm glad I digitized the album. Thank you Ted Neely for this impressive film ❤
I was 12 in 73 when I saw this in the theater for the first time. The high G still gives me chills. Thank you Ted and the whole cast.
My parents had cable when it first came available in early 70s. This masterpiece was one of the movies that was continuosly shown commercial free! Watched it I don't know how many times as a preteen. Amazing every time, then and now 50 years later!
I'm in tears! You are, and always will be, our Jesus! Thank you for such a gorgeous rendition!
No other cast will EVER top the originals. Sobbed when I was a kid at this. What a performer! ❤❤❤
They are really good and I like the cast from the movie the best, but you know they were not the original cast, that was Ian Gillian as Jesus and Murray Head as Judas (for example).
Had the absolute pleasure of seeing Ted Neeley in the 1993 revival in Boston, Carl Anderson was sick, which bummed me out, but I still remember that performance. I loved every minute and wish I still had the T-shirt.
Your voice still gives me goosebumps and brings me to tears just like it did 50 years ago. I can’t count the number of times I’ve listened to you sing Gethsemane and I’m always awed by your voice.
Tenía yo 12 años 😮y salí de un cine traspuesta 😮han pasado 41 años y me sigue moviendo 😮a quien haga la cuenta tengo 63 😅
The power of those high notes piratically knocked me out of my seat. Backed by great orchestration, the perfectly synched original film, and the quiet tribute to Carl Anderson, this was an incredible performance.
Absolutely awesome still to this day- you Ted, and Carl Anderson moved a generation. Thank you
Thank you so much, Mr. Ted Neeley, for continuing to moving us so beautifully for over 50 years. Your talent is as blessed as it is unbelievable.
I cried when I when I saw this at age 15 and I still cry today. So powerful!
Ted Neeley, Thank you for everything! I watched JCS as a teenager in the 80s and my life has never been the same. You were my introduction to what Jesus acted like, looked like, mannerisms, everything. I have watched the movie probably 30 times; always at Christmastime when I think of the Savior. Your life's work has been of the highest cause changing millions of lives.
The passion and emotion he conveys have taken my breath away since i can remember. This song and particularly his stunning performance literally got me out of depression at one point, the way his portrayal of Jesus surrendered to his fate helped me to accept my circumstances at the time. Ted really channels something spiritual and i'm thankful for him.
That was awesome, He still sounds great.
Would love if they released a 50th anniversary DVD with special features and interviews from the actors ❤
Yeah that would be super cool! Are you listening Hollywood?😊
They are on strike. So no they are not listening
Ted, you still sound as amazing as you always have. This song and your performance always make me cry. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! When I was a teenager in the 70s, I saw the movie several times in the cinema. I had the LPs of the original version and the movie, which I liked best. I could sing the whole opera by heart. How moving to see Ted Neeley again in this way after half a century. It's great! That song was always the one that touched me most deeply - the most powerful scene in the movie. (Nevertheless, I will listen to Bach's St. Matthew Passion on Good Friday this year - another favorite piece of mine...) 💙💙💙
ed is blessed with a screaming guitar of a voice and we’re blessed that he can still hit these unsingable notes at his age. Thank you, Ted. Loved your voice when I was eight and singing Gethsemane from my apartment balcony with my friends.
Most of the real high notes in this version are overdubbed from the 1970 movie. However, the rest of his performance is still spectacular especially for a man in his 80s.
So grateful to be able to say I lived to see Ted Neeley perform this live at the Universal Amphitheater twice. Ted you been been a huge gift to musical theater and to the world. We are blessed to share this time on earth with you, brother.
You are so lucky ❤
This song will ALWAYS be my favorite scene in JCSS! Ted’s depiction of Jesus was spot on and this song is his crowning glory! His soulful, hauntingly beautiful voice and his masterful perfect delivery STILL takes my breath away! I feel every word of this song while he’s singing! BRAVO Ted!! 🥹♥️👏🏾🔥🙏🏾☦️
That was just as powerful & lovely as it was when I saw it in '73 as a young teen. It left a huge impression on my soul then AND still today. Thank you, Sir, for continuing what you started for so many of us, so many years ago. God bless 🙏🙏🙏❤
Spectacular
Ted Neeley was the best person for this role, and nobody has come near his performance. I wish that id been able to see him perform in the stage show. He just moves me every time i hear it.
He is just incredible! His voice....his heartfelt emotion. He just is so close to what I imagine Jesus to be like. Thank You Ted Neeley. You were blessed with incredible talent.
Hauntingly gorgeous vocals by the still amazing Ted Neeley ! The emotion and his talent gives me chills !!!
Aww we Love you Ted. I’ve heard this hundreds of times yet it still moves me to tears 💖
RESPECT
Ted Neely is Perfect! Majestic! Incredible! Touching.
RIP Norman Jewison. My Deepest Condolences to Ted, Family, Friends, and Fans. A Huge loss. So very Sad. God rest his Dear Soul, Norman Jewison.
He directed the film version of JSC and he directed the film version of Fiddler on the Roof.
One of My all time prefered films : Norman Jewison gave us all a Masterpiece : I was only a 10yold. boy and loved it so much ever since . Premiered in a Brandnew theatre in Medellín, Colombia ( Teatro Junín ) in the COLTJER Skycraper recently bulit too !
Ted Neeley still sends shivers down my spine. I grew up on the JCS soundtracks. From Christian upbringing through ultimately atheism, it is still emotionally gripping and a genius exploration of how Jesus "matters more than the things he said." This performance is amazing!
Damn Ted! You still got it! ❤🙌
I saw the movie in a theatre when it first came out, then 25 years later had the pleasure of watching Ted Neely and .Carl .Anderson reprise their rolls of Jesus and Judas live on stage. Their amazing voices were truly gifts.
Oh Wow! What a soul stirring experience either time!
Desde Chile un abrazo a ted needley lo amamos viendo semana santa 2024 larga vida para el ❤❤❤❤
I am so amazed at how he can still hit those incredible high notes with such clarity. Utterly amazing.
They are dubbed
I'm really glad I saw this video today especially because it's Palm Sunday 2024. We as a family will be watching the 1973 film together next Sunday on Easter and I'm really looking forward to it. I was only 12 when it came out and I must've sang that entire film soundtrack album every day the first couple of years, lol. I was floored to hear Ted still hitting those soul splitting high notes at 80 yrs old. Very moving. Bravo & thank you, Mr Neeley. 🥹
Hermosa voz todavía y esta película ha sido lo mejor de todos los tiempos. Estamos en 2024 y todavia me llena el alma tu voz gracias ❤
Wow! 😮 👍
God graced you with a marvelous gift . Damn! Hit every note perfectly
Ted well you did it again to me, you made me cry. This was so beautiful and it puts me closer tp God ,just listening to this! when you hit these high notes, it was like listen to something from heaven . i was like YESSSSSSSS! Thank you Ted for keeping to your faith and your faith in God. it made you into the beautiful and nicest person today! Ted because of this , you move people in the very best way possible, on the pathway to God. please continue to be an inspiration to all. love ya my brother!
Absolutely outstanding: The one and only!
Still amazing
Me dio escalofríos, excelente!
Masterpiece today and yesterdays…… no truer words or vocals ever to be heard. Thank you Mr Neely. Goosebumps literary, goosebumps.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Magnificent mastery in his portrayal of Jesus Christ… Thank you Ted! 🙏🏻 💕
I love Jesus, I love Ted！✨ 今も昔も素晴らしい！🎉✨👏👏👏✨
I have the double cd of this Rock opera. I looove it
wow, that's amazing! Long live Mr. Neeley!
That voice... Nothing compares to it.....ted neeley is the best