The Vinyl Brunch, heard ever Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM CT will feature a special broadcast this Sunday, April 24. In honor of Easter, we will play, in its entirety, the original concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar from 1970. Known by aficionados of the musical as the "brown album," this recording was made before the stage shows were mounted in London or New York. It features Ian Gillian as Jesus, Murray Head a Judas and Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene. The musical is unique in that it does not focus on the religious nature of the Gospels too much, but on the political situation and the interpersonal relationships between the three main characters. As a result, many accused it of being sacrilegious. It was even banned for awhile by the BBC.
The album shot to the top of the Billboard charts in 1970 and produced two hit songs: "Superstar" and "I Don't Know How to Love Him."
If you are only familiar with the Ted Neeley version from the 1973 film, you will find this one to be very different. So join us at 10 AM for this special presentation of The Vinyl Brunch.
After the album, we'll continue with the theme by playing some tracks from Godspell as well. Plus other tunes perfect for relaxing Easter Sunday. ALl of it on glorious vinyl, of course.
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