TED NEELEY Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) REACTION -(Jesus Christ Superstar) First time hearing
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- TED NEELEY Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) REACTION - A mindblowing performance of the song from the musical Jesus christ superstar! First time hearing
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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.
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.
Ted is still performing JCS all over the world. He can still hit those high notes too. There’s a UA-cam 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!
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
I’ve seen Ted Neely perform this song 4 times. It is more like a beautiful prayer.
Ted Neely is the Quintessential Christ, his performance is perfect. Thank you for sharing this with us.😊
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!❤❤
Jesus Christ Superstar was a miracle. The composer and lyricist were only 19 yrs old.
DIVINE TIMING❤✝️
This is probably my favourite musical, this is fantastic.
The entire film has to be watched. Such a great film
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?
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
@@user-ms6ek5kk1b Прежде чем посмотреть фильм, я много раз слушал оригинальную музыку. Мне понравилась музыка, но фильм действительно оживляет ее. Это тоже мой любимый.
*And yes, I highly recommend seeing the whole movie. Judas' performances are also absolutely stellar vocals.
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.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
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.
Hi Harri, Jesus was fully human and fully God. He shared in all our human feelings and emotions 🙏🏻
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!
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).
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.
Amazing song. This is one of my favorite musicals/rock operas. Thanks!
Great first name💯😉
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...
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.
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.
He and Carl deserved Oscar nods.😮😮
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 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!!
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 😂
Jesus is fully God and fully human. He went through this because he knew fully what was going to happen, but he chose to anyway because of us. This was his agony in the garden, where it hurt so much he sweat and had tears of blood.
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.
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.
Unbelievable performance! No one wi ever top it! Also please listen to Carl Anderson as Judas, you will never be the same
Saw it at the theater many years ago and it is full of great performances. Powerful.
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.
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'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.
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
@@user-lt5be9jl4q She wasn't on that tour but was amazing in the movie.
Jesus Christ the Son of God IS Fully Human, Fully Divine
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!
Young man you need to o back and watch your reaction to this, you just got filled with the holy spirit❤
It's a wonderful album start to finish.
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.
Ted Neeley has just uploaded a 50th anniversary video of this song to UA-cam.
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!
Jesus Christ Superstar - A Masterpiece for my generation!
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 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.
My favourite song from the movie. Such emotionally powerful vocals ❤
You liked Ted Neeley’s performance?! Wait until you listen to Carl Anderson as Judas. The song before Gethsemani is a duet from Heaven: “The Last Supper “
Pull up Steve Balsamo’s performance at Ahoy, Scotland. Neeley’s the all-time greatest, but Balsamo’s performance there is my favorite
"Superstar" was by far the best of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera and in its time was looked on at first as underground music. The first time I heard it in full was under the bedclothes late at night on Radio Luxembourg. This is one of the high points, Jesus last prayers before being arrested and put on trial. Some of the theology is a bit suspect but it still was a heavy influence on many people at the time.
Carl Anderson as Judas in the film was extraordinary. Please react to Heaven on their Mind. Chilling.
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.
My favourite song for 50 years with Ted singing it.❤
Ted is still doing this on the 50th anniversary and still brings it every night in performance.
The lyric is genius!
great musical.. one of the best imo
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.
He can still hit those high notes at his age.
I first saw this on tv back home in d philippines during holy week when i was 14 during holy week in 1973.
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. 😊☺️❤️
This song is pure desperation ...
Best way to put good friday.
Seen the film with school in cinema.
"Ghandi" aswell.
"Cinema" should be a regular part of education.
These events were unforgetable to me.
The LEGENDARY Mr. Ted Neely recently performed "Gethsemane" in a 50TH ANNIVERSARY celebration of the EPIC 1973 Film "Jesus Christ Superstar." (Thankfully, a video of his performance can be found on YT).
Mr. Neely's sheer POWER, the BEAUTY, the STRENGTH & EMOTION in his voice which he maintains STILL TODAY... at the AGE OF 80... (yes, EIGHTY!!!)... is STUNNING... & absolutely staggers the mind!!!
Mr. Neely's exceptional portrayal of Christ in "Superstar," especially his exquisite, simply breathtaking performance of "Gethsemane" has ALWAYS moved me to tears.
FIFTY YEARS LATER... nothing has changed.💕🙏💕
The movie came out in 1973 and it's my favorite movie! :)
I am not a religious fanatic.but i went on my balcony and Jesus spoke to me. I was so frightened my consciousness was totally different and i thought, i can't go to work. I went on the balcony to drink my morning coffee and all of a sudden i head his voice. When i said i didn't know how i could go to work was after he left. Unless i am delusional i wrote this for those who have lost their faith not my ego! I do not go to church.
Best ever !!
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've seen the movie well over 50 times.
Wonderful music.
Brilliant movie
Harry, please react to the song "Gethsemane" by Dan Vasc. It is amazing, and I think you enjoy seeing it. Thank you, Sir.
It's only my favorite movie of all time.
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.
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...
I love his version the best. Great opera.
Loved Jesus Christ Superstar, loved Ted Neely as Jesus (my first crush!)!!! Great movie, great song, great singer!
You have got to see this movie! It’s great! I liked the Judas character. Great songs!
Also check out my mate Steve Balsamo doing an incredible version of this song at Ahoy in Holland
You need to watch the whole film. I remember at the end of the film people just sat in silence in the cinema so unique
This album is like a rocket. Once it starts, there's no stopping it until its played out.
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.
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.
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. 🙂
Jesus was fully human and fully God
Please catch it, all songs are great. When the movie came out in the 70’s I went and saw it 7 times.
I recommend that you should watch movie from start to finish it’s brilliant how the story is told through songs great lyrics fantastic dancing and the actors played the characters as tho they were the real people back then during Jesus times, I first saw this movie in school back in 1983 when I was just 11 as part as our religious study and have not been disappointed and still continue to watch, at the actors performances what a film and what makes it so special too is it was filmed in Israel on the actual holy ground where Jesus Christ our lord spent his last days and crucified at same location. Truly amazing give it a go. It class as one of my fav musicals along with Les mis, Scrooge and Oliver 😊take care and enjoy!!
I saw this life at the theatre in London 1976!
It still gives me goosebumps!
I really hope you do the rest of the songs in the movie. Especially Simon’s Zealots.
and check out Carl Anderson (RIP) singing heaven on their minds from JCS ... incredible!
Amazing Rock Opera of my day!
This movie also has a FANTASTIC Villain song I'd recommend 'this jesus must die'
Ted Needley is still on tour and can still hit those high notes. Awesome performance from this man.
I had the album back in the 70s, and I pretty much wore it out even though I had zero belief in God at the time, or maybe a peripheral interest. Saw the movie, too, which was very well done. Both the album and the movie are worth your attention, my friend.
Makes me cry every time.
The only musical that I can stand!
Google "Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Ted Neeley Gethesame 2023 ! " Ted re sings the song to the movie soundtrack. At 80 years old he still
hits the high notes .
Listen to the 50th anniversary 2023 he still sounds amazing
Jesus in the flesh was both fully God and fully man so yes, he had every human emotion, every physical pain. The lyrics don't do justice to his Godly nature but they beautifully capture his humanity.
the movie is well worth a watch