Heard this song a few years ago in a wonderful little movie CAMP about young people at a performing arts camp. The movie was Anna Kendrick's breakthrough performance. The rendition in CAMP and in the GOSPEL AT COLONUS are both wonderful.
have seen this at least 5 times live...when it debuted at BAM with this cast i believe... i became a rabid fan...Jevetta, Morgan, The 5 Blind Boys of Alabama....it was simply life-changing that Bob Telson could create this mashup of greek tragedy and gospel....never thought to look here for footage...doh
CAMP was my introduction to this song 💗 - had no idea it was associated with Gospel at Colonius!! I've seen the production but I've always heard wonderful things about it!! I'm going to see if UA-cam has it - ya never know! 😉 Nonetheless - THIS is SLAMMIN!! 🔥 And the Sista singing lead is pure honey!!! 🍯🐝🌹🌹🌹
I was looking up the Karaoke version after seeing a clip from “Camp” and there’s none. Then I see this amazing peice of production! Yes & my grandfather Morgan Freeman!
I’ve only ever heard this song from “Camp”, this is GLORIOUS!! I really need to know what this is from because it’s clearly some kind of gospel Antigone and...well....that’s kind of a thing for me.
I was honored to be a performer in the theatre next door (American Theatre Festival) in Philadelphia doing the Jungle Book musical. I remember this song being performed live and it was like my soul was being cleansed. I couldn't believe Morgan Freeman was there...this was 1985, I think. I knew him from The Electric Company (:) so, I was a dazzled 20 year old.
OMG My best friend and I used to try to sing like this. We have this version on VHS and in high school sounded horrible trying to sing like her! LOL Love this!!
The most awesome performance. Witnessed this beautiful rendition at the Guthrie Theater. I could only afford the cassette and wore it out. Now, I need to find the album for the best sound quality.
Same! I have no idea how I even got this as a kid but I remember thinking this was so weird and over my head but I LOVED the music. Especially her pronunciation of "Spoken" as "spokaaaaahn." i loved it!!!!!
"Father, Sister, the gods have spoken...I bring a holy vow... ..a world that cast you out, they forgive now! Whew!! I'm sitting here with goose bumps! ..and that guitar player is baaad!!
Also, they’re singing to their father, Morgan freeman, and if one sister is Ismene then the other must be Antigone, then they’re literally pleading with him via gospel music to not murder his daughter for giving her brother a proper burial. Which means Morgan Freeman is Oedipus. Yep. That Oedipus. But don’t worry, he doesn’t like, REALLY kill her. He just has her walled up into a small space to suffocate or die of starvation or thirst. You know, classy. Like the Vestal virgins.
Oh my. Thanks for this synopsis. I always wondered where this song originally came from because I heard it from the movie/musical Camp, which as about a musical theatre camp for kids/teens. This was a lot darker than I was expecting, but I'm definitely intrigued. Greek mythology through gospel music? Kinda genius
Sorry to be that guy, but I think this is actually about Ismene reuniting with Oedipus and Antigone at Colonus to bring them news of his sons fighting a civil war back in Thebes. What you're referring to is the plot of 'Antigone', the play Sophocles wrote which follows on from 'Oedipus at Colonus', which this musical is based on.
@@tisgoodjuju yes the song is definitely Ismene singing, Antigone is the narrator. But I definitely need to read that play! I’ve only read “Antigone”, thank you! That really is Antigone’s fate eventually, tho, peanutjelly.
Camp brought me here and I'm staying
same
They are all family
Because it’s better
Same
❤
I got to see this show live on Broadway, with Morgan Freeman in the lead. Decades later I still get chills from listening to recordings of it.
Javetta Steele is the Greatest!!!
CAMP brought me here years ago!!
Heard this song a few years ago in a wonderful little movie CAMP about young people at a performing arts camp. The movie was Anna Kendrick's breakthrough performance. The rendition in CAMP and in the GOSPEL AT COLONUS are both wonderful.
Great movie and song
Same ❤ and I can’t believe I’m just catching up on “Camp”
Same here. Such a great underrated movie.
Her voice just gives life.
Beautiful lady with a sweet voice. She did that!
I love this song and the one that is singing with that beautiful voice of an ANGEL
I can't get enough of this song. Her voice is so beautiful
❤❤❤2024 still loving this thanks Camp
Jevetta voice is so beautiful 😍
My favorite childhood play!! Got the video, DVD & CD!!!😂❤😂🙌🏽😂❤
Takes me back to my childhood.
Me too!!!
I still get chills
can't help singing along to this song. gets me every time
have seen this at least 5 times live...when it debuted at BAM with this cast i believe... i became a rabid fan...Jevetta, Morgan, The 5 Blind Boys of Alabama....it was simply life-changing that Bob Telson could create this mashup of greek tragedy and gospel....never thought to look here for footage...doh
Camp brought me here, too, Dexter. Greatest movie of all time says this straight 50+ white dad. Camp, my secret pleasure.
I 100% agree
CAMP was my introduction to this song 💗 - had no idea it was associated with Gospel at Colonius!! I've seen the production but I've always heard wonderful things about it!! I'm going to see if UA-cam has it - ya never know! 😉
Nonetheless - THIS is SLAMMIN!! 🔥 And the Sista singing lead is pure honey!!! 🍯🐝🌹🌹🌹
I was looking up the Karaoke version after seeing a clip from “Camp” and there’s none. Then I see this amazing peice of production! Yes & my grandfather Morgan Freeman!
I’ve only ever heard this song from “Camp”, this is GLORIOUS!! I really need to know what this is from because it’s clearly some kind of gospel Antigone and...well....that’s kind of a thing for me.
Thx camp for introducing me to this
What a lovely performance!
This is fabulous! I wore out two copies of the soundtrack after this came out.
Saw this in Philadelphia -- still one of the most memorable and stirring theater experiences ever. And this song is exquisite, gets me every time.
i saw this some time ago and it move me love it
Prachtige CD, de mooie Griekse drama's en dat samen met de soul van "zwarten", en dat is alleen maar met bewondering bedoeld.
I went to see this bc my Mother and Auntie were in the choir!! I just cried so hard!! Thank U to whomever posted this!!!
I was honored to be a performer in the theatre next door (American Theatre Festival) in Philadelphia doing the Jungle Book musical. I remember this song being performed live and it was like my soul was being cleansed. I couldn't believe Morgan Freeman was there...this was 1985, I think. I knew him from The Electric Company (:) so, I was a dazzled 20 year old.
I just saw this at the Getty last week! This was my favorite song… made me tear up !!!
OMG My best friend and I used to try to sing like this. We have this version on VHS and in high school sounded horrible trying to sing like her! LOL Love this!!
wow that was really beautiful!!! loved it!!!
and very inspirational!!!
The most awesome performance. Witnessed this beautiful rendition at the Guthrie Theater. I could only afford the cassette and wore it out. Now, I need to find the album for the best sound quality.
STEELE SINGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was really a great play seen it live!
Suddenly, Morgan Freeman.
Yes wait what
I watched this as a kid and it touched me then. Who knows where I can find the full length version?
Same! I have no idea how I even got this as a kid but I remember thinking this was so weird and over my head but I LOVED the music. Especially her pronunciation of "Spoken" as "spokaaaaahn." i loved it!!!!!
Digger Howard I found it for my grandmother on Amazon
Bought mine on Amazon. Was not available for years.
"Father, Sister, the gods have spoken...I bring a holy vow...
..a world that cast you out, they forgive now! Whew!! I'm sitting here with goose bumps!
..and that guitar player is baaad!!
I may can get you a copy from Sam Butler... they were on amazon until Morgan freeman banned them
Wow I was 15 yrs old
yess she is.
Wowwwww
Pyer Moss brought me here!
What's this from?
Also, they’re singing to their father, Morgan freeman, and if one sister is Ismene then the other must be Antigone, then they’re literally pleading with him via gospel music to not murder his daughter for giving her brother a proper burial. Which means Morgan Freeman is Oedipus. Yep. That Oedipus. But don’t worry, he doesn’t like, REALLY kill her. He just has her walled up into a small space to suffocate or die of starvation or thirst. You know, classy. Like the Vestal virgins.
Oh my. Thanks for this synopsis. I always wondered where this song originally came from because I heard it from the movie/musical Camp, which as about a musical theatre camp for kids/teens. This was a lot darker than I was expecting, but I'm definitely intrigued. Greek mythology through gospel music? Kinda genius
Sorry to be that guy, but I think this is actually about Ismene reuniting with Oedipus and Antigone at Colonus to bring them news of his sons fighting a civil war back in Thebes. What you're referring to is the plot of 'Antigone', the play Sophocles wrote which follows on from 'Oedipus at Colonus', which this musical is based on.
@@tisgoodjuju yes the song is definitely Ismene singing, Antigone is the narrator. But I definitely need to read that play! I’ve only read “Antigone”, thank you! That really is Antigone’s fate eventually, tho, peanutjelly.
@@peanutjelly727 that’s where I know the song from too, I love that movie!!
This is the play in its entirety.
ua-cam.com/video/8ZyQP_zrD2U/v-deo.html
Was that Morgan Freeman?