Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Murray Head
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VOICE OF JUDAS Every time I look at you I don't understand Why you let the things you did get so out of hand. You'd have managed better if you'd had it planned. Why'd you choose such a backward time in such a strange land? If you'd come today you could have reached a whole nation. Israel in 4 BC had no mass communication. Don't you get me wrong. I only want to know. CHOIR Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Who are you? What have you sacrificed? Jesus Christ Superstar, Do you think you're what they say you are? VOICE OF JUDAS Tell me what you think about your friends at the top. Who'd you think besides yourself's the pick of the crop? Buddha, was he where it's at? Is he where you are? Could Mohammed move a mountain, or was that just PR? Did you mean to die like that? Was that a mistake, or Did you know your messy death would be a record breaker? Don't you get me wrong. I only want to know. CHOIR Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Who are you? What have you sacrificed? Jesus Christ Superstar, Do you think you're what they say you are? (Repeat many times)
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Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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12 facts about this song
Creator Info: The song "Superstar" is a part of the 1970 rock opera album named "Jesus Christ Superstar" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
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Song Theme: "Superstar" is a rock anthem that questions the nature and consequences of fame and challenges the traditional biblical representation of Jesus Christ.
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Production Fact: The entire album, including the song "Superstar," was initially recorded and produced as a concept album before it was adapted to the stage.
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Character Portrayal: In this song, Judas Iscariot is portrayed as the questioning and tragic character, contrasting traditional portrayals as an outright villain.
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Song Popularity: "Superstar" became popular gaining radio play and climbing the Billboard chart to peaking at No. 14 in 1971.
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Artist Recognition: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice both received an Ivor Novello Award for the composition and lyrics of the song "Superstar."
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Cultural Impact: The song was at the forefront of the "Jesus Rock" movement, bridging a gap between popular music and Christian themes.
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Cover Versions: There have been multiple renditions of "Superstar" by various artists across different genres. Notable among them are versions by Murray Head and the Trinidad Singers and The Carpenters.
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Repertoire Inclusion: The song "Superstar" continues to be a key moment within the musical's performance and has remained a constant in all stage iterations of "Jesus Christ Superstar."
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Dramatic Element: This particular song is famous for its high-energy instrumentation and dramatic vocal lines, adding to the intensity of the story portrayed.
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Music Style: In terms of musical style, the rock opera is sometimes considered a precursor to the modern "rock musical," with "Superstar" being a prime example of this blend.
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Impact on Creators’ Career"Superstar" marked a significant turning point in the careers of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, establishing them as influential figures in musical theatre.
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