GETHSEMANE - Carl Anderson as Jesus, 2000, Italy

[@MacBady]

He had such a powerful soul voice. The amount of anger he can conjure here, so different from Neely's sadness and desperation. What a great singer.

[@vanessajazp6341]

Such a great, passionate voice! The casting for the 1973 film really did a stellar job of finding amazing singers.

[@wellingtonmiddleton3739]

Not only singers but superb actors/actresses also. My wife and I saw the movie in New York when it was first released. Still listening and watching from the beautiful, tranquil Islands of The Bahamas 🏝️🌅🏖️🇧🇸

[@tonyscheinman3538]

OMG THIS IS BRILLIANT! A former "Judas" singing as "Jesus"...AND DOING ONE H*** OF A JOB AS WELL!!! Even with that slight line flub at 1:37 and even if he didn't hit that major high note at 2:16, he was incredible!!! He really brought out the true emotion of the song!

[@paulaunger3061]

Marvellous voice, and excellent enunciation. And I liked the way he tackled the high note - choosing a lower one to equal effect. And only 4 years before he died of Leukaemia. Fantastic. RIP Mr Anderson.

[@stefanopertusini8010]

I attended his show in Milan in 2000. After a hundred concerts and theatrical performances, that's still the most emotional show I have ever witnessed in my entire life.

[@Maricam]

First listening to this on Holy Friday is no coincidence, he had a wonderful voice, may the Lord be by his side in Heaven 🫶🏻

[@aarontyler69]

Another great singer.

[@georgemiller1996]

This is completely incredible!

[@coatsiecoatsie]

What a phenomenal voice and actor…..doesn’t get much better than this

[@SchlockstarJoe]

My brain is breaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JorgeRiquelme-y3b]

❤ extraordinario cantante que nos dejó su música y su voz inigualable , saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@aaronkrolikowski6599]

My mind is blown. I had no idea this existed. This role switch gives me real-life goosebumps.

[@blakeallen1358]

Holy fuck,,, thank you so much for uploading this. This is absolute GOLD! Hearing Judas sing as Jesus is something I never knew existed. So much power in his voice! *sidenote* Was this officially released? Or is it a bootleg?

[@danielbyrne5402]

Same, ps its probably just one of the shows many of them did at theatres, doubtful it was an 'official'realease as such

[@bartelbyfloats]

It was never officially released. It's definitely a soundboard recording - probably intended for the cast & crew.

[@blakeallen1358]

@@bartelbyfloats How did you acquire it? :) I would love to hear more stuff like this!

[@YogaWithCriss]

@@blakeallen1358 Yeah, me too!

[@papadopp3870]

Sound console dry recording pre-effect bus. Carl is so note perfect… soulful… just powerful.

[@cronoletal4501]

Qué tesoro inesperado. Fantástica versión!

[@Fynnie89]

Goosebumps. I never knew this existed until today. Where have I been all these years?? Carl has all the emotions. Gone way too soon. Still sad about it. Thank you for this audio.

[@maddiec7204]

Just found out about it now through an analysis of the 1974 movie!!! So moving, what an incredible performer.

[@papadopp3870]

Oh my! Never thought I’d hear Carl’s dynamics on this song. There was a symbiotic relaxation between Carl and Ted. Thank you. We lost Carl five days after my wife and it was a week- a season- of grief.

[@evelyng3889]

Wow this is my favourite of all time never even. Knew Carl sung this song never even knew he also played Jesus in the musical amazing love Carl's voice pure brilliant

[@danielbyrne5402]

Makes sense, originally carl wanted to play jesus and Ted wanted to be judas but they were picked due to there ability to work together so well, however the roles were switched

[@evelyng3889]

@@danielbyrne5402 Thanks for the information Daniel I still get emotional when I watch JCS just like I did when my music teacher had this on

[@danielbyrne5402]

@@evelyng3889 for me it's a family musical, used to sing it as a family every year or more. I think everyone who likes it has a reason or story for it

[@susanmacdonald4288]

He may not have the high notes that some other actors playing this role hit, but this was marvelous!

[@alexanderlubinets1134]

He definately can hot that high notes, he just don't want to do same as everybody does

[@jesusjorgegalvezjaime7658]

Primera vez que escucho GETHSEMANE en voz de Carl Anderson y es precioso. Te recordamos Carl, descansa en paz.😢😢

[@punkbjork]

amazing interpretation. this is among my top favorite renditions now. thanks so much for sharing. what a beautiful powerhouse of a voice.

[@casper2694]

1:37 great save from him

[@davidholmgren8156]

That mistake is so easy to make really

[@polmccharmly6293]

its probably because he started with "I'd have to know my lord" instead of "I'd wanna know my god" :PP

[@KimJungGooner]

As a Drama student I was taught that keeping the show going is the most important thing. If you mess up a word or two, don't sweat it, just move on. Never interrupt the flow of the production bc you can't remember a line.

[@franklinmargaret6365]

Cool. A different yet powerful rendition of an unforgettable song!!!

[@BDarOZ]

Man ive been searching for this for YEARS! i was beginning to doubt my memory of this. thanks for posting

[@FreedomforHaiti]

Was this part of a staging featuring him as Jesus, or did he just sing this one song on some special occasion? I'm glad someone recorded it!!!

[@TLK9419]

What I'm wondering also

[@TheVintageKitten]

Carl Anderson’s Judas was THE best and with Ted Neeley as Jesus that combo can’t be beaten 😀

[@chuckmartin7458]

Goosebumps

[@jmtalk8980]

A treasure to behold!

[@bradchervel5202]

Omfg!! He even did Ted Neelys run at 3:03

[@rjallman8705]

❤

[@kylsh1]

💪💪🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ so GREAT

[@eduardorojas6261]

que version mas maravillosa e increible. solo decir, muchas gracias por exponerla aqui. What a wonderful and incredible version. just to say, thank you very much for exposing it here.

[@yuly4701]

Maravilloso

[@trevonism]

WHAT??? CARL ANDERSON AS JESUS?? if you can please can get the video performance of this, that would be so nice

[@robinbeerman4726]

Need to get the earlier version when his voice was stronger. Rip Carl Anderson.

[@marklowther3228]

Where did you find this? Absolutely incredible. Thank you!

[@SavoxYT]

Weird hearing Jesus roaring "WHY!?" instead of screeching it.

[@buggyroberson8330]

So Carl has played both Judas and Jesus...okay then...he is just like fellow black American actor Rex Ingram who played both God and Satan in 1936 and in 1943.

[@ВадимСоловьев-х1з]

А Тед Нили пел арию Иуды? Было бы интересно послушать

[@anaacasobellon7383]

Carl Anderson ,q maravilla!!!!son maravillosos los dos.Tanto Teed Neely como él.Pero cada uno en su papel.Fue un acierto los dos papeles.Fue una obra de arte esa película!!!!

[@RjManganelli]

Often think of Carl - his Agape presence forever etched...

[@arturocastillo7068]

Very good

[@danielbyrne5402]

He almost jumped a verse lol, bless him

[@tiav8196]

I like him song

[@marcelogartner9450]

Fantastic, a little jazz o 5:22 his way

[@brxzbze]

did he actually play the role or was this just a concert?

[@pumpkin_guineapig]

This is just like Steve Barton doing Phantom instead of Raoul. RIP to both Barton and Carl Anderson.

[@kingmatthewjohnson7476]

Wow now I wish Carl played Jesus at least once that would be amazing but let see if he can hit the high note

[@kingmatthewjohnson7476]

Wow that was beautiful he did it he hit the high note okay Carl Anderson definitely should have played Jesus

[@petyapetya2795]

No one can hold a candle to Anderson

[@ralfschultz5145]

WOOOW! Judas sings Jesus😮 Almost Neeley-level

[@RBuell-hv2wf]

I like both Neeley and Anderson, but I think Neeley is much better

[@enterthedome]

Well, Neeley was built for Jesus. Anderson was built for Judas. That said, I'd love to have heard Neeley in his prime do Judas.

[@RBuell-hv2wf]

@@enterthedome Agreed Both r a SUPER SINGERS

[@Muswell]

At last - a black Jesus & not a usual blond white one ! . . I'm a big fan of Carl & it's very sad that he died so young.

[@robinbeerman4726]

Ted Neely in the movie best.

[@tiav8196]

The girl like Judas and Jesus like different believes

[@tiav8196]

I like Judas and Jesse the girl likes Judas

[@petyapetya2795]

And he before and after was just singing some pop sweet songs