Carl Anderson Today Show

Here's Carl Anderson on the Today Show singing Too Much Heaven On Their Minds.

[@toweringfool9275]

No one has ever EVER been (sang) a better Judas than Carl Anderson

[@iancollins3991]

Murray Head did

[@nthdegree1269]

Carl Anderson was the best. In the one from the movie. Emotional, you can hear the stress and anguish in his voice. Unbelievable

[@iancollins3991]

@@nthdegree1269 Have you listened to the original album? Murray Head has so much anguish in his voice. Just listen to Heaven On Their Minds. I'm not saying Carl Anderson isn't good, but he doesn't hold a candle to Murray.

[@nthdegree1269]

@@iancollins3991 I grew up in the 1970s. Yes Murray Head had a great version, but, Carl simply took it too another level. His "Little Richard Type of Growl" that comes toward the end is highly emotive. I also prefer Ted Neeley to Ian Gillian in his pieces. Not that Neeley is a greater or better singer. Carl Anderson was the version that stuck in most people's minds when I was younger among people who used to listen to those sorts of things.

[@iancollins3991]

Nth Degree I guess we will have to agree to disagree. I don’t know how anyone who hears Gillan’s version of Gethsemane can prefer any other version. His tortured screams in that song drip with so much emotion, I get goosebumps every time. I don’t get that from Neeley.

[@nathanwall7567]

Guitarist: We're going to mess with the tempo to confuse Carl. Carl: Hold my beer.

[@ElGuayo]

For real, that guitarist butchered the main riff so bad.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Best comment.

[@RanjitSouri-PinkFloydPiano]

Hahahahahahaha!!! You nailed it!

[@mikicoal]

Pretty sure they rehearsed (though apparently not enough). They obviously had time constraints so pulled a Focus "Midnight Special".

[@jenniferlaynemusic]

RIGHT!!??? And at the bridge where the lyrics become so rapid... he didn't even blink an eye and his timing was impeccable

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

Carl Anderson is legendary.

[@Wishchrono]

I see your taste in music is as good as your training programs :P

[@luismarioavendano5167]

INDEED

[@tuberobotto]

Oh yes he is, and was.

[@brianreardon7700]

100% love Carl

[@rosiesummer2711]

He is so beautiful even live. He was cast as the perfect Judas. Ted and Carl had such strong chemistry together.

[@tose917]

Rosie Summer - they were best friends too.

[@rochestra]

They were the "Lennon/McCartney" of Jesus Christ Superstar!

[@denisecanan3215]

I got the pleasure of seeing Ted and Carl in 97!!

[@gapping3000]

Carl hasn't lost any tone from his voice. What a gift!!!

[@SalvadorLosAngeles]

I had the pleasure of seeing a private show with Carl Anderson, honoring his birthday, soon before his death. I said to him, "Carl, I watched you all my life growing up!" He said, "Stop, you're making me feel old!" RIP Carl. You were truly great.

[@jamuga60]

Lovely story.

[@davidholdren1358]

SalvadorLosAngeles I wish that I could have met him.

[@mariarobinson3049]

SalvadorLosAngeles I th

[@QTCutes]

SalvadorLosAngeles I was blessed to be able to witness Ted Neeley Carl Anderson together doing JCS on tour!

[@d_no_allyn_86]

Wow that is so fuckin cool

[@kulgan18]

He will always be my favorite Judas portrayal.

[@lynnemensack2938]

Got to see him in Philly on his last tour as Judas and it did not disappoint!

[@LaNiLa08]

mine, too!

[@javierfernandez6030]

Unique

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@utubewillyman]

He's a master of playing with the rhythm.

[@Sebastian-qf2my]

Rest in Peace, no one has ever played Judas better than Carl Anderson! A legend. Yes, I love him. Thanks, God he was on this world to spread his good music!

[@Richard234]

I had the good fortune of having Carl sing a few songs I co-wrote when I first moved to LA.

[@Pantechnicon]

Carl never lost his pipes. Wow...

[@BartHartful]

That guitar player have somewhere he has to be ten minutes ago? Gawd...

[@seangriffin5967]

Most recordings around this time with Carl Anderson (that I've heard at least) are at this tempo, regardless of where its being sung, so maybe Carl wanted it that fast.

[@divanymph]

Frozen Gumwad probably that fat because of tv and the time limit. It was fast but Carl worked it! FABULOUS performance

[@lashonay]

Frozen Gumwad Lol best comment

[@pollypockets508]

Frozen Gumwad ????

[@uhulpires]

He forgot to take a shit before the show

[@ashenpaul2318]

Very hard to watch anyone else in the role after Carl . . . Amazing!!

[@sarapohl7832]

I met Mr. Anderson in 1995. What a gracious and kind man. He was an amazing performer.

[@missh4818]

Such an amazing voice! Best Judas ever!

[@TheRealAnswer23]

HOLY SHIT his voice was AMAZING his entire adult life!

[@deniskostic1502]

R.I.P. CARL ANDERSON YOU SURE WAS ONE OF BEST SINGERS EVER!!!

[@scius327]

BEST Musical BEST Song BEST Singer CARL ANDERSON!

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

So incredible. What a legend he was rest in peace and thank you for your artistic gift and heartfelt art.

[@fandangofilms]

i was lucky enough to see carl anderson in the 25th anniversary tour in 1997 ..3 times! once in l.a. and twice in toronto with the second in the front row. i actually ran into mr. anderson in a restaurant during the run. he stood like a statuesque athlete, charming and warm, will never forget it.

[@CatETru]

No reverb or autotune needed when you you're this great.

[@donovanw.2943]

I was lucky enough to see him perform as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, with Ted Neeley as Jesus, in San Francisco in the mid 90s.

[@Revelian1982]

He was fabulous! RIP big man.

[@MelancoliaI]

Everyone compliments his singing (as they should) but his acting as Judas was what really made him a success at the role

[@anelou5082]

Such a beauty! Such a soul and such a voice! We sure will never forget him. The movie came out 17 years before I was born, but the film has marked my life forever since I watched it again and again thanks to my father when I was a child. Thank you Norman Jewison, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber and the cast...

[@davidwhite3180]

Watching old episodes of the Tv show Hotel, Mr. Anderson was singing as a guest, with the beautiful Sherry Belafonte, I discovered this awesome gift. Also discovered he’d passed away from Leukemia. Rest in peace Sir. Wonderful voice.

[@cliveedwards2958]

Carl Anderson was and is my all time fave vocalist..I work in rock music and this mans power, control and diction is like no other..so sorry when we lost him..rip Carl

[@dawnwelch6579]

Wow, he is so handsome!!! And can STILL belt it out! I miss him so much!!!!

[@tired2Btired]

This should have millions of views..

[@lori-ruggieriboucher1451]

He was amazing back in 1973 and is just as great in this show. Portrayed the best Judas in the movie. Amazing talent.

[@mohikaner2004]

Thanks very much for this video. It is very good quality. Carl Anderson is best Judas ever! Always will be!

[@Ladysensei]

I saw him perform back then at North Charleston Performing Arts Center, SC. He did not need a microphone!!! Astounding performance! RIP Carl Anderson

[@janeferraz413]

I love this guy! I listen to his singing every week. I will never get sick of it! 😍

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

born just to sing this, fantastic talent

[@kerdunne3422]

He absolutely killed it I can feel the raw power and emotion is hi singing. Truly amazing.

[@stvtylilqt]

love love love. Carl Anderson had an incredible voice. May he Rest In Peace.

[@SophiaCantFly]

i fell in love with his character judas and to this day, i still bawl my eyes out every time i watch his death..

[@omtatsatnamaste4780]

No one sings this song better than Carl Anderson as puts so much of his heart into it.

[@NickNack433]

Dude that bassist is going absolutely BRAZY

[@claudiasimpson4386]

He was born for the role !!!. Fantastic Musical, and a very talented singer.

[@barbaramarder2600]

Best I can't believe how young he looks he still has the voice❤

[@mrbuddyi]

Incredible voice!

[@enricovaioli]

this video is pure GOLD thanks CARL

[@deedershotwell5912]

Goosebumps always with his voice. I watch Jesus Christ superstar 4 to five times a month. But when I do it plays on repeat all day long.

[@candi4rls]

Still the definitive Judas, IMO. No one's ever done it better.

[@arpionatore]

Every note in her perfect place,no failures,no spots here.

[@halvaman3]

Still brilliant after all these years.

[@DaHappyBuddha]

I would give anything to have seen Carl perform this live. Wow what an experience that must have been.

[@Mutch820]

Thanks for putting this video up. there are some good performers who played Judas but Carl by far is the best. I had the privelidge of seeing him twice. Both time along with Ted Neeley. Best team ever for this play!

[@rjallman8705]

This man was the key to me discovering the beautiful piece of art . I grew up very religious and thought it was blasphemy before I saw it . He made me understand what it was about and I’ve loved it ever since

[@chrisleach3958]

Thanks for posting guys.

[@jamabarker4051]

Yessssss! When I rate the best male singing artists of all time...Freddie Mercury, Steve Perry and Meat Loaf, I have been forgetting Carl Anderson and Ted Neeley. These are the best 5 singers of all time! Not in in special order ~

[@Zar_Art]

That piano playing though.

[@lilrenstar1]

Amazing voice, range, depth! Soulful! Just LIFE! Such a gift 🎁 RIP🙏🏽

[@GeneralG1810]

This is my favourite number from the show

[@jamiegriffiths3939]

I thought no one came close to Jon English in the Australian version but Carls version every bit as good a Jon

[@walterpiana7912]

he was the real superstar of the movie

[@thestar13]

I love how Carls high notes sound so full and heavy. Its hard to find a good masculine Judas these days with a bunch of wimpy pop stars getting cast, it drives me nuts!

[@Joeyborduas]

rip what an amazing singer

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

Such a gnarly riff. Carl makes this song seem effortless, his phrasing is so full of sincerity and soul and confidence. ICON/10

[@Del-Canada]

He made a great point about JCS fans. I hadn't seen a live broadway style show before JCS, nor do I plan on ever again. I am not really a fan of them. But when JCS came to town, I got tickets. Both Anderson and Neely were bloody amazing. Not much impresses me, but I was knocked off my feet that night.

[@jcbrown21467]

Carlllll !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ellaripa3070]

Wonderful, I love him.

[@rickyticky3173]

Thanks for the video. This performance will live on.

[@snoqueen313]

I had the ultimate pleasure of seeing this revival tour of JCS and 30 years later I am in awe of Carl Anderson.

[@julz3tt3]

Still legendary even in the 90s performing one of the best songs in the Musical. Legend in spirit RIP 🕊️

[@karlynmathis8338]

Life passes like grass blown in the wind Loved Carl Anderson since I was 15 Saw him in 1972 in JCS movie His voice is the sound of a generation Can't wait to meet him in Heaven

[@johnamberg6786]

This guy was incredible!

[@kathylewis8347]

no one like carl anderson.....rest in peace carl...sorry you are gone too soon.

[@JohnnyDaBird]

i wish iron maiden had covered this song : P

[@david_elxfin]

omg yess

[@cristobalcardona5592]

JohnnyTheBird let them know they.might!

[@clevelandbrown5709]

Oh shit, yeah Bruce would do great with this tune

[@jacqueshughes3085]

Ian Gillan who heavily influenced Bruce was the original Jesus. Lots of typical Gillan vocals.

[@jacqueshughes3085]

Watch this clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naKTaoRniqyIopI

[@bdub1078]

Carl Anderson......Amazing Talent!!!

[@maldivirdragonwitch]

Holy crap! Spotless, even at that tempo!

[@lissalives1]

His early death was so sad. I enjoyed what he said about Jesus is to thank before Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

[@Kipfilet620]

What a great performance. A very rare talent, to be able to sing that good so early in the morning and in the wrong tempo :-) Very sad that Carl had to die so young.

[@stvtylilqt]

Carl was a true artist - his voice was incredible. I had the pleasure of seeing Jesus Christ Superstar with Ted Neely and Carl Anderson when I was a child. I cherish those memories! May Carl Rest In Peace.

[@jenniferlaynemusic]

How does he look younger 20 years after the movie LOL amazing

[@Cablecol]

Wow that was a fast tempo but Carl kicked ass! RIP awesome singer 💯🎶

[@rosiesummer2711]

His voice was gorgeous live.

[@JM-tf4nk]

Damn he was good, he nailed it and made it look effortless

[@jondunmore4268]

Huh, "nailed it" - I see what you did there, unintentionally.

[@layrthonfrancismoran4823]

what a voice My GOD PERFECT I LOVE HIM!!!

[@feastoffun]

Carl Anderson BAE. he’s a pioneer! Such a definitive performance.

[@veronicaschofield4655]

This is so very beautiful. I miss this great man so very much. I love you forever sweet man...

[@Bungadin2845]

That guitarist is hilarious getting his 5 minutes of fame. Did his darnedest to try to drown out the superb husky voice of the best Judas of all time.

[@YaoEspirito]

He made that movie. He was perfect there.

[@veronicaschofield4655]

So wonderful. What a loss to the world - RIP sweet Carl xo forever

[@arkangelblue]

Forever in my heart

[@dariuszmartyniak6199]

That's insane. This performance is a miracle :)

[@teensyalmond]

cute earring :) and i love how excited that guitarist gets at the beginning carl anderson is the best! this is my favourite song from the show, too :D

[@joannthompson3764]

Love this song Carl Anderson RIP

[@kellyghent9936]

I never tire of listening to his beautiful voice!

[@Toracube]

He had so much talent.

[@MichaelTheTenor]

Pure Gold.Thank you

[@MrLivewire1970]

Wow, so amazing and he looked so great too.

[@finlaynixon2531]

Such a fantastic singer and perform we. Truly exceptional

[@whiptech]

Such passion! R.I.P. Carl. *

[@gejopohl5102]

Brilliant!

[@kramor3k]

thanks for the link ted. Love and miss Carl. Amazing voice.

[@thescenemagazinecanada]

Guitarist is like "haha im in the union this is fun" - not one groovy note from this stale band of dinosaurs! Good on Carl for holding it together!

[@loris8645]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@janelle7668]

😊🤫😎🤣

[@user-sp2tm2iz9l]

He got a 2010s SoundCloud rapper look 😂 Lil Carl

[@elegidopropuesto3791]

Qué prodigio!