Superstar (Jesus Christ Superstar song)
- Superstar (Jesus Christ Superstar song)
Song_infobox
Name = Superstar
SorA =
Artist = Murray Head and ensemble
Album = Jesus Christ Superstar
Released = October 1970
track_no = 9
Recorded =
Genre = Rock
Length = 4:15
Writer =
Composer = Andrew Lloyd Webber
Label = Decca Records/MCA Records
Producer = Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
[ Chart position = ]
prev = "Trial Before Pilate (Including the 39 Lashes)"
prev_no = 8
next = "Crucifixion"
next_no = 10
"Superstar" is the title song from the 1971 rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It has a compelling melody married to a catchy rhythm, lending the song its efficacy. Murray Head reached #14 in the U.S. with a single version in 1971.
It is sung by the spirit of Judas Iscariot, where he questions why Jesus chose to arrive in the manner that he did and if what happened to him was truly part of a divine plan. It is thus somewhat accusatory in nature and not the anthem that some take it to be. Nevertheless, along with "I Don't Know How to Love Him", it is the most well-known song from this production.
Laura Osnes, female winner of "" performed the song during the showtunes week.
Carly Smithson sang the song during the seventh season of "American Idol" the week the theme was the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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