Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. By this you do admit that you are descendants of prophetkillers. They tell you to worry bout yourself, before you help somebody else. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a. Mar 04, 2009 cotton patch gospel will close on saturday, april 25. Copperheads, sons of snakes, how can you escape hells damnation. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. To get rightsideup, turn upside down now is the time to turn it around. The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. It is funny, true to the gospels, offbeat in a helpful sort of way, and profoundly inspirational. An easter story spectacular, now on dvd cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by critics and public alike. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises when i look up harry chapin cotton patch gospel. Cotton patch gospel harry chapin soundtrack 1982 play shuffle.
It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. When someone asks you for a ride to the busstop, i say well, dont let em down. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. Cotton patch gospel was fun to work on and inspiring to watch. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes. Harry chapin d g when i look up, what should i see.
Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted. Discounts for students, seniors and groups are available with information available at the box office, 540 8691776. Now all the niggerlovers and black people were gathering around him to listen. Cotton patch gospel by harry chapin on amazon music unlimited. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. The cotton patch version of hebrews and the general epistles, 1973. Cotton patch would be fun for a church or youth group to see as part of a lenten or summer series of films on the life of christ. When i look up 3 from the night that made america famous. Look out for number one, thats what they say, but ive got a far better way. Cotton patch gospel jubilation chords misc soundtrack e. Now for the first time collected in a single, hardcover volume, this edition comes complete with a new introduction by president jimmy carter, a foreword by will d. Cotton patch gospel jubilation chords by misc soundtrack learn to play guitar by chord and tabs and use our crd diagrams, transpose the key and more.
This awardwinning musical drama is a legslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a story the retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. You yourselves live up to your forefathers reputation. To get rightside up, turn upside down now is the time to turn it around. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin and produced by philip m. Now look, im sending to you men of god and competent teachers and ministers. Look out for number one, thats what they say, but i ve got a far better way. This is one of those versatile scripts that lends itself to any number of creative decisions. Luke and acts by clarence jordan 2004, paperback at the. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south, bringing the new testament to life in the context of where people actually live today. All the lyrics and translations to the album cotton patch gospel by harry chapin.
A musical, cotton patch gospel 1982, written by atlantabased actor tom key and stage director russell treyz, was based on jordans version of the gospels of matthew and john. Jerry jordan had a firsthand look at the burgeoning charity his uncle. At 16, brady had already decided on a career in the military. Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy. This rollicking bluegrass musical is sometimes touching and sometimes humorous as spirited as it is spiritfilled. Based on clarence jordans cotton patch gospel, the show was born in 1981 as a highlyacclaimed broadway musical under the collaboration of tom. More than a decade later, these writings provided the inspiration for the cotton patch gospel, a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics by harry chapin, that is a mainstay in community theatres across the country.
You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in june 1981. What is unique about the cotton patch gospel is that it brings the language, setting, time and place into the midst of the racial tension developing in the south in the 1950s and 1960s. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d.
Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scipture closer to home. Written by tom key and russell treyz, and with music and lyrics by harry, the musical adapted clarence jordans cotton patch versions of the gospels of matthew and john. Cotton patch gospel continues until july 1 at huron country playhouse, grand bend. Cotton patch gospel surround me chords misc soundtrack. Not your average musical theatre fare, cotton patch gospel is a refreshing change and a reminder of why the literature of the new testament has endured. Harry chapin cotton patch gospel album lyrics letssingit. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. I have been having an intriguing time this winter studying the commercial versions, from an early 1950s release called day of triumph to jesus of montreal as part of my doctor of ministry study of images of. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a setting of.
Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Check out cotton patch gospel by harry chapin on amazon music.
By the time the lighting designers added their piece, the actors picked up on it like it was a new vision and the results were amazing. Apr 17, 2015 cotton patch would be fun for a church or youth group to see as part of a lenten or summer series of films on the life of christ. Misc soundtrack cotton patch gospel surround me chords. Cotton patch gospel, a new musical with songs by the late harry chapin, is a downhome retelling of the new testament, a kind of crackerbarrel turnabout of. Apr 04, 2007 by this you do admit that you are descendants of prophetkillers. By the time the lighting designers added their piece, the actors picked up on it like it. Luke and acts by clarence jordan 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The cotton patch approach to the new testament is to allow the same sense of participation in them which the early christians must have had. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. Cotton patch gospel by harry chapin album lyrics musixmatch. Listen to your favorite songs from cotton patch gospel by harry chapin now. Tracklist with lyrics of the album cotton patch gospel 2011 from harry chapin.
I was moved and inspired by this modern day version of the timeless message of the gospel of matthew. I was reluctant to choose cotton patch gospel since we have done. Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. As much as i loved godspell and jesus christ superstar, cotton patch gospel wins the gold medal. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. Oct 22, 1981 cotton patch gospel, a new musical with songs by the late harry chapin, is a downhome retelling of the new testament, a kind of crackerbarrel turnabout of alec mccowens st. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century united states south. Cotton patch gospel by harry chapin on amazon music amazon. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. Apr 5, 2012 more than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today.
Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. Cotton patch gospel premiered at the lambs theater in new york city on october 21, 1981. Cotton patch gospel surround me misc soundtrack guitar. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life. Originally published separately in 4 vols the cotton patch version of matthew and john, 1970. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. Luke 15 according to clarence jordans cotton patch version of luke and acts clinton. Theatrical outfit theatrical outfit entertains, educates. Cotton patch gospel puts jesus in civil rights era south. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer.
Music and lyrics written by harry chapin for the musical cotton patch gospel. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cotton patch gospel near you. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. For this cotton patch ive been readin magazines on a once a week trip to town on saturday and ive seen all pretty clothes and had some rich men and i know thats for me papas been tryin to pair me up with willie bond whose daddy owns the cotton gin ha, i done checked willie out two years ago and willie knows im too much for him. It is no longer being made so you may have to move soon to get your copy. Based on clarence jordans cotton patch gospel, the show was born in 1981 as a highlyacclaimed broadway musical under the collaboration of tom key and harry chapin cats in the cradle, taxi. Wayne brady was born in columbus, georgia and lived in orlando, florida.