Instrumentation:
Reed (flute/clarinet/bass clarinet/alto sax), trumpet db. flugelhorn, electronic organ db. piano/electric piano, guitar (electric/acoustic), percussion, bass guitar
SALVATION
Music, book and lyrics by Peter Link and C. C. Courtney
Jan Hus Playhouse Off Broadway 24 September, 1969 (239 perfs)Synopsis
An unorthodox rock musical revolving around youths' problems, needs and rebellion. Structured as a parody of a revival meeting, it links dialogue and a strong pop score into the search for meaning which underlies the protests of a generation. 'Cheerfully irreverent ... winningly innocent' - New York Post. An overwhelming rush of very good pop tunes' - New York Times.
Cast: 4 men, 4 women
Musical Numbers:
- Back to Genesis
- Ballin'
- Daedalus
- Deuteronomy XVII Verse 2
- Footloose Youth and Fancy Free
- For Ever
- Gina
- Honest Confession Is Good For the Soul
- If You Let Me Make Love To You Then Why Can't I Touch You?
- In Between
- Let the Moment Slip By
- Let's Get Lost In Now
- 1001
- Salvation
- Schwartz
- There Ain't No Flies On Jesus
- Tomorrow Is the First Day Of the Rest Of My Life
