May 12, 2011 this award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. Cotton patch gospel jubilation chords misc soundtrack e. 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. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if.
Especially if you like blue grass or southern, you will love it. 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. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic paraphrases of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. The story of jesus as if born into modernday rural georgia. Harry chapin cotton patch gospel album lyrics letssingit. Basis, clarence jordans translation of the gospels of matthew and john,the cotton patch version of matthew and john. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. Nez floridas emerald coast real estate podcast with nathan abbott chillout music radio.
Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. Cotton patch gospel by harry chapin on amazon music amazon. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. 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. Harry chapins score adds to the jubilation of the gospels as well as the flipside moments the times of loss and loneliness jesus came to save us from. The cotton patch version is a very colloquial, southern translation. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. Adapted from the books by clarence jordan directed by chase kniffen musical direction by drew perkins cotton patch gospel good for the soul this is a downright fun southern hoedown and jamboree of the gospels you might even cry back in jubilation, hallelujah. His well known tunes include hits like taxi and cats in the cradle, but he was a diverse and passionate. The substance of faith and other cotton patch sermons by clarence jordan. Recorded by wayne powell on march 14, 2010 using a flip video. 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 by harry chapin on amazon music. Written by tom key and russell treyz, and with music and lyrics by harry chapin, cotton patch gospel adapted clarence jordans cotton patch versions of the gospels of matthew and john for the stage. Mar 19, 2010 the story of jesus as if born into modernday rural georgia. May 06, 2008 remember when the music is a posthumously produced album by the american singersongwriter harry chapin, released in 1987. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity.
Cotton patch gospel originator of cotton patch gospel recreates beginning as solo performance in 1979, tom key was wondering what he would do next after a successful national tour of his oneman play c. Apr 5, 2012 more than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. 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. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. 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. 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. I was moved and inspired by this modern day version of the timeless message of the gospel of matthew. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia.
It brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta, georgia. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. The cotton patch gospel musical soundtrack composer. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. The songs range from silly spit ball me lord to heartbreaking one more tomorrow to sweet jubilation to triumphant well. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow. 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. As much as i loved godspell and jesus christ superstar, cotton patch gospel wins the gold medal. Songwriter harry chapins song jubilation in the musical cotton patch gospel has the disciples sing. Cotton patch gospel premiered at the lambs theater in new york city on. Jubilation the last supper jud thank god for governor pilate one more tomorrow. Clarence jordan quotes author of the cotton patch version of. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Cotton patch gospel premiered at the lambs theater in new york city on october 21, 1981. 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. This award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Clarence jordan july 29, 1912 october 29, 1969, a farmer and new testament greek scholar, was the founder of koinonia farm, a small but influential religious community in southwest georgia and the author of the cotton patch paraphrase of the new testament. The cotton patch version of the new testament softwarecases. Even without the video, these songs by harry chapin tell the cotton patch gospel story well. Those who never heard clarence jordan speak will welcome the opportunity to get to know him through his. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. Review by patti king, greenmont oakpark community church, kettering, oh cotton patch gospel is a delightful retelling of the story of christ mixing humor and poignancy. Virginia repertory theatres cotton patch gospel, a country, bluegrass. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia.
Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. Cotton patch gospel jubilation chords misc soundtrack. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written. The measure of a christian is not in the height of his grasp but in the depth of his love, faith is not belief in spite of evidence but a life in scorn of the consequences. 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 for the stage. Members of branches and the cast of steeple players production of cotton patch gospel perform jubilation book by tom key and russell. It is funny, true to the gospels, offbeat in a helpful sort of way, and profoundly inspirational. 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. 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. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. These songs were the last composing that harry chapin ever did. 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 south. Jordans the cotton patch version of matthew and john and with a book by.
A 30strong vocal supergroup, jubilation sing soul, blues and countryinfused gospel from the songbooks of nina simone, tom waits, curtis mayfield, don mcglashan, isaac hayes, blind willie johnson and emmy lou harris. Richmond timesdispatch a familyfriendly show with a lively beat. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles by clarence. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. Cotton patch gospel, a new musical with songs by the late harry. Performed by joey fargar and hal wells at social circle theatre.
Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. Aint no busy signalsspitball, are we ready, and jubilation. Interested in making the bible more meaningful to people in the racially divided southern us, jordan changed the jewgentile rift to a blackwhite rift. His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. Tracklist with lyrics of the album cotton patch gospel 2011 from harry chapin. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. 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. New testament, paraphrase this is clarence jordans interesting paraphrase of most of the books of the nt.
As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of the new testament into the language and culture of the midtwentiethcentury south born out of the civil rights struggle, these nowclassic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. His well known tunes include hits like taxi and cats in the cradle, but he was a. Buy the cotton patch gospel musical soundtrack audio cd. This lively, moving musical score was written by harry chapin, and performed by. 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. Read more in this modern day translation of paul message, his letters are taken out of the study and stainedglass sanctuary and placed under gods skies where people toil, laugh, cry and wonder. G bm am d g bm am d g bm am d g bm am d this is a song that needs no explanation g bm am d am d am d this is the song i hoped that time would bring g bm am d g bm am d this is a song i call my jubilation g bm am d g em feels so good, all ive got to do is sing c d g em chorus.
Cotton patch gospel one of the 70s favorite pop balladeers was harry chapin. Cotton patch gospel gospel musical with book by tom key and russell. Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy. Produced on cd and cassette tape, it contained the same tracks as the album, sequel, which was the last complete album released during harrys lifetime, plus two previously unreleased tracks, hokey pokey and oh man. Clarence jordan quotes author of the cotton patch version. The cotton patch gospel by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south.
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