Tribute to Carl Anderson

[darkimageucla1]

I think of you often brother Carl. You inspired me before I met you, and I carry your spark with me ever since . Miss you & love you. Eugenio

[Littlelambism]

I cannot believe that he is gone. What I lovely bloke..

[sharpness204]

R.I.P Carl you are a true vocalist legend

[cvasoli]

I had the chance to meet Carl on his last tour in Italy, I cannot say we became friensìds, but I must honestly say he made lot of good things for people here.

[FredDude27]

This song and the realisation that Carl is gone makes me misty :(

[AZCopperBear]

I don't think I have ever met such a genuine soul. When he gave you his attention, you felt like a SUPERSTAR. I was privileged to work with him at a master class at Humboldt State University. That experience has carried me for 2+ decades. I surprised Carl when he was touring and he graciously offered to have me come backstage and meet the cast. Was quite a thrill.  I was saddened to hear of his

passing, but not a day goes by where I haven't benefited from our collaboration.

[KCKILLERCAT]

How small is the world I live in, that I did not know that this amazing man left us. I have always felt so honored to say that ... I saw him live in Jesus Christ Superstar in Toronto so many years ago. Thank - you Carl .

[tjcmete]

The "old" days on Venice Beach...what great times at the Bla Bla

Cafe! Will always be my friend....until we meet again.

[brucus71]

Miss you Carl! he has been my friend and my coach during is time in Italy, and I learned all I am as an artist from him! He's alwaays with me on the stage and in my heart! So generous and full of kindness, so great and so humble. Love light music and truth my angel, for ever....your voice is always myrr for my soul......love you

[elizabethosler]

@brucus71 WHAT YOU SAID IS SO BEAUTIFUL. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD "JUDAS" IN JCSUPERSTAR. BRILLIANT.

[Chulaan]

Still missing you mightily, Carl. You are an inspiration to me.

[imbees2]

I saw Carl at a performance in a small concert in a little club in Santa Monica, CA. He was electric. He was a superb performer. He was a friend of my sister in law, but I never knew him personally. I just loved his love for life and his superb singing abilities. I don't have a person that I can compare him to, he was one of a kind.

[yourgrandmadarling]

I am missing Carl terribly today. I have been playing this CD over and over in the car. I recall the day he brought my autographed copy over to my house. He was so proud of this CD . I had worked as his stylist for some of his personal appearances. Morever, we were both "from" DC and knew the same people. He was a unique talent and a wonderful friend who took care of his friends. I miss him into eternity. I love you dear one. Will look forward to seeing you on the otherside of the rainbow.

[MLuckman]

Carl was a dearest friend many years ago, I only wish time allowed him to record Dream Song... but it wasn't so. Maybe someday I'll be able to pay my tribute to this great talent by putting into production the Broadway Play we had worked on at the end "DAWN" based on the life of Paul Dunbar, book by Kay Anderson. ML, Miss you Carl... always will ...

[hunn89]

I miss you old friend, you may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten...

[colonvic]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice! We'll miss you Carl.

[bigjoe5216]

You Did.  And Always Will.

[isorivolta]

Thanks for this video. I also loved the song If I Could, which I'd never heard before.

[Maranncat]

That was beautifully prepared 'JBWilliford'. Thank you.......

[CVActor1]

He is missed terribly.

[ezekielthemack]

Carl, may you rest in eternal peace.

[xOxLexyBabexOx]

:'( he died way too soon. way way too soon :'(

[ginafarina]

I just have to watch this once in a while. Words fail me still.

[bugsme10]

CARL WAS THE MOVIE !!!!!!

[jacintajordan]

Thankyou for the Tribute :(

[Saphirechevy]

All the faces in the pictures are blurry. Is it just me? I love the video and the music, but wish I could see it more clearly. It is almost as though someone is deliberately blurring it.

[elizabethosler]

@Saphirechevy IT MUST BE 'BRAX'

[denzelsnipes69]

He didn't age much over the years.

[VTERRELL]

It was a pleasure to shop and provide wardrobe for you. Thank you my darling"Home Boy for being so sweet and dear. I miss you so.

Vera

[jtat61]

I worked with Carl for awhile in an L.A. recording studio in the early 80"s. Man what a great ping pong player that guy was. He was an amazing human being. Cant get over that he's gone. R.I.P. my brother...

[bluesmanzzz]

Carl was a dear friend of my family.

We shared the stage at the State of Mind show in L.A. in '98 along with Billy Sheehan. Days after he passed twice I thought of him and his song Friends and Lovers would came on the radio.

Once when I turned it on, I dedicated the Santana song Somewhere in Heaven to him and felt him there giving me a hug.

The hair stood up on my arms, a feeling of warmth. I smiled and kept on singing. I miss him so much.

Michael Nagy

[stefano8a]

greetings from Italy with admiration

ciao Carl

[maraAKAgon]

R.I.P. Carl Anderson. All i know about him is actin in Jesus Christ Superstar. And few other songs. But i feel he was great person and this video showed me, that it was most probably true..Ive ever wanted to met him since i was like 6years old and watched JChS for the first time. And when ive read of his passing, i was shocked and i cried. I'll never forget his great talent and will never stop listen my favurite song Too Much Heaven On Their Minds....JAH bless you and see you on the other Side.

[Saphirechevy]

@maraAKAgon are you a witness? I also hope to see him on the other side, on earth. He seemed like a nice man with a big heart.

[maraAKAgon]

@Saphirechevy no am not witness...i believe in JAH RASTAFARI

[SonnyGTA]

I met Carl too. He gave me his email and I was speaking to him about taking a vocal clinic. I was informed of his passing by his wife...I believe. Very sad indeed. BIG TALENT.

[FredDude27]

Farewell Carl!

[1musicencyclopedia]

I had the pleasure of meeting Carl Anderson. My uncle (who is good friends with Carl) sang at my mothers funeral in Jan '97. I met Carl and his wife Veronica at their home Venice,Ca. I found Carl (who is one of my top 3 male vocalists) to be very down to earth (smoking his cigar) and playing his piano at his home rehearsing to sing my moms favorite song. I still play his music today. I miss Carl very much. He was a very underrated artist with vocal powerl who i will never forget. RIP

[taedog15]

this is making me cry on my bday....I REALLY MISS MY FAVORITE UNCLE!!!!!!! I LOVE YU UNCLE CARLTON!! MISS YU MUCH UR FAVORITE NIECE NOEL!!!

[Najah46]

As a member of Agape Int'l Ctr of Truth (Carl's church home since early '90s) & in the choir since '94, I had the extreme privilege of hearing Carl sing w/ us many Sundays. Every time he sang I thought to myself, "I'm so lucky to be here--life just doesn't get any better than this." I think he might well be the greatest singer who ever lived. I was also part of the audience during the recording of his album "Why We Are Here--Live @ Agape." He was so sweet--& infamous 4 forgetting the lyrics!

[ritenour84]

yeah... definitivamente el mejor de los judas en superestrella... y una de las voces mas inspiradoras que he escuchado... transmite tanto... RIP

[isitcosimblack]

rip man . i was and still are impressed with your performance in the jcs movie . so expressive , so energetic , and what a voice !!

never understood why ted neely got most of the credits .

[chhrister1993]

Carl... i saw you for the first time under two hours ago... i just saw jesus ChristSuperstar... and i was really moved by your voice... so i looked you up at Youtube and found out you died to early, so i saw this Tribute and... i.... started Crying... your vocal is soooo good, you WILL be remembered

[okaybrandon]

I think we all miss him, for so many reasons. I had the chance to meet him in Milan, in the backstage after the JCS show. Amazingly I found out that he was as humble as nice and he was a real human! Funny and cool, not full of ego and definitly a great singer, a true artist! Thanks Carl!

[blacklannmuzik1]

I still remember hearing of his death. I was totally shocked & saddened. It was the same year I lost my mother 2 cancer. 2 wonderful people gone 2 soon. His heart was a remarkable as his talents. What a touching tribute this was. May God smile on you, Carl! We love & miss you.

[h0d3d0]

Right on! Carl Anderson was a treasure

[Reelfella]

My memories of Carl always begin with his huge, warm smile; so infectious and sincere. Then there's that voice; such an engaging & distinct timber. His vocal stylings dug deep to connect emotions that made any lyric come alive. Few performers could convey such a range of expressions as Carl Anderson. Versatility was his middle name.and he was a true friend... and mentor. I, along with thousands of others, miss you Carl Anderson, you'll never be forgotten.

[alloimlindseyloham]

i never knew i died:(

[robleejay]

Such Grace, Eloquence, and Talent -- I still Tingle when I hear that Voice! Lailah Ali was lucky to have him as a Stepfather. "Can't Stop This Feeling" is still one of my favorite songs.

Love You Forever, Carl Anderson -- This Feeling Will Never Stop! Peace.

[jamildesiree]

Carl would be forever missed."So long Judas."

[564185]

Just saw touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar again and met Ted afterwards. You are missed Carl. You will not be forgotten.

[scribemcg]

You gave us so much of yourself, Carl. R.I.P.

[densjo]

This is really sad,,I dont know how Carl died,But it is so wrong he had so much to live for and had so much to give,I am sure he would have given more.This is terrible...He was a beautiful singer and actor...Jodie.

[timmyfolky]

I just discovered today, 11/20/08, that Carl died. I found out by looking up info on The Rippingtons, a jazz fusion band Carl occasionally performed with.

I'M SO TIRED OF GOOD PEOPLE LEAVIN EARTH AT A YOUNG AGE!!! 59 IS YOUNG!!

Will Miss Him!

[Mutch820]

Makes me sad. Did you all know he was an accomplished drummer?

[Chulaan]

wow.. I had no idea he died. Very sad. :(

You'll me missed Carl.

[SuedeSavage]

Ciao Carl, thanks for all you gave us. We'll never forget you, and thanks to all the people who made this tribute. An old JCS fan from Venezia, Italy

[Puertoricanlips]

when did he die? What did he die from?

[stevethewomble]

sadley he passed away on february 23 2004, of leukemia R.I.P

[BRVE]

beautiful song. what's the name of that?

[seoulforever]

If I Could

[seoulforever]

by originally sung by Regina Belle

[aperez2000]

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES CARL!! R.I.P

[Rottetrol54r]

RIP Carl Anderson

[bgfd1]

Bless you Carl. Thank you for being a part of my growing up.

[paultinsel]

wow i had no clue he died ...i'm very sorry 'bout that

[TheDescendant620]

awe I didnt know he died!!!!!!! My day is all fucked up now!

[CastlesandMansions]

Yeah, Carl's voice is special. But funny thing, his cousin Nathaniel (Nate) Anderson has a similar tone. I found him here on Youtube under "Straight Churchin". Yeah, the Anderson family comes from the church. And they all have rather unique vocal instruments. Especially Louise Anderson. Her voice is akin to Whitney Houstons & Mahalia Jackson. Simply Amazing!

[musicstew]

Carl became a friend of mine through my vocal coach several years ago. He was a warm, beautiful spirit, and I loved him deeply. I didn't hear that he had passed away on tour until months later since our families didn't know each other. This tribute is a wonderful reminder of how fun and alive and full of the God-given gift of music Carl was. He was a God-fearing man, and hearing "If I Could" again, which he dedicated to his son, Khalil, was a blessing. Thank you so much and blessings to you.

[Bhaktigirl]

I too met Carl, I live in Santa Monica and after meeting him the first time, we ran into each other many times. He seemed the type that once you met him, he was your friend from then on. What a wonderful man! I miss his warmth and his voice... :(

[adahman1907]

if i could sustained me in baltimore when did this happen so sorry sophia

[DrWebflaxFLOO]

What song is this, by the way?

[JBWilliford]

It's called "If I Could" and it's on Carl's PIECES OF A HEART album.

[SoulTooSoul]

I met Carl Anderson at a party in Santa Monica Ca. I was walking up to the house and Carl was coming out to get some air. I recognized him, he was laughing and stating that his Brazilian friends were just too crazy! I struck up a conversation and we began to talk. Carl was the most grounded,down to earth,unpretenious entertainers I have ever met. He was alone and without an entourage. He did not know me, but we talked about music,acting,&life. I have met other celeberties, but Carl was special.

[mandapandabug]

you are so freakin' lucky.

[chrisz31974]

ive heard the same thing from a buddy of mine, he said carl was cool as hell, and he said ted neeley thinks hes jesus

[thecoreonline]

Carl was one of my childhood heroes, and I was lucky enough to have him for a friend. Thanks for this tribute. A more incredible human being I have yet to meet. He will forever be missed.

[toemeraldcity]

I met Carl Anderson Backstage at The Gammage auditorium in 1992 while he was doing Jesus Christ Superstar. He inspired me to pursue this crazy business of acting. I was in awe. He said "You just got to do it!!!!"

He probably didn't realize how he imspired so many along the way.

[DarwinwasWrong]

I will always have the fond memory of meeting Carl Anderson in 2003. My theater group was doing JCS and I was doing the role of Judas. The tour was coming to town and apparently Carl got there a little early and found our show and came and watched us perform. I found out after the show that someone wanted to see me outside. I went outside and there was Carl!

[DarwinwasWrong]

He told me that he was impressed with how I handled the role and shook my hand. I, of course, gave him a hug. A moment I will never forget. RIP Carl, you are missed.

[DrWebflaxFLOO]

You lucky bastard. I wish I had the chance to meet Mr. Anderson. But even those who have never met him have been effected by his powerful voice.

[princessjerseygirl04]

carl we will always love you

[Sweetchild3]

A very passionate singer.

[poorflisser]

From the time I was a little girl, I was ALWAYS taken with 'Judas' from JCSS.....It wasnt until about 1/2 hr ago did I realize who he was, and the fact that he was an accomplished performer! What an amazing voice! Im planning on getting all his music out there now!

[Jibboo812]

Thank you, Carl. We miss you.

[Forsaken004]

I really admire his music and talent...

I am trying to collect all the songs by Carl.

Such a powerful natural voice without effort.

[willistara]

Carl is in my heart, can never be forgotten...

[ebarryhill]

I had the blessing of being a part of this tour. I miss this dear man. I still feel his warmth and humor, and 'headbutt'. It tore my heart to see him and Zeyn together, knowing they have both left us. I still have part of his JUDAS costume in my closet, and will treasure it and him, always. Still love you Carl, your friend Eugene

[igehring]

It´s a honor to see your words ebarry. I´m a distant admirer of Carl.

[Richard234]

Many years ago I had the pleasure of having Carl sing one of the first songwriter demos I made upon moving to LA. Subsequently, the song was recorded by others but his version was the best. What a talent!

[JBWilliford]

I would love to hear the recording he made if possible. Know it must have been amazing to have your song sung by Carl and it must be an amazing song. Congratulations.

John

[Forsaken004]

Richard. What was the song in question?

I am trying to collect of his songs.

I don't suppose you have it online somewhere?

[Richard234]

Carl sang a songwriter demo for a song a co-wrote called "Outside Myself, Inside Your Love." It was recorded in late '82 or '83. Subsequently it was the Grand Prize Winner of the 1983 American Song Festival (his version). Unfortunately, I probably only have a cassette recording. As I said before his version made the hairs on my neck stand up and though I've had covers on the song, his was best. God Bless him. What a talent.

[DrWebflaxFLOO]

Carl Anderson was the greatest singer ever to live. I was very sad when he died in 2004. He will be missed terribly...

[CastlesandMansions]

Check out Carl's cousin, Nathaniel Anderson, here on Youtube under "Straight Churchin". Just a sample.

[EdMarcus]

great voice..

[michaellovesthecat]

if we could life is simplely hard sad at times but ahhh sow well worth it

[wehlawee]

Thank you, JBWilliford, for so generously sharing this memory.

[JCS4eva]

I'm actually crying. Not only was he THE BEST JUDAS EVER [no arguments]....he was a great human being. RIP

[doulton1]

He was awesome. Miss you, Carl

[mathmute]

so sad.. carl was amazing and im thankful he shared his gifts with us. thanks for sharing this tribute video.

[densjo]

I didnt know much about Carl Anderson,But what I did know he was a great singer,a great mate,a really nice person,and loved friends and lovers,was shocked to hear he had passed away,,but I think I knew him a little,and to me thats ok.RIP Carl..Sydney,Aust,,,WE love you...Jodie.

[scepterATkatamail]

I had the opportunity to see him in his last tour in Italy on JCS.

I took there my very young doughter, and we wait in the alley back the theatre he went out.. he was very friendly with anyone of us, and with patience signed us the playbill of the show, shaked out hands, had a smile for anyone of us...

At that time I ignored about his disease, now I see how big were its soul.

That perfect evening is still in the memories of my daughter and mine.

[Zebonka]

We all miss ya Carl :(

[lagartrucha]

lo mejor del mundo la mejor voz

(jesus)

[shoppinkathy]

We miss you Carl!!!! You will be in our hearts forever! Great tribute. We saw Carl in about 9 Superstar performances and visited him at his home in '96. I'll love him forever!!!

[rbfanatic]

I saw Carl as Judas in 2003 when Jesus Christ Superstar was touring then I saw the musical in 2005 without Carl. But I was still luxky to see the same cast twice eventhough Carl wasn't there as Judas. :(

[igvar]

great artist, beautiful song"

[DarwinwasWrong]

I've only seen him twice, once in '94 when I was a wee lad and again in '97. I only really remember the '97 performance, but it was amazing.

[ElSato]

I am just a white boy amateur singer from Toronto, but Carl was my inspiration from the time I was a child. I cry to know that he is gone, but I am so grateful that he was here. Carl, we will never forget you.

[jessicastuber]

I makes me happy to know that Carl and Zeyn are together again..

RIP Zeyn my love...and you too Carl! I know you'll take good care of him..You always did :)

Jessica

.

[Acekicken]

I was lucky enough to see him live with Sebastian Bach.

Those 2 where awesome together!

[carolynbnelson]

when did he die?y

[namk19]

he'll always be my favorite Judas

[Metalbrat]

That was beautiful. He will be sadly missed. But his voice will ring in the heavens forever.

[actingrl08]

love u carl!!

[Emmatripp]

I've seen Carl 6 times. He was and still remains a Star.

[mozart6023]

I am a proud owner of a few of Carl's CDs. I especially loved Pieces of a Heart.  Glad to see many have not forgotten his music. Appears to have been a very friendly and beloved man. God Bless you Carl.

[flipsideB06]

Thank you so much. He was a dear friend. I'm so glad I found this!

[JBWilliford]

You're welcome. Today is the anniversary of him leaving and we're having a glass of wine in his honor. We can be so thankful we were all blessed to know him.

[flipsideB06]

I am also honoring him today. I've made a myspace tribute page for him. I've posted your video there, I hope you don't mind. But I thought it was a great addition. If you'd like to see the page let me know. Thanks again.

[JBWilliford]

I do not mind at all and think that's great. I would love to see the page when you have a moment. Thank you.

[Antigone2006]

He will always be with us...

[steinfanonweekends]

We love you, Carl.

[evusik]

Beautiful...