King Herod's song - Mike d'Abo

Jesus Christ Superstar album (1970).
Mike d'Abo as King Herod.

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[colourfulwithaU]

So this is what music sounded like 2,000 years ago.

[jimsterdee]

Undoubtedly the overall best version of this song.

[DrSimian]

@kurtsie527 The album was released before the original show was produced.

[kurtsie527]

So why is there no video for this if this is the actual version?

[jbarnes1960]

The original sound track was amazing. They said they ended it the way they did because it was told from Judas viewpoint...interesting..

[Littek]

One of the best voices on the whole album, so sad to see all the lame clown versions in the movies and shows :(

[MichaelHansenFUN]

@BadRaspberriesFinger you are right, wrong use of the world, but he isnt as famous as mick jagger, he is kinda like Nicky Hopkins, Peter Grant, Ian Stewart, and because people heard his name here and there but he isnt as well known as some others like BillWyman, John PAul Jones, ect...

[BadRaspberriesFinger]

@MichaelHansenFUN How is Mike d'Abo "infamous"? That word - "infamous" - means famous for all the wrong reasons; that is, "having an extremely bad reputation." Hitler and Charles Manson and Caligula are infamous. Mike d'Abo (the father of actress Olivia d'Abo of "The Wonder Years") is simply "famous."

[Chamomileable]

I kind of enjoy both versions. the "fat slob" in the movie portrays the gluttony and hedonism very well.

[MichaelHansenFUN]

Mike d'Abo is infamous. With d'Abo fronting, Manfred Mann enjoyed numerous hits, the Dylan-penned number one hit, "Mighty Quinn."

check him out singing the song on another video of Manfred Mann "Mighty Quinn."

and compare the vocals!!!

[wdeatonjr]

great song



[jamo387]

Cha cha cha chaaaa....