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Catch My Soul (musical)

January 01, 1970

For the film adaptation, see Catch My Soul.

Catch My Soul is a rock musical produced by Jack Good, loosely adapted from Shakespeare's Othello.[1] The character of Iago had originally been played by Jerry Lee Lewis[2] in the US production which had closed in 1968.[3] The UK production of the show was a showcase for the talents of Lance LeGault, P. P. Arnold, P.J. Proby and an introduction to the rock musician Robert Tench and the band Gass.[4]

Jack Good's Catch My Soul
Rock Othello (UK stage version)
with the rock band Gass
MusicRay Pohlman
Emil Dean Zoghby
LyricsJack Good
BookWilliam Shakespeare
BasisOthello
ProductionsThe Prince of Wales Theatre, The Roundhouse, Manchester, Oxford, Birmingham

The first UK production opened at the University Theatre Manchester by the 69 Theatre Company with Angharad Rees as Desdemona on 14 October 1970. It toured to Birmingham, Oxford and Brighton before opening at the Roundhouse in December 1970 and then ran at the Prince of Wales Theatre in the West End from February to July 1971. The original UK cast recorded Catch My Soul (1971), with music as interpreted by Gass, the show's backing band at that time.[5] A film, Catch My Soul, was released in 1974 with a different cast.

The plot edit

Jack Good's Catch My Soul is based on William Shakespeare's play Othello. Good's musical contained many of the elements of Shakespeare's original work and largely mirrored its source. The subsequent film version directed by Patrick McGoohan changed the structure, setting and songs to an extent that make it a substantially different work. In the synopsis for allmovie.com Sandra Brennon states that in the film story:

"Othello is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago's remote commune. There he marries the lovely Desdemona much to the chagrin of Iago, who also loves her. The conniving commune leader then manages to quietly pressure Othello until murder and tragedy ensue."[6]

Featured artists edit

Peter Knight produced the album Catch My Soul "Jack Good's Catch My Soul-Rock Othello". He was the son of another Peter Knight and produced the London version of the musical Hair (1968).

P. P. Arnold appeared as Bianca. She worked with the Small Faces and was signed to Immediate Records. Arnold also had success as a solo pop singer and backing vocalist, working with an eclectic mix of recording artists including Andy Gibb, Boy George, Roger Waters and Ocean Colour Scene. In 1984, she returned to the stage in the cast of the musical Starlight Express as Belle the Sleeping Car. In mid-2007, she released her first recorded work for several years, Five In The Afternoon. The album is a duet with The Blow Monkeys' frontman Dr. Robert.

P.J. Proby appeared as Michael Cassio. Proby later became better known for his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley in the musical Elvis Live, a show that Good first produced in 1977.[7] In 1993, Proby appeared in Good's biographical musical Good Rockin' Tonite as himself. In 1994, he was in Only the Lonely, a musical based on the life of Roy Orbison.

Lance LeGault appeared as Iago, a role he played again in the 1974 Metromedia film version. Later on he appeared in his most well-known role, "Colonel Roderick Decker" in The A-Team. Le Gault also appeared in other successful television programs including Magnum, P.I., Knight Rider, Airwolf and Dallas.

Original cast members edit

Singers
The Chorus
  • Derek Damon
  • Kevin Dean
  • Karin Dominic
  • Kookie Eaton
  • Rodney James
  • Eva Lewis
  • Marcia Miller
  • Vernon Pickering
  • Alec Poor
  • Anthony Smart
  • Michael Trussel
  • Sandra Wood
  • Liz White

The house band edit

British rock band Gass performed as the house band during the show's initial run. They left Catch My Soul when the show moved to the Prince of Wales Theatre in February 1971.[8]

Band members
  • Robert Tench - guitar, vocals
  • Derek Austin - organ, piano
  • DeLisle Harper - bass, vocals
  • Godfrey McLean - drums

Robert Tench better known as Bobby Tench, also performed with the band on the London club circuit[9] before joining the second Jeff Beck Group in May 1971. He later recorded with Linda Lewis and is best known for his work with Freddie King, Hummingbird, Humble Pie, Streetwalkers and Van Morrison.

Additional musicians
  • Lennox Langton-congas
  • Keith Maynard-trumpet
  • John Bennett-trombone
  • Phil Kenzie-tenor and baritone saxophone
  • Bob Thompson-trumpet
  • Geoff Driscoll-tenor saxophone, flute and tin whistle
  • David Coxhill-baritone saxophone and flute

References edit

  1. ^ Macaisa/Bevington/Raccah/John. Othello By William Shakespeare. p. 25.
  2. ^ Bob Dylan. "Lust of the Blood from the rock musical". www.dreamtimepodcast.com. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  3. ^ Jerry Lee Lewis 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine as Iago. TheEastTennessean.com
  4. ^ Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras. Borderline. p. 325.
  5. ^ . homeonline.com. Archived from the original on 2011-12-08. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  6. ^ Catch My Soul 2006-05-09 at the Wayback Machine. A brief plot synopsis by Sandra Brennan at Allmovie.com
  7. ^ Answers.com: I.J. Good[permanent dead link] by Bruce Eder
  8. ^ Hjort and Hinman. Jeff's book: A Chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980. p. 111.
  9. ^ Leslie Fran (October 2009). Interview with Bobby Tench. Blues In Britain. pp. 18, 19, 20 Vol 1 issue 94.

Further reading edit

  • Hjort, Chris and Hinman, Doug. Jeff's book : A chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980 : from the Yardbirds to Jazz-Rock. Rock 'n' Roll Research Press, (2000). ISBN 0-9641005-3-3
  • Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976. Borderline (2006). Reprinted (2008). ISBN 1-899855-15-7
  • Morley, Sheridan. Green, Donald Edward. Jensen, Donald Edward. Review copies: plays and players in London, 1970-74. Robson Books (1974). Digitized (9 Feb 2007).ISBN 9780903895255

External links edit

  • Jack Good at allmusic.com
  • Jack Good at IMDb
  • PP Arnold official site

January 01, 1970
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For the film adaptation see Catch My Soul Catch My Soul is a rock musical produced by Jack Good loosely adapted from Shakespeare s Othello 1 The character of Iago had originally been played by Jerry Lee Lewis 2 in the US production which had closed in 1968 3 The UK production of the show was a showcase for the talents of Lance LeGault P P Arnold P J Proby and an introduction to the rock musician Robert Tench and the band Gass 4 Jack Good s Catch My SoulRock Othello UK stage version with the rock band GassMusicRay PohlmanEmil Dean ZoghbyLyricsJack GoodBookWilliam ShakespeareBasisOthelloProductionsThe Prince of Wales Theatre The Roundhouse Manchester Oxford Birmingham The first UK production opened at the University Theatre Manchester by the 69 Theatre Company with Angharad Rees as Desdemona on 14 October 1970 It toured to Birmingham Oxford and Brighton before opening at the Roundhouse in December 1970 and then ran at the Prince of Wales Theatre in the West End from February to July 1971 The original UK cast recorded Catch My Soul 1971 with music as interpreted by Gass the show s backing band at that time 5 A film Catch My Soul was released in 1974 with a different cast Contents 1 The plot 2 Featured artists 3 Original cast members 4 The house band 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksThe plot editJack Good s Catch My Soul is based on William Shakespeare s play Othello Good s musical contained many of the elements of Shakespeare s original work and largely mirrored its source The subsequent film version directed by Patrick McGoohan changed the structure setting and songs to an extent that make it a substantially different work In the synopsis for allmovie com Sandra Brennon states that in the film story Othello is a wandering evangelist who happens onto Iago s remote commune There he marries the lovely Desdemona much to the chagrin of Iago who also loves her The conniving commune leader then manages to quietly pressure Othello until murder and tragedy ensue 6 Featured artists editPeter Knight produced the album Catch My Soul Jack Good s Catch My Soul Rock Othello He was the son of another Peter Knight and produced the London version of the musical Hair 1968 P P Arnold appeared as Bianca She worked with the Small Faces and was signed to Immediate Records Arnold also had success as a solo pop singer and backing vocalist working with an eclectic mix of recording artists including Andy Gibb Boy George Roger Waters and Ocean Colour Scene In 1984 she returned to the stage in the cast of the musical Starlight Express as Belle the Sleeping Car In mid 2007 she released her first recorded work for several years Five In The Afternoon The album is a duet with The Blow Monkeys frontman Dr Robert P J Proby appeared as Michael Cassio Proby later became better known for his theatrical portrayals of Elvis Presley in the musical Elvis Live a show that Good first produced in 1977 7 In 1993 Proby appeared in Good s biographical musical Good Rockin Tonite as himself In 1994 he was in Only the Lonely a musical based on the life of Roy Orbison Lance LeGault appeared as Iago a role he played again in the 1974 Metromedia film version Later on he appeared in his most well known role Colonel Roderick Decker in The A Team Le Gault also appeared in other successful television programs including Magnum P I Knight Rider Airwolf and Dallas Original cast members editJack Good Othello Dorothy Vernon Emilia Lance LeGault Iago Jeffry Wickham Rodrigo P J Proby Michael Cassio Sharon Gurney Desdemona P P Arnold Bianca Emil Dean Zoghby Montano Singers Jean Gilbert Dana Gillespie Totlyn Jackson The Chorus Derek Damon Kevin Dean Karin Dominic Kookie Eaton Rodney James Eva Lewis Marcia Miller Vernon Pickering Alec Poor Anthony Smart Michael Trussel Sandra Wood Liz WhiteThe house band editBritish rock band Gass performed as the house band during the show s initial run They left Catch My Soul when the show moved to the Prince of Wales Theatre in February 1971 8 Band members Robert Tench guitar vocals Derek Austin organ piano DeLisle Harper bass vocals Godfrey McLean drums Robert Tench better known as Bobby Tench also performed with the band on the London club circuit 9 before joining the second Jeff Beck Group in May 1971 He later recorded with Linda Lewis and is best known for his work with Freddie King Hummingbird Humble Pie Streetwalkers and Van Morrison Additional musicians Lennox Langton congas Keith Maynard trumpet John Bennett trombone Phil Kenzie tenor and baritone saxophone Bob Thompson trumpet Geoff Driscoll tenor saxophone flute and tin whistle David Coxhill baritone saxophone and fluteReferences edit Macaisa Bevington Raccah John Othello By William Shakespeare p 25 Bob Dylan Lust of the Blood from the rock musical www dreamtimepodcast com Retrieved 2009 04 29 Jerry Lee Lewis Archived 2011 07 10 at the Wayback Machine as Iago TheEastTennessean com Joynson Vernon The Tapestry of Delights The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat R amp B Psychedelic and Progressive Eras Borderline p 325 Catch My Soul album cover homeonline com Archived from the original on 2011 12 08 Retrieved 2009 01 24 Catch My Soul Archived 2006 05 09 at the Wayback Machine A brief plot synopsis by Sandra Brennan at Allmovie com Answers com I J Good permanent dead link by Bruce Eder Hjort and Hinman Jeff s book A Chronology of Jeff Beck s Career 1965 1980 p 111 Leslie Fran October 2009 Interview with Bobby Tench Blues In Britain pp 18 19 20 Vol 1 issue 94 Further reading editHjort Chris and Hinman Doug Jeff s book A chronology of Jeff Beck s Career 1965 1980 from the Yardbirds to Jazz Rock Rock n Roll Research Press 2000 ISBN 0 9641005 3 3 Joynson Vernon The Tapestry of Delights The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat R amp B Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963 1976 Borderline 2006 Reprinted 2008 ISBN 1 899855 15 7 Morley Sheridan Green Donald Edward Jensen Donald Edward Review copies plays and players in London 1970 74 Robson Books 1974 Digitized 9 Feb 2007 ISBN 9780903895255External links editJack Good at allmusic com Jack Good at IMDb PP Arnold official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Catch My Soul musical amp oldid 1185931913, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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