Turn Back, O Man
E945869
"Turn Back, O Man" is a sultry, vaudeville-style number from the musical *Godspell* that humorously calls for repentance and moral reflection.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
musical theatre song
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song ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Jesus Christ (character in Godspell)
NERFINISHED
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disciples (ensemble characters in Godspell) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | music and lyrics by Peggy Gordon and Jay Hamburger ⓘ |
| composer | Stephen Schwartz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dramaticFunction |
juxtaposes sensual performance with spiritual message
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provides comic relief while advancing moral themes ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceIn | Godspell (1971 stage musical) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | vaudeville-style song ⓘ |
| includedIn | Godspell original cast recording NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricalContent |
calls on people to turn away from sin
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uses playful and suggestive humor ⓘ |
| lyricalMotive | call for repentance framed as entertainment ⓘ |
| lyricist | Stephen Schwartz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| musicalFeature |
jazz-influenced harmonies
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slow, bluesy feel ⓘ |
| partOf | Godspell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performanceStyle |
burlesque-influenced
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cabaret-like ⓘ |
| style | sultry ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
critical commentary on Godspell’s use of parody and satire
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stage revivals of Godspell ⓘ |
| theme |
moral reflection
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repentance ⓘ |
| tone | humorous ⓘ |
| typicalPerformerRole | female lead in Godspell ⓘ |
| usesBiblicalSource | themes from the Gospels ⓘ |
| workFrom | Godspell original off-Broadway production ⓘ |
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