The Wiz Movie Soundtrack Album Lyrics
The Wiz Movie Soundtrack Lyrics
- Quincy Jones - Main Title / Overture
- Quincy Jones - Overture (Part Two)
- Theresa Merritt - The Feeling That We Have
- Diana Ross - Can I Go On?
- Quincy Jones - Glinda's Theme
- Thelma Carpenter - He's The Wizard / March Of The Munchkins
- Diana Ross - Soon As I Get Home / Home
- Michael Jackson - You Cant Win
- Diana Ross - Ease On Down The Road 1
- Nipsey Russell - What Would I Do If I Could Feel?
- Nipsey Russell - Slide Some Oil To Me / Now Watch Me Dance
- Diana Ross - Ease On Down The Road 2
- Ted Ross - (I'm A) Mean Ole Lion
- Diana Ross - Ease On Down The Road 3
- Quincy Jones - Poppy Girls
- Diana Ross - Be A Lion
- Quincy Jones - End Of The Yellow Brick Road
- The Wiz Choir - Emerald City Sequence
- Richard Pryor - So You Wanted To See The Wizard / A Sorry Phoney / Is This What Feeling Gets? (Dorothy's Theme)
- Diana Ross - Is This What Feeling Gets? (Dorothy's Theme)
- Mabel King - Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News
- Diana Ross - Liberation Agitato / A Brand New Day / Liberation Ballet
- Diana Ross - Believe In Yourself (Dorothy)
- Richard Pryor - The Good Witch Glinda
- Lena Horne - Believe In Yourself
- Diana Ross - Home
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
The Feeling That We Have
by Theresa Merritt
[ Featuring The Wiz Choir ]
Put your arms around me child
Like when you bumped your shin
Then you'll know I love you now
As I loved you then
Though you maybe trying sometimes
And I'll need you
And you're not there
You know I may get mad
And turn away
But you know that I still care
But you cannot ask for more
Than can come from me
I am older than you are
And one day you'll see
If I lose my patience with you
And I suddenly start to scream
It's only because I just want you to be
Everything that I see in my dreams
And I'd like to know it's there
The feeling that we have
When you know that you can come
Running to me
Whenever times are bad
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Though you are growing older now
And I'm watching you grow
I know I make you sad sometimes
And I see your feeling show
But one day I'll look around
And you will be grown
You'll be out in the world
Such a pretty girl
You'll be on your own
And I'd like to know it's there
The feeling that we have
Knowing that you can come to me
Whenever you are sad
And I'd like to know it's there
The feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Can I Go On?
by Diana Ross
(Quincy Jones/Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
Lose it?
Lose it?
I don't even know the first thing
About what they're feeling
What am I afraid of?
Don't know what I'm made of
Can I go on
Not knowing?
Feeling?
Feeling?
Something tells me
That it's more than I can deal with
Though I never knew the song
Some words still catch on
Like caring and sharing
Being together no matter
Can I go on
Not knowing?
Don't know what I'm made of
Why am I afraid of feeling?
Feeling?
If I dare to take a chance
Would someone lead me?
Lose it?
Lose it?
I don't even know the first thing
About what they're feeling
What am I afraid of?
Don't know what I'm made of
Can I go on
Not knowing?
Feeling?
Feeling?
Something tells me
That it's more than I can deal with
Though I never knew the song
Some words still catch on
Like caring and sharing
Being together no matter
Can I go on
Not knowing?
Don't know what I'm made of
Why am I afraid of feeling?
Feeling?
If I dare to take a chance
Would someone lead me?
Writer: NICK ASHFORD, NICKOLAS ASHFORD, QUINCY JONES, VALERIE SIMPSON
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Glinda's Theme
by Quincy Jones
Come over here and rest awhile
Look at the trip you've made
I know you must be tired now
So rest here in the shade
Oh, the journey that you've had to make
I've watched you bear the load
But you can always stay at my place
When you come off the road
And if you ever need somebody (need somebody)
Count on me anytime (you can count on me)
I'll be here to pick you up
Because a rested body is a rested mind
Because a rested body is a rested mind
(Because a rested body is a rested mind)
A rested body is a rested mind
Look at the trip you've made
I know you must be tired now
So rest here in the shade
Oh, the journey that you've had to make
I've watched you bear the load
But you can always stay at my place
When you come off the road
And if you ever need somebody (need somebody)
Count on me anytime (you can count on me)
I'll be here to pick you up
Because a rested body is a rested mind
Because a rested body is a rested mind
(Because a rested body is a rested mind)
A rested body is a rested mind
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
He's The Wizard / March Of The Munchkins
by Thelma Carpenter
[ Featuring The Wiz Choir ]
[Thelma Carpenter (The Munchkins)]
Sweet thing, let me tell you 'bout
The world and the way things are (di-di, di-di, di-di, di-di)
You've come from a different place
And I know you've traveled far (di-di, di-di, di-di, di-di)
Now that you've told me what it is (la, da, da-da, daa, ahh)
I'd better point you towards the wiz
[Thelma Carpenter (The Munchkins)]
(He's the wiz) He's the man, he's the only one
Who can give your wish right to ya'
(He's the wizard) He'll send you back through time
By running magic through ya'
All of the super power's his (la, da, da-da, da)
Listen and I'll tell you where he is
He's the wiz and he lives in Oz [Both]
[Thelma Carpenter (The Munchkins)]
(He's the wizard) There's the way to Emerald City
(He's the wizard) That's not too far, is it?
(He's the wizard) Just take your dilemma, child
(He's the wizard) And lay it on the wizard
He'll fix you a drink that'll bubble and foam
(Ooo, ooo, la, da, da-da, daa, ahh)
And in a flash you will be home
[Thelma Carpenter (The Munchkins)]
(He's the wiz) He's the wiz, he's the wizard of Oz
He's got magic up his sleeve
(He's the wizard) And you know without his help
It would be impossible to leave
Fantastic powers at his command (woo!)
And I'm sure that he will understand
He's the wiz and he lives in Oz [Both]
Sweet thing, let me tell you 'bout
The world and the way things are
I'm gonna point you towards the wiz
[The Munchkins]
He's the wiz!
[Thelma Carpenter (The Munchkins)]
Fantastic powers at his command (la, da, da-da, daa, ahh)
And I'm sure that he will understand
He's the wiz and he lives in Oz [Both]
[The Munchkins]
Sweet thing, let me tell you 'bout
The world and the way things are
You've come from a different place
And I know you've traveled far
Now that you've told me what it is (la, da, da-da, daa, ahh)
I'd better point you towards the wiz
[The Munchkins]
La-da, da da [3x]
La-da, da
He's the wiz!
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Soon As I Get Home / Home
by Diana Ross
(Charlie Smalls)
Miss One?
Munchkins?
There's a feeling here inside
That I cannot hide
And I know I've tried
But it's turning me around
I'm not sure that I'm aware
If I'm up or down
Or here or there
I need both feet on the ground
Maybe I'm just going crazy
Let myself get uptight
I'm acting just like a baby
But I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be alright
Soon as I get home
Soon as I get home
Soon as I get home
In a different place
In a different time
Different people around me
I would like to know of that different world
And how different they find me
And just what's a Wiz
Is he big, will he scare me?
If I ask to leave
Will the Wiz even hear me?
How will I know then
If I'll ever get home again?
Here I am alone
Though it feels the same
I don't know where I'm going
I'm here on my own
And it's not a game
And a strange wind is blowing
I'm so amazed
At the things that I see here
Don't want to be afraid
I just don't want to be afraid
I just don't want to be here
In my mind this is clear
What am I doing here?
I wish I was home
I wish
I wish
I wish
Miss One?
Munchkins?
There's a feeling here inside
That I cannot hide
And I know I've tried
But it's turning me around
I'm not sure that I'm aware
If I'm up or down
Or here or there
I need both feet on the ground
Maybe I'm just going crazy
Let myself get uptight
I'm acting just like a baby
But I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be alright
Soon as I get home
Soon as I get home
Soon as I get home
In a different place
In a different time
Different people around me
I would like to know of that different world
And how different they find me
And just what's a Wiz
Is he big, will he scare me?
If I ask to leave
Will the Wiz even hear me?
How will I know then
If I'll ever get home again?
Here I am alone
Though it feels the same
I don't know where I'm going
I'm here on my own
And it's not a game
And a strange wind is blowing
I'm so amazed
At the things that I see here
Don't want to be afraid
I just don't want to be afraid
I just don't want to be here
In my mind this is clear
What am I doing here?
I wish I was home
I wish
I wish
I wish
Writer: CHARLES EMANUEL SMALLS
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
You Cant Win
by Michael Jackson
You can't win, you can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
People keep saying things are going to change
But they look just like they're staying the same
You can't win, way over your head
And you only got yourself to blame
You can't win, chile (you can't win chile)
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, the world keeps moving
And you're standing far behind
People keep saying, things will get better
(Just to ease your state of mind)
(So you lean back)(And you smoke that smoke)
(And you drink your glass of wine)
Sayin' you can't win, child
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, you can't win no way
If your story stays the same
(You ain't winning) No, no
(But it's nice to see you, I'm awfully glad you came)
(Better cool it, cause it ain't about losin')
Then the world has got no shame
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, you can't break even
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
(You'll be spending) No, no, oh
(Your little bit of money)
While someone else rides for free
(Learn your lesson) Ooo
(Refuel your mind before some turkey blows out your flame)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't get out of the game
You can't get out, woo, of the game, no, no
And you can't get out of the game
People keep saying things are going to change
But they look just like they're staying the same
You can't win, way over your head
And you only got yourself to blame
You can't win, chile (you can't win chile)
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, the world keeps moving
And you're standing far behind
People keep saying, things will get better
(Just to ease your state of mind)
(So you lean back)(And you smoke that smoke)
(And you drink your glass of wine)
Sayin' you can't win, child
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, you can't win no way
If your story stays the same
(You ain't winning) No, no
(But it's nice to see you, I'm awfully glad you came)
(Better cool it, cause it ain't about losin')
Then the world has got no shame
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, you can't break even
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
(You'll be spending) No, no, oh
(Your little bit of money)
While someone else rides for free
(Learn your lesson) Ooo
(Refuel your mind before some turkey blows out your flame)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't get out of the game
You can't get out, woo, of the game, no, no
Writer: Charles Emanuel Smalls
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Ease On Down The Road 1
by Diana Ross
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Come on Dorothy,
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on
There it is!
Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down, down the road
Pick your left foot up
When your right foot's down
Come on legs keep movin'
Don't you lose no ground
You just keep on keepin'
On the road that you choose
Don't you give up walkin'
'Cause you gave up shoes, no
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
'Cause there maybe times
When you think you lost your mind
And the steps you're takin'
Leave you three, four steps behind
But the road you're walking
Might be long sometimes
You just keep on steppin'
And you'll be just fine, yeah
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the
Oh, there maybe times
When you wish you wasn't born
And you wake one morning
Just to find that your courage's gone
But just know that feeling
Only last a little while
You just stick with us
And we'll show you how to smile, yeah
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, get 'em up, ease on down the road
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, get 'em up, ease on down the road
Ease on down the road
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Come on Dorothy,
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on
There it is!
Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down, down the road
Pick your left foot up
When your right foot's down
Come on legs keep movin'
Don't you lose no ground
You just keep on keepin'
On the road that you choose
Don't you give up walkin'
'Cause you gave up shoes, no
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
'Cause there maybe times
When you think you lost your mind
And the steps you're takin'
Leave you three, four steps behind
But the road you're walking
Might be long sometimes
You just keep on steppin'
And you'll be just fine, yeah
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the
Oh, there maybe times
When you wish you wasn't born
And you wake one morning
Just to find that your courage's gone
But just know that feeling
Only last a little while
You just stick with us
And we'll show you how to smile, yeah
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, get 'em up, ease on down the road
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, get 'em up, ease on down the road
Writer: CHARLES EMANUEL SMALLS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
What Would I Do If I Could Feel?
by Nipsey Russell
What would I do if I could suddenly feel
And to know once again that what I feel is real?
I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for a while
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
What would I do if I could reach inside of me
And to know how it feels to say I like what I see?
Then I'd be more than glad to share all that I have inside of here
And the songs my heart might bring, you'd be more than glad to sing
And if tears should fall from my eyes
Just think of all the wounds they could mend
And just think of all the time I could spend
Just being vulnerable again
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
And to know once again that what I feel is real?
I could cry, I could smile, I might lay back for a while
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
What would I do if I could reach inside of me
And to know how it feels to say I like what I see?
Then I'd be more than glad to share all that I have inside of here
And the songs my heart might bring, you'd be more than glad to sing
And if tears should fall from my eyes
Just think of all the wounds they could mend
And just think of all the time I could spend
Just being vulnerable again
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do
Oh, tell me what, what would I do if I could feel
Writer: CHARLES EMANUEL SMALLS
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Slide Some Oil To Me / Now Watch Me Dance
by Nipsey Russell
Slide some oil to me
Let it trickle down my spine
If you don't have S.T.P
Crisco will do just fine
Slide some to my elbows
And to my fingers if you would
Slide some oil to me, girl
Whoo! Don't that feel good!
Slide some oil to my feet
Look-a-there! I got toes again
Come on, slide some oil to my knees
And let me see if I can bend
Slide some oil to me
I'm beginning to feel just fine
Slide some oil down my throat
And let me lubricate my mind
Slide some oil to me
Go ahead, hit my shoulder blades
Those who don't have to lubricate
Sure got it made
Slide some oil to me
Let it slip down my side
Laying there in one position
Sure does make me tired
Now watch me dance!
Come on, you metal metatarsals, don't fail me now!
Do this!
And let me lubricate my mind!
Let it trickle down my spine
If you don't have S.T.P
Crisco will do just fine
Slide some to my elbows
And to my fingers if you would
Slide some oil to me, girl
Whoo! Don't that feel good!
Slide some oil to my feet
Look-a-there! I got toes again
Come on, slide some oil to my knees
And let me see if I can bend
Slide some oil to me
I'm beginning to feel just fine
Slide some oil down my throat
And let me lubricate my mind
Slide some oil to me
Go ahead, hit my shoulder blades
Those who don't have to lubricate
Sure got it made
Slide some oil to me
Let it slip down my side
Laying there in one position
Sure does make me tired
Now watch me dance!
Come on, you metal metatarsals, don't fail me now!
Do this!
And let me lubricate my mind!
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Ease On Down The Road 2
by Diana Ross
[ Featuring Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell ]
Come on and
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down, down the road
Pick your left foot up
When your right foot's down
Come on legs keep movin'
Don't you lose no ground
You just keep on keepin'
On the road that you choose
Don't you give up walkin'
Cause you gave up shoes, no
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Cause there maybe times
When you think you lost your mind
And the steps you're takin'
Leave you three, four steps behind
But the road you're walking
Might be long sometimes
You just keep on steppin'
And you'll just be fine, yeah
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Well there maybe times
When you wish you wasn't born
And you wake one morning
Just to find your courage's gone
But just know that feeling
Only last a little while
You stick with us
And we'll show you how to smile, yeah
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, get 'em up ease on down
Writer: CHARLES EMANUEL SMALLS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
(I'm A) Mean Ole Lion
by Ted Ross
Say what you wanna
But I'm here to stay
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
You can go where you're gonna
But don't get in my way
I'm a mean ole lion
You'll be standing in a draft
If you don't hear me laugh
And if you happen to come around
Well, you best not make me frown
For I just might knock you down
I'm a mean ole lion
You know I'm ready to fight
And turn your day into night
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
If you're half bright
You'll detour to the right
From a mean ole lion
All you strangers better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let you slide
Don't just stand here
Run and hide
You just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
Look
You better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let you slide
Don't stand here
Run and hide
You just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion
But I'm here to stay
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
You can go where you're gonna
But don't get in my way
I'm a mean ole lion
You'll be standing in a draft
If you don't hear me laugh
And if you happen to come around
Well, you best not make me frown
For I just might knock you down
I'm a mean ole lion
You know I'm ready to fight
And turn your day into night
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
If you're half bright
You'll detour to the right
From a mean ole lion
All you strangers better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let you slide
Don't just stand here
Run and hide
You just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
Look
You better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let you slide
Don't stand here
Run and hide
You just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Ease On Down The Road 3
by Diana Ross
Oh, there may be times
When you wish you wasn't born
And you wake one morning
Just to find your courage gone
But just know that feelin'
Only lasts a little while
You just stick with us
And we'll show you how to smile!
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on ease on down, ease on down the road
Eese on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on ease on down, ease on down the road
Eese on down, ease on down the road
Writer: CHARLES EMANUEL SMALLS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Be A Lion
by Diana Ross
There is a place we'll go
Where there is mostly quiet
Flowers and butterflies
A rainbow lives beside it
And from a velvet sky
A summer storm
You can feel the coolness in the air
But you're still warm
And then a mighty roar
Will start the sky to cryin'
But not even lightening
Will be frightening, my lion
And with no fear inside
No need to run, no need to hide
You're standing strong and tall
You're the bravest of them all
If on courage you must call
Then just keep on tryin'
And tryin', and tryin', you're a lion
In your own way be a lion
Come on, be a lion
I'm standing strong and tall
You're the bravest of them all
If on courage you must call
Keep on tryin', and tryin', and tryin'
I'm a lion in my own way
I'm a lion, a lion, a lion, a lion
Writer: Charles Smalls
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Emerald City Sequence
by The Wiz Choir
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
I want to be seen green
Wouldn't be caught dead, red
'Cause if you are seen green
It means you got mean bread
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You've got to be seen in green
To show that your stuff's laid
If you're not seen green
You better be wearing jade
(Oh-oh-oh)
You've got to be seen green
Don't tell them your cupboard's bare
That you gave up one week's feed
To pay for your colored hair
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh)
[Richard Pryor]
(An announcement from the great and powerful Oz)
I thought it over and green is dead
'Till I change my mind, the color is red
Golden gold, golden gold
Golden gold, golden gold
You got to be seen gold
Watch out for the new kind
You got to have old gold
Like some from a gold mine
You got to be wearin' gold
The twenty-four karat kind
And once you've shined it up
It should ought to make you blind, ah
You got to be seen in gold
To show that you're super slick
It helps to pay tips and tolls
It's the ultimate yellow brick
It's the ultimate, gold (Yeah)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold) Ah
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Gold, gold, gold, gold, gold)
I want to be seen green
Wouldn't be caught dead, red
'Cause if you are seen green
It means you got mean bread
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You've got to be seen in green
To show that your stuff's laid
If you're not seen green
You better be wearing jade
(Oh-oh-oh)
You've got to be seen green
Don't tell them your cupboard's bare
That you gave up one week's feed
To pay for your colored hair
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh)
[Richard Pryor]
(An announcement from the great and powerful Oz)
I thought it over and green is dead
'Till I change my mind, the color is red
Golden gold, golden gold
Golden gold, golden gold
You got to be seen gold
Watch out for the new kind
You got to have old gold
Like some from a gold mine
You got to be wearin' gold
The twenty-four karat kind
And once you've shined it up
It should ought to make you blind, ah
You got to be seen in gold
To show that you're super slick
It helps to pay tips and tolls
It's the ultimate yellow brick
It's the ultimate, gold (Yeah)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold) Ah
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Golden gold, golden gold)
(Gold, gold, gold, gold, gold)
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
So You Wanted To See The Wizard / A Sorry Phoney / Is This What Feeling Gets? (Dorothy's Theme)
by Richard Pryor
So you wanted to meet the wizard
Let me tell you that you've come to the right place
Shall i make you a frog or a lizard
You should see the strange expression on your face
If the way i come on is frightening
That's the way i felt like coming on today
Have you ever been kissed by lightning?
Let me tell you that will make you go away!
I fly, and the magic of my power takes me higher
To a level where the clouds turn into fire
In the warmness of the fire
I feel fine
Just keep your eyes open and the magic you will see
It will whistle on the wind
As it emanates from me
It's a strong and true vibration
You can feel it on your skin
Now come and take my hand
And we will dance
Upon the wind
So you wanted to meet the wizard!!
Let me tell you that you've come to the right place
Shall i make you a frog or a lizard
You should see the strange expression on your face
If the way i come on is frightening
That's the way i felt like coming on today
Have you ever been kissed by lightning?
Let me tell you that will make you go away!
I fly, and the magic of my power takes me higher
To a level where the clouds turn into fire
In the warmness of the fire
I feel fine
Just keep your eyes open and the magic you will see
It will whistle on the wind
As it emanates from me
It's a strong and true vibration
You can feel it on your skin
Now come and take my hand
And we will dance
Upon the wind
So you wanted to meet the wizard!!
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Is This What Feeling Gets? (Dorothy's Theme)
by Diana Ross
Feeling?
Feeling?
Swear to God this is more than I can deal with
Thinkin' back on that old song
Where did I go wrong by caring and sharing
Mean together no matter
I can't stand not knowing
Is this what feeling gets
A hope for happy endings?
Alone and scared
Something I don't want to be
What did he see when he looked inside of me?
If this is just a dream
How come I feel like screaming?
This is the real world
Gotta do what you must, girl
Well
Can I?
Can I?
Is this what feeling gets?
So is there a happy ending?
There's nothing here but the fear of
Will I try?
And can I stare it in the eye
Not ever knowing why?
Please
Please
Can someone tell me why?
Feeling?
Swear to God this is more than I can deal with
Thinkin' back on that old song
Where did I go wrong by caring and sharing
Mean together no matter
I can't stand not knowing
Is this what feeling gets
A hope for happy endings?
Alone and scared
Something I don't want to be
What did he see when he looked inside of me?
If this is just a dream
How come I feel like screaming?
This is the real world
Gotta do what you must, girl
Well
Can I?
Can I?
Is this what feeling gets?
So is there a happy ending?
There's nothing here but the fear of
Will I try?
And can I stare it in the eye
Not ever knowing why?
Please
Please
Can someone tell me why?
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News
by Mabel King
When I wake up in the afternoon
Which it pleases me to do
Don't nobody bring me no bad news
'Cause I wake up already negative
And I've wired up my fuse
So don't nobody bring me no bad news
If we're going to be buddies
Better bone up on the rules
'Cause don't nobody bring me no bad news
You can be my best of friends
As opposed to payin' dues
But don't nobody bring me no bad news
No bad news, no bad news
Don't you ever bring me no bad news
'Cause I'll make you an offer, child
That you cannot refuse
So don't nobody bring me no bad news
When you're talking to me
Don't be cryin' the blues
'Cause don't nobody bring me no bad news
You can verbalize and vocalize
But just bring me the clues
But don't nobody bring me no bad news
Bring some message in your head
Or in something you can't lose
But don't you ever bring me no bad news
If you're gonna bring me something
Bring me, something I can use
But don't you bring me no bad news
Which it pleases me to do
Don't nobody bring me no bad news
'Cause I wake up already negative
And I've wired up my fuse
So don't nobody bring me no bad news
If we're going to be buddies
Better bone up on the rules
'Cause don't nobody bring me no bad news
You can be my best of friends
As opposed to payin' dues
But don't nobody bring me no bad news
No bad news, no bad news
Don't you ever bring me no bad news
'Cause I'll make you an offer, child
That you cannot refuse
So don't nobody bring me no bad news
When you're talking to me
Don't be cryin' the blues
'Cause don't nobody bring me no bad news
You can verbalize and vocalize
But just bring me the clues
But don't nobody bring me no bad news
Bring some message in your head
Or in something you can't lose
But don't you ever bring me no bad news
If you're gonna bring me something
Bring me, something I can use
But don't you bring me no bad news
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Liberation Agitato / A Brand New Day / Liberation Ballet
by Diana Ross
I. "A Brand New Day"
[Luther Vandross, (All)]
Everybody look around
'Cause there's a reason to rejoice, you see
(Everybody come out)
(And let's commence to singing joyfully)
[Diana Ross, (All)]
Everybody look up
And feel the hope that we've been waiting on
(Everybody is glad)
(Because our silent fear and dread is gone)
[Diana Ross, (All)]
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
(Just look about)
(You owe it to yourself to check it out)
[Diana Ross, All]
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
[Ted Ross, Diana Ross]
Everybody be glad
Because the sun is shining just for us
Everybody wake up
Into the morning, into happiness
[Michael Jackson, (Nipsey Russell), Diana Ross]
Hello world!
It's like a different way of living, now
(And thank you, world)
We always knew that we'd be free somehow
[Diana Ross, All]
In harmony
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out
[Diana Ross, All]
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
[Diana Ross, (All)]
Everybody be glad (Be glad)
Because the sun is shining just for us (Yes, it is)
Everybody wake up (Wake up)
Into the morning, into happiness (That's right)
[Diana Ross, All, (Nipsey Russell)]
Hello world!
It's like a different way of living, now
(Thank you, world)
We always knew that we'd be free somehow
[Diana Ross, All]
In harmony
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out
[Diana Ross, All]
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
II. "Liberation Ballet - A Brand New Day"
[All]
Yeah!
All right!
Hey!
[All]
Brand new day, brand new day
[All]
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day
[All]
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
[All]
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day?
[All]
Can't you, can't you?
Feel a, can't you feel a?
Can't you, can't you?
Feel a, can't you feel a?
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Believe In Yourself (Dorothy)
by Diana Ross
If you believe
Within your heart you'll know
That no one can change
The path that you must go
Believe what you feel
And know you're right - because
The time will come around
When you'll say it's yours
Believe that you can go home
Believe you can float on air
Yes!! Click your heals three times
If you believe
Oh! And then you'll be there
That's why I want you to Believe in yourself
Yes! Right from the start
You've got to believe-believe in the magic right there in your heart
Go head! Believe all these things not because I told you to
Nooooo, Go ahead
Believe-believe in yourself
Woo-Yea
Believe-believe in yourself
Woo-Yea Yea Yea
Believe in yourself as I believe in you
Within your heart you'll know
That no one can change
The path that you must go
Believe what you feel
And know you're right - because
The time will come around
When you'll say it's yours
Believe that you can go home
Believe you can float on air
Yes!! Click your heals three times
If you believe
Oh! And then you'll be there
That's why I want you to Believe in yourself
Yes! Right from the start
You've got to believe-believe in the magic right there in your heart
Go head! Believe all these things not because I told you to
Nooooo, Go ahead
Believe-believe in yourself
Woo-Yea
Believe-believe in yourself
Woo-Yea Yea Yea
Believe in yourself as I believe in you
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
The Good Witch Glinda
by Richard Pryor
[ Featuring Lena Horne ]
Home is a place we all have to find, child
But it's not just a place where you eat or sleep
Home is knowing
Knowing your mind
Knowing your heart
Knowing your courage
If we know ourselves, we're always home
Anywhere
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Believe In Yourself
by Lena Horne
If you believe within your heart you'll know
That no one can change
The path that you must go
Believe what you feel
And know you're rights because
The time will come around
When you'll say it's yours
Believe that you can go home
Believe you can float on air
Yes, click your heels three times
If you believe
Oh, then you'll be there
That's why I want you to
Believe in yourself, yes
Right from the start
You got to believe, believe in the magic
Right there in your heart
Go ahead believe all these things
Not because I told you to, no
Believe in yourself, ooh yes
Believe in yourself
Believe in yourself, as I believe in you
That no one can change
The path that you must go
Believe what you feel
And know you're rights because
The time will come around
When you'll say it's yours
Believe that you can go home
Believe you can float on air
Yes, click your heels three times
If you believe
Oh, then you'll be there
That's why I want you to
Believe in yourself, yes
Right from the start
You got to believe, believe in the magic
Right there in your heart
Go ahead believe all these things
Not because I told you to, no
Believe in yourself, ooh yes
Believe in yourself
Believe in yourself, as I believe in you
Writer: Charles Smalls
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Home
by Diana Ross
(Charlie Smalls)
Think of home
Home
When I think of home
I think of a place where there's love overflowing
I wish I was home
I wish I was back there with the things I been knowing
Wind that makes the tall trees bend into leaning
Suddenly the snowflakes that fall have a meaning
Sprinklin' the scene, makes it all clean
Maybe there's a chance for me to go back there
Now that I have some direction
It would sure be nice to be back home
Where there's love and affection
And just maybe I can convince time to slow up
Giving me enough time in my life to grow up
Time be my friend, let me start again
Suddenly my world has changed it's face
But I still know where I'm going
I have had my mind spun around in space
And yet I've watched it growing
If you're list'ning God
Please don't make it hard to know
If we should believe in the things that we see
Tell us, should we run away
Should we try and stay
Or would it be better just to let things be?
Living here, in this brand new world
Might be a fantasy
But it taught me to love
So it's real, real to me
And I've learned
That we must look inside our hearts
To find a world full of love
Like yours
Like me
Like home...
Think of home
Home
When I think of home
I think of a place where there's love overflowing
I wish I was home
I wish I was back there with the things I been knowing
Wind that makes the tall trees bend into leaning
Suddenly the snowflakes that fall have a meaning
Sprinklin' the scene, makes it all clean
Maybe there's a chance for me to go back there
Now that I have some direction
It would sure be nice to be back home
Where there's love and affection
And just maybe I can convince time to slow up
Giving me enough time in my life to grow up
Time be my friend, let me start again
Suddenly my world has changed it's face
But I still know where I'm going
I have had my mind spun around in space
And yet I've watched it growing
If you're list'ning God
Please don't make it hard to know
If we should believe in the things that we see
Tell us, should we run away
Should we try and stay
Or would it be better just to let things be?
Living here, in this brand new world
Might be a fantasy
But it taught me to love
So it's real, real to me
And I've learned
That we must look inside our hearts
To find a world full of love
Like yours
Like me
Like home...
Writer: CHARLES EMANUEL SMALLS
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
The Wiz is a 1978 American musical fantasy adventure film directed by Sidney Lumet. Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical, the film reimagines the classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an African American cast.
Dorothy, a 24-year-old teacher from Harlem, is magically transported to the urban-fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a robot called Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.
Produced by Universal Pictures and Motown Productions, filming took place in Queens, New York City, from July to December 1977, with a cast starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson (in his feature film debut), Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.
The story is reworked from William F. Brown's Broadway libretto by Joel Schumacher, and Quincy Jones supervised the adaptation of songs by Charlie Smalls and Luther Vandross. A handful of new songs, written by Jones and the songwriting team Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, were added for the project.
The Wiz was theatrically released the following year on October 24, 1978, to critical and commercial failure. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many unfavorably comparing the film to its source material. Some critics criticized the casting of Ross as Dorothy, while others criticized the direction of Lumet, who was considered a poor choice for directing a musical.
Despite its initial failure, critics have become more favorable in recent years, and it has become a cult classic among audiences, Ross's fanbase, Jackson's fanbase and Oz enthusiasts. The 2015 live television adaptation The Wiz Live! is influenced by the film.
-Wikipedia
Genre(s):
Soundtrack Dorothy, a 24-year-old teacher from Harlem, is magically transported to the urban-fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a robot called Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.
Produced by Universal Pictures and Motown Productions, filming took place in Queens, New York City, from July to December 1977, with a cast starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson (in his feature film debut), Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.
The story is reworked from William F. Brown's Broadway libretto by Joel Schumacher, and Quincy Jones supervised the adaptation of songs by Charlie Smalls and Luther Vandross. A handful of new songs, written by Jones and the songwriting team Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, were added for the project.
The Wiz was theatrically released the following year on October 24, 1978, to critical and commercial failure. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many unfavorably comparing the film to its source material. Some critics criticized the casting of Ross as Dorothy, while others criticized the direction of Lumet, who was considered a poor choice for directing a musical.
Despite its initial failure, critics have become more favorable in recent years, and it has become a cult classic among audiences, Ross's fanbase, Jackson's fanbase and Oz enthusiasts. The 2015 live television adaptation The Wiz Live! is influenced by the film.
-Wikipedia
Length: 79:00
Released: September 18th, 1978
Year: 1978