Released in 1975 on Atlantic Records, The Wiz (The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard Of Oz") is the original Broadway cast recording of the groundbreaking stage production that reimagined L. Frank Baum's classic story through a vibrant lens of soul, funk, and R&B. The show made history as a landmark in African-American theatrical productions, redefining what a Broadway musical could sound and feel like.
This album captures the energy and spirit of the original stage production, featuring standout tracks like "Ease on Down the Road" and a tracklist filled with soulful, infectious numbers that helped set a new standard for the musical genre. Notably, the album includes lyrics by Luther Vandross on "Everybody Rejoice," making it a fascinating piece of musical history for fans of soul, funk, and classic Broadway alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Atlantic
- Genre: Soul & Funk, Stage & Screen
- Release Date: 02/07/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Prologue
A2. The Feeling We Once Had
A3. Tornado
A4. He's The Wizard
A5. Soon As I Get Home
A6. I Was Born On The Day Before Yesterday
A7. Ease On Down The Road
A8. Slide Some Oil To Me
A9. I'm A Mean Ole Lion
B1. Be A Lion
B2. So You Wanted To See The Wizard
B3. What Would I Do If I Could Feel
B4. Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News
B5. Everybody Rejoice
B6. Y'all Got It!
B7. If You Believe
B8. Home (Finale)
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