The Wiz
Michael Jackson · 1978
79 min · 26 tracks · funk · hard rock · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of soul, jazz, and disco that reimagines a classic tale with infectious energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative journey unfolds
- infectious energy for group listening
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- sing-along moments throughout
- uplifting themes of self-belief
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward track formats
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'The Wiz' was Diana Ross's first collaboration with Quincy Jones after her commercial peak in the early '70s. This soundtrack marked a significant shift as it showcased her versatility beyond pop into theatrical and cinematic realms, following her success with albums like 'Lady Sings the Blues.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- En Vogue· Mary Wilson· giorge mijael
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Main Title (Overture, Part One) 2:36
- 2 Overture (Part Two) 1:56
- 3 The Feeling That We Have 3:30
- 4 Can I Go On? 1:55
- 5 Glinda's Theme 1:09
- 6 He's the Wizard 4:08
- 7 Soon as I Get Home / Home 4:03
- 8 You Can't Win 3:13
- 9 Ease On Down the Road #1 3:54
- 10 What Would I Do If I Could Feel? 2:17
- 11 Slide Some Oil to Me 2:50
- 12 Ease On Down the Road #2 1:30
- 13 (I'm a) Mean Ole Lion 2:24
- 14 Ease On Down the Road #3 1:26
- 15 Poppy Girls 3:27
Disc 2
- 1 Be a Lion 4:03
- 2 End of the Yellow Brick Road 1:01
- 3 Emerald City Sequence 6:43
- 4 So You Wanted to See the Wizard 2:46
- 5 Is This What Feeling Gets? (Dorothy's Theme) 3:20
- 6 Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News 3:03
- 7 A Brand New Day 7:48
- 8 Believe in Yourself (Dorothy) 2:54
- 9 The Good Witch Glinda 1:09
- 10 Believe in Yourself (reprise) 2:15
- 11 Home 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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