This adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz' includes standout numbers like 'Ease on Down the Road' and 'Home,' showcasing a vibrant blend of R&B, funk, and pop. The album's energetic and innovative sound helped redefine the musical genre, setting a new standard for African-American theatrical productions. Its success led to a groundbreaking film adaptation and remains a cornerstone of musical theatre history.
Track Listing:
1: Prologue
2: The Feeling We Once Had
3: Tornado
4: He's a Wizard
5: Soon As I Get Home
6: I Was Born On the Day Before Yesterday
7: Ease On Down the Road
8: Slide Some Oil to Me
9: I'm a Mean Ole Lion
10: Be a Lion
11: So You Wanted to See the Wizard
12: What Would I Do If I Could Feel
13: Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News
14: Everybody Rejoice
15: Y'all Got It!
16: Believe in Yourself
17: Home (Finale)
1: Prologue
2: The Feeling We Once Had
3: Tornado
4: He's a Wizard
5: Soon As I Get Home
6: I Was Born On the Day Before Yesterday
7: Ease On Down the Road
8: Slide Some Oil to Me
9: I'm a Mean Ole Lion
10: Be a Lion
11: So You Wanted to See the Wizard
12: What Would I Do If I Could Feel
13: Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News
14: Everybody Rejoice
15: Y'all Got It!
16: Believe in Yourself
17: Home (Finale)