Great to see this on CD
The Fancy One | Westchester County, NY | 05/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw the movie when it came out in '78 a total of SEVEN times! I had the soundtrack on vinyl, but not any more. I also own the video and my daughter LOVES this movie. I was a big MJ fan. This soundtrack is absolutely amazing! Aside from the fact that two of popular music's most talented people were paired together to make music history afterwards (MJ and Quincy), this entire soundtrack is a non-stop joy, from Diana and MJ's "Ease On Down the Road" to "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News" by the late Mabel King to the heart-stopping "If You Believe" by Lena Horne. A must-have! And if you don't own the movie, I highly recommend getting that as well. You won't be disappointed."
"The Wiz" soundtrack is Brilliant.
Bob Waskiewicz | Wintersville, Ohio United States | 11/13/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Its ashame this movie never made it big.I really enjoyed it,but for some reason not to many other people did.The songs are Brilliant.Quincy Jones produced the album,and this started the partnership with Michael Jackson.Lena Horne's "Believe in yourself" is my favorite.What a voice.Lena lets it all out,and puts everyone else to shame with her style and vocals.My favorite song of Diana 's is "Home." Its one of the greatest songs ever written,and she always sings this number in concert.I still love "Be a Lion," from the original Wiz better,but "Ease on Down the road," with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross is wonderfull.It was there first,and maybe one of there only duets on record.This soundtrack is so over looked.Its Brilliant.Equal to "Grease" and "Saturday night Fever.""
WIZTASTIC !!
G. Mitchell | 01/08/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I adore this soundtrack ! I love the film itself and I think having this soundtrack too makes the perfect set ! My personal favourite track is "You Can't Win" sung by Michael Jackson. I'd just like to say that I think Michael does a wonderful job in playing the scarecrow, his dance moves are absolutely incredible and to say that he does these in big clowny shoes !!
Overall this is a GREAT soundtrack! And a must have if you enjoyed the film !"