OST- The Wiz (The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard Of Oz")

Label: Atlantic

Reissued 3/14/2025, Originally released 1975

The Wiz Broadway soundtrack, released in 1975, features the original cast of the Tony Award-winning musical. This soul-infused 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 theater history.

Track listing:

1. Prologue
2. The Feeling We Once Had
3. Tornado
4. He's the 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. If You Believe
17. Home (Finale)