Why was the Quincy Jones tribute at the Oscars relegated to Queen Latifah singing “Ease on Down the Road” by Charlie Smalls from The Wiz from the soundtrack that Jones produced? Related posts: Throwback: Michael Jackson & Diana Ross-Ease On Down The Road Quincy Jones On Michael Jackson At SXSWContinue Reading
[youtube id=”3S6nThvnAiM”] Diana Ross and Michael Jackson recorded “Ease On Down The Road” for the 1978 Motown-produced film adaptation of The Wiz. Charlie Smalls wrote all of the music for the 1975 Broadway production of The Wiz which originally debuted at The Majestic Theater in Maryland. Smalls’ music was usedContinue Reading
[youtube id=”Rg5yJPZ1nR0″] Here is a look at Mary J. Blige in costume as the Wicked Witch of The West in The Wiz Live! You can also see Common as the Bouncer of Emerald City and Queen Latifah dressed as The Wizard. The Wiz Live! is a remake of the 1978Continue Reading
[youtube id=”D3Z53V6x0KU”] NBC’s production of The Wiz rechristened The Wiz Live! will air on December 3rd with newcomer Shanice Williams playing the role of Dorothy made famous on Broadway by Stephanie Mills. Queen Latifah, Mary J.Blige, Common, Ne-Yo and David Alan Grier will reignite the classic story that will beContinue Reading