My sister is actually the silhouette featured on the cover of this original playbill -- yes, she played the tornado way back then -- and listening to Stephanie sing this song brings back very, very happy times in my life.
@kennymurry3362
9 жыл бұрын
Sandra Thomas That is absolutely crazy cool!!!Did she ever tell you what it was like working on such an incridible groundbreaking play like this?
@sweatfaith7
9 жыл бұрын
Yes she loved it. And for me it was especially exciting, I got to go back stage on several occasions too. I met Stephanie Mills, Mabel King and Ted Ross and I even got to sit on the witch's chair and say "hang that sucker". Lol
@hopefulromantic4660
9 жыл бұрын
Amazing how was meeting Stephanie mills what was she like backstage
@sweatfaith7
9 жыл бұрын
Stephanie was really great, I was really surprised how tiny and cute she is lol
@hopefulromantic4660
9 жыл бұрын
amazing
@veronicajackson2025
4 ай бұрын
Like y'all... After ALLLLLL OF THESE YEARS, this song STILL takes my breath away! Like if you're here listening 2024!!!!
@hopefulromantic4660
9 жыл бұрын
Amazing simply amazing the way her voice lingers in the sweetest way Stephanie mills always will be the original Dorothy
@fountainmedia4683
8 жыл бұрын
Judy Garland IS THE ORIGINAL Dorothy Gale!!!!!
@hopefulromantic4660
8 жыл бұрын
+Mahthias Fountain she was the original but Stephanie mills was the best Dorothy and i was talking about the wiz no offense judy garland
@manuelorozco7760
8 жыл бұрын
+Mahthias Fountain True but there sometimes can be room for more than one or two legendary divas who played the little farm girl from Kansas.
@hopefulromantic4660
8 жыл бұрын
+Manuel Orozco right
@manuelorozco7760
8 жыл бұрын
Anthonyjacobs089@gmail.com And on December 3rd you may want to include a fourth when Stephanie Mills as Auntie Em passes the torch to newcomer Shanice Williams in the Wiz Live on NBC.
@justice4aiyana
10 жыл бұрын
I saw her perform this on Broadway as a young boy who often ran away to NYC. I was somehow two rows from the stage, and when the lights came on, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was sitting next to me.
@ezgdisco
10 жыл бұрын
I saw this as a boy too.
@vision-gc4hy
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@kimakotrotman6860
6 жыл бұрын
I didn't run away, but I saw this as a child with my mother! Good times!
@veronicajackson2025
4 ай бұрын
😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲
@lcruisin
2 жыл бұрын
iconic!! we need the wiz back on broadway 🥺
@franklinmargaret6365
2 жыл бұрын
Right. If they can repeatedly revamp ANNIE, they can surely revamp this classic!!!!
@BluBarbi98
7 ай бұрын
The Wiz is coming back for a revival this Spring 2024
@nmckeown74
4 ай бұрын
I’m going next month!
@FrederickCooper-oy6og
3 ай бұрын
The Wiz is back on Broadway
@pennynocry9174
4 ай бұрын
Iconic Indeed! Seeing her sing this song in 1975 made all the difference for me a HS black girl who'd never saw black folks on stage like thus before! May not sing like Ms. Stephanie lol but I am Brave!
@trinadee8029
8 жыл бұрын
Wow....what a performance. This will never grow old in my heart.
@achosenvessel6563
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@corkynell
4 жыл бұрын
And neither will your heart ❤️
@rosecollinson9212
7 жыл бұрын
Just performed this play with my drama group, this is the first time i have ever done anything like this due to my social anxiety. Playing the lion in The Wiz has been one of the most amazing things. This show will always be special to me
@kenshinkarou
10 жыл бұрын
Her voice is just so beautiful!
@donaldcurry9472
4 жыл бұрын
When you think about how young Stephanie Mills & Evelyn King were & to have voices like Angels is truly amazing & a testament to our Nubian Brothas & Sistas.
@fakerating
5 жыл бұрын
Stephanie Mills singing.... TALENT!!!!
@donovansullivan5130
6 жыл бұрын
Nobody can touch Stephanie Mills' version of this song. This is the only one that matters!!
@achosenvessel6563
5 жыл бұрын
Donovan Sullivan:🎯
@2004mojo
3 жыл бұрын
I've never gotten past being peeved that she didn't play "Dorothy" in the film version. I always loudly proclaim that the Broadway version is a light year's better and Stephanie Mills singing of the songs has made me cry many times. No one sings "Home" like she does. I also loved all the songs & the other singers on the Broadway cast album. I never tire of listening to it. Ms Mills is truly up there with the great voices of our times. She also put out some great songs on her own albums through the years.
@DVL381
11 жыл бұрын
I saw this on broadway when I was a kid with the original cast...absolutely amazing!
@thehealingpl
4 жыл бұрын
I saw it too on broadway. Stephanie was just sixteen then....And Andre Deshields was the BEST WIZ EVER
@TheKalena357
6 жыл бұрын
Saw 10 times on Broadway....Needs a revival !
@anthonypatterson6619
2 ай бұрын
So beautiful!
@lanibrown2197
Жыл бұрын
Stephanie Mills and Ted Ross did this song justice! The best performance. I cry every time I hear this version ONLY.
@hunterolaughlin
3 жыл бұрын
Whenever I listen to this, I like to mix together in my head Stephanie Mills’ vocals from this and Ted Ross’ vocals from the film version of this song. Both manage to blend seamlessly well in my head. Update: You know what? This is the best song in the musical. People may say it’s either “Ease on Down the Road” or “Everybody Rejoice (Brand New Day) or “Believe in Yourself”, but I think it’s this one.
@franklinmargaret6365
2 жыл бұрын
That's Ted Ross singing on the album with her on this song.
@ramire7heavenz252
9 жыл бұрын
I appreciate my mother for exposing me to our American classical music and art, like this movie. The Wiz.
@theSomeguyatwork
9 жыл бұрын
Robert Rouse But this is from the broadway show.
@ramire7heavenz252
9 жыл бұрын
theSomeguyatwork Very funny smartass, but the movie was the original, and how the play was authorized to perform on 'Broadway' anyway. Thanks for the irrelevant fact.
@theSomeguyatwork
9 жыл бұрын
Broadway show (1974), then the movie with MJ(1978), and finally the revitalized broadway show. The original show won a Tony.
@innervisions100
9 жыл бұрын
+theSomeguyatwork LMAO, Lord, how did he not know that?!? And then he came for your neck too!
@ramire7heavenz252
8 жыл бұрын
theSomeguyatwork Shannon Carter Yeah, I'm swole. I'm an 80s baby. What do I know. Lol
@antonio4652
Жыл бұрын
I saw the off Broadway version the traveling show. Ms. Martine Price played Dorothy and she gave you every bit of Stephanie mils voice and was petite like Stephanie. The whole cast was incredible
@TheSlickest08
3 ай бұрын
Let’s not forget to recognize Ted Ross’s outstanding vocals on the stage and in the film version.
@jwootersrn1
8 жыл бұрын
Be A Lion Song Lyrics Dorothy, Lion, Tinman and Scarecrow There is a place we'll go Where there is mostly quiet Flowers and butterflies A rainbow lives beside it And from a velvet sky A summer storm You can feel the coolness in the air But you're still warm And then a mighty roar Will start the sky To cryin' But not even light'ning Will be frightening my lion And with no fear inside No need to run No need to hide You're standing strong and tall You're the bravest of them all If on courage You must call Then just keep on tryin' And tryin' And tryin' You're a lion In your own way Be a lion Come on be a lion I'm standing strong and tall You're the bravest of them all If on courage you must call Keep on tryin' And tryin' And tryin' I'm a lion In my own way I'm a lion A lion A lion A lion 4.2
@lemostjoyousrenegade
8 жыл бұрын
How sweet! I love and appreciate you for your contribution, Jaqueline. I've always loved this song - since I was a teen. It's so empowering...to people (of all ages) not just lions. ; )
@mkf8455
6 жыл бұрын
Its wonderful I am doing a play and im Dorothy
@howardharris4522
5 жыл бұрын
Jacqueline Wooters tears of emotion
@trustinsynchronicity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing one of the best memories of my life I played clarinet and tenor sax for this in a local production of this epic musical in my town
@soundsforthesoul645
Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see Audra McDonald as Dorothy in this show when she was still in high school performing at the local dinner theater where I worked in college. Every night I would watch her killing it…we all knew she was special, even then.
@sharonpope1737
Жыл бұрын
I used to play this song over and over again so beautiful and encouraging
@user-rk9qi1du7i
2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard the version from the current Broadway Cast, and it can’t even compare to this original version. Stephanie Mills and the late Tedd Ross, brought emotion. This rendition brings tears to your eyes
@fakerating
8 жыл бұрын
Girl can still sing after all these years... she was the only one in last night's NBC live show that was really great. Thanks for posting...
@Hervinbalfour
8 жыл бұрын
+fakerating Yes. The ONLY one. NeYo did the tin man justice though.
@manuelorozco7760
8 жыл бұрын
+Hervin Balfour I liked the whole cast!
@manuelorozco7760
8 жыл бұрын
+fakerating Stephanie can still sing for sure. In fact, I'm petitioning for her to be in Hairspray Live as Maybelle which is NBC's next live show.
@marcopl17
11 ай бұрын
I ain't mad at Shaniece Williams. She sang that dang song
@manuelorozco7760
8 жыл бұрын
My excitement for The Wiz Live on NBC in three weeks brought me here! Shanice Williams and David Allen Grier have got to nail this song. Yesterday I saw the rehearsal video of Shanice and Stephanie Mills singing Home.
@Wisegirl4u
8 жыл бұрын
I love The Wiz! I was in the band in high school and we played some of the songs from this. Was a huge hit back then and still is! =)
@manuelorozco7760
8 жыл бұрын
Kathy Moore Awesome to hear. Did you see the broadcast on NBC last Thursday
@Wisegirl4u
8 жыл бұрын
+Manuel Orozco ...No I actually missed the broadcast. I get so emotional every time I hear this song....just gets me that way! Is so beautiful and beautifully written. ..."If on courage you must call, keep on tryin..." =)
@manuelorozco7760
8 жыл бұрын
Kathy Moore Watch it on NBC.com
@Wisegirl4u
8 жыл бұрын
+Manuel Orozco ...oh wait, I thought I missed it. So it hasn't aired yet?? I will be glued to the tv for sure!
@ednahilliard8257
8 жыл бұрын
1:56 OMG that voice 😇😇😇
@achosenvessel6563
5 жыл бұрын
I want this played at my funeral. It tells my life story.
@brycebrown7053
5 жыл бұрын
A CHOSEN VESSEL in
@terrykuehner8141
11 ай бұрын
Still gives me goosebumps❣❣
@debbiekeller966
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I listen to this song at least once a week...so beautiful. Why don't we see revivals of "The Wiz"? Incredible show.
@livelovelaugh473
8 жыл бұрын
This songs gives chills!
@franklinmargaret6365
2 жыл бұрын
This song suddenly popped into my head a few days ago, and I had to listen to it. It brought back memories of me, as a teen, and my six siblings, up on "3 high" (the third floor of our home where my oldest brother had his bedroom.) We'd play this soundtrack and belt out all of the songs with so much passion, as if we were the characters on stage singing!!! We knew every single song, musical interlude, beat, everything!!!! NOBODY SINGS THIS AS WELL AS STEPHANIE MILLS!!!!!! I still have my original album soundtrack. Love this. We loved being together and loved music. Thanks mom and dad for giving us the love of music!!!
@kevinbedwell1059
6 жыл бұрын
I can feel the coolness in the air, but I'm still warm..
@theronclark6037
5 жыл бұрын
The only Dorothy! Every one else should sit down.
@octaviamcintyre6970
2 ай бұрын
That's right
@BlackJaxxx
Ай бұрын
Perhaps she's your fav, but that doesn't mean everyone else has to "sit down" stupid comment.
@TomCatFromMA
4 жыл бұрын
I saw her live in the Wiz in Boston so many years ago. In addition to this wonderful music, we laughed so much! Such a happy time. Thanks for this upload xoxo.
@phillipberry8472
7 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was the Wiz in the "Wiz" in my high school. I remember during our rehearsals the girls that play Dorothy and the lion done a great job singing this song.
@Wisegirl4u
8 жыл бұрын
I just heard this for the first time in over two decades! What an amazing song, beautiful lyrics an the most awesome talented singers ever! Bravo! Encore! Love it!!
@TomCatFromMA
11 жыл бұрын
You're a lion in your own way. BE A LION! There is a place we'll go Where there is mostly quiet. Flowers and butterflies A rainbow lives beside it. And from a velvet sky A summer storm. I can feel the coolness in the air But I'm still warm. Thank you for this upload.
@louisecalenda6705
5 жыл бұрын
Will always remember Stevie Mills she was great ln the wiz she was my youth as I was only fourtin years old when went to see her in the wiz bouth her album , wonderful to listen to threw my teens . what memories for life , love you miss Mills for ever,good bless you always
@justiceguru100
6 ай бұрын
Soul stirring and phenomenal!
@alexanderlaurens1695
4 жыл бұрын
My Professor sang this for me, and it was the best 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 I love this song
@margicates553
3 жыл бұрын
Apparently this is Stephanie mills favorite song to sing from the show. I had to hear it after she was interviewed on Questlove supreme podcast. Stunning 🤩
@TomCatFromMA
8 жыл бұрын
There is a place we'll go where there is mostly quiet Flowers and butterflies--a rainbow lives beside it And from a velvet sky--a summer storm I can feel the coolness in the air but I'm still warm And then a mighty roar will start the sky to crying But not even lightning will be frightening, my lion And with no fear inside--no need to run--no need to hide You're standing strong and tall You're the bravest of them all If on courage you must call then just keep on trying and trying and trying You're a lion in your own way Be a lion! [Be a lion!] I'm standing strong and tall I'm the bravest of them all If on courage you must call Then I'll keep on trying and trying and trying I'm a lion [Yes! You're a lion!] In my own way [Be a lion!] I'm a lion!
@sasha8345
8 жыл бұрын
thx much
@TomCatFromMA
7 жыл бұрын
MrNewtcummer Those lyrics give me goosebumps and are so comforting. I can never forget them. When I'm down, sometimes this song pops into my head naturally. It's such an idyllic image. velvet sky "I can feel the coolness in the air but I'm still warm" Genius.
@TomCatFromMA
7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome :-)
@achosenvessel6563
5 жыл бұрын
suckittomcat:🎯
@MrLewis-lk8us
4 жыл бұрын
No recording of this wonderful music will top what’s been captured here. I had the honor of conducting this original score in the Spring of 1998 for a high school musical. We rented the original from New York. I know this music like the back of my hand.
@gregorygordon8747
6 жыл бұрын
Love this show and this sound track. Stephanie has a good voice.
@j.i.r608
4 жыл бұрын
Stephanie Mills's voice is perfect for the stage, but Diana Ross's voice suits the movie scene very well
@monicavegas9629
7 жыл бұрын
Brings joy to my hears
@Wisegirl4u
3 жыл бұрын
I love this song! I like it as much as I like “Home”. What memories this jars....☺️💕
@jalilspeaks278
3 жыл бұрын
i seen this like 100 time on bway in 1975 1976 1977 1979 1984 1993
@raddo22
9 жыл бұрын
the best calm song ever
@johnyclarke5399
7 жыл бұрын
I grew up with the Original Broadway Cast album of this. Was always telling my peers that the Diana Ross version wasn't the first. They didn't know nothing bout this.
@shirleydiva2
11 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing this. I so love this song.
@BlakeBarbieDoll
8 жыл бұрын
LOVE this!!!!
@nefertari5593
7 жыл бұрын
Sandra your sister is a beauty!
@dmgsara
11 жыл бұрын
God Bless You. The Quality is GREAT.
@nevaehverite1498
4 жыл бұрын
Best song on the album!
@nervrevo77
9 жыл бұрын
2015 best song in the musical
@williamwilbon7863
10 жыл бұрын
love Ms. mills 4this song.
@vibratehigher2441
2 жыл бұрын
❤️ 😍this
@bassest4
2 ай бұрын
Ted Ross powerful rendition no one did it better Stephanie Mills wonderful
@terrykuehner8141
Жыл бұрын
Stephanie Mills....incredible! 💖💖
@Lucille7777
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting.
@jazz17578
9 ай бұрын
Awesome
@indianarose7933
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for putting this up!!!!!
@ladybugnae8609
7 жыл бұрын
I love this song 🎵
@JuliaStegeMagic
4 ай бұрын
Lyrics There is a place we'll go Where there is mostly quiet Flowers and butterflies A rainbow lives beside it And from a velvet sky A summer storm You can feel the coolness in the air But you're still warm And then a mighty roar Will start the sky to cryin' But not even lightning Will be frightening, my lion And with no fear inside No need to run No need to hide You're standing strong and tall You're the bravest of them all If on courage you must call Then just keep on tryin' And tryin', and tryin' You're a lion In your own way, be a lion Come on, be a lion I am standing strong and tall You're the bravest of them all If on courage you must call Keep on tryin' And tryin', and tryin' I'm a lion In my own way I'm a lion A lion A lion A lion
@MissCandySoFly
11 жыл бұрын
thanks for posting this been looking for this song
@debbiekeller8884
5 жыл бұрын
Chills.
@beasaroze5596
8 жыл бұрын
♬❤️♬ Be a lion! ♬❤️♬
@neriahd.taylor3907
4 жыл бұрын
🤯 wow man wow
@BDNIGGAH420
Жыл бұрын
SING IT MILLS.....SING IT GIRL
@malyousuckalot6119
5 жыл бұрын
am shook
@Morn2moon
2 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@seanz9552
7 жыл бұрын
go on know
@travelagent1279
Жыл бұрын
Does this count for the Leo’s?
@craiga.ballard8032
5 жыл бұрын
Saaaaaang
@ZainaMusic
10 жыл бұрын
Love #ZainaMusic
@bethanyh8146
8 жыл бұрын
Make a lyrics
@killerb.8040
3 жыл бұрын
This sound track is missing the song Mean Ole Lion.
@Crimeis
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I didn’t think about that, so it was a part of the broadway performance
@dbztrunkscion8787
6 жыл бұрын
SAM SMITH... THANK YOU
@traceytheseira5962
6 жыл бұрын
Sam Smith uses samples from this song in own song 'one last song'
@purpletomatocinema
3 жыл бұрын
For years I never knew what artwork of the woman was suppose to be.
@dakingbey
Жыл бұрын
Tornado
@louisecalenda6705
5 жыл бұрын
Will always remember Stevie Mills she was great ln the wiz she was my youth as I was only fourtin years old when went to see her in the wiz bouth her album , wonderful to listen to threw my teens . what memories for life , love you miss Mills for ever,good bless you always
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