re: The Wiz

[JoshuaEads]

Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:13pm

Hey, guys. Two questions regarding music/lyrics to "The Wiz":

1. I had the karaoke track for "Ease On Down The Road" many years ago and can't remember how the lyrics had been arranged. I remember it was a lot longer than any of the segments in the show or movie. If anyone has specifics on this (as the tape is long lost), please PM me.

and

2. In "Everybody Rejoice/Brand New Day" how does the song end? Does it just fade out or does it have a definite ending?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much!

~Joshua

Updated On: 2/16/08 at 11:13 PM

[sondhead]

Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:29pm

As for the karaoke track, it would of course depend upon the track itself.

As for Brand New Day, if you're referring to the stage version, there is indeed a definite ending to it. Fade outs aren't so effective in the live theatre.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 2/13/08 at 11:42pm

theres a button
its a c
its on "day"

There are MANY versions of ease on down the road. In the version I was in, we had the main number and like 4 reprises...

[JoshuaEads]

Posted: 2/14/08 at 12:07am

Sorry, I was referring to the karaoke track for "Brand New Day" as well. I believe it was pocketsongs.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 2/14/08 at 9:39am

I will find out for you.

[JoshuaEads]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 11:22am

Also ... does anyone have access to the scene where Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, leading up to the first "Ease On Down"? I'm trying to put together a talent number for a local contest and appreciate any and all help.

Thanks so much!
Joshua

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 12:05pm

when do you need it for. I have it but its at my parents house in another city, three hours away

[JoshuaEads]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 1:17pm

The show isn't until the first weekend of June, but I'm supposed to go into rehearsal in a few weeks.

Thanks so much for all the help!
Joshua

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 1:41pm

Ill see if I can get my mom to fedex it to me and Ill copy it and get it to you.

[sondhead]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 2:25pm

Why doesn't the OP go to www.samuelfrench.com himself and purchase it. Seems like a waste for someone else to FedEx it when the OP could just own it himself. It's not that expensive.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 3:02pm

I dont mind, Josh. Turn your pm's on please

Updated On: 2/16/08 at 03:02 PM

[JoshuaEads]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 3:43pm

Hey, sorry about that, my PMs are back on. I didn't realize I had turned them off. ;-/

Sondhead, when I googled "'The Wiz' Libretto" nothing useful came up, so I had no idea I could purchase it from Samuel French. Thanks for the info.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 2/16/08 at 6:44pm

thank you :)
are you still needing it?