The Wiz | "Ease On Down the Road" Performed by Diana Ross and Michael Jackson
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2020
- Dorothy (Diana Ross) and the Scarecrow (Michael Jackson) find themselves lost, with no way to get to the Emerald City. That is, until they find the Yellow Brick Road! The two then sing the famous song "Ease On Down the Road" as they make their way to meet the mysterious "Wiz." #TheWiz #DianaRoss #MichaelJackson
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Synopsis:
Ease on down the yellow-brick road with The Wiz, starring superstars Diana Ross and Michael Jackson! Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when Dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of Oz, where she encounters the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion. The Wiz features spectacular musical numbers from legendary producer Quincy Jones and an all-star cast including Lena Horne, Richard Pryor, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross.
© 1978 Universal City Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Theresa Merritt, Thelma Carpenter, Lena Horne, Richard Pryor
Produced By: Rob Cohen
Directed by: Sidney Lumet - Розваги
Michael Jackson and Diana are legends for a reason, this is really heartwarming to watch.
LEGENDS
So ur not just on anime
Dang, you got some taste!
This man's is just everywhere
OK I’m at my limit I’ve been watching you show up on videos for years now but this one is way too random!!!😭😭😭
I guess no one is paying attention to how Diana Ross danced like crazy in those PUMPS she's wearing. What woman can dance like that in high heels without falling? This woman killed it in those heels! You go, Ms. Ross!!!
They weren’t that high but she did great😂
She slayed it
See Micheal dancing in clown shoes. Jesus!
Ever see a Broadway musical? Most women in those shows dance in high heels -- and while Diana Ross certainly looks like she's having a lot of fun, the steps which she's doing in this scene are actually not that difficult. If you really want to see women in high heels doing difficult dance steps, watch the Can-Can dance sequence in "Moulin Rouge!" -- the reason why they don't fall is because of all the hours, days, weeks, and possibly months of practice they've put into rehearsing to the point that their bodies are almost on autopilot as a result of muscle memory. If you practice something like this enough times -- whether it be an athletic routine, a dance, or a song -- you don't even have to think about it consciously anymore. It's almost as if what you're doing has acquired a will of its own and is taking control of your body. It feels a bit odd sometimes but it's also comforting because there's less reason to worry about possibly getting something wrong.
How could I pay attention to that when the camera was like 20 ft away
This role fits Michael Jackson's personality PERFECTLY and you can tell the instrumental was made just 4 him!! 😍😍🔥🔥
so true ive been a fan of his many year
It is so☺️
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Absolutely. This was the perfect role for him.
Dude is hitting those flawless spins in those prop shoes. Good lord. The talent......crazy.
Exactly
Lol right
No one has even come close to his talent….he was other worldly!
Unreal!
I'm the OLD dance world we were forced to wear heavy shoes for so many hours...clogs or whatever the dance teacher deemed HEAVY them we got LIGHTER shoes...to be light on our feet??
Michael's little "ta da" was so adorable 😊
Diana Ross is the only one remaining and still with us among the main cast members of this film.
Briken4L 4 he had to take the pills to preform, and because of his Pepsi commercial accident. Now yes he did get addicted to pain killers but that’s the only thing I don’t accept from his medications, the rest of them were prescribed because of performance issues lol.
Briken4L 4 well it’s called freedom of speech and opinions!
@@stephaniemills_fanpage your comment wasn't really that long ago for you to get mad
@@stephaniemills_fanpage Too immature to accept you're wrong? That is exactly what is wrong with this generation. Ignorant.
@@stephaniemills_fanpage It's rest not wrest.
“Dorthy & Toto... What intelligent names”😂😂😂
For both of them to dance that well in the shoes they’re wearing is a huge feat
Especially for Michael in these shoes…it’s a huge feet! 😉
@@Karimsatta there like clown shoes
The most underrated and misunderstood movie of all time. A GEM OF A CLASSIC.
It's on Netflix right now
Underrrated? Who’s underrating the wiz, it’s always been a classic! I don’t even think I saw the wizard of oz as a kid, just this movie.
The critics at the time was very hard on this movie. But it's always been one of my favorites. ❤
This song STILL randomly pops into my head and refuses to leave every so often
..happened to me just today, that's why I'm here...not even really my kind of stuff! Great though..
Same!
I have to get my daughter up for school, and this is the song that popped into my head to play to her to get her moving.
@@misticadavis Excellent choice 👍
Same! That’s how I stumbled here today, I was just randomly singing it 😂
Scarecrow starting out stumbling, then dancing in the street with Dorothy is kinda poetic & awesome. For so long, he never knew the potential he had to be able to get off of that pole. The magic was inside of him all along. Damn, I feel so inspired.
“…..Don’t you carry nothin that might be a load…. Ease on down the road” …… a fun song but a sacred lesson 🙌🏾
Definitely detrimental suggestions from Satan...that completely oppose what the good Lord says.
In the end: to each their own!
JMJ, I love you: save souls.
Why wasn't Michael Jackson in more movies? He could act. What couldn't this man do? Miss him
I agree. However, realistically speaking: Given the drastic changes to his physical appearance over his lifetime, there weren’t too many roles he could play regardless of his acting skill. One movie I wish he was sought for is “The Return of the Living Dead” as the Black character Spider (played by Miguel Nunez Jr.). Every time I watch that, he seems like a MJ ripoff. And that movie came out in the interim between the Thriller and Bad eras
He wanted to buy the production of Marvel nd get the lead role. They allow.
Seriously I think he would have owned the Edward scissorhands role.
I wanted to see his version of Hook
What couldn't this man do? Stay away from young boys apparently.
Her easing down the road with them heels 👠 and Michael doing his thing...amazing legends... this rendition was everything. 🥰❤
For me personally I find this song so uplifting, especially when I’m feeling down. I know the aging up of Dorothy for this film was controversial but now looking back at my 20s I find her so much more relatable, because I feel like at that age many of us are trying to find our road just like her.
The Critics are beyond lost. This stuff is A+. No one could sing like Michael and Diana
@@clytnjms Iconic...Triple threats sing,act& dance...
I wish this move had better cinematography, this is great music. But man this shot so poorly.
I feel that way too about the age thing.
Michael Jackson was uplifting because he was so bubbly and positive.
Michael Jackson king of the popular music of the 70s 80s 90s 2000s Jackson forever
Yes.
*J F micheal Jackson king of the popular forever**
20s? Or 2000s
I like the 80s and 90s ones
@@danielweeden8333 i love all the ones😇👊🏽👑❤️✨💯
Holy shit his spins are SO tight
Its still unbelievable how he he feels the music inside him when he dances.
It's beautiful
The dancing is absolutely crazy.
This is like the best urban remake ever.
You can't lose with New York City as a character.
lol that's what i said to my lil sister she said it sucked
@@natashagames1063 Get a new sister lol clearly she’s one who sucks😂💯
@@Wiley_Coyote thats actually a good way of putting it. New York as a Character
What are you talking about they filmed this scene so poorly
Michael Jackson was talented, he could sing, dance, act. The greatest entertainer of all time.
Michael Jackson...Triple threat he CAN sing,act& dance
He could also draw
He could draw, write books, produce, direct, play instruments, invent and etc
He was also a poet
Micheal was the perfect person to play the scarecrow, he was an out this world dancer, he was funny, he was kind, his acting was outstanding and had the most incredible singing voice ever and not to mention that really funny bit at 1:13
Michael Jackson is pure magic
look how he spins though.. he's perfect at everything..
Can we take a minute appreciate Diana killing it with high heels
Two legends in one big screen. ICONIC!
They chemistry between MJ and Miss Ross was so natural
It's so fun to watch Michael just having a good old time in this role.
Saw Diana last night in Boston and she played this. I nearly burst into tears because I'm a huge MJ fan too so to hear her sing it live was incredible
Michael Jackson, what a legend... Everytime I hear his voice or see him move my jaw drops !
He was so uplifting.
I remember watching this movie when I was 3. Completely forgot about it! It felt like a fever dream. I was Born 4 months after Michael died so I didn’t know who he was at the time. When my dad told me who he was, I became OBSESSED with that man. Still am till this day even if he isn’t here. My parents told me they’ve met Michael before when my mom was pregnant with me and my sisters ( I’m a triplet ) and told me Michael rubbed and kissed on her stomach. My dad wasn’t mad. He was actually happy cause that was Michael Jackson for gods sake! Love you so much, Michael. I wish everyday I would’ve gotten a chance to actually see you in person❤️
Famous King of Pop, Michael Jackson RIP
Love how this show truly his pure heart
There’s no one like Michael Jackson.
😢🙏🤴🏽❤️
And there never will be.
Michael's spins were truly BREATHTAKING!❤❤❤
Diana Ross and Michael Jackson are friggin’ legends. Universal once again, has blessed me. :D
The best movie ever never be forgotten rest in peace forever number one always be in our hearts prayers go out to the family and still praying Mr Michael Jackson always and forever more Miss you Love you never be forgotten rest in peace 🙏🏿😭😞💔💐🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Love and memory Mr Michael Jackson Mr Joe Jackson rest in peace 🙏🏿😭😞💔💐🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Michael Jackson was a singer, dancer and actor!! A triple threat. I miss him dearly 😭❤
The spin move is so MJ ❤️
Man I loved Michael Jackson very much. I remember him in a bunch of acting roles. This, Capitan EO, Moonwalker, Say Say Say, and even with Chris Tucker. Man he was gifted for sure.
I absolutely adore this scene. It's made even better by the genuine care between the two stars that's visible here.
Michael Jackson is something that we will never see again 💯💜🧡 rip king🙏
This is so beautiful. This reminds me so much of life to really not carry a load; all you have to do is ease on down the road because in the end everything is going to be okay
The most rythmatic man to ever ease on down the road! Try doing those moves wearing those giant shoes!! MJ was and is the goat
Michael Jackson is a BEAST. Rest in peace talented KING!!
Michael deserved better. Him and all his siblings. When I see him jumping around & smiling, my heart hurts a little. My dad abused & pressured me a lot too. I know how it is.
My favorite movie of all time! "We don't need no cabs!!" 😄😄
This lifted my spirits today. I love this movie and this song. Classic Michael Jackson and Diana Ross.
The way Michael improvises towards the end repeating “ease on down” reminds us that he was an exceptional SOUL singer
My favorite part has always been when Todo comes running up the road behind them 😂😂😂😂
you haven’t lived if you’ve never seen the wiz… one of the best movies ever
When the music starts I always lose it
Michael & Diana' s ballet training is simply awesome...That unique Michael Jackson spin around...Truly triple threat legends...the can act sing& dance...
The runs that start at 2:40 should have gotten Michael an Oscar!
I agree that man is The Greatest Singer Of All Time! He hit those runs so effortlessly!😌👊🏽🙌🏽👑🔥✨
I was a little kid when this came out. I knew I was seeing greatness, but didn't know enough to know that I was seeing history. Talent in layers. An amazing scene from an unforgettable movie.
Michael made the movie. Every scene he was in was so good. ✨✨✨
It's the spins for me! Effortless talent. 👏👏👏❤❤❤
this just popped in my head while taking a shower, remember mom dropping me off to see this movie, classic!
I remember as a child, watching this movie. Michael Jackson was my whole family idol. I didn't know he was playing the scarecrow, but i did recognize him immediately by his moves. "Mom, is he...?" "Yes, he's Michael Jackson". Iconic.
I saw this at the movies in Milwaukee in the late 1970's, Michael Jackson inspired me to ease on down the road.
He can make anything a hit
Absolutely love this movie! My daughter and I started watching when she was a little girl. She's an adult and we still catch it when it's on.❤️
I remember buying the whole movie on iTunes and vibing with Michael & Diana. 🤩
I'm in tears right now I thought of Michael as a brother since I was 14 I wore white socks for him I'm 54 this warms and breaks my heart at the same time
MJ just makes anything musically better. He and Diana had an awesome working relationship!
And she loved him like her son
I really like the Wiz because of Michael Jackson. He did a great job playing the scarecrow. RIP Michael 🙏✝️❤️ i have this movie on DVD.
Michael Jackson was perfect as the scarecrow
Michael Jackson, the most famous person to ever exist💯💯🙏 rip king
Makes me wanna get up and dance, always! I've always loved this movie!
What incredible acting by that man
Michael Jackson's acting is so awsome
Who Remembers when this Yellow Brick Road Pattern was used on Kitchen Floors all across America b4 & sams time this film came out!! 😮✌️🌞⚜️🦋
Two great performances that were criminally let down by the director and cinematographer. Why on earth would you film the movie's most iconic number entirely from a rear wide shot? The cinematography and editing are so lifeless and directionless. Michael's having the time of his life and you can barely see it. It's so frustrating how great this could and should have been
😂 wait omg this is so true……
Because the director wanted to replicate the very same scene in the original Wizard of Oz which also showed the characters in a rear wide shot while they were skipping down the yellow brick road.
I actually liked it
Yeah, could’ve used some closer shots during this sequence. 🤔
Michael and Dianna are the best, but this movie was average at best!
I Love how Toto Disappear and Reappear out of nowhere Through out the Whole Movie. Maybe Toto is The Real '' Wiz '' All Along!
Michael played the hell outta his role!
Michael and Diana!!! I Love it.
Wow, I can't believe I just came across you, and you share the same last name as Kaylee.
@@Pllm30 Who is Kaylee?
@@hojejader Kaylee Goncalves. Someone on here had that last name. Looks like their comment was deleted.
The king of music
You can see they're both athletic. Legends
I feel like it would’ve been sooo fun to film this movie 🥹🥹🥹
It was so cute when totoe the dog came running in the end of the song 😊
The set design is whimsical AND terrifying. LOVE the Wiz!
Omg i'm still addicted to this ❤
Michael's cute dancing & Diana's dancing with heels omg this is sooo damn cool ❤
My knees at 5am after I stayed up watching YT
His energy uncountable.
Only the King can transition into a musical sequence so smoothly. That roll was clean af.
2022, STILL beyond NOSTALGIC!!!! LOVE THIS MOVIE ALWAYS.....THE WIZ!!!
Rip Michael Jackson
Classic scene with two icons.
i love the scarecrow he is so cool and funny!
I just want one thing in my life to be as flawless as Mike's spins🤣🤣🤣
Lol they are amazing but is no one gonna talk about toto running he's like hey wait for me the way hes running😂
This movie makes my soul smile.
Amazing....back in 1978 when this came out I could have cared less. I knew it was out there, but I never had an interest to spend a length of time to watch it. Now here it is 2020 and I can see scenes like this and can appreciate the artistic value of it.
I love them both R.I.P king stay strong Legends..!
Not a king
I have the movie The Wiz on VHS and DVD I love this movie watch it a lot
0:18
Scarecrow: (to Dorothy) Say, what's your name?
THEY ARE REALLY TALENTED AND LEGENDARY! THIS IS SO AMAZING! LUV U MICHAEL AND DIANA!
Saw this in the movie theater!
Lucky I wasn’t able to see it because I was born in 08🥲
@@necroid888I was born that time too☺️🔮
Micheal Jackson Was A Complete Legend, Just Beyond Talented, Gifted And He Was One Of The Jehovah's Witnesses, Just Love Him & His Soul Will Forever Live On!
MJ left the Jehovah’s witnesses cult in 1987.
I'm playing dirty Diana after this!
Hahaha. Now I am too. Haha. Love.
props to Diana Ross for dancing like that in high heels, wow
If I remember right, when casting for The Wiz was being discussed, the director and casting lead wouldn't have anyone other then Michael. They said that he was their only real choice
No, actually Diana Ross requested that Michael Jackson play the role of the scarecrow. It was her requests that got Michael Jackson considered for the part.
Jimmie walker was actually up for the role before Michael got it. But when he found out that he would have to sing and dance he backed out and Michael was brought in. However he was only brought in if Diana Ross was cast as Dorothy. Something she guaranteed she could do. The studio as well as the director and producer originally wanted Stephanie mills in the role.she played the role in the Broadway version .they thought Diana was too old to play the childlike Dorothy
@@jasonking184 Very Interesting! I bet you their names were mentioned very early on during talks, before big backers and money came into the project Stephanie Mills said that she was never up for the movie role and didn't expect it. Both her and Jimmie Walker were not big enough box office names, to warrant the kind of budget and investment for the film, at that time. Eventhough I know Jimmie was a household name, Stephanie would have been the lead and they would not have invested as much money for an unknown or non- commercially viable name, especially Black unknown name (mainstream). How many Black musicals existed at that time?! Heck, even today!