+OrangeXenon54 - It's been said, that while recording this scene....the director challenged her to just let it fly. This particular moment, is after the director had basically said to her...."Diana, you're not giving your all on this scene, maybe you need to go take a rest?" She got fired up after him having said that....
jeanette marshall plus if Stephanie did it Michael and Lena Horne would have never agreed to do it without Diana Ross I myself liked Stephanie but Diana did a great job
Wow, this movie is more than a musical. There is a lot of messages that we can learn from this movie. (as black folk). Oz never existed, but only in Dorothy's world. That was Dorothy in each of those characters and that's the way she only could express herself. In real life she was a timid and shy girl. The Tin Man; she had subdued feelings of losing her parents and all of her inside emotions; Scarecrow; when her auntie suggested she should go to a different level than teaching the kindergarten class, she new she was smart but she was fearful from moving to the next level, and Lion; even though she had some sense of pride, she didn't let nobody come close enough to see her vulnerability, and that all she was holding on to. It took a strange occurrence to go within herself to realize her power that it was always in her. Even the great Richard Prior as the Wiz, he was not the answer,because it was in her all along, she had the answers. But let me stop preachin to ya'll!
They stand out for me! Growing up I was a book worm and my abusive mother used to tell me that “none of that’s real” but these books taught me so much! Gave me perspective and inspiration! So yes they’re real to me! I always cry at that part.
I like the part when she sings "maybe I convince time to slow up, giving me enough time in my life to grow up. Time, please be my friend, let me start again." I feel that part because I never really grew up. I feel like a little girl that never passed 12 years old.
Way to know nothing, bro. *Knew every song from 'The Wiz' before ANY black OR white friends knew it*. Sorry, bro.....lemme know how this knowledge works out for you. Worked out well for me. Snap.
@@kflowers8276 2 completely different versions and 2 completely different mediums. You do realize it's possible for more than 1 person to be good at something?
@@GalaxyNexus1 Uhm, yes. But they're both singing regardless of medium and I believe Stephanie Mills sang it better. You are free to believe differently. It's just an opinion.
Trivia: Diana Ross actually sang this song live on camera instead of miming to vocals that would be recorded later on. This allowed her to really let loose with her vocals. Lena Horne, who played Glinda, was allowed the same perk with her rendition of "Believe In Yourself".
Yes. That's why it's just one shot right on her face. Diana was notoriously not a great lip syncher. She couldn't fake this performance. (Lena's song has just a couple of cuts. Don't know if it's because they did a few takes and used the best parts, or if the cut aways to the babies was to reinforce the message that she's telling the young people that they need to believe in themselves.)
More trivia: it was reported at the time that when Ms Ross saw the rush releases of Ms Horne's stunning performance, she went back and redid hers. Lol. When asked about this incident in an Ebony magazine interview, Lena Horne evaded the question. It's probably a true story, knowing the insecurities of the Wicked Witch of Motown.
This is one of the greatest performances ever. The combination of her acting and singing skills in this clip are simply amazing. No one could even come close to Diana Ross.
The fact that they slowly show the characters/ actors and actresses faces in the background as she sings with so much emotion 😭😭😭 knowing she is still here and they all are dead
I love Diana's version of this song. So sad that the scarecrow, the lion, the tin man and of course the great and powerful oz are all gone. Along with so many other wonderful talents in this film. R.I.P. Nipsy, Ted, Michael and Richard
She was NOT a great singer. Just like Beyonce and Janet Jackson. Whisperer and soft singers. Just beautiful commercial artist. She was ok. Just watch the strain in the throat, those veins popping, it shows she can't maintain and them notes wasn't even high. I still love it but Mills is better just not commercial enough.
She has been singing for over 66 years. She was singing before Stephanie Mills was born. She sang during the Civil Rights Movement. She inspired many black celebrities like Oprah. She is a Supreme singer. All singers in the 1950s and 1960s had to be able sing to get into Motown. Not like 1980s and 1990 singers. Thank you, Diana, for paving the way. Loving your Broadway singing voice.
@@carriemitchell4745 She was all that, yes, ok! But still we have ears and can hear. Listen to her sing🤷🏾♂️ Let's go with "Where did our love go" "Upside Down" 🙂"Love Hangover" (which I love!) "Endless love!" Just listen! Great arrangements, great songs, but please listen to the voice. It's talking through the songs and light and whispy. It just is🤷🏾♂️ Of all the Supreams she was viewed as most attractive and commercial. Heck, she dated Barry Gordy didn't she? They have a child. She positioned herself to get some great music and opportunity. That's ok. Not hating her. I am just evaluating singing and saying listen to Gladys Knight. Aretha Franklin, even Pattie LaBell. There are others but the voices are stronger and the range is broader. Even in this performance that began this discussion, just look at the struggle to hold the notes and the lack of breath. Look at the strain in the throat? At one point she even gives up a note and shakes it off saying "Uhh!" It looked painful. Also she had to start screaming out some of the words which gave great effect and effort BUT the greatest don't have to scream. I know he is a man but I don't imagine Luther Vandros screaming... She did exceedingly well with the things she had but just NOT a singer to bring you to tears with her voice quality. Now with her performance? Maybe 🤔 But that is what I am saying in a nutshell...Great performer that also sings a little but not a great voice of our times🙂 Come at me. I'm ready 🤺😉
I love this performance. Singing, but she was also acting . I love Patti LaBelle oh Danny boy and Aretha Franklin chain of fools. Dionne Warwick. They all can sing. 😊😊 Diana did her best for Broadway. Beyonce is struggling like most of today's singers . But Diana made it before Civil Rights movement. So I love anyone who helped paved the way. I agree with you she's not perfect but a knockout talent.
@@carriemitchell4745 Absolutely Agreed! They want Beyonce to be Diana of today, but, she can't "B" (see what I did there 😭) Anyway, she can't act! Diana was able to do a bit of everything. Lady Sings The Blues? Yeh, you can't top it as a classic. Her, Richard Pryor, Billy D! It gets no better and she did a superb job acting in that. She could cut a rug up pretty good too. I see you saying she is top shelf. She is. I just don't think it's on the singing voice alone but taking her in as a whole she embodied "Triple Threat!" Have a Happy New Year's.. Keep loving music and talent. I enjoyed your conversation ☺️
I love Diana's 'like yours, like mine' part better than any version I've heard, she sings this with so emotion that it gives you chills, if that happens, you know it's good.
She acts the shit out of this. You can't compare it to Stephanie Mills. Stephanie enveloped herself into the vocals but Diana massaged the melody by focusing on the emotion of the lyrics. It's beautiful.
+terelon Unless you saw Stephanie Mills sing the song on Broadway 40 years ago, it's unfair to compare the "emotion" when one song is a movie performance and the other is a music video. Diana is playing a role in the movie. Stephanie performed in the Broadway play when she was 16 or 17. I saw it in 1975, and it drew a standing ovation.
***** I've seen enough clips to form my opinion which I know I'm entitled to, I love Stephanie Mills and think she's a wonderful singer and own a good bit of her music but I'm standing by my opinion sorry, I loved her acting and her rendition of 'The Feeling We Once Had' on the recent live re-staging of this, she was a standout to me.
The older I get the more potent the lyrics become. Life just wasn't meant to be fair. Even watching this scene again is overwhelming. I don't know if it's worse to feel too much or feel nothing at all.
I know what you mean. i performed this song for the first time when I was 15, now I'm 20 and going back to it and even though it's only been five years I feel like I understand it so much better now having had the experience of leaving home
Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
First time I'm watching this scene as an adult, and, goodness, how much more profound these words are when you are 30plus as opposed to 10 years old. I'm in tears; such beauty....such raw emotion....what a performance!!!!
So I found my uncle dead yesterday and this song always made him cry, he lost his husband five years ago and my friend had asked me what song would I like her to sing.. I chose this once, this couldn’t be anymore perfect. It just makes sense. I can’t stop crying as I write this. He was comfort, he was love. He was everything that a soul could be. I will miss him so much, I’m just so numb to this. Unbelievable.. He’s home though, he’s with his husband, he’s with everyone we lost. I’m just sad.. I will never forget his company and spirit.
Hope your uncle repented of his sins before he left this earth because after death comes judgement. God did not make men to lay with men. Hell is real.
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Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
Hearing this song in my 20s and now my 60s...both times so different but just as intense. Not a Diana fan in this movie but in this one song she owned it!
Yea she is, which makes it depressing when you watch this clip cause all those people she was with during the movie is now gone so when you watch it, all you can do it cry with her.
OMG! after all these decades since I 1st seen Dianna Ross and Michael Jackson sing in The Wiz they still give me goosebumps! MJ AND ROSS RULES! They're passion still is untouched!
Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
+francis turner It was a great 2nd! But the original stage version...reinvented stage. The movie was a movie, but the stage is the stage. It is like comparing apples and oranges...
Diana Ross just puts so much heart and emotion into this song. The song is already beautiful, but she just digs deep into the soul of the melody. Listen to the part where she sings "Giving me enough time to grow up." There is just so much sincerity in her voice. Then of course the part where she sings "Like yours, like mine, like home!" Man, what a powerhouse performance!
I really couldn't hold my tears back halfway down the song because it's just so incredibly beautiful! As a little boy I've seen this movie so much and ever since then it always brought the chills to rush down my body. Mrs. Ross did this so beautiful, she shows alot of emotion, passion and played it so well in this beautiful story. Well done Mrs. Ross!
Went and saw the movie in the theaters when it was released and the way that Ms. Ross sang it got me then and gets me now... I'm not crying, you're crying.... so much emotion. 🥰
Whenever I'm depressed the music and vocals in this film lift my spirits like no other! The sound of hope and humanity when Dianna Ross sings is always redeeming!
Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
Well all i can say is blackbarbiedoll as you i gave it all lowercase letters, they know not of what they speak, and I'm sure if that was I'm sure Quincy Jones would have made her do it over, as was he totally stretched Diana vocals giving her a new and emotional voice to sing with, and not robotic perfection. And that is why she and her career have blueprint for most female singers who then actresses and fashion designers. This is a person who never studied acting took on the part of Billie Holiday even though she doesn't look sound like yet gets nominated for an Oscar she doesn't win that year it Liza Minelli but even Liza who saw Diana as Billie Holiday while being interviewed said that DR deserved this more than me. I can never understand how people can sit faceless behind a computer critic something truly great. And this is performer who never got into this for the money she just wanted to have record on radio, but if you have been DR concert you see how much she loves perform and how strong and perfect vocals are live. This is a singer from 60 's when they had to use there own ears to hear themselves sing therefore they are much better singers than singers today. I saw her in central park on the rain day, probably greatest performance i've ever witnessed live. This is a woman who when it started raining pouring rain did not run and even with all the lightening she stood on that stage ushering out to make sure no one got hurt. And she will go down in history as one of the greatest performers not dancers or even singers but performers of all time and no can ever take that from EVER.
This lady rises to the occasion over and over again. Although Diana Ross was older she did an excellent job. Just like one person commented not one female out there can match her talent. Patti Labelle said Diana Ross is one of the best out there. I am going one step further. Diana Ross is the best. Billboard Magazine didn't give her "entertainer of century" for no reason.
I was not expecting her to be this good. Sure she had some issues here and there but you can tell she sang this live on film as her tears and voice cracks matched up b/c she was so emotional in the song. Miss Ross doesn't get the credit she deserves for being a solid actress in addition to a performer.
I believe she lip synced to her own recording. Something I don't believe was meant to be "perfect". Whatever perfect means. It's emotional and emotions can have a crack in the voice, not a perfect note, etc.
One of the most emotional songs in this film. What a beautiful piece. Lyrics, music, performance. I love the appearing characters on the sides. It feels like Dorothy going through memories and time.
I think the images are showing her returning home from Oz, since it starts with the Oz characters and ends with her dad and mom? But, yes, I like the way they did this with the figures left and right fading into the dark.
Wow! Last time I saw this movie, I didn't fully appreciate this performance as much as it deserves! The emotion she puts into it! The real tears! The strain you can see in her facial and throat muscles! She really belted this out! Excellent!!
+DivaNdreaDz Hey, thank you for replying to my comment. I too adore the legendary DIANA ROSS. Over the years I've amassed a remarkable collection. Thousands of items from her wonderful career. Someday I hope to share it on my channel. Thanks again, FRIEND TO FRIEND.
I’m only 20 and I cherish this movie with my whole heart. I felt so connected to this movie and though I’ve seen it a lot, whenever I do watch it ..it’s like watching it for the first time ever
I must have watched this movie a million times on HBO back in the summer of 1980! I saw her in concert 3 years ago and she sounded amazing! She is a true talent!
Brought me back to my childhood watching this for the first time. This is seriously timeless; still bringing chills to my spine and tears in my eyes. This is just simply beautiful every time I watch it!
This song has been my mantra in life, "If you are at home with yourself, you are home wherever you go." Diana Ross nailed it again in 2018 when she sang it live in NYC during the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Square. Diana is a superstar who is more precious to me now than ever!
Oh my 😲 it's so amazing. A beautiful restored movie 🎥 with 1 of the best classic songs 🎶 from the legendary Ms Diana Ross. Great 👍 performance 👏👏👏 I love it 😘
@@andresuston7692It’s much harder to do longer scenes in one take because if you mess up, you have to start all over again. Doing multiple shots gives you breathing room.
She moves me with her voice and presence. This song is one of my favor tear markers as well as Lena Hornes Believe. The story about this was Diana damage her corneas staring into the light. If you look at her eyes you can see the light. This is a very underrated film that deserves more praise even now as it a timeless classic.
Put some Respect on Her Name Mrs. Diana Ross the Boss.. I loved the wiz im so thankful this movie was made. Everybody did a superb Job. Classic, Iconic. Wonderful
i wonder how bittersweet it must be for diana to rewatch this movie, seeing all the memories she made with other cast members only to remember that shes the last actor who is currently alive while the others have unfortunately passed. it must be awful for her
I wonder why she's not given her due respect as a vocalist; she's definitely better than most of the "singers" of this generation! *One of the most underrated vocalists of all time* ✨
This brought tears to my eyes when I watched up the first time and brought tears to my eyes the last time I watched it which was tonight. it shows you that Diana Ross really knows how to touch your soul
This is a beautiful scene and a beautiful song. I especially love the part were all the people she met on her journey are slowly sliding pass her. Very beautiful scene and song.
This part is a guarantied tear jerker for me. I've been watching this movie for approximately 40 years, and you would think that i wouldn't get that emotional over it. But every time is like my first.
This is just beautiful and climatic!!!! The raw emotion and escalation is remarkable. I especially enjoy the head lean and dip at 2:52. I cannot listen to this without playing back to that spot at least five times! Wonderful!
Some of the GREATEST musical talents were in this film... I don't give a crap that someone panned it.. it's a tour de force of undeniable talent and song writing and performing that so VERY few can match !! I love this film and everything that went into making it !!! I love you Lena and Ms. Thang !!! ( Ross the Boss ) !
This song talks about my Home when I was a child. It was 11 of us and we loved each other just like Home! I got saved and I was able to tell my family about God’s love! I had someone to sing this song at my mom’s funeral! I dedicated it to all of my siblings. ❤
When you're an adult and grown This song hits differently.... Home means a great deal More when you're Older!! Love, Family, Friendship... We take all of these For Granted when we're young!
Diana's version is my favorite of the song of Home. It makes me cry usually thinking about where I grew up (Detroit). Stephanie Mills version is more R&B than this version which is more Broadway.
I love how emotional she gets.
yass
+OrangeXenon54 - It's been said, that while recording this scene....the director challenged her to just let it fly. This particular moment, is after the director had basically said to her...."Diana, you're not giving your all on this scene, maybe you need to go take a rest?" She got fired up after him having said that....
OrangeXenon54 that’s what really sold it for me. She sang from her heart
IKR i literally almost cry EVERYTIME i watch this
@rob yohn me three... and then i sing
Makes me cry everytime watching her sing this
The Modern Investor me too. As mad as I was that she got the part over Stephanie, this is still my favorite version. So I forgave her.
jeanette marshall plus if Stephanie did it Michael and Lena Horne would have never agreed to do it without Diana Ross I myself liked Stephanie but Diana did a great job
@@ACinemafanatic maybe it would've been better.
She was too old and her voice isn't soulful enough for the Wiz.
The Modern Investor same
Me too!
Wow, this movie is more than a musical. There is a lot of messages that we can learn from this movie. (as black folk). Oz never existed, but only in Dorothy's world. That was Dorothy in each of those characters and that's the way she only could express herself. In real life she was a timid and shy girl. The Tin Man; she had subdued feelings of losing her parents and all of her inside emotions; Scarecrow; when her auntie suggested she should go to a different level than teaching the kindergarten class, she new she was smart but she was fearful from moving to the next level, and Lion; even though she had some sense of pride, she didn't let nobody come close enough to see her vulnerability, and that all she was holding on to. It took a strange occurrence to go within herself to realize her power that it was always in her. Even the great Richard Prior as the Wiz, he was not the answer,because it was in her all along, she had the answers. But let me stop preachin to ya'll!
true....
wildjustice LOL you gave us a lot insight and thank you sister!! I never saw it like that. Thanks again!
you're welcome!
wildjustice girl! Are you a psych major because you just did a whole case study in one comment 😭🙌🏽
Love this
“Living in this new world might be a fantasy,
But it taught me to love, so it’s real, real to me”
Those lyrics really stand out to me
My favorite lyrics in the entire show
They stand out for me! Growing up I was a book worm and my abusive mother used to tell me that “none of that’s real” but these books taught me so much! Gave me perspective and inspiration! So yes they’re real to me! I always cry at that part.
I like the part when she sings "maybe I convince time to slow up, giving me enough time in my life to grow up. Time, please be my friend, let me start again." I feel that part because I never really grew up. I feel like a little girl that never passed 12 years old.
This is not about hitting the right notes.. it’s about real life & how emotional it gets. This is so raw & real😻. My favorite
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
And damn right she hit the notes too lol
Sometimes you can't appreciate or understand the moment that you are in until its gone . You have to sit back and reflect.on it
Yes you can tell.she felt every nite she was singing . Some songs hit your soul
Exactly she sang about her experience on that yellow brick road. It opened her eyes to missing home. Making new friends. And needing to grow up
Funny how the movie was critically and commercially panned at the time of release but now it's considered a timeless classic, I love this
Way to know nothing, bro.
*Knew every song from 'The Wiz' before ANY black OR white friends knew it*. Sorry, bro.....lemme know how this knowledge works out for you.
Worked out well for me. Snap.
Ashley Penrod true
We all don't like this shit. We don't all care for this casting.
The Wiz musical is a classic. This movie is mediocre.
Not funny at all, as the world was NOT ready back in 1978!
Diana Ross is like that quiet storm.... Starts off soft and sweet and then bam!
Soo tru
yup
+Janelle T. (jayla1023) Yes, the PERFECT quiet storm.
Wow .. Miss you summed that up quick and truly
Yezzzzz!
she was singing the hell of this song 👑👑👑👑👑
Check out Stephanie Mills' version. She sang the hell out of this song.
Check out 21 year old whitney..
@@Malicia-scunt I don't doubt Whitney did a great job either. They both have the same kind of voice.
@@kflowers8276 2 completely different versions and 2 completely different mediums. You do realize it's possible for more than 1 person to be good at something?
@@GalaxyNexus1 Uhm, yes. But they're both singing regardless of medium and I believe Stephanie Mills sang it better. You are free to believe differently. It's just an opinion.
The older I get, the more I appreciate Diana Ross.
Danny Carrington. nice
what a great thought i do too....great observation!
Facts
Same!
Danny Carrington , please do she put in a lot hard work in her singing career!!!!
Im 66 and still cry every time I hear her sing this - i was fortunate when I was young to see Diana live many times - always spectacular!!!
I saw her many times in London. So very very beautiful. I've learnt this song by heart.❤❤❤❤❤
Trivia: Diana Ross actually sang this song live on camera instead of miming to vocals that would be recorded later on. This allowed her to really let loose with her vocals. Lena Horne, who played Glinda, was allowed the same perk with her rendition of "Believe In Yourself".
Thanks!
Its suprising it seems like it isnt synced up well but that may just be the video
The vocals are recorded before actually
Yes. That's why it's just one shot right on her face. Diana was notoriously not a great lip syncher. She couldn't fake this performance. (Lena's song has just a couple of cuts. Don't know if it's because they did a few takes and used the best parts, or if the cut aways to the babies was to reinforce the message that she's telling the young people that they need to believe in themselves.)
More trivia: it was reported at the time that when Ms Ross saw the rush releases of Ms Horne's stunning performance, she went back and redid hers. Lol. When asked about this incident in an Ebony magazine interview, Lena Horne evaded the question. It's probably a true story, knowing the insecurities of the Wicked Witch of Motown.
THAT is a VOICE
THAT is an ACTRESS
THAT is to transmit an EMOTION.
PURE TALENT...PURE LOVE...PURE DIANA. TOTALLY UNIQUE. LOVE HER SINCE.
This is one of the greatest performances ever. The combination of her acting and singing skills in this clip are simply amazing. No one could even come close to Diana Ross.
+FreedomFighter2112 ... You're 1,000% correct!!!
This was nice but Stephanie's version is superior
@Punkanelly Lovejoy ... Both are GREAT! 2 different emotions equally powerful
This wasn’t acting fam
This was heart felt
The fact that they slowly show the characters/ actors and actresses faces in the background as she sings with so much emotion 😭😭😭 knowing she is still here and they all are dead
When you grow up in a stable and loving home and you experience the real world this song hits crazy as an adult🥹
I love Diana's version of this song. So sad that the scarecrow, the lion, the tin man and of course the great and powerful oz are all gone. Along with so many other wonderful talents in this film.
R.I.P. Nipsy, Ted, Michael and Richard
***** I said Michael.
Cool thanks
+Suthyrngrl Let's not forgot the bad witch played by Miss Mable King (The mom from what's happening)
+cho lee shut the hell up obsessed ass fan. i seen you around here post racist shit about black folks
Ap1ist
"Along with so many other wonderful talents in this film." I pretty much covered everyone.
They're all gone. Nipsey, MJ, Lena, Ted Ross, Richard Pryor.... Diana is the last one left.
:'(
Donnymac
Quincy Jones is still here!
@@bryantcampbell5244 Is he still alive?
@@marissaflores418 yep.
Legends..... Wizard of OZ nerd here.... When I saw this movie as a little black boy.....A brand new love for the story.
She sings this with such feeling. It makes tears come to your eyes.
If existence had a soundtrack, this would be the final song on the album.
*YES!!!*
I have the soundtrack and it's the last song
Never truer words have been said
Yes
At 2:59 her voice gave me goosebumps. She never sang this high again it was a historic moment. I love her voice. Best singer ever and ageless .
She was NOT a great singer. Just like Beyonce and Janet Jackson. Whisperer and soft singers. Just beautiful commercial artist. She was ok. Just watch the strain in the throat, those veins popping, it shows she can't maintain and them notes wasn't even high. I still love it but Mills is better just not commercial enough.
She has been singing for over 66 years. She was singing before Stephanie Mills was born. She sang during the Civil Rights Movement. She inspired many black celebrities like Oprah. She is a Supreme singer. All singers in the 1950s and 1960s had to be able sing to get into Motown. Not like 1980s and 1990 singers. Thank you, Diana, for paving the way. Loving your Broadway singing voice.
@@carriemitchell4745 She was all that, yes, ok! But still we have ears and can hear. Listen to her sing🤷🏾♂️ Let's go with "Where did our love go" "Upside Down" 🙂"Love Hangover" (which I love!) "Endless love!" Just listen!
Great arrangements, great songs, but please listen to the voice. It's talking through the songs and light and whispy. It just is🤷🏾♂️
Of all the Supreams she was viewed as most attractive and commercial. Heck, she dated Barry Gordy didn't she? They have a child. She positioned herself to get some great music and opportunity. That's ok. Not hating her. I am just evaluating singing and saying listen to Gladys Knight. Aretha Franklin, even Pattie LaBell. There are others but the voices are stronger and the range is broader.
Even in this performance that began this discussion, just look at the struggle to hold the notes and the lack of breath. Look at the strain in the throat? At one point she even gives up a note and shakes it off saying "Uhh!" It looked painful. Also she had to start screaming out some of the words which gave great effect and effort BUT the greatest don't have to scream. I know he is a man but I don't imagine Luther Vandros screaming...
She did exceedingly well with the things she had but just NOT a singer to bring you to tears with her voice quality. Now with her performance? Maybe 🤔 But that is what I am saying in a nutshell...Great performer that also sings a little but not a great voice of our times🙂 Come at me. I'm ready 🤺😉
I love this performance. Singing, but she was also acting . I love Patti LaBelle oh Danny boy and Aretha Franklin chain of fools. Dionne Warwick. They all can sing. 😊😊 Diana did her best for Broadway. Beyonce is struggling like most of today's singers . But Diana made it before Civil Rights movement. So I love anyone who helped paved the way. I agree with you she's not perfect but a knockout talent.
@@carriemitchell4745 Absolutely Agreed! They want Beyonce to be Diana of today, but, she can't "B" (see what I did there 😭) Anyway, she can't act! Diana was able to do a bit of everything. Lady Sings The Blues? Yeh, you can't top it as a classic. Her, Richard Pryor, Billy D! It gets no better and she did a superb job acting in that. She could cut a rug up pretty good too. I see you saying she is top shelf. She is. I just don't think it's on the singing voice alone but taking her in as a whole she embodied "Triple Threat!" Have a Happy New Year's.. Keep loving music and talent. I enjoyed your conversation ☺️
I love Diana's 'like yours, like mine' part better than any version I've heard, she sings this with so emotion that it gives you chills, if that happens, you know it's good.
Amen to that!
Yes god!!
That whole part starting with "In a world, full of love" with that lil eye flick to the side and smile was Always my favorite part.
It's so hard to duplicate
@@jasminewalker3670 Yes!!! 💖
I love her voice
Diana Yassine I Love Her Vocie To Heavely jones
She acts the shit out of this. You can't compare it to Stephanie Mills. Stephanie enveloped herself into the vocals but Diana massaged the melody by focusing on the emotion of the lyrics. It's beautiful.
+Christopher Bentivegna I agree, Diana's version is more emotional.
+Christopher Bentivegna ... Very well said. I 1,000% agree with you!!!
+Christopher Bentivegna Diana Ross sounds a mess.
+terelon Unless you saw Stephanie Mills sing the song on Broadway 40 years ago, it's unfair to compare the "emotion" when one song is a movie performance and the other is a music video. Diana is playing a role in the movie. Stephanie performed in the Broadway play when she was 16 or 17. I saw it in 1975, and it drew a standing ovation.
***** I've seen enough clips to form my opinion which I know I'm entitled to, I love Stephanie Mills and think she's a wonderful singer and own a good bit of her music but I'm standing by my opinion sorry, I loved her acting and her rendition of 'The Feeling We Once Had' on the recent live re-staging of this, she was a standout to me.
One of the greatest performances of all time ..The voice...The emotion...The love...The beauty..
Why did I look at this??? I can't stop crying.
The older I get the more potent the lyrics become. Life just wasn't meant to be fair. Even watching this scene again is overwhelming. I don't know if it's worse to feel too much or feel nothing at all.
I know what you mean. i performed this song for the first time when I was 15, now I'm 20 and going back to it and even though it's only been five years I feel like I understand it so much better now having had the experience of leaving home
Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
Invisible Sun Join Me #NOPLACELIKEHOME
This song is extra sad because I'm pretty sure she's the last living cast member of this movie
She is 😢
renji90998 yeah it is sad 😭
renji90998 Sadly, she is 😔
renji90998
1978 was a good year.
😥😥😥😥😥...I miss Michael
First time I'm watching this scene as an adult, and, goodness, how much more profound these words are when you are 30plus as opposed to 10 years old. I'm in tears; such beauty....such raw emotion....what a performance!!!!
YOU NEED TO WATCH THE MOVIE!!!!!!!!
That still gives me a chills. She dropped the mic on that one.
So I found my uncle dead yesterday and this song always made him cry, he lost his husband five years ago and my friend had asked me what song would I like her to sing.. I chose this once, this couldn’t be anymore perfect. It just makes sense. I can’t stop crying as I write this. He was comfort, he was love. He was everything that a soul could be. I will miss him so much, I’m just so numb to this. Unbelievable.. He’s home though, he’s with his husband, he’s with everyone we lost. I’m just sad.. I will never forget his company and spirit.
💖
🤍🙏🏾🤍🕊🤍
Thank you for sharing that with us...simply beautiful!
Rest In Peace to your beautiful uncle❤️🕊
Hope your uncle repented of his sins before
he left this earth because after death comes
judgement. God did not make men to lay with
men. Hell is real.
Greatest vocal performance of her career!
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+Free Reign Network Agreed. Filled with so much emotion. Love this.
Yes it was. She gave her best.
Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
+Free Reign Network Her performance in this video, gave me chills. I remember seeing this at the movies, when I was a kid.
What ... nah, I just got some lint in my eye fool.
+Antoine Bandele WHERE ARE THOSE UNIONS?????
Mom stop cutting onions stop omg stop
Those damn onions hit me Every time with this scene
Diana Ross vs Michael Jackson! Who would win Antoine?
Olivia Davis win in what
I think she recorded this in a single take which is phenomenal.
“Living here in this brand new world might be a fantasy. But it taught me to love, so its real to me” part that always gets me 🥺💛
Hearing this song in my 20s and now my 60s...both times so different but just as intense. Not a Diana fan in this movie but in this one song she owned it!
I believe Diana Ross is the only one still living from the 1978 Movie. That's so crazy. Even MJ gone.
Yea she is, every cast of this movie died except her, which is really sad cause she lost close friends.
Really? :(
Diana is the last one still alive
Sad but true
Yea she is, which makes it depressing when you watch this clip cause all those people she was with during the movie is now gone so when you watch it, all you can do it cry with her.
OMG! after all these decades since I 1st seen Dianna Ross and Michael Jackson sing in The Wiz they still give me goosebumps! MJ AND ROSS RULES! They're passion still is untouched!
Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
+francis turner It was a great 2nd! But the original stage version...reinvented stage. The movie was a movie, but the stage is the stage. It is like comparing apples and oranges...
+C Cade What ever!
yeeessss
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Diana Ross just puts so much heart and emotion into this song. The song is already beautiful, but she just digs deep into the soul of the melody. Listen to the part where she sings "Giving me enough time to grow up." There is just so much sincerity in her voice. Then of course the part where she sings "Like yours, like mine, like home!" Man, what a powerhouse performance!
This is my favorite version of this song. She felt this and made me feel it too.
Impossible to not cry by the end of this song.
I swear this song hits my heart every time .
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I'm crying *BUCKETS,* right now...
Yes it does
I lose it.
I really couldn't hold my tears back halfway down the song because it's just so incredibly beautiful! As a little boy I've seen this movie so much and ever since then it always brought the chills to rush down my body. Mrs. Ross did this so beautiful, she shows alot of emotion, passion and played it so well in this beautiful story. Well done Mrs. Ross!
Went and saw the movie in the theaters when it was released and the way that Ms. Ross sang it got me then and gets me now... I'm not crying, you're crying.... so much emotion. 🥰
REAL, REAL, brings feelings of unexplainable joy listening to this beautiful woman
Whenever I'm depressed the music and vocals in this film lift my spirits like no other! The sound of hope and humanity when Dianna Ross sings is always redeeming!
I agree
I was literally just about to say it’s so magical how it can do that
Ms. Ross performed the heck out of that song! Which is what one is suppose to do in a musical. She makes me feel every raw, unbridled emotion contained in every note. Which is what a great singer does. She uses the most minimal embellishments to convey its full meaning. Which is what a true actor does. It's one of my all-time favorite performance of any artist because it's pure perfection, an unmatched masterpiece, a tour de force that works brilliantly on every level. Simply put, she freakin' nailed it!!!
+helloxons SHe sounds a mess. She cracked and she can't hit the notes. It was horrible. Stephanie Mills should have had the role.
+BlakeBarbieDoll ... I would agree with you, but there's no point in both of us being wrong. You should stick with playing with your Barbie dolls.
She was more focused on crying and "acting " than on singing.
+Rosannasfriend That's where your wrong...
Well all i can say is blackbarbiedoll as you i gave it all lowercase letters, they know not of what they speak, and I'm sure if that was I'm sure Quincy Jones would have made her do it over, as was he totally stretched Diana vocals giving her a new and emotional voice to sing with, and not robotic perfection. And that is why she and her career have blueprint for most female singers who then actresses and fashion designers. This is a person who never studied acting took on the part of Billie Holiday even though she doesn't look sound like yet gets nominated for an Oscar she doesn't win that year it Liza Minelli but even Liza who saw Diana as Billie Holiday while being interviewed said that DR deserved this more than me. I can never understand how people can sit faceless behind a computer critic something truly great. And this is performer who never got into this for the money she just wanted to have record on radio, but if you have been DR concert you see how much she loves perform and how strong and perfect vocals are live. This is a singer from 60 's when they had to use there own ears to hear themselves sing therefore they are much better singers than singers today. I saw her in central park on the rain day, probably greatest performance i've ever witnessed live. This is a woman who when it started raining pouring rain did not run and even with all the lightening she stood on that stage ushering out to make sure no one got hurt. And she will go down in history as one of the greatest performers not dancers or even singers but performers of all time and no can ever take that from EVER.
This lady rises to the occasion over and over again. Although Diana Ross was older
she did an excellent job. Just like one person commented not one female out there can match her talent. Patti Labelle said Diana Ross is one of the best out there. I am going one step further. Diana Ross is the best. Billboard Magazine didn't give her "entertainer of century" for no reason.
She called the boss as a nickname for a reason
2:50 It's soooo cute how she regains her composure here. She was really in it.
I was not expecting her to be this good. Sure she had some issues here and there but you can tell she sang this live on film as her tears and voice cracks matched up b/c she was so emotional in the song. Miss Ross doesn't get the credit she deserves for being a solid actress in addition to a performer.
@Nick Xero umm... if you have ever heard the original from Stephanie Mills who originated the role on Bway you'd know what I am talking about.
I believe she lip synced to her own recording. Something I don't believe was meant to be "perfect". Whatever perfect means. It's emotional and emotions can have a crack in the voice, not a perfect note, etc.
Wow, wow, wow! Black excellence! Thank you Diana Ross! This is greatness!
in tears ! she got me thinking of home and im already here
Trying to make it through this crisis
One of the most emotional songs in this film. What a beautiful piece. Lyrics, music, performance. I love the appearing characters on the sides. It feels like Dorothy going through memories and time.
I think the images are showing her returning home from Oz, since it starts with the Oz characters and ends with her dad and mom? But, yes, I like the way they did this with the figures left and right fading into the dark.
@@EmailBibleStudies They're her aunt and uncle.
This makes me cry every time I hear this 😢 will forever love Diana Ross and this song
Wow! Last time I saw this movie, I didn't fully appreciate this performance as much as it deserves! The emotion she puts into it! The real tears! The strain you can see in her facial and throat muscles! She really belted this out! Excellent!!
it’s 2023 and i’m only 14 but this is my comfort movie and always will be 🥺
Hands down one my favorite movies as a kid...
DIANA ROSS gave this song and film such charm. I've always admired her performance.
+CHRIS ROTH So do I. I cherish her.
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why are you yelling her name😭
I feel like the spirit of God came out of her at the end. Sheesh. She felt that.
Thank you Ms.Lena for this song 🎵 you inspired a lot of people, including myself. ❤ Rest in heavenly peace. So happy that this version came out. ❤❤❤
Miss Ross's vocals are obviously fabulous but her acting .. OH MY GOD! She should have done more musical theatre for sure!
This song,the lyrics,arrangement etc...everything´s perfect,and what to say about Diana...a Diva.
I’m only 20 and I cherish this movie with my whole heart. I felt so connected to this movie and though I’ve seen it a lot, whenever I do watch it ..it’s like watching it for the first time ever
I had to come here today and give my respect. The passion is remarkable.
STILL GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS!! I JUST LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! AND I KNOW IT WORD FOR WORD. That’s y I watch it alone!!! And I have it on DVD🤭
I must have watched this movie a million times on HBO back in the summer of 1980! I saw her in concert 3 years ago and she sounded amazing! She is a true talent!
Brought me back to my childhood watching this for the first time. This is seriously timeless; still bringing chills to my spine and tears in my eyes. This is just simply beautiful every time I watch it!
This song has been my mantra in life, "If you are at home with yourself, you are home wherever you go." Diana Ross nailed it again in 2018 when she sang it live in NYC during the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Square. Diana is a superstar who is more precious to me now than ever!
Wow her voice is much stronger and bigger than I thought. 👏👏👏👏👏
Oh my 😲 it's so amazing. A beautiful restored movie 🎥 with 1 of the best classic songs 🎶 from the legendary Ms Diana Ross. Great 👍 performance 👏👏👏 I love it 😘
Just amazing! Her acting makes you feel every single word of this song ❤️
no one seems to of noticed...done in one shot...brilliant! x
What's the big deal? She coulda done it worse or better with other takes, they kept the one that was good enough and moved on.
@@andresuston7692It’s much harder to do longer scenes in one take because if you mess up, you have to start all over again. Doing multiple shots gives you breathing room.
She moves me with her voice and presence. This song is one of my favor tear markers as well as Lena Hornes Believe.
The story about this was Diana damage her corneas staring into the light. If you look at her eyes you can see the light. This is a very underrated film that deserves more praise even now as it a timeless classic.
Put some Respect on Her Name Mrs. Diana Ross the Boss.. I loved the wiz im so thankful this movie was made. Everybody did a superb Job. Classic, Iconic. Wonderful
You know you're an awesome performer when you could sang and be driven such emotional and still sang with such strong passion. Love it
Diana Ross is a very underated vocalist. Nice, soft and silky.
She´s so down to earth and genuine. That song really touched my heart.
One of the last legends. I remember going to the movies to see this when it came out. I think I was about 4 or 5 years old back in 1978-79.
i wonder how bittersweet it must be for diana to rewatch this movie, seeing all the memories she made with other cast members only to remember that shes the last actor who is currently alive while the others have unfortunately passed. it must be awful for her
Something tells me this was probably done in one take... it’s so raw and full of real emotions that I can’t imagine they made her do it again haha
I wonder why she's not given her due respect as a vocalist; she's definitely better than most of the "singers" of this generation!
*One of the most underrated vocalists of all time* ✨
Whitney husten who????
Underrated? By selling out stadiums and one of the most important black women in pop culture who paved the way??? I am lost.
@@application57 wtf you just say Diana is very underrated vocalist but don’t get slick out the mouth
@@application57 watch your damn mouth😡
@@application57 sis...
Let's not say profanities.
Did someone cut some onions in here????
Lol right!
sorry my mom😢
indiamedia147 lol lol
This brought tears to my eyes when I watched up the first time and brought tears to my eyes the last time I watched it which was tonight. it shows you that Diana Ross really knows how to touch your soul
Sorry, that was me.
This is a beautiful scene and a beautiful song. I especially love the part were all the people she met on her journey are slowly sliding pass her. Very beautiful scene and song.
This part is a guarantied tear jerker for me. I've been watching this movie for approximately 40 years, and you would think that i wouldn't get that emotional over it. But every time is like my first.
She sang this so perfectly. My favorite version. Tear up every time.
This is and always will be my all time favorite childhood movie. Love and miss you MJ!!
This is just beautiful and climatic!!!! The raw emotion and escalation is remarkable. I especially enjoy the head lean and dip at 2:52. I cannot listen to this without playing back to that spot at least five times! Wonderful!
I mean whoever said Diana is a soft spoken soft voice with no depth is definitely proved wrong. It was gorgeous and emotional ❤😮
Some of the GREATEST musical talents were in this film... I don't give a crap that someone panned it.. it's a tour de force of undeniable talent and song writing and performing that so VERY few can match !! I love this film and everything that went into making it !!! I love you Lena and Ms. Thang !!! ( Ross the Boss ) !
This song has me in tears. It's beautiful! 😭
This song talks about my Home when I was a child. It was 11 of us and we loved each other just like Home! I got saved and I was able to tell my family about God’s love! I had someone to sing this song at my mom’s funeral! I dedicated it to all of my siblings. ❤
This song reminds me of my mom, it has a special place in my heart. I damn near cry every time I hear it
I completely understand. It makes me think of my mom and big Sis every time and brings tears every time. Sending you love.
She sung the hell out of this song i love the ending last one still alive
When you're an adult and grown
This song hits differently....
Home means a great deal More when you're Older!!
Love, Family, Friendship...
We take all of these For Granted when we're young!
She is just genuine. ❤️
Diana's version is my favorite of the song of Home. It makes me cry usually thinking about where I grew up (Detroit). Stephanie Mills version is more R&B than this version which is more Broadway.
You don't know Broadway.
Shanice Williams sung "Home", too.
Rumor is that onions are still being cut today.......
Tears run down my face when I watch this video. I love this movie!!! I'm having my daughters watch this so that it can be a part of their memories.
Nobody does this song better than Diana..... I tear up everytime I watch this. Such emotion and feeling she puts in this song.
@aaron except Stephanie Mills.
@@alfjoey1234 exactly! Stephenie is by far the better version
Whitney version has enter the chat 💃
I was 9 when I saw this and I CRIED. Loved it. Thx Diana!
Diana Ross' rendition was breathtaking. Don't get me wrong, Miss Stephanie Mills, soo breathtaking too
Diana Ross: Owning the weepy, single-take musical number 30 years before Anne Hathaway made it cool.
TheKiss GREAT catch!
Made it cool...AGAIN