Emerald City Sequence Scene from the movie "The Wiz" (1978)

[christopherbrooks100]

I love this scene when I see Quincy Jones groovin on the piano.

[BREN248]

Now talk about music from back in da day

[chivalryrestored]

@mspaula702 that is an incredibly ignorant comment to make. If you believe that you need to be over 40 to appreciate film and music from that time period you're an idiot with a narrow mind. To decree that only African Americans should watch it is ludicrous and in point: racist. I'm white, 27 and have not only loved this movie but movies dating back to the 1930's ( I.e The Wizard of Oz itself ). Appreciation for film and music is not bound race, age, or any other characteristic. Grow up.

[vrworldtv]

this the true definition of african american essence of theater.the dancing and singing is god like, i love the rythmn. the beat. the scene. the characters, their's no other way to explain soul.

[alease2]

Oh no IM 22 AND I LOVE THE WIZ ALWAYS HAVE EVEN THOUGH WHEN I WAS YOUNGER THOSE BOUNCY THINGS USE TO SCARE ME LOL BUT I LOVE IT EVEN MORE AS I GREW UP

[lanelassiter]

@alease2 dude those bouncy things scared me too when i was lil and im 21 lol!

[brenee82]

@alease2 lmao YES!!! I used to be horrified of those things!!!!

[mspaula702]

Seems like the majority of posters here are young. You gotta be at least 40 years old to appreciate this movie. This movie is a classic. It's an African-American version of the wizard of Oz. So if you're not African American, this movie probably ain't for you!!!

[Imisgati]

@mspaula702 im only in my mid thirties thank you and i loved this movie.

[VeryMadGurl]

This film's a bit racist really isn't it? :L but then, did the original wizard of oz have any black people in?

[VeryMadGurl]

@VeryMadGurl but it was made when black people were considered inferior...

[VeryMadGurl]

@VeryMadGurl Not that I'm saying they are just to make that clear.

[DallasDallyWinston]

I'm an Emerald City Citizen in the play we are doing at my school, itz awesome, but they cut out the red and gold songs, wuz really lovin the dances we did with em, The Wiz iz awesome, ecipcially our play.

[mikamonet]

Dedicated to the deity pan......these people make me sick!!! No matter what year or time, these people will always throw there propaganda in our face.

[jeretha1]

I like this! My favorite part! They so Classy and Sexy!!

[SkidMunro]

The only visually inventive sequence in one of the worst musicals ever filmed - but why did Sidney Lumet keep his camera so far AWAY from the dancers? Busby Berkeley could get away with this...Lumet couldn't. Along w/ "Eyes Of Laura Mars", it's emblemmatic of late 70s designer New York, and it's a treat to view and fascinating to ponder the possibilities of what it MIGHT have been. If they ever do a remake, lose Diana Ross!

[liljeff2008]

@SkidMunro Bahahahaha. Chile! What are you saying about?!? This musical was ground breaking and made history!

[SkidMunro]

@liljeff2008 It was groundbreaking in that it was the most expensive movie musical produced up to that time w/ an all-African American cast to boot...& the critical & box office reception was DREADFUL, setting back the cause of Black-themed cinema for years! I saw it w/ a multi-racial audience at a preview showing in Oct 1978 and everybody seemed to be disappointed w/ it. This film killed Diana Ross's budding screen career. If it works for you, great. To me, it will always be a sad fiasco.

[icon1914]

@SkidMunro I agree with you... I love it, but its a dreadful film for a number of reasons... the sad thing there is greatness in there, but not enough to overshadow the flaws... But its still part of my childhood... When I saw this I knew nothing about box office and critics... I just saw black people doing something that made me smile as a child...

[SkidMunro]

@icon1914 Thank you icon1914and liljeff2008 for your comments. Maybe you're right; a child might find The Wiz magical (just like kids do w/the original 1939 version). I'd forgotten the impact BIG movies have on lil folks. I was a young adult when I first saw it; bought the soundtrack too. Great score - this is why I think it needs to be remade in some form. Compare Miss Ross's unbelievable work in "Lady Sings The Blues" to the constant freaking out she does here. Stephanie Mills was so missed!

[MrGjthesoulpoet]

@SkidMunro BUT IN TODAY'S WORLD THERE IS NOT MUCH TO COMPARE IT !!! THE HOOD-DOPEMAN IN THE HOOD FLICKS???? AT LEAST IT MADE PEOPLE HAPPY LONG LIVE THE WIZ!!!!!!

[Joerean28]

the ultimate yellow brick is gold!!! CLASSIC

[burritosugar]

Love, love, love this.

[doyouwantfries20]

Lol that girl at 3:15 makes the same uhhs and ahhs and my mom when shes bored and goofy

[bluscorpion]

The girl at 3:15 is funny!!!! OOOOOO!!! OO OO UUH AHH I, wouldn't be caught dead. And If I'm caught at all, then catch me in dead red! OOOOOOOO!

[victoriagaither]

I loved this song and the dancing AMAZING

[doyouwantfries20]

I cant help but love this every time i see this. Like the lyrics are perfect. And music matches the colors beautifuly. Aaahhhh so much love

[mizearle32]

Quincy Jones @5:30 like a boss...:)

[MoniSings]

Classy, beautiful, elegant dance sequence with a message. Regal presentation and even almost ancestral. Thank you, dunhigh, for posting this.

[killeririas763]

swag to the max

[Sassy244461]

my schools doin a skit on this hope im good in gold an green

[WeatherMondacicci]

Why does this make me think of Mardi Gras?

[SpazChat]

At 1:20sec was that singer/actress Grace Jones and supermodel Iman?

[SpazChat]

@SpazChat , ooops, I meant at 1:13sec

[chompypunk890]

WOW!! GREEN; RED; GOLD: One of my favorites scenes of full movie!!

[NationRise1]

this film is the truth! i was 6 when my mom and dad took my sister and i to see it. very much a part of black history. thanks for showing this

[Angel1969Cris]

Wonderful scene and music!

[KHooksMixer]

This entire 10/10 incredible.I thought i wasn't the only one who caught the the WTC was the Emerald City. And the Oz sign is really the Globe/Sphere recovered from the sight.I think they should a flashmob in new WTC plaza as tribute to the Wiz Cast and WTC/9-11 victims. That'll be since the 40th anniversery of the original building opening will be in 2013 along with 35th anniversary of The Wiz(Movie) that same year. P.S. Is that Patti Labelle in the gold scene.lol

[mi2kute18]

the fashions..the beauty....the choreography!!! FOR NOMINAL!!!

[blackxrosary]

i loved this part,but i always wondered the meaning of it.is it supposed to be like in the other wizard of Oz movie where the horse changes color instead it's the clothes that change color? or is it like the colors represent the different times and styles in that time and how the trends change.like we went from bell bottom pants to skinny jeans in a matter of a few years?

[InternetJunkie100]

@blackxrosary I don't know about the horse in MGM's Oz, but I know in this version it demonstrates how the citizens blindly follow the Wizard's every whim without any objection

[liljeff2008]

@InternetJunkie100 @blackxrosary and its also a play on how African-Americans take pride in themselves and appearance. Its the flash! Thats why they talk about not having much, but that can't be known. Live everyday in style and use what you've got!

[AprilStanley1]

@blackxrosary It illustrates how society is a slave to the ever changing fashion trends and other trends that are the " newest thing" for the moment. It shows how foolish it is to follow trends just for the sake of following the crowd.

[SpazChat]

@AprilStanley1 , And the foolish one of all being SAGGY PANTS. Which started in prison because male prisoners are often given uniforms that don't fit. Gay male prisoners took advantage of this flaw and turned it to their advantage by letting others know they're available and showing their ass cracks to everyone

[missblueberry24]

RED is my fav.

[MsDeivisito]

I love this scene, but I have to say that my favourite colour is Green, I love it

[ChrislovesKrystal]

That's the old World Trade Center!

[VenetianSymbol]

@ChrislovesKrystal wow... i never noticed that...

[LondonBSongbird]

The guy @ 4:10 is gorgeous!! =]

[beautifullred1]

Peolple tell me is that Quincy Jones behind the piano?? Anyway fantastic movie!!! :)

[CouleursdePapillon]

@beautifullred1 Yes, that is Quincy Jones. This scene is awesome because all the women are dancing in heels. Just beautiful!

[liljeff2008]

@CouleursdePapillon i mean, they ARE character shoes. lol

[Joshua6836]

Red and Gold killed it!

and that red person that popped out talkin about wearin rubies on the yacht is a Drag Queen

[Joshua6836]

Red and Gold killed it!



[queenvee20]

LOVED this movie as a child! This was my FAVORITE scene and the GOLD sequence was that ish! I mean seriously, everyone had that WALK!!

[Nina513]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this..

My favorite part of my favorite movie...

I feel like a kid again! lol

[ELITEMODELZ]

This is the Best Choreography ever composed. Disgustingly Fierce! See you in the Emerald City ; )

[felixicon]

science.. ethiopia flag colors.. green red and gold

[felixicon]

such a celebration.. insane

[Exodia64]

Green was real funky, Red was super smooth, Gold was just BANANAS!!!

[cmsjr01]

I saw this for the 1st time in 7th grade, downtown Philly Pa  as i grew up finally bought the dvd / 1 of my All time Favorites, an amazing Starr Studded Film. Still brings smiles and memories.

[Fantasie891]

Quincy Jones @ 5:30

[ddbjg]

i love this song

[bsq2phat]

i love the gold scene when dude gives that oh so sly look back at the camera while hitting the keys...

[miss09lauren]

green is the best!

[TheDrock900]

i think the gold city music is better

[jonathanmcrisp]

I knew they were at the World Trade Center but that bridge thing between the towers threw me off. lol

[darrenholcomb42]

This is some serious ass Funky Town

[DoUWanna007]

True Swag...LOL 

[MrSoulful91]

@DoUWanna007 green it the most swagged out

[2theothers2]

I love green!

[dms1229]

…This is my favorite scene!!! Written by Luther Vandoss and the Q is at the piano!

[J5MARLON]

thanks I've been trying to find this and I wonder why nobody notice The Show Slick Rick and Dougie Fresh use a sample of The Wiz announcement at the start of the song. Yeah you know this. I just like typing.

[diego9774]

Supermodel Iman @ 1:20.

[chompypunk890]

@diego9774 WOW! TRully is she!!

[VenetianSymbol]

@diego9774 really... I am learning a lot of stuff! First, the World Trade was the site of this seqence. Now this!!!

[Tsuruta1]

@VenetianSymbol To add, there were many well-known fashion designers involved. Halston, Bill Blass, Ralph Lauren, to name a few.