The Wiz - No Bad News

[@troyraines4159]

Yes Ms. Mable King!!! That harmony from the background singers though!

[@1eradney]

Love, love the way Mabel King does the jazz roll singing. Phenomenal and all-around talented. Her song was equally 'tight' and performed on the highest of levels. She accustomed her voice to sound like the piano roll jazz/blues musicians do. She is a perfect scatting tour-de-force in the tradition of Ella.

[@zeusincoming282]

Honey,, Evilene broke it down at the end....Dont you ever bring me... Dont you ever bring me, bring ,bring me bring , bring ,be,, Oh oh oh,,, ! No bad news" That witch SANG! Fo real!

[@Monas311]

Felt like I was in church

[@djmocha7]

I love when she starts scatting

[@7thWardCreole]

She scared the crap out of me as a kid!!!

[@tashag1522]

ME TOO! haaaaaaa

[@strikemate8057]

Evilene looks more hideous and ugly than the original one

[@Promiseisme01]

SAME!!

[@devinrahney9143]

Its funny what makeup and costumes can do cause she wasn't hideous in real life lol

[@zuazhar1630]

7thWardCreole: We took our 5 year-old son to see on Broadway in 1975, and Miss Mabel “scared” me so bad, I got nauseous.

[@dorothypenick5733]

This is my favorite song in the whole movie

[@rashuneknight3939]

Mine too

[@kevindavis296]

Me three

[@Tounushi]

Villain songs usually are :)

[@Miqbtn]

Me too. I find this way better than the Wizard of Oz

[@anthonyleachman3541]

No bad news

[@jerramaurice7836]

It was smart to have the director bring back Mable King and Ted Ross for the film after doing the Broadway play

[@revengeofbcraig5755]

I think they wanted Stephanie Mills too, but Diana Ross wanted the role and plus she said that if she got the role she’d persuade Michael to be in it.

[@jerramaurice7836]

@@revengeofbcraig5755 correct plus the song Michael Jackson sung with the crows wasn’t originally in the play either

[@revengeofbcraig5755]

@@jerramaurice7836 It was one of the original songs from the movie, the same with The Emerald City Sequence and they even made a theme song for Dorothy that was going to be sung in that scene she and her friends were in the hotel in the Emerald City, it ended up being on the soundtrack. Oh and to correct myself, Stephanie wasn’t even asked to be in the movie. They only wanted Ted Ross and Mable King from the Broadway musical.

[@kevindavis296]

Stephanie Mills should have been in the Wiz movie.

[@1eradney]

Yes indeed!

[@GnarlsBarkley123]

The baddest b! Man what a Broadway legend! She did this so awesomely.

[@sha11235]

Well, she did this first on Broadway-the late Mabel King.

[@docdee770]

Mabel King was an awesome Gospel music singer.

[@called2nextlevel472]

Now this is Gospel!

[@redips]

Halleluh!!

[@briancooper8707]

Mabel Elizabeth King Nailed her singing and especially when she was scatting while She was singing it was Phenomenal

[@starfallentertainment9131]

When the villains song is better than the heroes

[@Ryusuta]

See also: Scar singing "Be Prepared."

[@inspectorjavert8443]

That’s almost always true

[@TheDeldiz]

Traditionally, the villain is usually the most important character in the movie. They're the ones who get things rolling on their own, while the protagonist usually just acts in response to them. So the villain's song has a bigger impact to make so the hero's struggle is more compelling.

[@jerramaurice7836]

She did well in the musical version too which she did before the movie.

[@nkugler3033]

For anyone that has to sing this song in a play, look to this one for inspiration, but don't stress out if you don't sound like Mabel. There are other videos of other people that have done this song in their plays. View those as well. Just sing the song LOUD AND PROUD. :) Also, have fun with it. That's all that matters.

[@sha11235]

+N Kugler (SlyCooper64) Exactly. Think of the song like a gospel song.

[@Nakaelena]

YES!

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Eh, I never liked villian characters. I prefer the more demure sensitive heroines or tragediennes or the complex ones like Nancy in "Oliver". To each their own.

[@ginodominick4500]

what an entrance she looked in the camera and stucked her tongue out great

[@ccrdcd38]

Mabel king killed it

[@sha11235]

+Chris Davis She originated the role on stage.

[@shadogen]

She has never not killed it. Ever.

[@jerramaurice7836]

Not even Mary J. Blidge could our do her in the 2015 live version however they made her beautiful as Evilene

[@zeusincoming282]

She Sho Did! For real! Killed it, brought it back to life , and killed it again! For sho!!

[@lisathornton6374]

The Wiz revival is outstanding!

[@queen_of_domination]

When I was a kid, I could not believe Raj’s mom could be so creepy. She was so talented.

[@Ryusuta]

Spoiler: Someone brought her bad news.

[@brittanybarthel1410]

Indeed. LOL!

[@vicentehizon6202]

And in the show, that somebody (the messenger) was hanged because of it.

[@trans-a.m.]

😂😂😂

[@yapahyadayahyasharahla4020]

😂😂😂

[@courtgizzle]

Yeah. Water

[@VicR914]

She could sing and act R.I.P. 😢🎼📺🎞⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@macrent2]

This is me every morning during the Winter having Seasonal Affective Disorder!

[@robertdavidson9393]

This was a great rendition of the Wizard of Oz..great songs etc

[@justinjoseph6966]

Every time I hear a there’s a new coronavirus update out, this is my go to video to play.

[@ErosDaArt]

I like the way she broke down that “don’t you bring me” line on 2:02

[@benjaminlucas1635]

What i understand Mabel King was a class act as an actress and a person in general . She had to be a good lady.

[@ErosDaArt]

Benjamin Lucas I’ve always thought so

[@tiffanydouglas2686]

I love this part of the movie! That was the late Mabel King, who played Evilene on this one. That song is upbeat!

[@sha11235]

+Tiffany Douglas The song is sort of relevant to many people. No one wants to hear bad news.

[@deborahwilliams2416]

Hearing it in person on Broadway is even better. Best Broadway show

[@deaded5040]

Most cheerful villain song ever

[@pokemonmanic3595]

2:19 Mabel channeling her inner Scatman John

[@MalcomX1975]

Stand up black people love your culture and be Unapologetic about it.

[@thegeezerdan]

Best song in the film in my opinion I love this song.

[@grantkelly8696]

thegeezerdan agreed. "You can't win" comes at a close second.

[@simplyhere3893]

My go to song after hearing about all the deaths of people I know from Covid19. #NoBadNews

[@ashleyishotterthanyou_]

This song was giving Church

[@marlonmosley]

I hate be the bearer of " bad news' lol But i must say- This, to me, as a child was the ugliest, evilest,meanest, most dangerous lookin witch of all times!!! I actually had nightmares lol.😲 I later in life compared all the witches in all the current horror movies id ever seen..and this lady STILL takes the cake no question. Most witches aren't very threatening without, magic or witchcraft..but this Witch seems absolutely capable of beatin yo ass..no spells needed,🤕 No disrespect to Mabel..but i bet her children were well behaved like a mf!

[@lottietucker3082]

I'm an aldult and I still can't watch this late at night before I'm about to go to sleep.

[@lbd6583]

When I walk into the first class of the day and I'm too tired for gossip

[@sarayah7215]

Second Favorite song in the movie!!!!!

[@kaljathpanthermage3711]

I did some research on the actress Mabel King. She went through so much Hell in her life. It's really sad cause I believe her to be talented.

[@jasonvoorhees1765]

This Wicked Witch is scarier than the original Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch

[@pamelagrant322]

Nah the first one was more scary than this one she is just gospel in the wiz

[@currisedixon512]

@@pamelagrant322 That's not what he's saying it's not the singing it's the look. And the better acting.

[@anthonyleachman3541]

I love this song

[@vidhead85]

I wish she had a bigger part as an antagonist. I wonder if she had a bigger part in the play. In the movie, we know she had to exist bc of Oz but she's in the background until the flying monkeys scene. Her scenes are memorable though but she's not as consistent a presence

[@christyturnquist8708]

When the song title basically sums up 2020!

[@vesperrose333]

0:24 when someone steals all your savings

[@IamTimePiece]

I'm like Evil Lene... Don't bring me #NoBadNews

[@rashuneknight3939]

When I don't want bad news I listen to this

[@tarinblanding1584]

Evillene should get her own story just like Elphaba in wicked.

[@keshiaanders6452]

"Evil" is in her name, she embraced it. Mystery solved.

[@katiepop3442]

@Keshia Anders ikr.. her name is Evillene..Its her birth right😆😆😆😆

[@rodneybcomer]

Amazing vocalist!!!!

[@MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON]

If she was my mother, i would hate to give her bad news. oof

[@satsuki4646]

I'm playing her in a school play.

[@inspectorjavert8443]

How did it go?

[@stevenbaccari716]

Can anyone else imagine the late Nell Carter doing a version of this? She would have been great in this role. Both Nell and Mabel had tragic lives, both had weight issues and both died way too young. Shame she never had the chance to sing this.

[@benjaminlucas1635]

When the boss lady approaches at the job.

[@TheBeckyg1989]

Dont bring me no baaaaad neeeeeeews

[@graceosborne-neukirch3602]

Gahhh I have to sing this for an audition. Any tips?

[@DAWRITER718]

+Grace Osborne-Neukirch Sing it with alot of energy and put your heart in it. Tell them Don't bring me no bad news! good luck

[@blaccery9504]

Be black lmaooo

[@michaelcordio7150]

I'm sure she looks awful thirsty... "Michael, she needs water.."

[@junejones9819]

PREACH Sister. ❤😷💒

[@bandbrander29]

Love you Kumali - A broke down jealous Queen #book

[@bandbrander29]

em

[@keshiaanders6452]

That's one heavy & uncomfortable dress she's wearing. All of those brooches, buttons, and shells are better on a display case/pole, not covering a whole dress.

[@jasonjayawardena8512]

Bad news barret's sister No bad News barret

[@Marquiiiss]

lmao

[@kingaling6701]

Bruh someone just uploaded Amazon Fulfillment Center footage.

[@bozhijak]

That is one EVIL hammer you don't want to work for. Reminds me of my mom.

[@bhenderson4927]

She scared the hell out of me as a kid lol

[@vicentehizon6202]

Hey Siri, how is the Witch of the West taking me to church? Sing it Evillene!!!

[@JennasMusic76]

I will sing this live one day!! I love this so much!

[@leeleybanna6126]

I'm doing this number next month! This is epic!!! Dream come true❤ S.I.P. Mabel King❤ Thank you🕊

[@kaylinbrown6533]

My parents after end of grade test results

[@benjifranks8360]

I really relate to this as a grown up…

[@SuperJajaja13]

So ready for Mary J Blige to sing this in the Wiz play

[@EdnaSpoonhands]

I heard mary J sing this and she was awesome!!!

[@victoriastith2057]

The play was funny as heck. one year at Crocker Bank I dressed as Evillene.

[@stephanieblackley9037]

Work Work Work Work

[@horacegulleyjr3962]

The anthem for my job.

[@montana19696]

Now I know why Raj was so scared of mama 🤣

[@sha11235]

What are the workers doing at the beginning besides waving handkerchiefs?

[@jdheard22]

I know it's a year later, but they can't make any loud noises so she has them working with scarves.

[@andyh5300]

I always assumed they were simply sweating. The sign as they enter the facility says it is a “sweat shop-manufacturing and exporting sweat” (or something to that effect) right before this scene. The nature and product of their work is irrelevant; they sweat and toil to HER beat and it may as well be for nothing.

[@grilledcheese52]

Tell me why this fits so perfect with Bad News by Kanye

[@brianboughton861]

Trumps theme song for the 2020 election

[@zuazhar1630]

🔥🔥🔥

[@leonardschofield9913]

How I walk to the john.

[@theburningphoenix2545]

I GOTS BAD NEWS......jk

[@radkix5711]

I got even worse.. my best buddy and I had a gap because of a girl

[@anthonyleachman3541]

👂)))

[@TheBeckyg1989]

Dant nobadt bring me bad news

[@lloydharper1353]

Rest in

[@lloydharper1353]

She can sing

[@andyh5300]

Cont nubidy korrect yo spellinneither

[@maurierichie6571]

Mabel King was not playing around on this song

[@mon_loya]

i need to translate this song to spanish, any idea?

[@courtneybrown2234]

thats dont bring her no bad news

[@TamikaDixon-rl5oi]

I just wanted to know how heavy that dress was.😮

[@QueenofWheels]

Never seen this movie.

[@LilNukBaby12]

I will send you an idea of a few days to go back to the inbox folder on your website is not an issue with

[@kj8928]

come through

[@danciataylor8184]

I use this song for KHDW

[@danciataylor8184]

cool is it?

[@lloydharper1353]

I like this women she can sing

[@lloydharper1353]

I like The Wiz

[@isaiahbynum1739]

No bad news

[@nathaliefairyangel]

Dont you Bring No Bad news

[@JaevhonDouglas]

LOL

[@Ellie6762]

Trump - to Dr. Fauci.

[@MrProteeus]

Looks like violator from spawn

[@GreenviewStudioGallery]

This is President Trump's anthem right now.

[@yuisadavis1231]

I hated this scene as a kid

[@CoffinDoll]

Lizzo and her back up dancers

[@trippytrellis7033]

I was so disappointed with this film when I saw it during it's original release.

[@gititgurl69]

Its no shade to the Stones.

[@JaevhonDouglas]

LOL