Voice Teacher discusses DIANA ROSS singing HOME from THE WIZ

[@jmlegrairstudio]

If y'all wanna see Jaron analyze Stephanie Mills' version, head here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHO6knurbK13brM

[@officialhealingthewounds]

YES! thanks.

[@helloxonsfan]

*Awesome vid & review...!!! Miss Ross is one of my all-time favorite singers & this movie is also one of my favorite films & this is one of my favorite scenes & songs...!!! I always loved how skillfully & brilliantly she performed every drop of the growing & expanding emotions in this amazing song!!! It's a visual & aural masterpiece!!! ... AND... Speaking of masterful performances of huge emotional songs from great musicals, I'd love to see you analyze Beyonce singing **_"Listen"_** from **_"Dreamgirls."_** Much thanks!!!* 👍🏽 🏆 ❤

[@AlkalineInsides]

Diana Ross phrasing has always been something critics took note of. Very unique and beautiful singer. And she knows how to toy with a melody when she’s in the mood to, love her.

[@chloeratchford4854]

You ain't know, Diana is A LEGEND out there! She's a PIONEER. And in my opinion, underrated.

[@HumanNature1117]

ICONIC

[@Iambiancagiselle]

This song always makes me cry

[@joemoore5312]

Always!

[@thekaliko]

same 💙

[@lloydj74]

Me too. I start crying at the part, "Suddenly my world has gone and changed its face..." Behind her are the passing faces of the people she's encounter throughout her journey. But instead I imagine the people who have impacted my life.

[@dfrnt_hues]

This song never made me cry until my grandma passed away. Now 8/10 times the tears are coming.

[@joemoore5312]

This was challenging compared to Diana's typical way of singing, but she so DELIVERED. this is the most emotional version. Real heart wrenching/ RAW. Stephanie gave us a class act, she is the standard, the blueprint. True theater! Whitney's was effortless and clean. Jasmine was out of this world. And our newest DorothY in Ms. Michelle gave us a new spin with her choices. True theater as well.

[@petebrowne9918]

Diana Ross is the example of one of the most versatile singers. When she said like yours like mine, that was the most emotive expression and best out of anybody who ever sung that song. Diana proved that, she can sing what other r&b singers can sing, but they can't sing in that commercial way without over gospelizing to sing those Barbara Streisand and Bette midler type songs to cross over on other charts, like Diana could only do.

[@mayjackson-u8i]

@@petebrowne9918 Great analysis! I am really learning that Diana has that special tone and beautiful pitch with an overwhelming emotiveness that come out of her voice without a riff or vocal acrobat that is necessary, so she can sing those adult contemporary ballads without adding changes to those timeless classic songs that are mainstream and the writer does not want to make it out of an R&B or gospel song when it is not, although she still has R&B in her voice. That is why Michael Masser gave her those ballads to sing over other Black artists in her day, and he also wrote them for Whitney.

[@JustLex98]

I have always said that The Wiz was probably one of the only opportunities Diana Ross got to flex her vocal ability. She beasted every song on this soundtrack. You can tell she enjoyed this body of work.

[@rlawson598]

Lady Sings the Blues is brilliant too!

[@thekaliko]

she certainly delivers.

[@rellenoz]

I totally agree with you. I never knew Diana could ACTUALLY sing sing. This and Endless Love, she slayed them.

[@craigjohnson7475]

I would add to The Wiz, her album The Boss. Great vocals on both.

[@rochellenicole6658]

This statement…I’m always thinking this ❤😊

[@Asakhalifshow]

I grew up hearing Miss Ross version and totally fell in love with the song and her❤

[@chefmarianrene5251]

Wow I didn’t realize how vocally adept and skillful MsRoss could deliver Thanks for your evaluation

[@cindyc12]

Sang Diana!!!! Wiz is my fav and your analysis are always great and so was that run!

[@denewilliams1260]

She doesn't have two stars on Hollywood walk of fame for nohin !! I love this woman 🖤🤎

[@skip031890]

Just to clear that up for people who may not know, Diana Ross has a star from when she was a member of The Supremes singing group and one for herself as a solo act.

[@clsumjr]

People would say MS ROSS cannot sing and I am one of her biggest fans and MS ROSS has proven that she can sing.

[@EdieJ-y7v]

Diana ros can def sing her voice is soft but she could def deliver a song in her own way is she best singer of them all no

[@shawnjones4527]

I’ve always loved her voice. My mom, also named Diana, who is bit younger than Diana, grew up listening to Diana and her peers from her era. Those like Aretha, Dionne, Gladys, Tina and Gladys to name a few. And she said a lot of people didn’t consider Ms. Ross much of singer compared with the aforementioned singers. They thought she had only became famous did to her sleeping with Mr Gordy. Janet Jackson is another favorite of mine, who’s also been called a non-singer, compared to her contemporaries. One thing that I’ve learnt from my music teacher, is that being a singer is being able to hit notes on key, within your range, voice control, a good ear, a sense of rhythm(Timing) and pitch. And Janet possesses all these qualities. Unfortunately, a lot of people, especially people of color, by way of the black church, only think a person can sing, if they can sing loudly and powerfully which isn’t true.

[@benjaminjackson9449]

@@shawnjones4527 One thing you will never see is Miss Ross over singing are overstepping the margins of her voice. She is a truly thoughtful singer. Time and time again she has proven that singing isn't always about how big your voice is, rather it's about control, preservation, and singing with PURPOSE!

[@thekaliko]

she could always sing - she just never wanted to overdo it

[@petebrowne9918]

I only heard that from Black people, because she doesn't over sing. Diana Ross is the example of one of the most versatile singers. When she said like yours like mine, that was the most emotive expression and best out of anybody who ever sang that song. Diana proved that, she can sing what other r&b singers can sing, but they can't sing in that commercial way without over gospelizing to sing those Barbara Streisand and Bette midler type songs to cross over on other charts, like Diana could only do.

[@Maatization]

I've always been fascinated by her voice. The tone...how. she can express anger, love, gentleness, sorrow, agony...without doing runs or yelling....she creates heartbreaking beauty with her voice.

[@carolyndye2615]

This was my favorite movie and Ms. Ross did that!!!

[@_kaythebutterfly7828]

This song makes me cry EVERY TIME I hear it!! I love the Wiz soooo much!! Everything you said about how she articulated her feelings through the song really made sense to me. That's GIFTED singing.. when you can make someone feel something. Always taking notes! Thank you Jaron!! ❤

[@kboogiemusic]

Yall gotta hear her do Be A Lion from The Wiz....i always cry when i hear it. Can you do a video on that one too?

[@AlkalineInsides]

It gets me every time!

[@FLOKADO]

Amen!

[@generacunningham4802]

So glad you did this one...no shade, but I've always enjoyed her rendition better.

[@petebrowne9918]

Diana explained the natural emotion of that song best to tell the story. Diana Ross is the example of one of the most versatile singers. When she said like yours like mine, that was the most emotive expression and best out of anybody, who sang it.

[@boogiebrewster8990]

DIANA'S INFLECTIONS IN Her Singing ARE....Alwayz I--CO--NI-CALLY BREATHY!!!😮❤❤😮❤❤

[@dawncoe1293]

I love this so much! Miss Ross took us on a journey in this song! I can never watch without shedding a tear.

[@txzbelle75]

My all time favorite movie and since losing my parents most recent my dad I haven't been able to watch. 😭 I'll come back to watch soon.

[@creativequeen8371]

❤❤❤❤

[@GalaxyNexus1]

Oh I requested this, I've been waiting so long for this one from you! Thanks! 🙏

[@jmlegrairstudio]

🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@LiberatedMuseOnline]

Favorite movie and favorite Dorothy. Periodt.

[@ToddSmithPartners]

Thanks for reviewing this. Diana Ross was great as we know with the Supremes but this was her 3rd film acting production after Lady sings the Blues and Mahogany. She’s simply multi talented

[@isaach.2437]

@ToddSmithPartners The Wiz was actually her 3rd film after Lady Sings and Mahogany....😎👍🏾✌🏾

[@ToddSmithPartners]

@@isaach.2437 thanks for the correction. Appreciate that.

[@normalamboy8300]

I always love Diana Ross, singing, actor, just love you. Simply the best. Wish you well, ok. ❤😊

[@uniqueunique3836]

Mrs Ross ate this I’ve heard others they were good but her version is the best in my opinion

[@DavidByrd-r3d]

😅U a real comedian 😂😂

[@wj8678]

​@@DavidByrd-r3d Right! Because nobody is touching Stephanie!! EVER!

[@vic1101ful]

No. When Dian sings it, I feel " home". Everybody else is just really loud. Where is the emotion, the feeling? Diana gives you the real raw emotion of loss and memories. I'll go for the performance that touches my mind, heart, and soul. Diana is Supreme.

[@donalddavis6689]

@uniqueunique3836 - ( This Wonderful World Of The WHIZ ) Goes To The Wonderful Icon Broadway Legend.. Mrs. Stephanie Mills 👑.

[@donalddavis6689]

​@@wj8678 I Agree 💯 That's Stephanie Mills Song.. That's Her Broadway Song 🎤 👑.

[@pacinorules752]

👍 Diana Ross, legend

[@MultiJake77]

Ross really is the Legend 🙌🏻🤍

[@adrina911]

Wiz is a classic and the soundtrack is the bomb and I can’t believe they let it flop in the seventies. I remember watching this as a teenager and my cousin said “Why is she sanging it so hard?”. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cbreez40]

Ohh Jaron THANK YOU. I was beginning to think reaction channels didn't have love for ms Ross.. i wish you had did a live version of her or Be A Lion that was vocally epic.. ms Ross has unfortunately been left aside when it comes to her singing because we especially black ppl believe if you aren't goin to church you're not singing and what I know for sure ms Diana Ross catalog and 60yrs in music says something totally different..❤❤❤

[@AlkalineInsides]

Well said!!!

[@Queen_G_513]

Could you please please pretty please do Stephanie Mills singing this live? It moves me to tears every time.

[@jmlegrairstudio]

It’s done! Check out the pinned comment at the top of the comment section. 🫶🏾

[@sharlenalove3357]

I love how you break it down. I Never noticed this

[@domonickgreen4955]

Ms Ross sang on this soundtrack!

[@kiythm16]

I’ve always loved Diana’s version the most, her placement, her breathiness progress to a thicker sound, the expressions even in the vocals, her drive.

[@tamekas]

I’ve never seen this Movie 🥴; and I’ve never known Ms. Ross’ voice was this strong; I’ve knew She could sing but it’s always been a “Sweet; Soft and Airy”.

[@ljackson3928]

I always knew she was the voice, she is the diva, but it has always been her voice that made her who she is today, Iconic...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@IAMeLKA]

This was one of my favourite childhood movies! So glad my parents put me onto the classics 😅 can’t wait to get home and watch this because I got the notification the one time I’m on the tube without headphones 😫😫

[@tylerhackner9731]

I love every version, including this one. Diana got skills

[@alvindotson7004]

Yes! This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE song and movie! Its just classic! I have loved this song since the movie premiered in October 1978! The Charlie Smalls lyrics are so simplistic which makes the song beautiful! I LOVE what Quincy Jones did with the orchestration here...GORGEOUS!!! Im 57 years old and I sang this song as the last piece on my SENIOR VOCAL RECITAL as a music major in college in 1989 (Diana Ross style of course!) and I cried when I finished because this song has a special meaning to me! I feel EVERY word when Diana sings this! I too had to search within myself to find my way "home" many times in my life! You know what Im talking about if you understand the lyrics and you have "lived" this song as I have! I felt EVERY word Diana and I cry EVERY time I see this scene (and remember the WIZ is my favorite movie too because of this song an Diana Ross!!). I love this song SO MUCH that in my final arrangements for my funeral, I have MANDATED for this song to be played on a screen and shown as my final homecoming song. I MUST hear Diana sing it to me one last time. My family KNOWS they MUST play this as my going home song. Love Whitney and especially Stephanie's #1 1989 r & b version to death but NOBODY sings this song and touches the depths of my soul like Diana Ross does here! I have always said this is Miss Ross at her vocal best....hands down!!!

[@jameshanley6143]

The original Boss Diana Ross ❤

[@thekaliko]

Duana's performance here is excellent 👌🏿 she goes to that real place and sings her heart out 💙 i can't hear this without being moved to tears

[@BellaDiiva]

This is absolutely my favorite movie from when I was younger to now Lol. Have you heard the ‘young’ Jazmin Sullivan cover? She’s had pipes since the beginning of time as well🥰

[@sharonJohn-f5r]

Greatest singer ❤

[@JennHayden]

I grew up hearing Stephanie Mills version and later heard Diana Ross sing it in the movie and was like oh! Lol what's the story behind that? I need to call my grandma and find out lol. 😂

[@brandyspain7125]

Stephanie Mills was initially suppose to be in the movie due to her being in the original musical. But, motown film, berry Gordy etc etc hence Diana Ross.

[@Arienhn]

@@brandyspain7125@JenJHayden This was a Motown production but Berry actually wanted Stephanie Mills for the part. She hadn’t been guaranteed the role, however-open auditions were still held and only two of the original Broadway performers reprised their roles. It was only through going over Berry and appealing to a higher exec (whose name escapes me) that Diana got it. She said herself Berry called her crazy for wanting it ha ha!

[@brandyspain7125]

@Arienhn ah I c. All this time, I thought he had something to do with Diana being cast.

[@thewizboy]

​@Arienhn Stephanie Mills was NEVER considered for the role of Dorothy in the film version of THE WIZ. She has already admitted in a recent Essence Magazine interview that she was NEVER ASKED NOR CONSIDERED. Please stop believing this false story

[@thewizboy]

​@@ArienhnStephanie Mills was NEVER considered for the role of Dorothy in the film version of THE WIZ. She has already admitted in a recent Essence Magazine interview that she was NEVER ASKED NOR CONSIDERED. Please stop believing this false story

[@althaconley]

Hi, can you please review Diana Ross singing Don't Explain from Lady Sings the Blue? Also Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer?

[@saveourselvespc]

Thank you so much, my brother, for critically analyzing the incredible vocals of Miss. Diana Ross. She is often ignored and underrated as one of the greatest singers and interpreters of song in the 20th/21st Century. Undoubtedly, this will always be Stephanie Mills's song, but Ross held her own and reinforced the interpretation that Dorothy was a thirty-year-old girl who spent most of her life in Harlem. Folks need to take a second look at this epic Black film. The media at the time were extraordinarily racist and did all they could to destroy the movie at the box office, but it has prevailed. In our time, two singers were defining the American female voice. Those are Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin. Everyone else falls on that spectrum. These two Detroit women took American music around the world and have catalogs that speak to their success. We lost Aretha, but Diana, at 80, is still representing the best in our ranks.

[@12neef]

I was just watching your videos from the Wiz. 🤯🤯

[@ariadammons7069]

My favorite Diana!!

[@helloxonsfan]

*Truly awesome video & review...!!! Miss Ross is one of my all-time favorite singers & this movie is also one of my favorite films & this is one of my favorite scenes & songs...!!! I always loved how skillfully & brilliantly she performed every drop of the growing & expanding emotions in this amazing song!!! It's a visual & aural masterpiece!!! ... AND... Speaking of masterful performances of huge emotional songs from great musicals, I'd love to see you analyze Beyonce singing "Listen" from **_Dreamgirls._** Much thanks!!!* 👍🏽 🏆 ❤

[@pjmoneybags2780]

I loved Diana's version & I especially loved Stephanie's version the one I heard first. Diana has a beautiful somewhat fragility in her voice. jmo Stephanie has a beautiful strong powerful voice. jmo Both of them are fabulous!

[@tical214]

I grew up watching the Wiz and I deeply appreciate this vocal technique commentary! Love this song so much!!!

[@FLOKADO]

I wore that soundtrack out, and Lady Sings The Blues. Still got the vinyl ❤❤

[@truthserum1271]

Love the Wiz Lover Diana Ross! Thank you for this breakdown.

[@MommyBizTakeover]

❤❤ love this review!

[@keithsmits6203]

This LADY CAN SING!!

[@RayCorneliusTV]

Did you know that she performed this in ☝🏾 take!!! “Like yours, like mine” brings me to tears every time. 😢

[@ariadammons7069]

My favorite version!!

[@jonhi1]

I feel like at the point where she is singing 'Maybe there's a chance for me to go back" In her tone there's a 'Certainty'.. there is a definite ...she want's to go back and she will - She was extremely careful with adding specific colors to specific lyric lines to emphasis it's meaning! .....She's a great singer!

[@AlkalineInsides]

You get it!

[@petebrowne9918]

Diana Ross is the example of one of the most versatile singers. When she said like yours like mine, that was the most emotive expression and best out of anybody who ever sung that song. Diana proved that, she can sing what other r&b singers can sing, but they can't sing in that commercial way without over gospelizing to sing those Barbara Streisand and Bette midler type songs to cross over on other charts, like Diana could only do.

[@RoyceHuggard]

I was hoping you'd do this! I've always felt that this is the best rendition of this song. The end! No need to mention other singers who've covered it This is the moment!

[@richblondebombshell]

Love listening to this on apple music

[@IvanRyan13]

this song means so much to me, my favorite cover is stephanie mills' version

[@DanielleSamoneJohnson77]

Thank you for the great review. I heard that moment where you wanted to open up and take that mike. Nobody here would've been mad at you for it. Lol! Diamonds in Teal by Lucky days is another fantastic vocal that I'd love your take on.

[@ritabarber4310]

Legend‼️ Phenomenal ‼️

[@ericedwards2853]

I be lost in your interpretation but I won't change it for the world, keep up the good work

[@genenarvaez9894]

Legend

[@jonathanrosa855]

I love your videos 🇧🇷🧡

[@ShereeRoss-pp4qh]

Diana is still a diva!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@designerdebutante7759]

PLEASE DO CELINE DION “US”

[@Chocolatenigma]

Jaron, are you going to react to The Wiz LIVE that NBC did a few years back? I would love to hear your analysis of the vocal performances there

[@WileCoyoteMoncure-Smith]

Have you covered Lena Horne's If you Believe. Watch the live version where she is wearing the red gown in her elder years.

[@loganjohnson9310]

Now you KNOW you might as well do Be a Lion 🤭. Thats the number that made me realize Diana can HOLLER!

[@AlkalineInsides]

She killed that one! She soured over everyone

[@rellenoz]

I really wonder what producer, director or person coached this performance out of her. I can feel someone telling her to push more. She totally delivers

[@beautifulboi]

Quincy Jones was the music supervisor for the movie .

[@mahoganyflame2000]

Please listen to Miss Ross sing God Bless America with President Clinton. She sings the lyrics out of the song... Amazing

[@owenkabeya7726]

And « home » by whitney houston ?

[@lumiere7216]

My daughters do not know that Judy Garland was ever Dorothy. They grew up thinking that Diana Ross was Dorothy and MJ was the Scarecrow! But I just absolutely love this movie!

[@fredgillis591]

Well shame on you if they don't know the rich history of this magnificent movie!

[@cynsationalcontainergarden4911]

As much as I love Stephanie Mills, this version makes me " ugly cry ". Diana put her heart and soul into this song and I think she was going through some stuff. Imagine being a mega star and trying to keep some balance of reality. Starring in this movie produced by your " secret baby Daddy ", MJ is your co star and in love with you and had probably started to speak out about her career direction. Love this woman. Look at the well adjusted kids she raised ❤ A lot of current singers embellish without emotion and phrasing. Billie Holliday, Dinah Washington, Frank Sinatra,Shirley Horn and many others sang like they meant it.

[@ariadammons7069]

Also, have you done the tin man?

[@oheychay997]

Id love for you to give Vestal Goodman a listen. God Walks the Dark Hills is a classic of hers.

[@ahenry2352]

Please view Lucky Daye diamonds in teal

[@DanielleSamoneJohnson77]

Yaaaaaaaaaaasssssssss! I actually came here to ask the same. Big hug to you because that song is LIFE! 💕

[@melltell]

This is BossRoss on her best.

[@brendadorsey4246]

Yes Diana can sing but her Home can't touch Stephanie Mills singing Home.

[@janetreeder5734]

I'm probably the only one on the page who disliked this version of Grown Diana Ross (which I do love her singing and acting) playing some young girl Dorothy...and absolutely did not like her version of this song... but it is my opinion.... and I approve this message lol. Stephanie owned this song and I agree with you

[@TheRealKymiPoo]

🧡

[@DerrickRivers-b6y]

I thank God for giving us a right to our own opinions because Mrs Ross can't be carbon copied or duplicated. She's certainly in a class of her very own 🙏🏽. A QUEEN in my book👸🏽, but Stephanie Mills hands down, KIIIIIILED!! that song better without question 😒🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Beckham-u3i]

Could you analyze Barbra Streisand Somewhere Jaron I really wanna here your input❤

[@Ev3Mr]

Her live version of this are better than this studio version. She did great though. Quincy did not fail, he brought some good stuff out of Miss Ross.

[@sharonJohn-f5r]

She sang that song😢

[@PrincesSakura]

Can u react to any songs from The Wiz Broaway 2024 pls? Thank you ! I love your videos xoxox

[@Amalou21]

React to flo bending my rules live performance on VEVO

[@cdjblue52]

Its a pretty little song when she sings it and nothing more.

[@XoxoMoot]

Stephanie Mills blew Diana outta the water!

[@wkbbrat]

As much as I love Diana (been a life-long fan since early Supreme days), this performance/song/ movie was just a tragedy in my opinion ! The ‘over-singing’, the straining, etc. do nothing for this lovely song & triumphant moment in the film (which was also a bit of a mess imo). Stephanie Mills’ version is so much better! It suits her voice (range-wise), tells a story & brings acres of emotions. Just sayin’ 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@wandarichmond7643]

And you are just so correct !! Thanks for saying it!!! the truth is the light!!!❤

[@USSEnterprise-vc9yf]

Ms Ross is legend but all I see is Pam and Gina when I hear this song.

[@EarthAngel504]

Sir. You can't do Diana Ross' Home without doing Stephany Mills' Home.

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Check the pinned comment! Her video was done a few years ago 🫶🏾

[@charlenerowley6358]

Love Diana but Stephanie Mills. Ms. Mills. She is something else

[@robertmiller5516]

I don’t think she’ll ever be in the company of Aretha,Whitney,Celine,Mariah etc of best female vocalist ever but she’s a decent singer! She got the glory that Florence should’ve gotten in the supremes she was clearly the best vocalist in that group!

[@fkd1963]

It is an awful film. Period. Ross was too old for the film and it is her last feature film.

[@janetreeder5734]

My sentiment eggggzachly

[@wandarichmond7643]

Awful to the greatest length!!! I think she grabbed it to nail Michael 💅 🤔 ❤SHE fell for him!! my belief. Just sayin

[@RodneyPlayer-f9l]

I like her version of Be A Lion better. Stephanie Mills got Home imo.

[@obiephillips9174]

That was a great vocal run.... not Diana... YOU! 👏

[@arlenehurt8495]

WHY are you trying to break this down?

[@KD-gw4hd]

Let's keep it real. Diana's version was not that good. There I said it.

[@vicgalindo1]

Well I love it. Best version in my opinion. There I said it!!!

[@janetreeder5734]

I disliked her version and also disliked this version of The Wiz... thought Mz Ross was to old to be playing that role. I love her as a singer and actress... just not with this movie!!!!

[@wandarichmond7643]

Thank you!!!No it is not!! she stole the role from a much better talent, Ms. Mills❤

[@Kedeuce]

Diana cheated us out of a real black classic. Too old to be a convincing Dorothy. Voice is too nasally and tinny and shallow. Please…👎🏽

[@janetreeder5734]

Eggggzachly!!!!!

[@marlok.6372]

I don't hear greatness. Sorry not sorry.