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When I think of home I think of a resting place A place where there's peace, quiet, and serenity And that's where some of my friends have gone Friends who have traveled with me through my wonderful experience in Oz A journey Ill never forget When I think of home, I think of a place where's there's love overflowing I wish I was home, I wish I was back there With the things I've been knowing Wind that makes the tall grass bend into leaning Suddenly the raindrops that fall they have a meaning Sprinklin the scene Makes it all clean (When I think of home) Maybe there's a chance for me to go back Now that I have some direction (Maybe there's a chance Ill get home) It sure would be nice to be back at home Where there's love and affection And just maybe I can convince time to slow up Givin me enough time, ooh, in my life to grow up Time be my friend And let me start again Suddenly my worlds gone and change its fate And I still know where I'm going I have had my mind spun round in space And watched it growing And oh, if you're listening, God, please don't make it hard To know if we should believe the things that we see Tell us should we try and stay or should we run away (Should we run away) Or will it be better just to let things, let them be, oh Livin here in this brand new world Might be a fantasy But its taught me to love, oh, yeah And its real, its so real, its real to me And I've learned that we must look Inside our hearts to find A world full of love Like yours, like mine Like home Like, like home (When I think of home) My friends smilin down on me Givin me their energy, oh (When I think of home) I think of a peaceful world and joy All around me, yeah (When I think of home) And love that we share can never Never, ever be taken away from me, yeah, yeah, yeah (When I think of home) I just sit down and think And gets on down in my bone, bone, yeah (When I think of home) I can hear my friends tellin me Stephanie, please sing my song I want to sing, I want to shout I want to tell you what its all about
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Written by: Charles Emanuel Smalls
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Home" is a song from the musical The Wiz. Diana Ross performed it for the film adaptation in 1978, and Stephanie Mills first sang it in the Broadway production in 1975.
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Song MessageThe song has a powerful message about longing for home, love, and safety. It presents a poignant scene in The Wiz where the protagonist Dorothy sings about her deep desire to return home.
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Diana Ross' PerformanceRoss's version was a pointer to her versatility; it showcased her ability to sing not just pop but broadway-style melodies too. Her emotive delivery is often lauded by critics.
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Redefined SuccessAlthough both the Ros and Mills' versions didn't chart on Billboard Hot 100, they were well-received critically and have remained popular over the years. The song is a testament to its enduring appeal.
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Historical SignificanceThe original Broadway production of The Wiz, where Mills sang "Home", was groundbreaking in its time. It was a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz that featured an all-black cast, an unusual move for that era.
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Iconic Covers"Home" had been covered by many artists, but the most notable versions remain those of Diana Ross and Stephanie Mills. The song’s soaring melody and heartfelt lyrics seems to touch the hearts of audiences and performers alike.
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Stephanie Mills' ResurgenceIn 1989, Stephanie Mills had a resurgence of success with "Home" when it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, fourteen years after her initial performance.
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Connection to American IdolAmerican Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover performed "Home" as her audition song, which was well-received by the judges and attributed to her making it onto the show.
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Emmy NominationThe TV special 'Diana Ross: The Boss' included a performance of "Home" and was nominated for an Emmy at the time.
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Forces for GoodBoth Diana Ross and Stephanie Mills have used their platforms to give back to communities and promote philanthropic causes. Diana Ross is known for her work with HIV/AIDS-related charities, while Stephanie Mills has been an advocate for children's rights and animal welfare. They have used their success of songs like "Home" to carry out this pivotal work.
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