A Brand New Day
Michael Jackson · The Wiz: Original Soundtrack [1978]
'Cause there's a reason to rejoice
You see
Everybody come out,
And let's commence to singing joyfully...
Everybody look up
And feel the hope
That we've been waiting on
Everybody's glad
Because our silent fear
And dread is gone...
Freedom you see,
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself
To check it out
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Everybody be glad
Because the sun is shining just for us
Everybody wake up!
Into the morning, into happiness
Hello world!
It's like a different way of living now...
And thank you world
We'd always knew that we'd be free somehow
In harmony,
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about,
You owe it to yourself to check it out
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Everybody be glad
Because the sun is shining just for us
Everybody wake up!
Into the morning, into happiness
Hello world!
It's like a different way of living now...
And thank you world
We'd always knew that we'd be free somehow
In harmony,
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about,
You owe it to yourself to check it out
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?
Can't you feel a brand-new day?...
A Brand New Day
Recorded for the 1978 film adaptation of the Broadway musical, A Brand New Day stands as a defining moment in Michael Jackson's early solo career. As the lead character Scarecrow, Jackson delivered a performance that showcased his distinctive vocal agility and emotional depth, capturing the hopeful spirit of the narrative. The track highlights his ability to blend pop sensibilities with the theatrical demands of a musical score, a skill that would later define his transition into global superstardom. This recording remains a cherished song in his discography, illustrating his versatility beyond the dance-pop anthems that would dominate his later albums. It serves as an essential listening experience for understanding the breadth of his artistic range during this pivotal era.