Jerry Macchia

So you wanted to meet the wizard
Let me tell you that you've come to the right place
Shall I make you a frog or a lizard?
You should see the strained expression on your face

If the way I come on is frightening
That's the way I felt like coming on today
Have you ever been kissed by lightning?
Let me tell you, that will make you go away
I fly

And the magic of my power takes me higher
To a level where the clouds turn into fire
In the warmness of the fire I feel fine
Just keep your eyes open and the magic you will see

It will whistle on the wind as it emanates from me
It's a strong and true vibration
You can feel it on your skin
So come and take my hand and we will dance upon the wind
Ahh

So you wanted to meet the wizard

Jerry Macchia died yesterday. He was 46 years old. But I will always remember him in his green cape with white stars, singing this song in our production of "The Wiz" in the spring of 1981. We were all kissed by the lightening that was this wonderful good man- he will be missed.