Schwartz certainly couldn't have predicted the wide range of viewers, from young children to grown adults, would be learning the words to "Defying Gravity" in 2025.

Below, Clinton, Schwartz, Gorley, Jerkins, Love and Macaulay break down some of their biggest hits. Stephen Schwartz, “Defying Gravity” (Johnny Mercer Award) ...

Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2025: George Clinton, Mike Love, Rodney Jerkins & More Share Stories Behind Era-Defining Hits Plus, Stephen Schwartz talks origins of Wicked anthem "Defying Gravity" ...

Plus, Stephen Schwartz talks origins of Wicked anthem "Defying Gravity" By Cathy Applefeld Olson Contributor Wicked anthem “Defying Gravity” changed very little from its initial composition ...

Jonathan Bailey played the clarinet solo for his own character’s theme on the Jurassic World Rebirth soundtrack. “That was ...

Erivo noted she has not one but three favorite sections of the song, which was composed by Stephen Schwartz — including the intro that starts with "Something has changed within me" and Elphaba's ...