Finian's Rainbow (album)

Finian's Rainbow (album) refers to several recorded versions of the score from the 1947 musical Finian's Rainbow, with lyrics by E.Y. Harburg and music by Burton Lane. These recordings encompass original cast albums, studio recordings, and soundtrack albums from the 1968 film adaptation.

The original Broadway cast recording, released in 1947, is a landmark album documenting the show's initial success. It typically features key songs and dialogue excerpts capturing the essence of the stage production.

Subsequent studio recordings have also been produced, sometimes featuring different arrangements or vocal interpretations of the score. These recordings often aim for higher fidelity and may include songs omitted from the original cast album.

The soundtrack album from the 1968 film adaptation, starring Fred Astaire and Petula Clark, presents the songs with arrangements and orchestrations tailored for the big screen. While it includes many of the classic songs, some were omitted or altered for the film version. The soundtrack album is considered distinct from the original stage production recordings.