Finian's Rainbow [SOUNDTRACK]

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 30, 2007)
• Original Release Date: September 1968
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Collector's Choice
• ASIN: B000IAZNBI
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,899 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally on CD, February 25, 2007

By	Tom (Toronto) - See all my reviews

In 2004, Rhino Handmade released the long out-of-print soundtrack "Finian's Rainbow" on CD. But because it was a limited edition, it was only available for a short term and sold at a high price.

Collector's Choice has wisely released the soundtrack at a lower price, and with fine remastering, fans of the underrated musical can finally own the soundtrack without paying too much money.

"Finian's Rainbow", directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was released in 1968, a period when the era of musicals was pretty much over. The film was not a big hit, but it's actually a beautiful film despite some creaky plot points and some outdated ideas.

What makes the film so special is the music and the performers who sing it. Fred Astaire and Petula Clark make an ideal father and daughter. Astaire is as charming as ever, and Clark truly comes into her own as a singer and actress. Although I love Clark's own recordings in English and French, this film is what made me a true fan. She glows on "Look to the Rainbow" and her duet with Don Francks on "Old Devil Moon" is both romantic and sensual, not the typical sentimental duet you see in musicals.

It's been a long time since this soundtrack has been readily available. I highly recommend this soundtrack if you are a fan of the film, and especially if you are a big Petula Clark fan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something sort of Grandish, November 2, 2007

By	S. Berg "Suzie B" (Calgary) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was really impressed with this CD. The sound quality was fantastic. Crisp and clear, no fuzziness or tape noise. My only real objection is that Og's reprise of Something Sort of Grandish that he sings while the kids are searching for his pot of gold, was left out. It's such a charming song, so I do kind of miss it. Otherwise, the music is wonderful. I never tire of listening to this soundtrack.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars finian's rainbow, November 23, 2008

By	Diana I. Rios - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

beautiful loves songs, ole devil moon sung by don franc is enough to leave you swooning and makes you want to hear more