Description

This collection showcases 23 songs by the renowned theatre composer William Finn, personally selected by him for this anthology. It includes notable pieces from his celebrated Broadway shows, such as Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, alongside previously unpublished works. Steven Suskin from Playbill.com expresses his enthusiasm, highlighting the joy of engaging with The William Finn Songbook and the impressive array of songs it presents.

Songs / Content

• I'd Rather Be Sailing (from "A New Brain")William Finn (composer)
• And They're Off (from "A New Brain")William Finn (composer)
• Change (from "A New Brain")William Finn (composer)
• Unlikely LoversWilliam Finn (composer)
• What More Can I SayWilliam Finn (composer)
• I'm Breaking DownWilliam Finn (composer)
• Anytime (I Am There) (from "Elegies: A Song Cycle")William Finn (composer)
• Set Those SailsWilliam Finn (composer)
• I Have FoundWilliam Finn (composer)
• RepublicansWilliam Finn (composer)
• All Fall DownWilliam Finn (composer)
• Stupid Things I Won’t DoWilliam Finn (composer)
• I Speak Six Languages (from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee")William Finn (composer)
• Infinite Joy (from "Elegies: A Song Cycle")William Finn (composer)
• Love Me for What I AmWilliam Finn (composer)
• Only One (from "Elegies: A Song Cycle")William Finn (composer)
• You’re Even Better Than You Think You AreWilliam Finn (composer)
• Innocence & ExperienceWilliam Finn (composer)
• I Went Fishing with My DadWilliam Finn (composer)
• That’s Enough for MeWilliam Finn (composer)
• I'm Not That Smart (from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee")William Finn (composer)
• The I Love You Song (from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee")William Finn (composer)
• My Unfortunate Erection (Chip's Lament) (from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee")William Finn (composer)