Lyrics by E. Y. "Yip" Harburg.
Original album (ML 4062) released June 1947 ; LP reissues (OL 4062 (mono)/OS 2080 (e)(stereo)) released June 1962 ; first CD reissue (CK 4062) released Oct. 1988.
Includes some previously unreleased material, including bonus tracks (tracks 14-16) collectively titled "Yip Harburg talks and sings"
Compact disc.
Reissue produced by Thomas Z. Shepard ; produced for records by Mitchell Ayres.
Performed by the original Broadway cast, including Sonny Terry, Alan Gilbert, Ella Logan, Donald Richards, David Wayne, Delores Martin, Maude Simmons, Lorenzo Fuller, Jerry Laws, Louis Sharp, and the Lyn Murray Singers ; orchestra conducted by Ray Charles.
Recorded on Mar. 30 & Apr. 3, 7 & 10, 1947 at Liederkranz Hall, New York City.
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