" Moon River " is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, winning an Academy Award for …

Composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, “Moon River” was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, later winning an Academy Award for Best...

“Moon River” was written in 1961 by SHOF co-founder and great American songwriter, Johnny Mercer (lyrics), and the versatile and celebrated Henry Mancini (music).

The song was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It received an Academy Award for Best Original Song for its performance by Audrey Hepburn in the famous movie “Breakfast at ...

Aug 24, 2025 · “Moon River,” originally sung by Audrey Hepburn in the classic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, is a song about searching for a place to belong and finding someone to share that journey …

Breakfast at Tiffany's • Moon River • Henry Mancini & Andy Williams Navy SEAL Asked The Old Man's Call Sign at a Bar — "THE REAPER" Turned the Whole Bar Dead Silent

Mancini wrote this song with lyricist Johnny Mercer. The original title was "Blue River," but Mercer found out another songwriter was using that title. Moon River is a real river in Savannah, Georgia, where …

Jun 9, 2024 · The first recording of “Moon River” was made by Henry Mancini & Orchestra, with a vocal chorus replacing Ms. Hepburn’s vocals. Released as a single in October of 1961, this version hit #11 …

"Moon River" is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, winning an Academy Award …

For Sound of Cinema Sunday, Radio 3's Between the Ears dives into the life and work of the man who wrote Moon River – the unmistakable and Oscar-winning theme to Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which...