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Henry Mancini - "Moon River" Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), Audrey Hepburn singing, dir. by Blake Edwards, who was born on this day in 1922. #smlpdf #sheetmusic

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Most romantic moment in film history.

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Despite the fact that many singers had covered "Moon River," including Andy Williams' huge hit, Mancini always felt that the version sung by Audrey Hepburn in the film was the best.

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One of my favorite film classics... what an ethereal lady she was. x💋 #RIP #Audrey #Amour #BreakfastAtTiffanys

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A brilliant composition by one of America’s greatest talents

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On ne se lasse pas d'écouter cette douce mélodie.

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A classic.

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Legendary movie 👏👏👏

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Not forgetting Johnny Mercer's lyrics.

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“Moon River” was written for Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. When the studio suggested cutting it, Audrey Hepburn reportedly said, “Over my dead body.” The song stayed and went on to win the Oscar for Best Original Song.
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