Who sang the original version of Moon River?
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- Who sang the original version of Moon River?
- What is the story behind Moon River?
- Did Audrey Hepburn sing Moon River herself?
- What movies has Moon River been in?
- Who made the song Moon River popular?
- What is the term huckleberry friend mean?
- Did Audrey Hepburn actually play guitar?
- What movie was Moon River the theme song for?
- How old was Audrey Hepburn when she made breakfast at Tiffany?
Who sang the original version of Moon River?
Audrey Hepburn "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 Best Original Song. The song also won the 1962 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
What is the story behind Moon River?
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 Mercer grew up. His home overlooked the river and he had fond memories of the place.
Did Audrey Hepburn sing Moon River herself?
Hepburn, who was not known as a singer, performed the song herself, singing sweetly, if sparingly on the track, filling it with romantic yearning for a simpler life. ...
What movies has Moon River been in?
"Moon River" is a song composed by Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini in 1961. It was sung in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's by Audrey Hepburn, the movie's star, while the song itself won that year's Academy Award for Best Song for Mercer and Mancini.
Who made the song Moon River popular?
Audrey Hepburn Moon River (Sung by Audrey Hepburn)/Artisti
What is the term huckleberry friend mean?
a fellow; character; boy. "one's huckleberry," the very person for the job.
Did Audrey Hepburn actually play guitar?
To few people's surprise, Audrey Hepburn is not actually playing the guitar part in this scene. It was in fact played by session guitarist Bob Bain - read this wonderful article by Fretboard Journal commemorating him.
What movie was Moon River the theme song for?
Breakfast at Tiffany's Moon River (Sung by Audrey Hepburn)/Film
How old was Audrey Hepburn when she made breakfast at Tiffany?
thirty-one years old Holly Golightly is supposed to be just nineteen years old when she meets with Paul. Audrey Hepburn was thirty-one years old when playing Holly.
