Song 117 - Moon River by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer

What better song is there to celebrate Valentine Day than putting Moon River into the jukebox. Written for the 1961 film Breakfast in Tiffany's, starring the timeless Audrey Hepburn, there is nothing more romantic than dancing to this tune with the one you love. I think the hairs on the back of my neck has always stirred at the line, my Huckleberry friend, Moon River and me. For me love is one of the greatest adventures of all and this, for me, is captured in the lyrics of this song.

Written for Hepburn's vocal range, Johnny Mercer used memories of his own carefree childhood memories and you can feel the freedom in the melody and when people first fall in love; they are often swept away into a world of endless possibilities. For me; some might say that this a a romantic view of love and I don't mind that, because love is endless and even if it doesn't lead you to travel around the  world in a green pea boat made for two; true love will always give adventure, support and friendship whatever your life together has in store.

Moon River won the Oscar at the 1962 ceremony and became the signature tune for Andy Williams, who first performed  the song at the forementioned Oscar ceremony. But as my Valentine present to you; here's Audrey singing the original from the film.

Moon River, sung by Audrey Hepburn

Oscar for Best Song: 1961.

Written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer

Film: Breakfast in Tiffany's