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Moon River

Soul Music Series 3

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's film theme for Breakfast at Tiffany's starring Audrey Hepburn. With Chay Blyth. From 2002.

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's film theme for Breakfast at Tiffany's starring Audrey Hepburn.

The song was originally going to be called 'Red River' 'June River' or 'Blue River'.

Taking part:

Chay Blyth
Barry Parris
Phil Furia
Gerald Clarke
Richard Hughes

Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks.

Producer: Sara Conkey

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in November 2002.

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