Moon river lyrics by audrey hepburn breakfast at tiffany. In an idealized new york city during the early 60s, holly golightly audrey hepburn is a charming socialite with a youthful zest for life who lives alone in a nearly bare apartment. Audrey hepburn moon rivermoon river, wider than a mile im crossing you in style some day oh, dream maker, you heart breaker wherever youre goin. Audrey at home is a personal scrapbook of audreys world and the things she loved besther children, her friends, her pets. The new musthave book for audrey hepburn fans harpers bazaar. Listen to your favorite songs from moon river by audrey hepburn now. Listen to finding audrey audiobook by sophie kinsella. Check out moon river from breakfast at tiffanys long version by audrey hepburn henry mancini on amazon music. From the score of the paramount picture breakfast at tiffanys starring audrey hepburn. F dm bb am moon river, wider than a mile bb am im crossing you in style gm7 a7 dm f some day old dream maker bb eb7 you heart breaker dm bm7b5 e am dm gm7 c7 wherever youre go ing, im go ing your way f dm bb am two drifters, off to see the world bb am gm7 a7 theres such a lot of world to see dm f bm7b5 bb am were after the same rainbows end. Moon river, audrey hepburn by little fashion gallery. Audrey hepburns moon river proves why autotune is hugely. As sung in the paramount picture breakfast at tiffanys by audrey hepburn. I read this one recently, audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit, it was written by her son and i thought it was as good as the one by daniel spoto.
Moon river composed by henry mancini, lyrics by johnny mercer, sung by audrey hepburn, andy williams, frank sinatra, elton john, and other artists. Audrey hepburn performed by shelved 2 times as audreyhepburn. Jul 17, 2014 moon river by audrey hepburn with lyrics. Hepburn introduced the films signature song, moon river, by henry mancini, with lyrics by johnny mercer. Singing moon river, wider than a mile, im crossing you in style someday. I need to warn you however, its more of a photography book and i per.
Movie based on the life of actress audrey hepburn, from her childhood during the nazi occupation of holland in wwii, to her celebrated status as an international film star. Music from the films of audrey hepburn by audrey hepburn. Paul is busy typing his new book and over hears holly singing and. Beginning with her harsh childhood in nazioccupied holland, warren harris chronicles audrey hepburns. Popular audrey hepburn books showing 150 of 95 enchantment. Frank oceans shares cover of audrey hepburns moon river. Photographed during the early days of her career, both on the sets of roman holiday, sabrina, funny face, and other classic films, and in fashion photo shoots by. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term moon river by audrey hepburn from the lyrics. Barry paris does a fantastic job of capturing the life that was audrey hepburn, the good and the sad. Over the course of her extraordinary life and career, audrey hepburn captured hearts around the world and. She was a great lady who was classy until the end, despite challenges in her life. Stream moon river, audrey hepburn by little fashion gallery from desktop or your mobile device.
According to mancini and edwards, a studio executive hated the song and demanded it be cut from the film. Oct 24, 2016 the new musthave book for audrey hepburn fans. It was originally performed by audrey hepburn in the 1961 movie breakfast at tiffanys. It recieved an academy award for best original song for its performance by audrey hepburn in the iconic movie breakfast at tiffanys 1961. Its a funny song for a new york socialite to choose, but perfectly sums up the public party. Hepburn had the reputation of being a humble, kind and charming person, who lived the philosophy of putting others before herself. The authoritative record of nprs programming is the audio record. Moon river, wider than a mile im crossing you in style some day oh, dream maker, you heart breaker wherever youre goin, im goin your way. It is most wellknown for being sung in the movie breakfast at tiffanys by audrey hepburn, although it has been covered by many other artists. Her grace, her poise, her humility, and her charm are just a few of the attributes that have made her so. Breakfast at tiffanys audrey hepburn sings moon river best. We have 3 different adaptations for piano solo, as well as a piano accompaniment version level 2, available with reading aids, if required.
Moon river is a song composed by johnny mercer lyrics and henry mancini music in. Audrey hepburn 4 may 1929 20 january 1993 was an iconic academy awardwinning actress, fashion model and humanitarian. Audrey hepburn moon river henry mancini, film breakfast at tiffanys. A romantic biography of audrey hepburn and william holden hardcover. Moon river originally by audrey hepburn moon river, wider than a mile im crossing you in style some day you dream maker you heartbreaker wherever youre going im going your way two drifters off to see the world theres such a lot of world to see were after the same rainbows end. A tribute to audrey hepburn multimedia daisy online. Our study is based on movie performed by audrey hepburn.
Moon river piano solo breakfast at tiffanys cover art. Here youll find a collection of sound and video clips of audrey hepburn films, mostly. Audrey hepburns son reveals her 5 secrets for a long. Check out moon river by audrey hepburn on amazon music. Oct 25, 2016 devoted to her most influential decade, audrey. Audrey hepburns son reveals her 5 secrets for a long, happy life.
Henry mancini and his orchestra breakfast at tiffanys. Piano sheet music moon river audrey hepburn noviscore sheets. Moon river was written especially for audrey hepburn in the film breakfast at tiffanys. It was originally performed by audrey hepburn in the 1961 movie breakfast at tiffanys, winning an academy award for best original song. It was originally performed by audrey hepburn in the 1961 movie breakfast at. Its a funny song for a new york socialite to choose, but perfectly sums up the public party girl who, in her quieter moments, is a smalltown sweetheart. Breakfast at tiffanys moon river song meaning the real. Beginning with her harsh childhood in nazioccupied holland, warren harris chronicles audrey hepburns meteoric rise to hollywood stardom. Oct 25, 2016 a new book features rarely seen photos of audrey hepburn. The song has become a very popular standard, whose repertoire also has dozens of other performers such as. Here is the infamous moon river song sung by audrey hepburn in the. A new book features rarely seen photos of audrey hepburn. Check out moon river from breakfast at tiffany s remastered by audrey hepburn on amazon music.
The 50s brings together in one volume the allure and elegance that made audrey hepburn the most iconic figure in modern fashion history. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame born in ixelles, brussels, hepburn spent parts of her. Moon river sung by audrey hepburn and the great final they have kept to the very end of the cd. Moon river is a song composed by henry mancini with lyrics by johnny mercer. Moon river, wider than a mile im crossing you in style someday oh, dream maker you heartbreaker where ever youre going im going your way two drifters off to see the. The story behind audrey hepburn and moon river southern. Composed by henry mancini, with lyrics by johnny mercer, this awardwinning song has been covered by many artists and adapts beautifully to the piano. Breakfast at tiffanys 39 movie clip moon river 1961. Check out music from the films of audrey hepburn by audrey hepburn on amazon music.
In loving memorie of audrey hepburn, here is my edition of the unforgatable song, moon river by audrey hepburn from breakfast at tiffanys like and subscribe if you like it and comment bellow. Audrey hepburns moon river proves why autotune is hugely overrated. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame. Moon river from breakfast at tiffanys remastered by.
A rare and intimate photo collection selected by audrey hepburns family hardcover. Moon river, audrey hepburn by little fashion gallery free. Check out moon river from breakfast at tiffanys by audrey hepburn henry mancini on amazon music. Sung by hepburn herself, it was written to her singing range based on the vocal solos she had performed in 1957s funny face. Moon river went on to win an academy award for best original song and two grammys, for record of the year and song of the year. Moon river from breakfast at tiffanys by audrey hepburn henry. Moon river, wider than a mile im crossin you n style some day oh, dream maker, you heart breaker wherever youre goin im goin your way two drifters off to see the world theres such a lot of world to see were after that same rainbows end waitinround the bend my huckleberry friend moon river and me moon river, moon river remade. Audrey hepburn henry mancini, johnny mercer, george n. There comes a moment in breakfast at tiffanys where holly golightly played by audrey hepburn is feeling blue, so she pulls out a guitar, settles down on her fire escape, and softly sings, moon river.
Tracing her career from her first days on the london stage to her debut on broadway in gigi, audrey proceeds to take hollywoo. Buy moon river lyrics by audrey hepburnbreakfast at tiffanys by mruburu as a tshirt, classic tshirt, triblend tshirt, lightweight hoodie, fitted scoop tshirt, fitted vneck tshirt, relaxed fit tshirt, graphic tshirt, chiffon top. Its a simple songonly ten lines longbut the soaring melody and romantic lyrics provided a dreamy soundtrack for the 1961 film adaptation of the. Watch the movie, listen to the sound track, and then read capotes magnificent. Louis armstrong, andy williams, connie francis and many others. Moon river from breakfast at tiffanys long version by audrey. The song also won the 1962 grammy awards for record of the year and song of the year. Did audrey hepburn sing moon river in breakfast at. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Piano sheet music moon river audrey hepburn noviscore. Jun 28, 2017 its a simple songonly ten lines longbut the soaring melody and romantic lyrics provided a dreamy soundtrack for the 1961 film adaptation of the truman capote classic, breakfast at tiffanys. Moon river by audrey hepburn on amazon music unlimited.
Moon river is a song composed by johnny mercer lyrics and henry mancini music in 1961, for whom it won that years academy award for best original song. Audrey hepburn sings moon river directed by blake edwards breakfast at tiffany s classic scene in which holly golightly performs a rendition of henry mancinis moon river. May 04, 2014 audrey hepburns moon river proves why autotune is hugely overrated. Moon river is a song composed by henry mancini with lyrics by johnny. Moon river is one of the most popular themes of film music by henry mancini from the movie breakfast at tiffanys dir. It is a life that unfolds through food, photographs, and intimate vignettes in a sophisticated and lovely book that is a must for audrey hepburn fans and food lovers. I think that audrey hepburn is, hands down, the most beautiful woman who has ever lived. From the classic movie breakfast at tiffanys comment another song for me to do. Moon river, wider than a mile im crossing you in style some day you dream maker you heartbreaker wherever youre going im going your way two drifters off to see the world theres such a lot of world to see were after the same rainbows end waitin round the bend my huckleberry friend moon river and me.
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