Ever since I first heard “Moon River” by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, I’ve been in love with it. It’s definitely my theme song and here’s why.
- I’ve always had wander lust. Hubby and I at one time had six addresses in two years. Every two years now I’m ready to pack up and move somewhere new. “Moon River” defines wanderlust to me—but only with the one I love.
- Mancini’s melody evokes a kind of laid back slow lifestyle where summer is long and the days are lazy. Just the kind of life a Southern girl appreciates.
- Johnny Mercer’s genius lyrics lead one to think of dreams and the longing to complete them. Andy Williams, my all time favorite singer, brought the words and melody to life.
- I requested that “Moon River” be played at our wedding to denote the kind
of life hubby and I planned. We’ve lived the life we wanted (and still are!), and no song represents us more than this one. - The song never fails to make me a little melancholy, a little wistful, a lot happy.
Have you never heard “Moon River”? Here’s a link to one of the best voices in music singing one of the best songs. Enjoy!
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Dee
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My mother had an album by Henry Mancini. I used to listen to it when I was a kid, my particular favorite being “The Pink Panther.” I thoroughly enjoyed the movies with Peter Sellers, too, and–shame on me–got the older son hooked on those.
LOL! Getting your son hooked on The Pink Panther isn’t anything to be worried about. Hubby and I still say to each other “It’s a Bom-bah.” Peter Sellers was so good in those films, but I really liked the original Pink Panther with David Niven and Robert Wagner. One of the funniest chase scenes ever!
Thanks for your comment, Holly!