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Moon River: Johnny Mercer's Timeless Lyrics

Explore the life and legacy of Johnny Mercer, celebrated lyricist behind hits like "Moon River" and "Days of Wine and Roses." Learn about his collaborations and his unique approach to songwriting.

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Moon River: Johnny Mercer's Timeless Lyrics

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  1. Audrey Hepburn 1929-1993

  2. MOON RIVER

  3. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1961)

  4. Johnny Mercer 1909-1976

  5. Johnny Mercer • Actor, vocalist, one of America's leading lyricists, could not read music! Credited for lyrics to more than 1000 songs. • His numerous popular songs as a lyricist include such hits as "Laura," "That Old Black Magic," "Jeepers Creepers," "Goody Goody,“…….. • Four Oscars • "On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe" from THE HARVEY GIRLS (1946), • "In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening" from HERE COMES THE GROOM (1951), • "Moon River" from BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1961), • DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES (1962).

  6. Johnny Mercer’s House

  7. Moon River (Back River), Savannah, Georgia (USA)

  8. Audrey Hepburn in BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1961)

  9. MOON RIVER Moon river wider than a mileI'm crossing you in styleSome day...Old dream makerYou heart breakerWherever you're goingI'm going your way...Two driftersOff to see the worldThere's such a lot of worldTo see...We're after the same rainbow's endWaiting around the bendMy Huckleberry friendMoon River and me... music by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Johnny Mercer Best Music Oscar

  10. 唱歌學英語 • 旋律輕快 • 歌詞句型簡單 • 主題健康 • 相關網站http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm#index

  11. 唱歌學英語 Fun with English Songs David C.C. Chen

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