The Story
“This effervescent soundtrack for Blake Edwards’ adaption of Truman Capote’s wistful novella propelled Mancini into the major league of Hollywood composers. Though other jazz-oriented arrangers were working in Hollywood at the time, none possessed Mancini’s imagination and skill in orchestration.” (Stephen Cook & Bruce Eder).
All songs composed by Henry Mancini, except “Moon River”, by Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer.
(*) Bonus Track B7:
Taken from the actual movie soundtrack, but not present on the original LP.
Audrey Hepburn (voc, g) accompanied by orchestra. Hollywood, 1961.
Track list:
1. Moon River 2:46
2. Something For Cat 3:11
3. Sally's Tomato 3:09
4. Mr. Yunioshi 2:33
5. The Big Blow Out 2:30
6. Hub Caps and Tail Lights 2:32
7. Breakfast At Tiffany's 2:48
8. Latin Golightly 2:59
9. Holly 3:22
10. Loose Caboose 3:12
11. The Big Heist 3:10
12. Moon River Cha Cha 2:38
13. Moon River (Sung By Audrey Hepburn) 1:47 (Bonus Track)
Description
“This effervescent soundtrack for Blake Edwards’ adaption of Truman Capote’s wistful novella propelled Mancini into the major league of Hollywood composers. Though other jazz-oriented arrangers were working in Hollywood at the time, none possessed Mancini’s imagination and skill in orchestration.” (Stephen Cook & Bruce Eder).
All songs composed by Henry Mancini, except “Moon River”, by Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer.
(*) Bonus Track B7:
Taken from the actual movie soundtrack, but not present on the original LP.
Audrey Hepburn (voc, g) accompanied by orchestra. Hollywood, 1961.
Track list:
1. Moon River 2:46
2. Something For Cat 3:11
3. Sally's Tomato 3:09
4. Mr. Yunioshi 2:33
5. The Big Blow Out 2:30
6. Hub Caps and Tail Lights 2:32
7. Breakfast At Tiffany's 2:48
8. Latin Golightly 2:59
9. Holly 3:22
10. Loose Caboose 3:12
11. The Big Heist 3:10
12. Moon River Cha Cha 2:38
13. Moon River (Sung By Audrey Hepburn) 1:47 (Bonus Track)
