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The original demo of the classic song "Moon River" - made famous in the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" - has been released to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ by the widow of Henry Mancini, who wrote the music. In the recording, Mancini plays the tune on the piano, while the lyricist, Johnny Mercer, sings the words. The full score of the song is to be performed at London's Royal Albert Hall. (Photo: Henry Mancini playing the piano on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ in 1974. Credit: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)
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