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“Moon River” (Henry Mancini & Orchestra/Jerry Butler/Andy Williams)

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Today’s classic movie song of the day is “Moon River” from director Blake Edwards’ 1961 movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The song was written by Henry Mancini (music) and Johnny Mercer (words). It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. In the movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s,…

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“He Will Break Your Heart” (Jerry Butler)/”He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You)” (Tony Orlando and Dawn)

He Will Break Your Heart, Jerry Butler

This week’s final classic song by a guy named Gary, Gerry, or Jerry of the day takes us back to 1960 and “He Will Break Your Heart” by Jerry Butler. This track went all the way to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard R&B chart. Jerry “The Iceman” Butler was a former member of soul…

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