Pink Panther, Moon River, Baby Elephant Walk And Other Hits - Henry Mancini And His Orchestra / BMG Music Audio CD 1992 / 07863-55938-2

UPC 078635593822

Product Features

• Label: BMG Music – 07863-55938-2
• Format: CD, Compilation
• Country: USA
• Released: 1992
• Genre: Jazz, Stage & Screen
• Style: Soundtrack, Easy Listening

Overview

This compilation album by Henry Mancini and his orchestra brings together some of the most iconic themes from his renowned film scores. Featuring hits from "The Pink Panther," "Charade," "Hatari!", and "Breakfast At Tiffany's," this album showcases Mancini's mastery of jazz and easy listening.

Interesting Facts

• The Pink Panther Theme: This iconic theme, composed for the 1963 film "The Pink Panther," has become synonymous with the character and is one of Mancini's most recognizable works.
• Baby Elephant Walk: Written for the 1962 film "Hatari!", this tune has a boogie-woogie style and features a calliope introduction, evoking the sound of a circus. It has been widely used in humorous contexts due to its playful and "goofy" tone.
• Moon River: This beautiful and melancholic theme from "Breakfast At Tiffany's" (1961) is a stark contrast to Mancini's more upbeat works. It has been covered by numerous artists and remains one of his most beloved compositions.

Track Listing

1. The Pink Panther Theme (2:36)
2. Royal Blue (3:11)
3. Champagne And Quail (2:45)
4. The Lonely Princess (2:26)
5. It Had Better Be Tonight (1:56)
6. Charade (2:36)
7. Mégève (2:59)
8. Latin Snowfall (2:32)
9. Bateau Mouche (2:53)
10. Bistro (1:48)
11. Theme From "Hatari!" (2:56)
12. Baby Elephant Walk (2:43)
13. Night Shade (3:24)
14. Your Father's Feathers (3:31)
15. The Sounds Of Hatari (6:44)
16. Breakfast At Tiffany's (2:47)
17. Something For Cat (3:09)
18. Sally's Tomato (3:07)
19. Holly (3:20)
20. Latin Golightly (2:58)
21. Moon River (2:42)

Key Credits

• Composer, Conductor: Henry Mancini
• Orchestra: Henry Mancini and his Orchestra