Shifting gears a little bit, my next selection comes not from a stage musical but from a movie that’s not a musical at all.

‘Moon River’ is the Oscar-winning original song from Blake Edwards’ Breakfast at Tiffany’s. It’s performed in the film by the exquisite, iconic Audrey Hepburn though it became more popular later as performed by Danny Williams (as well as Andy Williams, and dozens of other acts… I’m partial to Frank Sinatra’s version).

But the first, and most sublime, rendition belongs to Ms. Hepburn. Propped on a window sill with her little guitar, she is the picture of elegance and sophistication.

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