Moon River - Andy Williams - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Andy Williams’ rendition of "Moon River" is closely associated with his career, even though it was first introduced by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Released on Andy Williams’ 1962 album Moon River and Other Great Movie Themes, the song was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer and became an Oscar-winning hit for its heartfelt reflection on life’s journey. Despite never being a single, Andy Williams’ version helped the album reach number 3 on the Billboard charts, selling over 1 million copies within its first year. The song’s nostalgic lyrics, inspired by Johnny Mercer’s memories of a river in his hometown, resonate with themes of love and adventure, making it one of Andy Williams’ signature songs. "Moon River" was later used as the theme for The Andy Williams Show and has been immortalized by numerous covers, including performances by Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand. Andy Williams’ version was honored in 2022 with inclusion in the National Recording Registry.