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Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini (April 16, 1924 - June 14, 1994), was a noted composer and arranger. He is remembered particularly for his film music.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and died in Beverly Hills, California.

The two compositions for which he is best known are "Moon River", the theme song from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and the theme music for the film The Pink Panther (1963).

Much of his work can be classified under the easy listening genre.

External links

http://www.spaceagepop.com/mancini.htm

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