Stars record a tribute album to Henry Mancini
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- In honor of the composer's centenary next year, the family of Henry Mancini has been recording a tribute album featuring some of the Oscar- and Grammy-winner's most beloved music, performed by some of the most celebrated artists today. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with flutists James Galway and Lizzo, who are putting their paws on the "Pink Panther" theme; and Michael Bublé, recording the song that Audrey Hepburn made famous, "Moon River."
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Hi this is Hope Freleng. My father Friz Freleng was the creator of the wonderful Pink
Panther. How wonderful this tribute to this genies Henry Mancini. Love to be a part of this wonderful time that this tribute means to the Freleng family.❤
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@@williestyle35 thank you willie
@@hopeshaw8153welcome Hope
The Pink Panther has achieved immortality? Actually, I knew this from the first time I heard it and then saw the first cartoon. Timeless. Forever.❤
Your dad was a genious....millions and millions of kids grew up watching Pink Panther....and I"m positive I'm not the only adult that will still sit and watch it when I come across it.Pink Panther is The Andy Griffith Show of cartoons. Timeless...classic....amazing!
I know who Henry Mancini is; always have, and I’m 41. I absolutely thank my father for this.
Played for him in Sedona, the wind whipped his big old Hollywood score right off the piano and across the heads of our audience; he didn't miss a note!
This is making me well up. It's beautiful.
Mancini’s theme for the 1958 TV series “Peter Gunn”. A taste of jazz with a rockin bass line.
Also, his Mr. Lucky is awesome!
On the Original Peter Gunn Soundtrack….The Man on the Piano was…Johnny Towner Williams!!!
It was just fantastic! I always recommend listening to the 'Art Of Noise' featuring Duane Eddy version. It is a fitting tribute to Mancini.
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This segment made me smile throughout.
❤ Buble and Henry!
Henry Mancini gave us so much wonderful music and so much joy. I look forward to hearing the completed centenary album.
Beautiful, Hauntingly Timeless ❣️
Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫶🏼
He was amazing. Amazing scores for films. And as a bonus, I'd say he composed 3 standards: Moon River, Peter Gunn Theme, and the Pink Panther Theme. Along with many other great instrumental tunes.
He also did the theme for Silver Streak.
Mancini and Mercer’s collaboration on The Days of Wine and Roses is flawless…
A gorgeous tribute to an indelible talent...
A week ago my 11 year old granddaughter interviewed me for a class assignment on the 60’s. I had to confess that the music I listened to the most were movie soundtracks. I then told her about Henry Mancini. She looked quizzical, then I started the Pink Panther theme and she joined in. Generations united. Two For The Road is my favorite and the Sweetheart Tree is my ear worm.
As an avid music race car driver, I fell down the Mancini elephant cave decades ago. I would stop at 'Al's Records' on Mcloughlin Blvd. and spend hours going through and playing records on Al's record player. With prices in the 25 cent to $5 range, I ended up with every record Mr. Mancini ever recorded and versions by different artists as well. Music that is part of everything we do in this century came from last century. Keeping these songs alive is not only required but part of our journey and joy as we ride our 'elephants' and travel down the 'rivers' of our blink of fleeting nitro burning funny car time.
Love Henry Mancini's music. It is a happy place for me.
I love Henry Mancini, he composed so many beautiful pieces, why you spent the whole video on Moon River is beyond me. He had so many other compositions like Baby Elephant Walk, Peter Gunn and all the movie themes from Blake Edwards movies that are worth celebrating
It was because it was the track of the "tribute" that would get the most attention. They have previously done another video on Mancini this year.
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Mancini performed at my mom's high school graduation (Pink Panther and Moon River such classics). Glad Buble and others keeping his work alive (anything beats Taylor!).
I really grew to love Moon River when my piano teacher chose it as the song I was to play at a piano recital. It really is a charming, lovely song. ❤
I’m 45 and I love Henry Mancini’s music! ❤❤❤excited about this project! Thank you Mr. Mancini for your music!
How can one composer be SO gifted??
First 3 notes of Moon River are quite possibly the most emotionally nostalgic, longing and sad in music history, and send me immediately to tears..
It was my mother’s favorite song 🌹
The music of Henry Mancini will always have a place in my childhood. I love "Moon River", the Pink Panther theme and the Peter Gunn theme.
My parents took me to a live concert in the 60’s Akron Ohio. The most memorable experience of my life! I am still a huge fan.❤Thank you for showcasing this tremendous body of work. ❤️
I love all the music of Henry Mancini
Perhaps The Finest Composer of my generation.
What a memorable catalog!
Huge Pink Panther fan here.❤
Moon River is not the “perfume” of the film. It’s the heartbeat of the film.
What a huge memorial to composer Henry Mancini. Just to hear takes me back to a place when all of my sibling and parents were here on this earth. Brings Longing and happy tears!❤
"Moon River" may be identified with Andy Williams, but the first singer to record it was Jerry Butler!
I first heard the Andy Williams version years ago but identify it with Frank Ocean now.. ps I didn’t know the iceman was first to sing it
@@kneesoxxx7902 Yep, Jerry's version came out in the Fall of 1961. Andy's version came out in the summer of 1962.
Mancini's legacy goes beyond Moon River and Pink Panther: Baby Elephant Walk, Peter Gunn, Days of Wine and Roses, Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet, a gem of a song called Whistling Away the Dark and the soundtrack of Victor Victoria is a gem! Crazy World is always such a poignant and beautiful song!
A wonderful tribute to a great legendary writer
Andy Williams singing Moon River is fabulous! Nostalgic.
Mancini was a great composer but, as this segment pointed out, Moon River was written as a wistful little song, to be sung by an actress with very limited vocal range. It’s a gem, especially Audrey Hepburn’s rendition. Andy Williams’s version was way over the top, although he sounded great. But the orchestrated versions here are like trying to turn a commercial jingle into a symphony.
That version that Bublé is recording was actually the only vocal arrangement Henry wrote other than the original for Audrey. Makes all the difference!
@@greggfield3083 I agree, I think this vocal/orchestral arrangement sounds beautiful.
Wotan: I wholeheartedly …. Disagree.
The new version with Michael Bublé was actually the only arrangement Henry personally wrote in addition to Audrey's version and it is being heard here for the first time. The instrumental section in the middle is taken directly from the scene when Holly Golightly finds "Cat" at the end of the film. There is also a 2nd version of "Moon River" on the new Mancini 100 album called "Moon River/Audrey's Letter". I think you're gonna love it...
Mancini was a masterful artist and musician--iconic!! ❤❤
My personal favorite of his is "Days of Wine and Roses." It's one of the songs that makes me visibly angry when I hear a rearrangement that completely misunderstands the wistful melancholy of the original and speeds up the tempo; Henry Mancini knew exactly what the soul of the movie was, and I hope future interpretations continue to honor his genius (the Andy Williams and Julie London versions are two of my favorites).
Days of Wine and Roses 😢❤❤❤
Great story. There is nothing better than Moon River! It takes me back to childhood and dad's stereo and record collection. As a classical flutist myself, seeing James Galway and LIzzo together is fabulous!!!!
My 34 year old knows exactly who he is was. Musicians know! In fact a few years ago she had the first bar of Moon River tattooed around her writs… because it’s one of my favourite pieces of music. He won’t be forgotten.
Pink Panther and Moon River so beautiful
They also should have mentioned that Galway and Mancini recorded an album together in the 1980s called "In the Pink"....
LOVED the outdoor concert I went to in KC, where Mancini conducted all his songs.
I guess I'm so LUCKY to have seen him in person at the Greek Theatre way back in the late 60's-70's ?..... LIVE .... and Plaz played the Pink Panther theme,... SO COOL.
Moon River will be played hundreds of years from now...
It just that classic...
PINK PANTHER.......
yeah...
I am so happy there is a tribute to him, he was so amazing!
Can't wait for this to be released. Whatever Bublé touches turns into gold music wise and I'm also very curious for the other songs on that album.
I love these retrospective exposés. And there are few better programs than CBS Sunday Morning for this one. Love that all the greats came together for some of the songs. I guess for Maestro Williams, who was in Mancini's band (probably played Peter Gunn when it first came out), it was very nostalgic.
"I don't think anyone under 50 knows who Henry Mancini is."
*Me, a 32 year old who considers Victor/Victoria to be one of his favorite movie scores* : "Excuse you!"
Totally agree. I’m in my 30s and very familiar/influences by Mancini. Never make assumptions!
@@swatidoesthings You know what they say when you assume :P
I'm 42 years old. Oh, and by the way, my 2 favorite Mancini compositions are 2 great pieces that hardly ever get mentioned....
1) The opening theme to EXPERIMENT IN TERROR
2) His opening theme to the 70's edition of the NBC NIGHTLY NEWS.
Both great, Jazz influenced pieces!❤
So true. I'm in my 40s and love him. Moon River always brought me tears
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Sweet sweet memories of beautiful music by Henry Mancini. One of my first albums. Thankful that a tribute is being created with phenomenal artists. Bring it on.
Love his whole album he did for “Breakfast at Tiffanys” movie. Still listen to it til this day!! ❤
Growing up, my father would play Mancini and others. That was my musical education. As an adult I can't hold a tune with a pair of vice grips but I do know good music when I hear it. Thanks Dad.
I am over 50 and I know who Hank was. Thanks Mancini family for lining this up. Thanks producer for locking up Michael Buble in the control room. Thanks CBS news for finding a corner of 2032 that is uplifting.
I am a DJ at WKHR 91.5 FM. We play big band, jazz, Great American songbook. I do a Mancini Madness show every year. He is my go to! Total genius!!!
It's hard to pick a favorite Mancini song. However, Two For the Road gets my vote.
Thank you for the reminder!
I can’t wait until this album comes out
I grew up with all of Composer Henry Mancini Music.... I was in awe then as a younster to date. Much Love, From A Great Fan. R.I.P.
Love Michael’s version of Moon River♥️
A Musical Genius!
Henry Mancini deserved a much better segment than this. You only discussed two of his songs and neglected to mention all that he accomplished during his amazing career, including dozens of awards, 30+ studio albums, movie, theater and TV musical scores, acting roles, etc. Mancini was more than just the Pink Panther. Shame on you CBS.
Wait! CBS is doing an unprecedented 3 segments on Henry with the 3rd airing this weekend and are producing a full-length feature on Henry to air in early 2025. That's a lot of love from our friends at CBS... :)
In 1986, i first heard the music of Henry Manccini when i heard English electrionic band art of noise and the amazing guitarist Duane Eddy play a version of the peter gunn theme Love that song . I also love the pink panther theme
Anyone know when this recording will be available? I get shivers just listening to Henry Mancini. My mom loved him and his music was played in our house.
Still love the Pink Panther cartoon. It still is so funny.
While I love “Moon River” and “The Pink Panther” theme, the song that made me fall in love with Henry Mancini was the theme song from “Days of Wine and Roses”! When I first heard it, I ended balling my eyes out because it was so beautiful yet had some sad undertones to it. Then I saw the movie and understood why. Mancini was a genius and he’s up there with the greats!
Monica Mancini and Take 6 recorded it for the new "The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions-Henry Has Company". Think you're gonna like its...
people talk too much. the music speaks for itself.
You're not exactly silent either.
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I can understand Lizzo's inclusion in this segment as the Galway/Pink Panther recordings were done around April/May, months before the lawsuit came to light. However, I do agree with other commentors' confusion as to why she is the thumbnail image vs. the other amazing talent involved in this project (Quincy Jones, John Williams, Michael Bublé, etc).
Lots of people dont know all the peoples that you mentioned by they know lizzo
To get Gen Z people like me to watch
😮 If you knew Lizzo, you would understand why she was picked. Talent isn't appreciated by everyone 😊.
Not too late to edit her out. She doesn't belong on this project, or any project, frankly. Lots of talented people out there who'd love to participate.
@@LVA22-y1mShe’s there to ultimately attract younger listeners, after all they’re not doing this as a vanity project, they want many people to hear it and she’s great marketing.
Most of us don’t know those other talented people you speak of. I’m probably older than her mother and I think she’s great!
Well I learn something today,I thought Peter Gunn was Quincy Jones creation,love Henry Mancini’s music ,especially moon river ,I was very little when I hear Mancini for the first time on tv ,but his music is unforgettable !
He also wrote the songs and score for the movie musical Victor Victoria.
@horseygurl143 I am sorry for your loss. 🙏💔 Look at it as your father is playing with Mr. Mancini himself. He's in no pain & he's in EXCELLENT hands. ✝️🌈 God bless you & your family. Again, my condolences. 🙏🕊 🎶🎤🎹🎵🎶
Mancini was brilliant. Love Peter Gunn. ❤
I grew up watching Craig Stevens as 'Peter Gunn', and Henry Mancini's theme song was the best thing about that show. I loved 'Moon River', performed by Andy Williams.
There is also a beautiful rendition by Jerry Butler.
@@donnasharpe3451 I'll have to check it out.
@@donnasharpe3451 Jerry Butler had a great voice and sings 'Moon River' very well. I still have not heard any rendition of the song that is better or as good as Andy's. Andy Williams' hits like, 'Moon River', and 'Can't Get Used To Losing You', are in a class by themselves.
Absolutely wonderful ❤️
LOVE. Peter Gun Theme!!!!! Hot AND so Cool at the same time
Wonderful.
Don't forget the music Mr Mancini wrote for HATARI: The Main Theme, of course, AND The Baby Elephant Walk. ❤😊
For my money, Henry Mancini’s greatest song is the theme from the movie “Two For The Road”. I’m shocked it wasn’t mentioned in this report - especially since I read once that it was Mr. Mancini’s favorite song of his own that he wrote, too.
Why is Lizzo in the thumbnail if the story’s about Henry Mancini? 🤦🏻♂️
Black pandering
Because most of the people wouldnt know who is Mancini or how he looked.
For the algorithm & clicks.
A thought for my friend Tony Coe, who passed away recently and recorded often with Henry Mancini.
great story
Love this. Buble is the perfect choice. Galway cannot be beaten. I once thought, Jean Pierre Rampal was the master, but I now see the error of my ways. Magnificent piece.
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Mr. M. did at least 3 concerts in the Twin Cities, all sell outs, didn’t know he wrote part of the soundtrack to “Creature From The Black Lagoon” !
(And he always signed autographs 🤗!)
I know he is and I’m under 40 💛💫🌟✨🥂
One of Henry Mancini's greatest works was the theme to Romeo and Juliet- How did CBS goof and leave that one out.
Roto did R & J...the one with Whiting and Hussey
But..Henry Mancini Didn’t write Romeo and Juliet..it was Nino Rota..and won an Oscar.
Roto/Rota.. it was not Mancini.
Henry arranged and recorded "A Time for Us" and had a hit record of Nino Rota's song. Actually knocked the Beatles out of #1 with an instrumental track...
Actually Peter Gunn Theme and the theme from Z are my favorite recordings by Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini grew up in West Aliquippa,Pa. Yet Aliquippa was never mentioned. 😥
Michael Bublé a legend??? Hardly.
I realize that he was the family's choice, but how about Johnny Mathis, who actually sang with Mr. Mancini conducting and at the piano?
I agree, and I think the word 'legend' is overused/misused these days. And yes, Johnny Mathis was the first singer who immediately popped into my mind when watching this video, too. Nothing against Bublé, but I would have loved to have heard Mathis sing Moon River for this recording. I love Mathis's voice in anything, plus he was so great on the recording of "Dreamsville" with Monica Mancini. Another singer I think could have been great for singing "Moon River" in a beautifully simple way evocative of Audrey Hepburn for this recording is Stacey Kent. Jane Monheit or Sherie Rene Scott would've brought great vocal depth to it, as well.
@@Avery_4272 I used to love Jane Monheit. Recently, her phrasing has taken on unnecessary affectations. Her voice would be perfect for Moon River, though.
I like Michael Buble, but agree that "legend" is quite a stretch.
@@hnc52 Agree, her voice is perfect for "Moon River" - Monheit recorded that song on an album titled Surrender, in 2007, so you might enjoy it. :-)
I got to see Mr. Mathis perform “Moon River” live, and I’m all for him over Michael Buble performing it.
To this day - and I am a 68 year old man - “Moon River” brings tears to my eyes. It’s a song that speaks to the heart.
When Audrey sings it, 😭😭😭😭😭
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No mention of Nadia's Theme, AKA THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS THEME....
Because Henry Mancini Didn’t write Nadia’s Theme! It was In the Movie Bless the Beast and Children by Barry De Vorzon it was called Cotton’s Theme.
News to me lol@@sickheadache9903
When will this cd be available
It's just out. "The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions-Henry aAs Company" Hope you enjoy it!
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They should have asked Harry Connick, Jr. to do the vocals. He's much better than Buble.
lizzo's #1 fan, what a crock.
Jerry Butler recorded "Moon River" first, and better.
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Henry Mancini who wrote the score to A Breakfast at Tiffany’s…always regretted not putting on the Album..Audrey Hepburn’s Film Version.
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Pink Panther IS...Plas Johnson
They talked about three compositions in this piece. Great piece but this isn't even the tip of the iceberg of great Mancini compositions.
When will this be related
"Nobody under 50 probably knows who Henry Mancini is, right?" I am so sick of these assumptions that just because you were born after, say, Vietnam, you have no sense of history or are completely ignorant of the past. With the internet, we have no excuse to be ahistorical and there are a lot of us under-50s that know our stuff
Well said.
Hey, Gregg Field here. SO didn't mean to be insulting for those under 50. Was meant more to be a celebration of Pink Panther being embraced and transcending generations... Thanks for being a Henry fan...
Why would they need to re-record his music?
Because the original recordings were made in the time of perfection of analog recording techniques which will never be surpassed, so somebody had to put some digital approximations in the can, befitting our times. Or maybe to show how his work lives on?
Audrey’s son is his Dads twin!
Lizzo? Really? Time on air