Henry Mancini/Greatest Hits (2000/1958-1977)

A single-disc compilation (RCA) that includes 22 well-known pieces (digitally remastered) composed by Henry Mancini, an American composer, conductor and arranger known for his film and television scores. Romantic and jazzy orchestral pop in the easy-listening/lounge style. Features movie themes, "Moon River" (from "Breakfast at Tiffany's"), "Experiment in Terror", "Baby Elephant Walk" (from "Hatari"), "Days of Wine and Roses", "The Pink Panther Theme" and others. A theme from TV drama "Peter Gunn" has been covered by lots of jazz/blues/rock artists, and the cover of Art of Noise with Duane Eddy is famous.