The Best Oscar-Winning Songs

4. “Moon River”

Year: 1961

Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Music: Henri Mancini; Lyrics: Johnny Mercer

No film buff could possibly forget this charming scene of Audrey Hepburn, sitting outside her Manhattan apartment window and crooning dreamily into the night, only to be interrupted by her love interest. While the song became famous through Hepburn’s performance in the movie, Andy Williams’ rendition at the 1962 Academy Awards gave the song a new colour palette, making it his signature tune.