Singer Andy Williams' long standing association with "Moon River" began when he was asked to sing the song at the 1962 Academy Awards ceremony where it won the Oscar®. It soon became Williams' theme song, and his recording of it became the most famous version of "Moon River."

Some other artists who have recorded "Moon River" include Danny Williams, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Paul Anka, Sarah Vaughan, Sarah Brightman, Billy Eckstine, Liz Callaway, The Afghan Whigs, Morrissey, R.E.M., Judy Garland, Patsy Ann Noble, Victoria Williams, Barbra Streisand, Bradley Joseph, and The Innocence Mission.

An inlet near Savannah, Georgia--Johnny Mercer's hometown--was named "Moon River" in honor of this song, for which he wrote the lyrics.

Andy Williams later named his production company and venue in Branson, Missouri after "Moon River."

Jennifer Love Hewitt portrayed Audrey Hepburn in the 2000 television biopic The Audrey Hepburn Story and performed her own version of "Moon River."

Sarah Brightman sings "Moon River" as a hidden track on her La Luna album.

In 1995, the Texas band Deep Blue Something recorded the hit song "Breakfast at Tiffany's," referencing the film extensively.

In 1966, David Merrick produced a Broadway musical version of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Mary Tyler Moore portrayed Holly Golightly in this version, which closed after just four previews.

In 1987 Audrey Hepburn wrote the preface for a coffee table book celebrating the legendary jewelry store's 150th birthday.

Breakfast at Tiffany's started the trend of the classic "little black dress," a fashion staple for women everywhere.

The long black dress that Audrey Hepburn wore in the opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany's was auctioned off for charity on December 5, 2006 in London for over $900,000.

Actress Natalie Portman wore Audrey Hepburn's original black dress from the opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany's on the cover of the November 2006 issue of Harper's Bazaar.

by Andrea Passafiume