Think “Pink.” It’s the 100th anniversary of Henry Mancini’s birth.
Like any great film composer, Mancini always knew just how to set the tone – as demonstrated at the links below.
Musical hook for grappling hook
Perambulating with pachyderms
Sunday night by flashlight
Early morning elegance
Gunning for Blake Edwards
“CBS Sunday Morning” salute (featuring John Williams)
Mancini medley led by the Master
Thanks, Hank. You helped make it a great age.
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