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niyad

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7. Further background on the song. Composed by Henry Mancini, lyrics by

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #4)

Sat May 24, 2025, 10:16 AM

May 24

Johnny Mercer. "my huckleberry friend" is a nod to his boyhood friend, with whom he would pick huckleberries by the river.

An idle thought: one wonders how many people found the plot "mind-numbingly boring", because it centered around a woman, with actual dialogue, with no car chases, no explosions, etc (all of which **I"" admittedly find "mind-numbingly boring", including a lack of dialogue).

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Moon Sliver (to the tune of Moon River) at the sunrise. [View all] George McGovern May 24 OP

Beautiful, my huckleberry friend Walleye May 24 #1

Thank You! "My Huckleberry Friend" sounds like a song title. George McGovern May 24 #2

"waiting 'round the bend, my huckleberry friend, moon river and me. ." niyad May 24 #3

Classic Film. Thanks niyad for sharing my huckleberry friend's origin. George McGovern May 24 #4

Further background on the song. Composed by Henry Mancini, lyrics by niyad May 24 #7

"Moon Sliver" - what a perfect title for this beautiful photo! Diamond_Dog May 24 #5

Thank You Very Much Diamond_Dog! George McGovern May 24 #6

What a way to promise a new day from the heaven's paint box..never disappoints Deuxcents May 24 #8

That's right, never disappoints. Thank You! George McGovern May 25 #12

This is one stunning, gorgeous photo! Perfect exposure and composition too! Thank you, dear George! CaliforniaPeggy May 24 #9

Thank You Peggy! You and I have great camera and lenses. George McGovern May 25 #13

You have the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets there, Bayard May 24 #10

Thank You Bayard! George McGovern May 25 #14

So Serene! NCgayguy May 24 #11

You're welcome. Well, NCgayguy, there could be worse ear worms I suppose. Thanks! George McGovern May 25 #15