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Issue #142, March, 2025
In the quiet ebb and flow of a river that seemed to stretch wider than a mile, Ann often found herself drifting into dreams. She dreamed of someday crossing it in style, not just as a mere encounter but as an eternal crossing towards love and possibility.
One night, as the moon hung low and bright, Ann and Seth met by fate's will. They walked along the river's edge, exchanging stories spun from stardust and moonbeams. Under the celestial canopy, they joked and laughed, their hearts beginning to beat in sync.
In each other, they recognized fellow travelers, kindred spirits meant for exploration. The river that separated dreams now became a bridge of sorts, connecting their souls. They knew in that moment that they were two drifters, poised to see the world, bound by a shared sense of wonder.
Together, they embarked on an endless journey, their hearts set on chasing dreams written in the night sky. The river was their path, a winding route toward the rainbow's end—a place where dreams are lived and love is the only currency.
As they set sail into the future, hand in hand, they whispered promises to the river, to the stars, and to each other—the vows of two drifters committed to the pursuit of dreams, ever faithful to the possibility of finding the shimmering pot of gold at the end of their travels. Their story was one of adventure and unyielding faith in the magic of life's river, where they sought to capture the rainbows painted in the eyes of their beloved.
How did one of the all time greatest movie songs become one of the most romantic songs ever written is a little confusing. Its lyrics never mentioned anything about love or romance.
In 1962, Andy Williams was asked to perform the Best Song nominee
"Moon River" at the Oscars, and it quickly became associated with him.
Although Williams never released the song
as a single, his LP "Moon River and Other Great Movie Themes," released
in the spring of 1962, was certified Gold in October 1963 for sales
grossing over $1 million.
More than sixty years later the Moon River vinyl memories LP remains in my collection and is an original copy of the Andy Williams Moon River album.
Andy Williams was an effortlessly smooth and natural crooner celebrated for his warm and friendly style. As an example his 1962 Album "Days of Wine and Roses" sat at #1 for four straight months.
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