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In what musical genre did Mancini score a No. 1 hit single during the rock era?

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  • Film score

Answer

Film score is the musical genre in which Henry Mancini scored a No. 1 hit single during the rock era. The song, "Moon River", was written by Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. It was released as a single in 1962 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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