Music by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It's been said the lyrics are reminiscent of Mercer's childhood in Savannah, Georgia, including its waterways. As a child, Mercer had picked huckleberries in summer, and connected them with a carefree childhood and Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. The word "Huckleberry" is an affectionate way to describe someone who just naturally connects with you, understands you, accepts you... a precious companion for the journey through life.
In this version I'm singing vocal tracks, and playing melodica on a few tracks as well, layered against a backing track of live musicians (guitar, bass, piano, drums). For me it's a magically peace-inducing song. I relax and breathe every time I hear it. I hope you enjoy it! Comments are closed.
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