In 1961 , Williams married Claudine Longet , moved to Los Angeles , California , and signed with Columbia Records . His first album with Columbia , '' Danny Boy and Other Songs I Love to Sing '' , was a chart success , peaking at No. 19 . He was then asked to sing " Moon River " , the theme from '' Breakfast at Tiffany 's '' , at the 1962 Academy Awards , where it won Best Original Song . Archie Bleyer at Cadence had previously told Williams that " Moon River " would not be a hit , but the Columbia producers encouraged Andy to record the song along with eleven other movie themes for an album . After Williams performed the song at the awards show , it became a hit . '' Moon River and Other Great Movie Themes '' then sold across the country , garnering critical acclaim and propelling Williams into stardom . The album remained on the charts for the next three years and peaked at No. 3 . In 1963 , Williams 's producer Robert Mersey encouraged him to record " Ca n't Get Used to Losing You " as the B Side to " Days of Wine and Roses " . Williams initially did not like the pop song , preferring the Mancini tune , but " Ca n't Get Used to Losing You " reached No. 2 in the US and in the UK . The album containing both songs , '' Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests '' , topped the album charts at No. 1 for 16 weeks
1962 Academy Awards
34th Academy Awards
Andy Williams