"Days of Wine and Roses" refers to a popular song and later a film that shares the same title:
Song:
Composer: The song was composed by Henry Mancini, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
Year: It was written in 1962.
The song "Days of Wine and Roses" gained popularity and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1963. It has been covered by various artists over the years and remains a jazz and pop standard.
Film:
Title: "Days of Wine and Roses"
Year: The film was released in 1962.
The film "Days of Wine and Roses" is a drama directed by Blake Edwards. It stars Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick in the lead roles. The story revolves around a young, married couple struggling with alcoholism. The title is taken from the song, which is featured prominently in the film. The narrative explores the devastating effects of alcohol addiction on the couple's personal and professional lives.
The film is notable for its powerful portrayal of the destructive impact of alcoholism on individuals and relationships. It received critical acclaim and several award nominations, including Academy Award nominations for both Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick.
Both the song and the film are remembered as significant contributions to popular culture, with the song being a classic in the American songbook and the film addressing a serious social issue of its time.
