Released in 1956, Picnic is the official soundtrack to the Columbia Pictures film starring William Holden and Kim Novak, with music composed by George Duning. The score blends lush orchestral themes with romantic melodies, most notably the hit “Theme from Picnic / Moonglow,” which became a chart-topping instrumental classic. Reflecting the film’s tender and nostalgic mood, the album captures the elegance and emotional depth of mid-1950s Hollywood film music, and remains one of Duning’s most memorable works.