Composer: George David Weiss & Luigi Creatore & Hugo Peretti & Solomon Linda
Lyricist: George David Weiss & Luigi Creatore & Hugo Peretti & Solomon Linda
BehindTheMusic
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a well-known folk song that's been interpreted through the years. In 1961, the American group The Tokens recorded a version that peaked at No. 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's origin is from South Africa, where it was called "Mbube". The Tokens added their own harmonies and unique sound to create their iconic rendition. #BehindtheMusic
I love this song, the beat is very tasty and the lyrics are very cool. I already passed it to several compas and they liked it a lot, like me. It's one of those that you can't stop dancing to.
I love the singer's flow and how he synchronizes with the music. Besides, the lyrics talk about very real situations and that turns me on. I've already played them for several guys and all my friends liked them a lot. This song is really on fire!
'the tokens' remake of the lion sleeps tonight brought me pure joy and nostalgia. it takes me back to road trips with my family, windows down, and singing the lyrics with abandon.'