I tried to find out with Windows Media Player but I couldn't.
2006-09-08 00:17:57 · 14 answers · asked by Cristi Ardelean 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The Lion Sleeps Tonight' is the name of the song (or Mbube in Zulu), originally done The Evening birds in 1939. The song we know today is a lot different than the original, music is the same. New lyrics were written by George Weiss, Luigi Creatore, and Hugo Peretti based loosely on the original text. This 'new' version was released by the Tokens in 1961 as 'Wimoweh'/'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Still a very popular song and covered often.
2006-09-08 00:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The song was a huge hit in 1961 (I think that's the year) and was sung by the Tokens. The title of their version is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." The Weavers did do the song as well, under the title of "Wimomeh"
2006-09-08 07:20:45 · answer #2 · answered by Helaine D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the two groups mentioned above the Kingston Trio recorded it also. I think it was on an album called "Live From the Hungry I", sometime in the late 50's or early 60's . Wow that makes me feel old !
2006-09-08 07:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by worldhq101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The song is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" first done by the Tokens
2006-09-08 07:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by tom5551 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know Bobby Darin did a version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", but I'm not sure if it is the original!
2006-09-08 07:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 60's a group called the Tokens made it a giant hit. It is their signature song and I do believe they are the original ones to do it.
2006-09-08 09:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by BoosGrammy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a UK #1 in 1982 for a group called Tight Fit
2006-09-08 07:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by lynsr2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Tokens and Weavers
2006-09-08 07:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kingston Trio recorded it on one of their albums in the late 50's.
2006-09-08 07:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Weavers!
2006-09-08 07:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋