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Subject: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: whistledog on 05/23/06 at 12:08 pm
Here are clips of 4 of the 5 versions ...
The Tokens
Robert John
Tight Fit
The Nylons
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 05/23/06 at 1:13 pm
I always liked the version that was sung by The Tokens. This song reminds me of my younger years, as it was our theme song in high school because we were the "Golden Lions". ;)
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/06 at 1:44 pm
Other:
Wimoweh by Karl Denver
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Paul on 05/23/06 at 2:39 pm
Other:
Wimoweh by Karl Denver
Very strange version, that...
Sounded like he was in pain, or constipated, (or both) in some parts...
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 05/23/06 at 3:14 pm
I like the version by The Tokens best... :)
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Bobby on 05/23/06 at 3:34 pm
Very strange version, that...
Sounded like he was in pain, or constipated, (or both) in some parts...
Definitely a very different take on the song. No vocals just strange vocal patterns that sounds like was being choked to death.
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: FaultyDog on 05/23/06 at 3:37 pm
I like the Tight Fit version best.
There's also a version by Cooldown Caf
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Bobby on 05/23/06 at 3:37 pm
I like the version by The Tokens best... :)
I totally went with The Tokens too. It has a great rawness about it.
Oh quick trivia for you . . .
The man who really sung 'Tight Fit's version of the song was the guy in the gorilla outfit in the video.
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: whistledog on 05/23/06 at 3:39 pm
Cooldown Caf
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/23/06 at 3:41 pm
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Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Bobby on 05/23/06 at 3:44 pm
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Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Paul on 05/23/06 at 3:50 pm
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Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Bobby on 05/23/06 at 3:56 pm
Leave it, Jason...leave it!
Heh heh. ;D
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: whistledog on 05/23/06 at 4:00 pm
Leave it, Jason...leave it!
;D
I almost bought the single once, but I advised against it. I made the right choice O0
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Bobby on 05/23/06 at 4:06 pm
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Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: whistledog on 05/23/06 at 4:08 pm
I couldn't avoid it - it's on one of my 'Now' compilations. ;D
;D
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: schmartypantz on 05/26/06 at 10:54 am
The Tokens own that song. :)
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Wurzlsepp on 05/30/06 at 5:21 pm
Did you know the origin of this song? It has been written in the 1939s by Solomon Linda, a Zulu, who was inspired by a traditional dance of his people. He called it "Mbube" which means "Lion"
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/30/06 at 5:22 pm
did you know the origin of this song. It has been written in the 1939s by Solomon Linda, a Zulu, who was inspired by a traditional dance of his peoples. He called it "Mbube" which means "Lion"
Is there someone trying to claim copyright at the moment?
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Wurzlsepp on 05/30/06 at 5:35 pm
Copyright has been adjudicated to the issues after long lawsuits
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Bobby on 06/14/06 at 5:16 am
Did you know the origin of this song? It has been written in the 1939s by Solomon Linda, a Zulu, who was inspired by a traditional dance of his people. He called it "Mbube" which means "Lion"
Blimey! Who'd a thunk it?
k. for the info. 8)
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Sister Morphine on 06/16/06 at 1:29 am
The Tokens, without a doubt. I don't think I've heard the cover versions, but I'm fairly certain they pale in comparison to the original. Covers are very rarely on par or better than the original version.
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: mandamoo on 06/16/06 at 7:54 am
Robert John
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Philip Eno on 04/11/22 at 10:32 am
From wiki:
"In 2000, South African journalist Rian Malan wrote a feature article for Rolling Stone magazine in which he recounted Linda's story and estimated that the song had earned $15 million for its use in the Disney movie The Lion King alone. The piece prompted filmmaker François Verster to create the Emmy-winning documentary A Lion's Trail, that told Linda's story while incidentally exposing the workings of the multi-million dollar corporate music publishing industry.
In July 2004, as a result of the publicity generated by Malan's article and the subsequent documentary, the song became the subject of a lawsuit between Linda's estate and Disney, claiming that Disney owed $1.6 million in royalties for the use of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in the film and musical stage productions of The Lion King. At the same time, the Richmond Organization began to pay $3,000 annually into Linda's estate. In February 2006, Linda's descendants reached a legal settlement with Abilene Music Publishers, who held the worldwide rights and had licensed the song to Disney, to place the earnings of the song in a trust."
Subject: Re: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Written By: Howard on 04/11/22 at 2:27 pm
Tokens