- Written by
- Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Solomon Linda
- Language
- English
- Released on
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Single
January 1982 - Other release
-
Tight Fit
Album
August 1982 - Chart placings
-
#1 in Belgium
#1 in Denmark
#1 in United Kingdom
- Tags
- hit song
- Comments
- Uncredited lead vocals by Roy Ward [GB]
- Rating
-
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Cover
Originals
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
First recording and first release by The Tokens - Orchestra conducted by Sammy Lowe (July 21, 1961 / October 17, 1961)