Mbube [Wimoweh]
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- Written by
- Solomon Linda
- Language
- Zulu
- First recorded on
- October 25, 1951
- Released on
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Wimoweh
Single
January 1952 - Comments
- Pete Seeger of The Weavers copied "Mbube" note for note, but he didn't understand "Uyimbube, uyimbube", so he made "Wimoweh" of it. At this stage the song is credited to Paul Campbell but this person is purely ficticious. For more information read "Where Does the Lion Sleep Tonight?" by Rian Malan.
- Rating
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(19th best version)
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license