- Written by
- Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Solomon Linda
- Language
- English
- First recorded on
- July 21, 1961
- Released on
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Single
October 17, 1961 - Other release
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Album
December 1961 - Chart placings
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#1 in United States
#6 in Belgium
#11 in United Kingdom
- Tags
- definitive hit song
- Comments
- The lyrics were rewritten by George David Weiss. Peretti and Creatore were the producers. For more information read Rian Malan's "Where does the Lion sleep tonight?".
- Rating
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- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Originals
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
First recording and first release by The Tokens - Orchestra conducted by Sammy Lowe (July 21, 1961 / October 17, 1961)