- Written by
- Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti
- Originally written by
- Solomon Linda
- Language
- English
- ISWC
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T-070.103.646-5 ASCAP, GEMA, ISWC
T-902.252.353-1 JASRAC
- Adapted from
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Mbube [Wimoweh] written by Solomon Linda
- 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?".
- Published by
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ABILENE MUSIC INC
ASCAP, GEMA
LUIGI CREATORE MUSIC ASCAP, GEMA
- 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)