“The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” a timeless classic instantly recognizable by its infectious “wimoweh” refrain, is a song indelibly linked to the American doo-wop group The Tokens. Formed in Brooklyn, New…
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” a global phenomenon popularized by The Tokens in 1961, boasts a rich and somewhat controversial history. Originally a South African Zulu hunting chant titled “Mbube” (Zulu…
About The Song The song that topped the Billboard pop chart on December 18, 1961, was an instant classic that went on to become one of the most successful pop…
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