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In 1961, a version adapted into English with the title "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the doo-wop group The Tokens became a number-one hit in the United States. It went on to earn millions in royalties from cover versions and film licensing. The pop group Tight Fit made a cover of the song in 1982, reaching number one hit in the UK.
The Tokens were an American male doo-wop-style vocal group and record production company group from Brooklyn, New York. They are known best for their 1961 single " The Lion Sleeps Tonight ". Other websites [ change | change source ]
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The Tokens were an American doo-wop band and record production company group from Brooklyn, New York City. The group has had four top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, all in the 1960s, their biggest being the chart-topping 1961 hit single "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" borrowed heavily from the 1939 song "Mbube" by South African singer Solomon Linda. They are also known ...
The Tokens were a family business as Phil and his brother Mitch continued touring through 2017. Phil’s son, Noah, toured with the group as a drummer and musician for twenty-five years along with close friends Jay Leslie, Mike Johnson and on occasion Phil’s daughter Neely. Phil even got the chance to perform with his grandsons Solomon and Ethan. Phil loved the honesty with the audience and ...
13. Feb. 2023 · About The Tokens. A vocal group who first emerged in the doo wop era in the 1950s, the Tokens achieved their greatest fame when "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," their cover of a South African folk song, became a major hit in 1961. The group would never have another record go to number one, but their skillful vocal blend and savvy approach to material ...
Der Tokens-Hit belegt Rang 159 der Songs of the Century. Weitere Versionen unter dem Titel The Lion Sleeps Tonight stammen von Michel Godard und von Dr. Michael White. Eine Version mit schwäbischem Text wurde von der Mundart Band Herrn Stumpfes Zieh & Zupf Kapelle als Bemberle veröffentlicht.
