The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)/ Janet

This is the versatile Robert John's remake of the 1961 Tokens classic. Tokens fans, note that this version was produced and arranged by Hank Medress of the original Tokens, which partly explains why it's such a joyful, faithful update. Jay Siegel, the original lead vocalist for the Tokens, sings background vocals on this track. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Atlantic Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint sound. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Condition
Overall Label Sleeve Vinyl Audio
M- M M- M
Disc Details
Label Year Chart
Atlantic 2846 1972 #3p in January
Song Details

A-side

B-side

Artist

Robert John

Robert John

Title

The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Mbube)

Janet

Track Time

2:36

2:47

Songwriter

Linda-Peretti-Cretore-Weiss-Stanton-Campbell (A), Ardith Polley (B)

Linda-Peretti-Cretore-Weiss-Stanton-Campbell (A), Ardith Polley (B)

Producer

Hank Medress-Dave Appell, Arranged by Hank Medress

Hank Medress-Dave Appell, Arranged by Hank Medress

Category

Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)

Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)

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