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 copy comes in a vintage Atlantic Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and audio. The vinyl grades a strong EX to reflect light wear. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- | EX+ | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic 2846 | 1972 | #3p in January |
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)
