{"title":"The Tokens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tokens are an American doo-wop-style vocal group, formed in 1955. They are best known for their 1961 hit, \"The Lion Sleeps Tonight,\" which showcases their distinctive harmonious singing style and remains a signature classic. The group, featuring notable members like Jay Siegel and brothers Mitch and Phil Margo, has left a significant imprint on the pop and rock music scene. Their blend of pop, doo-wop, and rock and roll has influenced numerous artists in these genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-bomba-a-token-of-love","title":"La Bomba\/ A Token Of Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful copy comes in an RCA Victor factory sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- placeholder description content --\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513183252713,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_a7ec3fd5-74af-4a17-825e-0f1dacd00dc3.webp?v=1752160743"},{"product_id":"i-hear-trumpets-blow-dont-cry-sing-along-with-the-music","title":"I Hear Trumpets Blow\/ Don't Cry, Sing Along With The Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the 2-star A side, the B side is a delightful cover of the Kornfeld-Duboff song that Billy and the Essentials recorded the same year. 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The joy lasts well over 6 minutes!  And then, you turn over the record and discover a modern doo-wop gem!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513503920361,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/tokens5.gif?v=1752169001"},{"product_id":"she-lets-her-hair-down-early-in-the-morning-oh-to-get-away-1","title":"She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning)\/ Oh To Get Away","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those songs that can get in your head on your way to work and never leave it all day! And that's a good thing in this case. Note: This beautiful, Near Mint copy  comes in a vintage Buddah Records factory sleeve. 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The picture sleeve grades Near Mint with a partial tear where the hole of the 45 would sit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514025750761,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/greatestmoments.jpg?v=1766868763"},{"product_id":"til-poor-man","title":"Til\/ Poor Man","description":"\u003c!-- placeholder description content --\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514249654505,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_a7116180-5410-4bc7-9ebc-2fc88d610e57.webp?v=1752182839"},{"product_id":"tonight-i-fell-in-love","title":"Tonight I Fell In Love \/ The Lion Sleeps Tonight","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Warwick 615.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514443870441,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_5ee919c4-1709-42b5-8094-f1177bedb294.webp?v=1755798921"},{"product_id":"swing-a-girl-named-arlene-1","title":"Swing\/ A Girl Named Arlene","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the A side of this single, the Tokens were transitioning from doo-wop to a more sunshine pop sound... but the B side is pure doo-wop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515201564905,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/tokens13.jpg?v=1752197293"},{"product_id":"the-lion-sleeps-tonight-2","title":"The Lion Sleeps Tonight \/ B'Wa Nina (Pretty Girl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed copy of the RCA Gold Standard reissue. 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The picture sleeve is nearly flawless but has a small numbered sticker in the upper right corner of one side (the two sides are identical... the scan shows the side without the sticker).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48533817164009,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/tokens28_ps.jpg?v=1752241542"},{"product_id":"its-a-happening-world-how-nice","title":"It's A Happening World\/ How Nice?","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Warner Bros. factory sleeve. This sprightly Mann-Weil tune was the title track from their first Warner Bros. album. 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(This scan is a representative image from our archives.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tokens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567823302889,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/tokensangel.jpg?v=1752255622"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-tokens\/jadepuma-category-power-pop.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}