"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and first recorded in 1939 by #SolomonLinda under the title "Mbube", through #SouthAfrican #GalloRecordCompany. In 1961, a version adapted into English by the #doowop group #theTokens became a number-one hit in the United States. It earned millions in #royalties from cover versions and film licensing. Lyrics of Linda's original version were written in #Zulu.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgI4DdINQLQ

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and recorded by #SolomonLinda under the title "Mbube" for the South African #GalloRecordCompany in 1939. Linda's original was written in #Zulu, while the English version's lyrics were written by #GeorgeDavidWeiss. The song has been adapted and #covered internationally by many pop and folk artists. It was recorded as "Wimoweh" by #theWeavers in November 1951.
https://youtu.be/u3khhdsOj0Y