Damn Skippy!!! But I think I still feel the same way now, as I felt the first time I heard the The Lion sleeps to!!!! Old Folks just close their eyes and Drift Back and Smile!!! I hope that my words find you and yours blessed and doing well!!! Rocking Roll Never Forget!!!!
You have hit the doo wop JACKPOT!!!! "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a masterpiece. The original recording is in the Zulu language of South Africa, where it was introduced in 1939. The song originated the a capella singing style now heard with Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Yes.....intended almost as a lullaby for children, assuring them that everything is okay, all is well.....the lion is asleep, i.e., the village is safe....
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and recorded by Solomon Linda under the title "Mbube" for the South African Gallo Record Company in 1939. Linda's original was written in Zulu, while the English version's lyrics were written by George David Weiss.
LOVE this song. That singer's high note is incredible. I keep loving it that you keep exploring so many Golden Oldies. That's what they're called 50's and 60's music. That is because the music is part of the Golden Era of Hollywood, The Golden Age of the 20th century. The Golden Era of Hollywood (movies, actors and actresses) actually spans from the 30's to the 60's.
The high female voice was Anita Darian, an opera singer. She was a soprano with a four-octave range and died age 87 in 2015. The part was not supposed to be that high because the Tokens didn’t think anyone could sing that high, but she said “let’s try it”. What a talent - her voice was utilized masterfully in this song.
@@Alan_CFA when my friends did a karaoke version of this song a few years ago, I sang the high female voice. I have operatic/classical training, which definitely helps with control at the high range.
I cannot believe you are playing a song from 1960 when I was just a 6yr. old boy. This monstrous hit has been done by so many since it first was done by "The Tokens" in 1960. It is one of those songs which became a sing along song by people everywhere. And it captured the worlds imagination? It was epic. I get to enjoy this song again as a now senior citizen of 67yrs. Thanks for the memories and going down the 60's rabbit hole. Note: There is a live version of this on You Yube that shows them singing the song in a make-believe jungle. I know you will appreciate seeing what they look and sounded like back in 1960. The Soprano part of the song is sung by Opera Singer Ms. Anita Darian. She was not credited in the song although you can hear her high vocals in the background during the saxophone break. She died on February 1st, 2015, at age 87. Her contribution to the song will be remembered for decades to come. R.I.P. Anita Darien... Great reaction as always.
From your reaction when the song started, you were not expecting to be so good. I completely enjoyed this reaction, I want to watch again and again. Am I the only one that enjoyed so much, and feels that needs to watch again?
This song has a very interesting history. It was based on a song written by South African musician Solomon Linda in the 1930s entitled "Mbube" (Zulu for "Lion."). It spawned a whole style of music called Mbube which is a more uptempo variation of the Isicathamiya style of music, best known in the US by the music of the band Ladysmith Black Mambazo (who backed Paul Simon in the 1980s on his album "Graceland" and were prominently featured in the hit song "Diamonds in the Soles of Her Shoes"). Folk singer Pete Seeger recorded version of the song called "Wimaweh" and later, the Tokens recorded the iconic rendition of this reaction. Interestingly, the Broadway play version of "The Lion King" features a lot of music in the style of "Mbube" to get a feel for what it's like. There is a long story about the descendents of Solomon Linda delays in receiving proper royalties for his original composition as well if you want to go down the Wikipedia rabbit hole.
I get the feeling that although described as a lullaby in concept, this kind of song style would have been sung whilst doing farm chores- like winnowing grains, reaping crops grown , sowing seeds. Although of Africa, it has a similar lilt vibe to the traditional English !one man went to mow! song, created for scything acreage by hand in a measured way so as to not cut the foot off the chap in front !
This song reminds me that you might also like "The good, the bad and the ugly" performed by the Danish National symphony Orchestra. It's the theme song to the movie of the same name. Really great one to hear and see performed.
OML I love you guys and your reactions to some of the best music there is - there is nothing like the 50s, 60s and 70s. Keep on this journey - its a huge rabbit hole
I was having a bad day today.....turned on your channel to hear some music to forget about it, and before i knew it, i was smiling from ear to ear!!!Thank you two for this reaction!! I hope you realize how much happiness you can bring!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
There's a good reason this song is a standard for Acapella groups. It's a lot of fun, and there's loads you can do with it. Check out Out of the Blue (Oxford) and their rendition, or the version done by Straight No Chaser...
‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ came out in 1951 em when I was 11. What a great song!! Brings back so many good memories of friends and good times. Also consider that there were no gimmicks such as auto-tune in those days. The tones and harmonies of The Tokens was second to none. I am SO pleased that you “discovered” them.
Hi, you two are cuter than a couple of fluffy pups, love your enthusiasm, & reactions!! I'm 79 now, but still love this after all these years, thanks for the memories!!!
The Weavers introduced this tune to the U.S. in 1952 under the title "Wimoweh". Miriam Makeba recorded a more traditional version of the song in 1960 under the title "Mbube". The Tokens scored their only hit with their adaptation in 1961. Makeba also scored a U.S. hit in 1967 with another South African tune "Pata Pata", which echoes something of the feeling of "Iko Iko", the New Orleans classic popularized by The Dixie Cups in 1965.
We are all connected through Music and the Blessings God bestowed on those so talented to sing and to play instruments so beautifully. Praise Him all day, every day.
This is a fab song. I was watching 👀 a video of these guys the other day, but it was a concert not too long ago. They are in their 70s now, and the lead singer still sang it in the same key as he did all those years ago. Amazing talent 👏 ❤
I took my 3yr old daughter to a concert with The Tokens and Fabian back in the day. She is now 33 and knows all the classic music. I wanted her to know good music....now she is passing it on to her kids. Keep digging you two, there is so much out there to hear.
My husband and I are divorced, but the one thing we agreed on was our children were going to know the good music. Both of us introduced our kids to the sixties the 70s the 50s all of it. And David used to play this game with the kids in the car. Who sings this song and the kids always would answer is he alive or dead. To this day my kids are now 41 and 38 and they still love those 50 60 70 songs. My son says our parents raised us right.
This song is so well known it’s a classic and I love you guys diving into this older music . It was and is amazing it’s just sad most younger people today will never listen to these classics and enjoy them
Just found you two a few weeks ago and I must say I have now found my favorite reaction Channel! I am 64 years old and I love watching you young people react to the songs that we grew up on, we love them then and we love them now and are so thankful and blessed that these pieces AR finding a new audience keep it up guys, you're awesome!
I was 11 when this great song played on the radio, it takes me back to good memories of dancing with my friends, doing the line dance to: The Lion Sleep’s Tonight! 👏👏👏👏💙💖👍
At 65 yrs old its soo much fun seeing you react to this timeless classic sing along from bk when i was just a kid. Puts a smile on my face again. We had some good music didnt we!! Dans a fan. 12/12/21
Just Googled who the female who sang the soprano part- her name was Anita Durian,she unfortunately passed away in 2015(she was 87)but she made a great song even more memorable with her range
We get a big kick out of you guys. We have heard most all of these songs and it s fun to see you react like we did when we were kids.. When we see you laugh, we re laughing with you and it s a fun time. Much respect.😊👍🔥
When I turned 6, my dad gifted me a carry-case of 45rpms & a portable phonograph. The 45s were ones he had collected since his teen years & this was one of those 45s that I played over & over. I went through 5 needles playing records until I blew the speakers on that poor phonograph.
Shawn and Mel, I am 75 years, and I will tell you why you ARE the BEST reaction channel is that you are genuine and sincere when you give your comments. You also are SO ENTERTAINING with your genuine reactions, like in this video. Nothing fake here, it’s obvious to all of us, and we thank you for that. By the way, why don’t you you react to THE SETTING SUN by the FOUR SEASONS? Incredible notes by Frankie.
Y’all are just too adorable! I love when younger ones discover the amazing music from the past. My Mom and Dad grew up in the 50’s so of course we grew up listening too. Just as I grew up in the 70’s , my kids know that era of music. Kids today need to experience the beauty of different genres of music. Keep up the good times… 💓💓
This piece, like the Beach Boys "Good Vibrations," was a masterpiece. It was also culturally significant and used in both movies, "Madagascar" and TV shows including and episode of "Friends."
Hi my two locos. Could you react to Humble Pie doing Black Coffee with the legendary Blackberries singing backup, on the old grey whistle program from the UK. Thank you for all you do!
Watching young people react to the music I grew up with is like hearing it again for the first time. You are a great couple, you are upbeat, no bad language, great reactions. It's hard to believe it's a man doing those falsettos. I think this number would be good for your intro, who needs Robert Palmer?
"That is perfection"...that's also a perfectly apt sentence !!!...wonderful, wonderful reaction guys !!.....that's a crazy song from South Africa !.....I suggest you to react to the cover by THE WEAVERS (with title of Wimoweh) year 1952 !
my dad had mix tapes of music he would play on a small boom box on road trips. this was one of his songs, mom like the beach boys. we all got to make our own mixes and take turns having them played on our family summer trips. it was a lot of fun.
You too have just made my day.I remember when I was 3.That was the first song I ever sang and your reaction to it. Warms my heart and you made me laugh😂❤
I love how y'all don't discriminate with any music. No matter what genre, content, time frame. Y'all truly enjoy all kinds of music, and it's so fun to watch. Thank you for your vibe.
What a great adventure you're on! There's a live version of this from 1963 and also several live performances that they did in later years. I don't know if you've experienced Anne Murray's voice yet, but I'd like to request her singing "Christmas Wishes".
My friends and I loved this song and had such a good time trying to sing "Wee heeheehee weeoh aweem away". Didn't know what were singing but it was so much fun trying. You guy should look up the lyrics to this song and you will see what I'm talking about.
This was ages ago, but clearly the source is African music. The sound is a joy. Check out Ladysmith Black Mama. As an introduction, they provided backing vocals to Paul Simon' a Diamonds on The Soles of Her Shoes.
This version of the song was released when I was a boy, maybe 6 or 7. It got into my soul and I had little interest in music at that time. This particular tune may have awakened the upcoming love for music in my heart. Great choice. The soprano is Anita Darion in this recording I believe. There is a more recent live performance with Kelly De Fade doing the soprano.
First wax I ever bought. I was 10 years old, living in Germany with my Air Force dad and family. Walked into a record store. The clerk spoke English and I was shortly out the door with my prize. 1960-61?
I was 12 years old when I first heard this song on the TRANSISTER radio, folks! It was a winner then and it's a winner now. Enjoy it you young folks. Doo Wap has more fantastic music like this. Go dig up some and live!
Those high notes were being sung by Opera and Broadway and Musical Theatre Singer, Soprano Ms. Anita Darian. She added so much to the song and got very little to no credit for her contribution to this classic song. It's a crying shame that most people do not know this. I just wanted to give her credit for adding so much to this song. She passed away on February 1st. 2015. She was 87 years old. May she rest in peace.
Millions of dollars in royalties from the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" will go to the heirs of the late South African composer Solomon Linda, who died in 1962. In 1950, when blacks had few negotiating rights under apartheid, Linda sold the song, written in 1939, for fewer than two dollars.
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Us old folks have heard this song so many times, it's hard to imagine somebody hearing it for the first time! I can only imagine how it must feel.
Damn Skippy!!! But I think I still feel the same way now, as I felt the first time I heard the The Lion sleeps to!!!! Old Folks just close their eyes and Drift Back and Smile!!! I hope that my words find you and yours blessed and doing well!!! Rocking Roll Never Forget!!!!
So many times, but I still love it.
Love your name….Superman!
@@patriciablumenstock8784 Remember were there is Clark Kent, a Lois Lane is soon to follow!!!! Have a blessed day!!
We have had the best music growing up.. glad you can feel all the vibe.
You have hit the doo wop JACKPOT!!!! "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a masterpiece. The original recording is in the Zulu language of South Africa, where it was introduced in 1939. The song originated the a capella singing style now heard with Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is GREAT. I was privileged to hear them, live, when I lived in Northern California a number of years back.
Yes.....intended almost as a lullaby for children, assuring them that everything is okay, all is well.....the lion is asleep, i.e., the village is safe....
I love Ladysmith Black Mambazo saw them back in the day with Paul Simon, brilliant concert
Thanks, Joanne! exactly right :)
@@soniasurija8880 Their "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" is a masterpiece!!!
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and recorded by Solomon Linda under the title "Mbube" for the South African Gallo Record Company in 1939. Linda's original was written in Zulu, while the English version's lyrics were written by George David Weiss.
Solomon Linda's recording. ://th-cam.com/video/WH0BrpCK0Cc/w-d-xo.html
Glad I wasn't the only one who thought to give the original writing credits in the comments. :)
Thank you for the information...I absolutely loved reading this !!!
LOVE this song. That singer's high note is incredible. I keep loving it that you keep exploring so many Golden Oldies. That's what they're called 50's and 60's music. That is because the music is part of the Golden Era of Hollywood, The Golden Age of the 20th century. The Golden Era of Hollywood (movies, actors and actresses) actually spans from the 30's to the 60's.
The high female voice was Anita Darian, an opera singer. She was a soprano with a four-octave range and died age 87 in 2015. The part was not supposed to be that high because the Tokens didn’t think anyone could sing that high, but she said “let’s try it”. What a talent - her voice was utilized masterfully in this song.
@@Alan_CFA when my friends did a karaoke version of this song a few years ago, I sang the high female voice. I have operatic/classical training, which definitely helps with control at the high range.
I am laughing so loud right now!!!! You two make me smile every time no mater what song.... thumbs up!
I'm digging you guys digging on some of the greatest music ever made!
I cannot believe you are playing a song from 1960 when I was just a 6yr. old boy. This monstrous hit has been done by so many since it first was done by "The Tokens" in 1960. It is one of those songs which became a sing along song by people everywhere. And it captured the worlds imagination? It was epic. I get to enjoy this song again as a now senior citizen of 67yrs.
Thanks for the memories and going down the 60's rabbit hole.
Note: There is a live version of this on You Yube that shows them singing the song in a make-believe jungle. I know you will appreciate seeing what they look and sounded like back in 1960.
The Soprano part of the song is sung by Opera Singer Ms. Anita Darian. She was not credited in the song although you can hear her high vocals in the background during the saxophone break. She died on February 1st, 2015, at age 87. Her contribution to the song will be remembered for decades to come. R.I.P. Anita Darien... Great reaction as always.
This was actually recorded by Pete Seeger before The Tokens and by the writer of the song, Solomon Linda before that.
Six years younger than me. I can remember this song and loving it as a kid. Plus the Monkees tv theme and the Batman theme.
take a listen to the unusual but brilliant version of, 'wimoweh'.
It was first made by Solomon Linda.
1961, actually.
From your reaction when the song started, you were not expecting to be so good.
I completely enjoyed this reaction, I want to watch again and again.
Am I the only one that enjoyed so much, and feels that needs to watch again?
You should listen to the live version they did on a PBS special…..they’re all in their 70’s and still hitting the notes an incredible performance.
It was awesome!!
This song has a very interesting history. It was based on a song written by South African musician Solomon Linda in the 1930s entitled "Mbube" (Zulu for "Lion."). It spawned a whole style of music called Mbube which is a more uptempo variation of the Isicathamiya style of music, best known in the US by the music of the band Ladysmith Black Mambazo (who backed Paul Simon in the 1980s on his album "Graceland" and were prominently featured in the hit song "Diamonds in the Soles of Her Shoes"). Folk singer Pete Seeger recorded version of the song called "Wimaweh" and later, the Tokens recorded the iconic rendition of this reaction.
Interestingly, the Broadway play version of "The Lion King" features a lot of music in the style of "Mbube" to get a feel for what it's like. There is a long story about the descendents of Solomon Linda delays in receiving proper royalties for his original composition as well if you want to go down the Wikipedia rabbit hole.
Love your inserted facts, very interesting & informative, nice going!
I get the feeling that although described as a lullaby in concept, this kind of song style would have been sung whilst doing farm chores- like winnowing grains, reaping crops grown , sowing seeds. Although of Africa, it has a similar lilt vibe to the traditional English !one man went to mow! song, created for scything acreage by hand in a measured way so as to not cut the foot off the chap in front !
This song reminds me that you might also like "The good, the bad and the ugly" performed by the Danish National symphony Orchestra. It's the theme song to the movie of the same name. Really great one to hear and see performed.
That's ones really good but im going to suggest "The Good The Bad and The Ugly by Hugo Montenegro as well 😁
Oh yes totally agree, definately, "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" by the Danish National Orchestra is a must listen to, mind blowing!!
I love watching your reactions. You guys really embrace music of all types. It's so much fun watching your journey of discovery 👍🏾👵🏿🎵💖
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Remember that's back before they had all of these gadgets that make your voice sound so much better them boys singing with your pure voices
Can we request my all time favorite song do wop was the Flamingos I Only Have Eyes for You
OML I love you guys and your reactions to some of the best music there is - there is nothing like the 50s, 60s and 70s. Keep on this journey - its a huge rabbit hole
I love your channel and how cool you guys are. Thanks for doing all the great Oldies ❤
I was having a bad day today.....turned on your channel to hear some music to forget about it, and before i knew it, i was smiling from ear to ear!!!Thank you two for this reaction!! I hope you realize how much happiness you can bring!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I can't stay mad, when I hear this song. When I hear it, I just start smiling and swaying.
There's a good reason this song is a standard for Acapella groups. It's a lot of fun, and there's loads you can do with it. Check out Out of the Blue (Oxford) and their rendition, or the version done by Straight No Chaser...
‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ came out in 1951 em when I was 11. What a great song!! Brings back so many good memories of friends and good times. Also consider that there were no gimmicks such as auto-tune in those days. The tones and harmonies of The Tokens was second to none. I am SO pleased that you “discovered” them.
I am loving this Do Wop journey you are on!
Hi, you two are cuter than a couple of fluffy pups, love your enthusiasm, & reactions!! I'm 79 now, but still love this after all these years, thanks for the memories!!!
This song came out when I was 7 yrs old. It was playing as an opening for everything. Love it.
I love u two u two r amazing u all made my day thank u God bless you two
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Even Helen Keller would smile when this one came on. And the Tokens are still performing and hitting these notes 60 years later.
The Weavers introduced this tune to the U.S. in 1952 under the title "Wimoweh". Miriam Makeba recorded a more traditional version of the song in 1960 under the title "Mbube". The Tokens scored their only hit with their adaptation in 1961. Makeba also scored a U.S. hit in 1967 with another South African tune "Pata Pata", which echoes something of the feeling of "Iko Iko", the New Orleans classic popularized by The Dixie Cups in 1965.
Makeba's Pata Pata, sometimes called the "click song" should be part of everyone's song library.
Can't not love this. Gives me chills.
We are all connected through Music and the Blessings God bestowed on those so talented to sing and to play instruments so beautifully. Praise Him all day, every day.
Amen!!!
You two are amazing! Grinning ear to ear watching your reaction. I grew up with this song and it is a beautiful one!
This is a fab song. I was watching 👀 a video of these guys the other day, but it was a concert not too long ago. They are in their 70s now, and the lead singer still sang it in the same key as he did all those years ago. Amazing talent 👏 ❤
The sixties was the pinnacle of creativity and quality in pop music. This song has it all. Thank you for reacting to it.
I took my 3yr old daughter to a concert with The Tokens and Fabian back in the day. She is now 33 and knows all the classic music. I wanted her to know good music....now she is passing it on to her kids. Keep digging you two, there is so much out there to hear.
@@michaelasay8587 for sure. They were a little older, but still sounded great.
My husband and I are divorced, but the one thing we agreed on was our children were going to know the good music. Both of us introduced our kids to the sixties the 70s the 50s all of it. And David used to play this game with the kids in the car. Who sings this song and the kids always would answer is he alive or dead. To this day my kids are now 41 and 38 and they still love those 50 60 70 songs. My son says our parents raised us right.
This song is so well known it’s a classic and I love you guys diving into this older music . It was and is amazing it’s just sad most younger people today will never listen to these classics and enjoy them
This is like synchronized dancing, lol. The whole team singing together. I guess this was difficult to do. Cute song.
I've heard this song before, and I love your reactiion to it!! You guys have become my favorites .....by far!! I watch you everyday.
Just found you two a few weeks ago and I must say I have now found my favorite reaction Channel! I am 64 years old and I love watching you young people react to the songs that we grew up on, we love them then and we love them now and are so thankful and blessed that these pieces AR finding a new audience keep it up guys, you're awesome!
I was 11 when this great song played on the radio, it takes me back to good memories of dancing with my friends, doing the line dance to: The Lion Sleep’s Tonight! 👏👏👏👏💙💖👍
At 65 yrs old its soo much fun seeing you react to this timeless classic sing along from bk when i was just a kid. Puts a smile on my face again. We had some good music didnt we!! Dans a fan. 12/12/21
I got to see them when I lived in Savannah, GA around 1992. They still sounded great. I love that song.
You two people are the best! You are listening to all my favorite songs! Greetings from Surinam and Holland.
Ya'll are a blessing. All these childhood wonderful songs. 🎵❤💕
Nothin' like watching a man wearing a Metallica t-shirt and grooving to doo wop!
Just Googled who the female who sang the soprano part- her name was Anita Durian,she unfortunately passed away in 2015(she was 87)but she made a great song even more memorable with her range
We get a big kick out of you guys. We have heard most all of these songs and it s fun to see you react like we did when we were kids.. When we see you laugh, we re laughing with you and it s a fun time. Much respect.😊👍🔥
Originally this song was written by Solomon Linda, titled Mbube in Zulu. Read the history behind this
This song brings back some many memories...I was 5 when u heard this song, I'm 56. I have this on my playlist!!! Classic
I listen to them all the time when I was young which was a long long time ago I loved them
When I turned 6, my dad gifted me a carry-case of 45rpms & a portable phonograph. The 45s were ones he had collected since his teen years & this was one of those 45s that I played over & over. I went through 5 needles playing records until I blew the speakers on that poor phonograph.
Thank you for sharing this gem! I never tire of it having grown up in that era of masterpieces such as this.
I saw the tokens about 15 years ago at a small club in Houston on telephone Rd. These guys were as good as in the old days. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🥁🎹❤️❤️
Shawn and Mel, I am 75 years, and I will tell you why you ARE the BEST reaction channel is that you are genuine and sincere when you give your comments. You also are SO ENTERTAINING with your genuine reactions, like in this video. Nothing fake here, it’s obvious to all of us, and we thank you for that. By the way, why don’t you you react to THE SETTING SUN by the FOUR SEASONS? Incredible notes by Frankie.
Everything about this song works. Been loving it for 50 years.
Y’all are just too adorable! I love when younger ones discover the amazing music from the past. My Mom and Dad grew up in the 50’s so of course we grew up listening too. Just as I grew up in the 70’s , my kids know that era of music. Kids today need to experience the beauty of different genres of music. Keep up the good times… 💓💓
This piece, like the Beach Boys "Good Vibrations," was a masterpiece. It was also culturally significant and used in both movies, "Madagascar" and TV shows including and episode of "Friends."
Boy, you two have hit the jackpot tonight! This song was SOOOOOOO POPULAR back in the day! I loved this song! ❤ !
still is.
Hi my two locos. Could you react to Humble Pie doing Black Coffee with the legendary Blackberries singing backup, on the old grey whistle program from the UK. Thank you for all you do!
Watching young people react to the music I grew up with is like hearing it again for the first time. You are a great couple, you are upbeat, no bad language, great reactions. It's hard to believe it's a man doing those falsettos. I think this number would be good for your intro, who needs Robert Palmer?
I was 3!! And still remember!☮️💙🌟
I concur. Both of you have a great relationship to each other, and your fans.
"That is perfection"...that's also a perfectly apt sentence !!!...wonderful, wonderful reaction guys !!.....that's a crazy song from South Africa !.....I suggest you to react to the cover by THE WEAVERS (with title of Wimoweh) year 1952 !
my dad had mix tapes of music he would play on a small boom box on road trips. this was one of his songs, mom like the beach boys. we all got to make our own mixes and take turns having them played on our family summer trips. it was a lot of fun.
You too have just made my day.I remember when I was 3.That was the first song I ever sang and your reaction to it.
Warms my heart and you made me laugh😂❤
Absolutely love this. Keep it goin guys ♥️fr🇨🇦
I love how y'all don't discriminate with any music. No matter what genre, content, time frame. Y'all truly enjoy all kinds of music, and it's so fun to watch. Thank you for your vibe.
What a great adventure you're on! There's a live version of this from 1963 and also several live performances that they did in later years. I don't know if you've experienced Anne Murray's voice yet, but I'd like to request her singing "Christmas Wishes".
Awe, we love you! You make us get up and going! ✝️
My friends and I loved this song and had such a good time trying to sing "Wee heeheehee weeoh aweem away". Didn't know what were singing but it was so much fun trying. You guy should look up the lyrics to this song and you will see what I'm talking about.
I grew up with this music...still have my 45 rpm record.
This was ages ago, but clearly the source is African music. The sound is a joy. Check out Ladysmith Black Mama. As an introduction, they provided backing vocals to Paul Simon' a Diamonds on The Soles of Her Shoes.
Another must listen is The Diamonds
Little Darlin
I like your enthusiasm and personality...!!!!
Awee you guys are awesome
That's how I felt when that song Frist came out 😃
You got to watch it LIVE!!!!! ❤️
One of the happiest memories of my childhood has to do with this song. It will always make my heart burst with joy when I hear it ☺️❤️
This version of the song was released when I was a boy, maybe 6 or 7. It got into my soul and I had little interest in music at that time. This particular tune may have awakened the upcoming love for music in my heart. Great choice. The soprano is Anita Darion in this recording I believe. There is a more recent live performance with Kelly De Fade doing the soprano.
Yes! Best reaction channel out there. Just found you all, and now it’s 6 am and I’m still not in bed because I can’t stop watching!!!
Cool. I haven't heard this song in years. Great channel. You guys are fun. And real.
OMG. I just saw this. You guys are great..LOL..you were a real pleasure to watch..!
First wax I ever bought. I was 10 years old, living in Germany with my Air Force dad and family. Walked into a record store. The clerk spoke English and I was shortly out the door with my prize. 1960-61?
My favorite comment on this great song: "That lion ain't sleeping with all that singing happening!"
I once saw a video of the woman singing those eerie sounds. I think she was an opera singer.
Merry Christmas ...best reaction I’ve seen ... ❤️🇨🇦
Late 1961. I'm 17, walking on the street in Brooklyn and my friend Al asks me if I heard the Tokens new song. "Gonna be a hit," he says.
Love y’all! Just found you a couple weeks ago..definitely a big fan!
Oh yeah! Great song! Love the reaction!
You two kids are adorable! ❤
The Flamingos I only have eyes for you
Another great version of this classic Zulu song is sung by the great Mariam Makeba who is from South Africa.
Keep loving your reaction!!
You two are adorable!
I was 12 years old when I first heard this song on the TRANSISTER radio, folks! It was a winner then and it's a winner now. Enjoy it you young folks. Doo Wap has more fantastic music like this. Go dig up some and live!
from Scotland , love you guys ..
Yes, you guys rock!
Ok, I was born in 1961 it’s even too early for me 🤣😂🤣 but still always have loved it ❤️ ( this was a song we roller skated to 🤪)
Brings me back to my childhood
Those high notes were being sung by Opera and Broadway and Musical Theatre Singer, Soprano Ms. Anita Darian. She added so much to the song and got very little to no credit for her contribution to this classic song. It's a crying shame that most people do not know this. I just wanted to give her credit for adding so much to this song. She passed away on February 1st. 2015. She was 87 years old. May she rest in peace.
Thank you for acknowledging. Anita Darian for the fantastic vocals she adds to this amazing song.
Millions of dollars in royalties from the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" will go to the heirs of the late South African composer Solomon Linda, who died in 1962. In 1950, when blacks had few negotiating rights under apartheid, Linda sold the song, written in 1939, for fewer than two dollars.
One of the catchiest songs that is unfortunately impossible for 99% of people to accurately sing along to. Incredible vocals.
I totally agree, the music today is nothing like the past music. I seen them play live and they are amazing