The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) - Young People's Chorus of NYC at The GREEN at Lincoln Center
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- The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
"Mbube" by Solomon Linda
Young People's Chorus of New York City
Francisco J. Núñez, Founder and Artistic Director
Elizabeth Núñez, Associate Artistic Director
New Lyrics and Revised Music by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore and Hugo Peretti
Continuum at Lincoln Center presents Young People’s Chorus of New York City's
READY, SET, SING
A pop-up sing-along on The GREEN at Restart Stages at Lincoln Center
Continuum is curated by Nick Kendall
Bill Lanham, Drums
Jim Papoulis, Percussion
Matt Podd, Synth and Accordion
Taisiya Pushkar, Piano
Nick Kendall, violin and host
Jim Papoulis, Sound Engineer
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One of the things I love about watching a choir is how they always look happy to be singing and performing with their friends. It’s infectious and a bit of envy-inducing too.
Me too
You nailed it! "They join because they like to sing - they stay because they make a friend." - Francisco Nunez.
Thanks for watching!
Singing in a choir is a very special bonding experience!
I would do almost anything for the chance to sing in a chorus or choir again. They don’t really do that in rural Colorado
You have no idea unless you've experienced the joy of singing in a choir.
I don't know about everyone else, but I love the guy grooving in the back with the violin... he epitomizes the way music brings people together in that one does not have to be "the star" but rather taking pleasure in enjoying and celebrating the performance of others
Ralf J. Bater, also others that read this comment, this is a true definition of all people working together. Would be nice to see more of this in the World today!
John, Australia.
I loved watching the conductor ❤
truth
That guy is having THE best time huh? 😁
100%
All the nations , all the colours , all of us , singing a lullaby song . Bless !!!
This is what REAL diversity looks like. Young people brought together who share a common interest whose voices combined are so much more powerful than any one of them alone. We need leaders, like this choral director, who can bring people together, not divide them.
Yes,yes,yes ❤❤❤
A great channeling of positive community energy.
Diversity on the same page, that is.
With a director and notes to sing in sync.
We need lead singers.
Diversity of everything, except thought
Sometimes, the urge to sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is just a whim away...a whim away...a whim away...a whim away...
You... I see what you did and I love it!
One of the characteristics that makes humans a most successful and remarkable species is our capacity for teamwork. There is perhaps no more sublime expression of this than a choir or orchestra.
Have you ever watched a colony of ants or a hive of bees?
That conductor was awesome!❤❤
The conductor doesn't move, he floats .
This is a conductor and choir at the top of their game.
It's simply poetry in motion. They make something that's got to be seriously hard to do look so effortless and amazing..
I totally love it...
It’s not hard if you have a talent for music , I don’t read notes , so I sing and play the piano by ear
This is the sight and the sound of the future. We’re gonna be okay. ☺️☺️☺️
the world needs a whole lot more of this
It is said that this is taken from an African cattleman song. I was once sitting in a pickup waiting for my dad to get off work and drive him home. It was taking a lot longer than expected. I started singing for my own amusement with no one around. When I got to this song and started singing, all of the cattle that were in the field came to the fence and were staring at me. I guess someone found out a long time ago that cows have a musical preference as well.
I feel there is magic wasted with no herd to hear.
Well, You are not far from truth, the original song is called Mbumbe (1939) By Solomon Linda, who is a South African Male born in 1909. I know the Solomon Linda Family Personally.
in fact, this year, his statue will be unveiled in Zola Soweto.
HONY brought me here. Beautiful unique power indeed. And how he invited the crowd to sing along. Inclusivity and encouragement all the way! Love from Indonesia 🧡
Same 🥰
Same here 😊
same here 😊
Same here
Same! What an amazing story behind this lovely choir!
They looked like they were having so much fun sing that. I love it.
It doesn’t matter where we from let’s united as one
Beautiful piece from Africa ❤
Wonderful! It looked like a cross section of humanity, the Leage of Nations - so great to see, wonderful to hear!
I'm old enough to remember this song in the early 60's on th Ed Sulivan Show and I sang along it is infectious!!!
The urge to sing this song has always just been a whim away!
This song and particularly this version, it never fails to make me happy
Everyone struggling with depression and sadness in general should join a choir.
These boys and girls seem to be having a lot of fun while singing this melodious song , your hardwork really pays off ! You all have lots of potential and you have a very unique power in your singing."
Keep up the good work everyone 👏
Glorious. 👍👍👍👍
One of my favorite songs of all time and i really love and enjoy watching the young people sing and the energy and the enthusiasm of the director! Love it well done young!❤
I meant to say well done young people!
THERE IS NO SOUND MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN A GROUP SINGING TOGETHER
They are really good. I like this version. This song doesn't get old.
I had to play this twice - the first time, I only listened, and only the second time, I was also able to watch them, to focus on the video, to see how their own tunes move them. If my comment reaches anybody, that will most likely be *after* you've already played the video, but if by any chance not - consider closing your eyes and *just listening* first. This music speaks directly to the heart.
What beautiful words, thank you so much!!
So BEAUTIFUL, all these Wonderful People here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the 60’s, when I was in high school marching band, we performed a half-time show using this melody. What fun it was!
That song just never seems to get old. Great performance!
Right???!!!!!
Ive known this song for 40 (?) years. Its only now i find out its not "wimbaway" but wimoway. Lol. i still cant unhear the "b" though. Apparently my ears are to old now to be corrected.
I would love to have that man direct my choir. Nice job kids.
HONY brought me 🙌🏻
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This was released back when I was a kid. Love hearing it again with a sense of love and passion!
NOTE: (From Wikipedia): ""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 isiZulu, while the English version's lyrics were written by George David Weiss.".
Found you through HONY. Forever grateful for that. This is incredible. ❤️
Me too! :)
Same
Same here 😆
Same - and here come the tears! It's just beautiful.
SAME HERE :)
Here courtesy of HONY
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Even after 37 times, I love this....blessing and prosperity to everyone involved...
Love 😍
Awesome. This is what real music sounds like. More schools should challenge other schools...
HONY brought me here.😊
Wasn't it sweet...😁
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No matter what these kids accomplish in life as a fifty four year old man I can attest you will look back on this as one of your happiest moments.
Tribute to the the original!! We sung this in school. Imagine 3 schools, 1300 students all singing this, ...and then I jump my line...I think my ears glowed. Seriously. They gave out heat.
“You all sound fantastic!” Thakyou all for taking me back to my choir experiences as a schoolgirl……Love you all xxx
HONY brought me here. You’re all fantastic and keep making magic and fun!
I love coming back to this video, it is just so uplifting and everyone just has so much energy. Nick Kendall bouncing around in the background with the smile on his face is an added bonus and really tells a lot about the energy and atmosphere there!
TO BE CLEAR I HAVE NEVER SEE THE LION SLEEP IN THE JUNGLE.THEY ARE LIVING MOSTLY ON THE SAVANNA,BUT ITS A NICE SONG
I remember hearing this hit song by the Tokens on the radio in 1961. It was revived and brought back to popularity by Disney when they used it in the hit movie The Lion King, in 1994, introducing this unique song and sound to a new generation.
Try the Miriam Makeba version. It's completely different with a deep feeling in it. Love both versions because they give such a different feeling.
Music defines us as human beings and never fails to pull us together
What a great choir - so much diversity, but united as one in beautiful harmony - an excellent example for society
When I first came to America as a seven year old boy I remember hearing this song .. So, every time I hear it, I become that little boy again …. I get a bit teary hearing it
My eyes full of tears... beautiful young people! Thank you.
Gorgeous young people enjoying the day and singing their hearts out. Made me smile...
Beautiful!
Whatever our race is, we can create wonders once we get along with each other ❤️
Awwwwwwwe-some! How much fun can we all have when we get along and sing!
I'm a choir member also.. and I love singing with my group... But you guys helps me realize that I should not stop singing no matter what happens ..keep it up guys .
I watch this every single time it appears in my feed!!
I was a singing member decades ago! This beautiful piece of course was way after my time. What a thrill for every single person participating!
The entire group is awesome. All your harmony is awesome 👏🏽🔥
It doesnt matter who you are or where you are or what your situation is, this makes you feel good. It restores my faith in humanity, good things do still happen 😊
The choir director is a former classmate of mine.
If you are one of the singers featured in this video, we thank you. Idk man, this just hits a vibe I cant explain. And brag about it bc yall killed it. Every one of you.
There's no way I could watch this too many times! Though I would love to hear them sing this without his direction.
That was fabulous! When the human spirit comes together in song, it is so empowering and a state of grace. Thank you.
Another gift from HONY. 👏👏🙌🙌
Brisbane Australia here... Very Good..
I can't speak for everyone but, in spite of how horrible humans can be, it is lifesaving to see how wonderful we can be.
Came here from Humans of New York.
HONY thank you for sharing his story.. all i see here is pure magic from beautiful people ❤❤
So y’all love Africa style of singing. Great job 👏
Truly Awesome nothing left too say.
I was 13 years old when I heard "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" for the first time.
It was with a group called The Hounds and that song has stayed with me through the years
and still remain in my head with text and only good memories with positive experiences. Funny that it lives on with so many.
Inspiring! There's nothing like seeing young people making music..... You just warmed a brutally cold winter night in the UK.....
Well done boys and girls ! This was one of my favorite songs when I was in high school and I am now 77. It does bring back memories !
All those lovely young people making a beautiful noise!! Keep it going forever!!!!
Agree ❤
Hats off to these young people.
This version of the classic ALWAYS brings a smile to my heart. Dunno who the guy with violin is, he represents the joy of the spirit of this song.
Just wonderful. Takes me back to 1956, Park forest I’ll,Jay Howell and the Singing Rockets from Rich Township High School. Wonderful Times
Thanks for sharing! I’m the female soloist on This Land Is Your Land.😊
anyone who has sung in a choir or an ensemble will tell you what a liberating and enjoyable experiences it is
What a fabulous cross section of kids. Well done
I love the video. Listened to it over and over. It is infectious. But as said before the guy is the happiest person there. I love his joy and happiness he shows. That is what this song, video, the conductor and the singers are great
This song may have came from Africa but you guys you own it.Enjoying my night shift.
These young people are the BEST!
Harmony, both in the voices and the makeup of the choir.
Beautiful!!!🥰😇For My Son In Heaven~
Thank you all ❤❤❤❤❤
Watching and listening to young people not only sing excellent music but enjoy it bring tears to my eyes. Awesome director as well. Thank you guys, and bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏
Nothing soothes the soul better than music
Fabulous! It made my spirit soar.
Great music. I love it. No racism in this group of MEN AND WOMEN!
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Hony brought me here 🤗🤗
SO COOL
This is the best conductor ever
These folks look like they’re having a wonderful time!! ❤️
What a thrill it is to see young people putting in the effort to make beautiful music.
Meu filho que têm 20 anos, cantou, quando criança c o coral do Instituto Batista de RR ficou eternizado em minha mente esta canção ❤
Two really enjoyed it participating more than others. Near the end a blond and a black girl, THIER joy ... I thank them for sharing.
WOW.!!! what beautiful talent, voices and singing .!
The best part of my younger days (and for a long time after) was singing in choirs.🎉🎉 There’s nothing like standing in the middle of a group like this and knowing that you’re adding to it.
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It does keep me awake on night shift !!! Thank you !!!!
One of my ABSOLUTE favourite songs
Awesome to see some young people sing so beautifully, clothed and in their right mind