Monday, July 23, 2012

Jeff reminds us there are many versions of "the lion sleeps tonight." Here are a few..................

Solomon Linda & The Evening Birds from 1939.  The original?



The Weavers..............................circa 1951



Ladysmith Black Mambazo...................circa 1988


Straight No Chaser..............................circa 1998


Lebo M/Jimmy Cliff...............................circa 1999
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  1. DennisJuly 23, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I figured The Tokens would be first on the list.

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  2. DennisJuly 23, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Oh . . . it was. (Queue Gilda's voice) "Nevermind.

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