The Lion Sleeps Tonight

~ Recording by The Tokens

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:35The TokensThe Lion Sleeps Tonight / TinaThe TokensSingle
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)47-9382
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:35The TokensThe Lion Sleeps Tonight / TinaThe TokensSingle
RCA Victor47-7954
1.11The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensGoofy GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)9038-010
2.14The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:44The TokensReal RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsHCD 1054-4
1.11The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:40The TokensStarke Zeiten - Die wilden 60erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)179481
1.11The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:36The TokensStarke Zeiten - Die wilden 60erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1987
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)258 570
1.5The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:44The TokensThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2RNR-04, OPCD-2536
1.5The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:44The TokensThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensHits of the World 1962/1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1988-02-02
Polyphon819 887-2
2.14The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:37The Tokens50 Number One HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double Gold RecordsDBG 2-53001
1.10The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:40The TokensBillboard Top Rock 'n' Roll Hits: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70622
1.6The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensNipper's Greatest Hits: The 60's, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)8474-2-R
3.7The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:40The TokensClass of ’62: The Golden Days of Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)DMC4-0540A
1.8The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:44The TokensHit Parade 1960-80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)ND 71683 (3)
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:35The TokensRockfile, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Backline Records (Line Music GmbH)BLCD 9.00734 L
1.2The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensSuper Golden Oldies, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola Express295 596
1.24The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music840 239-2, RRC-G05
3.8The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The Tokens101 Number One Hit RecordsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Beautiful Music CompanyMSD2-35187
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:36The TokensBeat, Twist & Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)466973 2
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensDe Pre Historie 1962Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola (company mostly named as distributor)260.734
1.9The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensHit History, Volume 7: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)PD 74777
1.10The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:37The TokensOriginal OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Angel Baby RecordsDEB-DO 1.04
1.14The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:44The TokensSolid Gold Hits of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.19The Lion Sleeps Tonight?:??The Tokens25 Years of #1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-8501, R103-09
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:46The TokensFolk Song America: A 20th Century Revival, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Smithsonian Collection of RecordingsRD 046-3
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensJukebox Hits of 1961, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double D Entertainment9161
1.9The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The Tokens25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll, Volume 2: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionRRT CD 61
1.16The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:40The Tokens60's Golden OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30204
1.6The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:35The TokensMillion Sellers 5: The SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMSCD 1905
1.7The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensSealed With a Kiss: 50 Romantic Masterpieces From the 50’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TelediscTELCD 55
1.5The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1961 (1992 remaster)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2RNR-04, OPCD-2536
1.24The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music845 782-2, TL 516/05
1.15The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensThe Spirit of the 60s: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 531/29
1.9The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensHit History, Volume 7: 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)PD 74777
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:51The TokensSilver Anniversary: Greatest Hits - Collectors EditionThe TokensAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-01-18
Warlock Records
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:44The TokensWimoweh!!! The Best of the TokensThe TokensAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1994-10-31
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 66474 2
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:43The TokensThe Lion Sleeps TonightThe TokensAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-11-08
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)66510-2, RCA 07683
1.11The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The Tokens40 Anos de Rock'n RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 23453-2
1.4The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The Tokens1962 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)35 907 5
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:40The TokensThe Lion Sleeps Tonight / La BambaThe TokensSingle
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863-62956-4
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensThe No. 1 Hits 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 589 0
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:42The TokensWimoweh!!! The Best of the TokensThe TokensAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 66474-2
1.2The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:42The TokensRock Times plus, Volume 2: 1959-1962Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000 00092
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensThe Lion Sleeps TonightThe TokensAlbum + Compilation
Back BiterBB 61051
3.20The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensGolden Hit Memories: Die großen Hits der 60erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
Das Beste aus Reader’s DigestGOM 5323
1.13The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:38The TokensI Love Rock & Roll: Hits of the 60s, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 50951
2.6The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensMedia Markt: OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Media GmbH Special Projects & New Business74321 45139 2
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensNo. 1 Hits of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Special Projects74321 52550 2
1.14The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensThe Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll: 1962Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 1261-3
1.4The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensThe Sixties CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 14746 2 4, 7243 8 14747 2 3, 7243 8 14748 2 2, 7243 8 14749 2 1, 7243 8 14750 2 7
1.4The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensLes 20 Tubes de vos 20 ans : 1961Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Club Dial900697-2
1.10The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:42The TokensEarly Rock & Roll ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products, Compass Productions (budget compilations)DRC12359W
3.2The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensEintagsfliegenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien35023
2.12The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensGlory Days of Rock 'n' Roll: Doo-WopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-3552, R696-01
3.11The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensLove, Peace and Folk Rock Hits of the 60's and 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
BMG Special ProductsDRC32293, DRC32293A
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien44022
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Radio Star RecordsDCD 55001
1.28The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:40The TokensThe History of Pop 1961-1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest
1.8The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensThe Rock 'n' Roll Era: Last DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets, Time–Life Music314564582-2, M183-23, M18323
6.10The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensGolden Groups of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD2911, RDCD2912, RDCD2913, RDCD2914, RDCD2915, RDCD2916
2.2The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:37The TokensA Celebration of American Folk MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest MusicA4 52392
1.9The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensAre We There Yet?Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hallmark Music (associated with the Hallmark greeting card label)DRC13126
1.6The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:43The TokensDick Clark's #1's: 50s to 70s "When AM Radio Was King", Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.7The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensGammon - Cool HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:36The TokensOldies Are NowThe TokensAlbum
4.16The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensSimply the Best of the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG UK & Ireland74321 822672
1.13The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:44The TokensThe 60's DecadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
St. Clair (subsidiary of St. Clair Entertainment Group, Inc.)FGD59462
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:39The TokensPure 60’s: The #1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-10-15
UTV Records440 069 119-2
2.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensGlory Days of Rock 'n' Roll: Doo-WopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
Time–Life Music
6.2The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:40The TokensOldie Juke BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien80101
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensPeppermint TwistVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Delta Music GmbH (not for release label use! 1970–2007, succeeded in 2008 by Delta Music & Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG)36 169
1.12The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The Tokens100% EintagsfliegenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-02-08
Falcon Neue Medien23023
2.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:44The Tokens#1 Pop Hits of the 60s & 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-09-02
Madacy Records
1.15The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The Tokens20 Rockin' Hits of the 60's (100 Rockin Hits of the 60's - Disc 1.)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy Special ProductsHFP2 4835
1.6The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The Tokens60's GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Target Music (imprint of Target Music Distribution GmbH)UN66005
1.8The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensFolk Hits of the '60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shout! FactoryDK 30216
1.13The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensHappy Days of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy Special ProductsBFP2 5930
1.23The Lion Sleeps Tonite2:40The TokensLjuva 60‐tal 1960–1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)COL 511198 2
1.28The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensMastermix Classic Cuts 95: Rock 'n' Roll JukeboxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CC095
6.2The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensOldie Juke BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien80102
1.6The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensSixties ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-03-30
BMG Special Products75517 45948 2
1.16The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensCasey Kasem Presents America’s Top Ten 1960s: #1 Pop HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-06-22
Top Sail Productions
1.1The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:37The TokensMega Party, Volume 4 (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2004-12-22
Berk Music
1.2The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The Tokens20 Best Hits of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy Special ProductsDPS2 50536
1.12The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensAnnées 60Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)3095922
1.11The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensGather Round: Songs for Kids and Other FolksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hear Music
4.15The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensMega Juke-BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)WAG 366
1.4The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensSounds of the Sixties: Made in the USAVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL SCC/10
4.20The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensTypisch Zestig!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.5The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensHappy Days of Rock ’n’ Roll 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-02-01
Madacy Special ProductsBDG2 51007
2.15The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:38The TokensDie Hit‐Giganten: Hits der 60erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-02-21
Sony Music MediaSMM 519732 2
3.15The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:43The TokensDoo Wop: Vocal Group GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shout! FactoryD3K 33744
5.5The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensOldie ClubVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue MedienUN66014
1.5The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:42The TokensThe Doo Wop CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy EntertainmentTDP2 51158
1.7The Lion Sleeps Tonight?:??The TokensThe SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Unlimited Media CZ
1.3The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensÜ40 Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue MedienUN66027
1.13The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensHappy Days of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2006-08-29
Madacy Special ProductsBFP2 50709
Promotion
1.14The Lion Sleeps Tonight2:39The TokensKeep the Jungle AliveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SP 6255
1.6Lion Sleeps Tonight2:41The TokensParty 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Freemans of London (catalogue clothing retailer)BMGSM42
(unknown)
1.8The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)2:42The TokensRock 'N' Roll is here to stay!Various Artists
  • -1997
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)

Relationships

mash-ups:In the London, The Mighty London (Lily Allen vs. The Tokens) by ah!
The LDN Sleeps Tonight (The Tokens vs. Lily Allen) by ah!
The Lion Freaks Tonight by G3RSt
recording of:The Lion Sleeps Tonight (in 1961)

Related works

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

lyricist:George David Weiss (in 1961)
writer:Luigi Creatore
Hugo Peretti
Albert Stanton (pseudonym for Al Brackman)
composer:Solomon Linda
publisher:Abilene Music Inc.
Luigi Creatore Music (ASCAP)
later parody versions:Disney Time
Dragon Feeds Tonight
later translated versions:Der Löwe schläft heut’ Nacht
Le lion est mort ce soir
Réveille-toi (Wimbo-mi)
version of:Wimoweh
part of:The Lion King (stage musical)
The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack) (order: 6)
is based on:Mbube
Wimoweh
is the basis for:Gjedda kjem i kveld (På Vingrom)
The Guitar
The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite
has revision:The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Mango Groove revision)
The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Lebo M revision)