Question

‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)’ is a song by which American band?

Answer 1

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)" is a song by the American band The Tokens. It was originally called "Mbube" and was written by South African musician Solomon Linda in the 1930s. The song was popularized in the United States by The Tokens in 1961 and has since become a classic. The song has been covered by many artists and has been used in various films and television shows.

Answer 2

The Lion Sleeps Tonight" (originally titled "Wimoweh") is a song that was popularized by the American musical group The Tokens. The song was originally recorded in the 1930s under the title "Mbube" by South African musician Solomon Linda and his group The Evening Birds. The Tokens released their version of the song in 1961, which became a major hit and remains the most well-known version of the song.

Answer 3

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)" is a song by the American band The Tokens. It was released in 1961 and became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song is based on the South African folk song "Mbube" and has been covered by many artists since its release.