5 Men Light Up Arena With Their Rendition Of ‘Lion Sleeps Tonight’
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is a timeless classic known for its association with Disney’s “The Lion King,” but its journey began long before its Disney fame. Originally released in 1961 by the New York singing group the Tokens, the song was adapted from the South African hit “Mbube” recorded by Solomon Linda and the Evening Birds in 1939. Despite its widespread love, the song’s history is marked by controversy, particularly concerning licensing and copyright issues.
One notable rendition of the song comes from Quorum, a renowned Lithuanian a cappella group known for their exceptional vocal skills. Comprising Vitalij Neugasimov, Audrius Jautakis, Romanas Savickas, Vytautas Gailevičius, Žilvinas Čaplikas, and Artur Šulc, Quorum has garnered acclaim for their unique ability to produce instrumental-like sounds through a cappella singing, spanning from pop hits to traditional carols.
