Legacy Recordings

Recorded in New York, July 27, 1961. Entered chart: November 13, 1961, peaked at #1 (3 weeks).

After scoring their first hit with “Tonight I Fell in Love,” The Tokes turned to a folk song called “Winoweh,” which had been a hit for The Weavers. With a Rock beat and a haunting vocal performance, the song was retitled “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and gave this talented group (Neil Sedaka had been an early member) their biggest hit. Members of The Tokens went on to write and produce for The Chiffons, Randy and The Rainbows, and The Happenings.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens or Buy the CD at LegacyRecordings.com.

After scoring their first hit with “Tonight I Fell in Love,” The Tokens turned to a folk song called “Winoweh,” which had been a hit for The Weavers. With a Rock beat and a haunting vocal performance, the song was retitled “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and gave this talented group (Neil Sedaka had been an early member) their biggest hit. Members of The Tokens went on to write and produce for The Chiffons, Randy and The Rainbows, and The Happenings.

Listen to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by The Tokens on Rhapsody
or Buy the CD at LegacyRecordings.com.