The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT

THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHTfor Concert Band - Grade 3 - Digital Download - More Film MusicSubscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay updated on new releasesComposed by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore. Arranged by Lorenzo Bocci. Pop, Film/TV . Concert Band - Blasorchester - Harmonie. Score and parts. Duration 2'53''. Published by Lorenzo Bocci.Instrumentation:Full Score, Flute 1, 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3, F Horn 1, 2, 3, Trombone 1, 2, 3, Euphonium, Bass, Electric Bass, Percussion 1 (Cabasa, Tambourine) Percussion 2 (Congas), Drum Set.Additional Parts:Bb Soprano Saxophone, Eb Horn 1, 2, 3, Bb Trombone 1, 2, 3 T.C., B.C., Bb Euphonium T.C., B.C., Bb Bass T.C., B.C., Eb Bass T.C., B.C."The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and first recorded in 1939 by Solomon Linda under the title "Mbube", through South African Gallo Record Company. It was first recorded in the United States by the Weavers in November 1951, and published under the title "Wimoweh". In 1961, a version adapted into English by the doo-wop group the Tokens became a number-one hit in the United States.