#1084: Program #1084
This is without question, the most requested New Sounds program from the vaults. It’s one in the Theme and Variations series, based on a popular song that goes by several names: often recorded under the title, "Wimoweh," but the original South African Zulu hunting song was called "Mbube," yet most people think of the Tokens' classic 1961 doo-wop hit, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," as well as its more recent appearance in the soundtrack to the Lion King. From South Africa’s Solomon Linda in the 1930s to They Might Be Giants, we survey of widely varied arrangements of this enduring favorite.
Program #1084 Theme and Variations: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (original N.Y. airdate Thurs. 9-22-94)
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ARTIST(S) |
RECORDING |
CUT(S) |
SOURCE |
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Mbube Roots |
Zulu Choral Music, 1930's-1960's |
S. Linda: "Mbube" {3:00} |
Rounder #5025.** also available through Amazon.com* |
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The Weavers |
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine |
"Wimoweh" {2:00} |
Vanguard 2-CD set #3021/22. In most better folk stores, also available through Amazon.com* |
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The Tokens |
Oldies are Now |
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" {3:00} |
B.T. Puppy Records #0519. In most record srores, usually filed with "oldies", or available at Amazon.com* |
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Brian Eno |
Vocal (box set) |
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" (Wimoweh) {3:00} |
EG/Virgin #ENOBX-2. Available as an import in some better stores, or try Amazon.com* |
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Earl Mankey |
Earl Mankey |
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" {2:30} |
Select Records #21609. Out of print. |
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They Might Be Giants |
Apollo 18 |
"The Guitar (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)" {3:30} |
Elektra #61257.** Or available at Amazon.com* |
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M'lumbo |
Life After Death |
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" {6:30} |
Maitre' D Rec's #105. www.mlumbo.com or Maitre' D Rec's c/o R.Flatow, 70 East 10 Street, Apt. 8B N.Y., N.Y. 10003 U.S.A |
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Manu Dibango |
Wakafrica |
"Wimoweh" {4:30} |
Giant/Warner Bros. #24566.** Available for purchase at Amazon.com* |
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Washboard Jungle |
The Wash Cycle |
"The Washboard Sleeps Tonight" {4:00} |
Washboard Jungle (#002) www.washboardjungle.com OR write to Henry Hample, Washboard Jungle, 520 East 12th Street, #2B New York, NY 10009 |
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Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger |
Precious Friend |
"Wimoweh" (Mbube) {2:30} |
Warner Bros LP #2 BSK-3644. Reissued on CD, and available through Amazon.com* |
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The Weavers |
At Carnegie Hall |
"Wimoweh" {2:00} |
Vanguard #V5D-9010**, available through Amazon.com* |
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The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble |
An Almost A Capella Songbook |
"Wimoweh" {2:30} |
Western Wind Rec's ( #2002) www.westernwind.org |
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The Tokens |
Oldies are Now |
Winoweh {1:00} |
See above |
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