The first collaboration between rock legend Sir Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice resulted in the devil-may-care “Hakuna Matata” and the romantic “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” becoming Disney-borne classics. In the stage adaptation of The Lion King, John and Rice’s works are arranged to nod more explicitly to the musical’s African setting; South African composer Lebo M’s contributions, which include the triumphant “One by One” and a gently funky take on “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” further ground it in its milieu.
Other Versions
- 1970
- New Broadway Cast of Evita 2012
- Stephen Sondheim, Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Cody Green & Karen Olivo
- Various Artists
- The Cast of "We Will Rock You"
- Various Artists
- Original Broadway Cast of Once: A New Musical
- Jersey Boys