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
- Stephen Sondheim, Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Cody Green & Karen Olivo
- Various Artists
- John Williams, Yo-Yo Ma & Itzhak Perlman
- Various Artists
- Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo & Rick Lyon
- Larry Steelman Orchestra
- Original Broadway Cast of Ragtime: The Musical