The Tokens –
The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

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“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is
a song originally recorded by
Solomon Linda under the title “Mbube”
for the South African
Gallo Record Company
in 1939.

Linda’s version
was written in Zulu,
while the English lyrics
were written by
George David Weiss.

The song was adapted and
covered internationally by many
pop and folk revival artists
in the 1950s and 1960s,

including
the Weavers,
Jimmy Dorsey, Yma Sumac,
Miriam Makeba, and
the Kingston Trio.
In 1961,

it became
a number one hit
in the United States as adapted in
English with the best-known version
by the doo-wop group
the Tokens.

It went on to earn millions
in royalties from cover versions
and film licensing.

The pop group Tight Fit
had a number one hit
in the UK with
the song
in 1982.

*****

Photo from
the MBC reality show
‘The Folly Husband ( 궁민남편)’

Five men
gathered together
once a week and share
their heartaches in life
and comfort
each other.

It is touching
to watch a strong
friendship is growing
as they heal their
emotional
wounds
together.

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