Track Listing
1. Circle of Life
2. Grasslands Chant
3. Morning Report, The
4. Lioness Hunt, The
5. I Just Can't Wait to Be King
6. Chow Down
7. They Live in You
8. Be Prepared
9. Stampede, The
10. Rafiki Mourns
11. Hakuna Matata
12. One by One
13. Madness of King Scar, The
14. Shadowland
15. Lion Sleeps Tonight, The
16. Endless Night
17. Can You Feel the Love Tonight
18. He Lives in You - (reprise)
19. Simba Confronts Scar
20. King Of Pride Rock / Circle Of Life - (reprise)
| Details | | Distributor: | Universal Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Principal Cast: Tsidii Le Loka (Rafiki); Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa); Gina Breedlove (Sarabi); Geoff Hoyle (Zazu); John Vickery (Scar); Scott Irby-Ranniar (Young Simba); Kajuana Shuford (Young Nala); Tracy Nicole Chapman (Shenzi); Stanley Wayne Mathis (Banzai); Kevin Cahoon (Ed); Max Casella (Timon); Tom Alan Robbins (Pumbaa); Jason Raize (Simba); Heather Headley (Nala).
Producers: Mark Mancina, Lebo M, Jay Rifkin.
Recorded at Sony Music Studios, New York, New York.
THE LION KING won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.
Principal Cast: Tsidii Le Loka (Rafiki); Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa); Gina Breedlove (Sarabi); Geoff Hoyle (Zazu); John Vickery (Scar); Scott Irby-Ranniar (Young Simba); Kajuana Shuford (Young Nala); Tracy Nicole Chapman (Shenzi); Stanley Wayne Mathis (Banzai); Kevin Cahoon (Ed); Max Casella (Timon); Tom Alan Robbins (Pumbaa); Jason Raize (Simba); Heather Headley (Nala).
Producers: Mark Mancina, Lebo M, Jay Rifkin.
Recorded at Sony Music Studios, New York, New York.
LION KING director Julie Taymor notes that "the South African-style chorus led by Lebo M has become a principal character" in the stage version of Disney's unforgettable story. This chorus, as well as African rhythms, chants, and Zulu dialects are made an essential part of the score, rather than being a mere background as they were in the film version. Expertly intermingled with this specifically African sound are the new comedic songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice, such as "Chow Down," the evil hyena's rock opera theme song; and Zazu the hornbill's wacky "The Morning Report." Beloved songs from the film, including "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Hakuna Matata" are here as well, as are new standouts like the lovely, haunting "They Live in You," written by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Lebo M.
Editorial Reviews
...an instant theater classic...
Entertainment Weekly (12/19/1997)
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