The Lion King (soundtrack)
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| The Lion King | ||
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| Soundtrack by Various artists (See Track listing) | ||
| Released | July 13, 1994 | |
| Recorded | Media Ventures, Los Angeles Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles Snake Ranch, London Angel Studios, London BOP studios, Mmabatho |
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| Genre | Soundtrack | |
| Length | 46:21 | |
| Label | Walt Disney Records | |
| Producer(s) | Hans Zimmer, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Chris Thomas | |
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| Various artists (See Track listing) chronology | ||
| Aladdin (1992) |
The Lion King (1994) |
Pocahontas (1995) |
The Lion King is the original motion picture soundtrack for Walt Disney's The Lion King. The songs were by Elton John and Tim Rice. The original score was composed and arranged by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack was recorded in three different countries, namely: USA, UK and South Africa.
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[edit] Track listing
- "Circle of Life" – 3:59
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Carmen Twillie, African vocals performed by Lebo M and his African chorus with Mbongeni Ngema
- "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" – 2:50
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams
- "Be Prepared" – 3:40
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Jeremy Irons with Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings
- "Hakuna Matata" – 3:33
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella with Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams
- "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" – 2:57
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Joseph Williams and Sally Dworsky with Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Kristle Edwards
- "This Land" – 2:55
- Instrumental by Hans Zimmer
- "...To Die For" – 4:17
- Instrumental by Hans Zimmer
- "Under the Stars" – 3:45
- Instrumental by Hans Zimmer
- "King of Pride Rock" – 5:59
- Instrumental by Hans Zimmer
- "Circle of Life" – 4:51
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Elton John
- "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" – 3:36
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Elton John
- "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (End Title) – 3:59
- Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Elton John
[edit] Trivia
In most international releases of the CD, Elton John's versions were removed except for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight (End Title)", and an additional track, "Hyenas" (Instrumental), was included.
The soundtrack contained very little of Hans Zimmer's instrumental score. The tracks included were pieced together from various parts of the film and therefore not entirely representative of the scenes linked to them.
On September 30, 2003, Disney released a Special Edition of the soundtrack with two newly-added tracks:
- 06. "The Morning Report" - James Earl Jones, Jeff Bennett, Evan Saucedo
- 14. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Remix)" - Elton John
The soundtrack had managed to ship over 10 million copies in the U.S. and eventually went 10x Platinum (diamond record) in 1995.
[edit] Awards
[edit] Academy Awards
| Award | Recipient | |
| Best Music, Original Score | Hans Zimmer | |
| Best Music, Original Song ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight") | Elton John Tim Rice |
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| Nominated: | ||
| Best Music, Original Song ("Circle of Life") | Elton John Tim Rice |
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| Best Music, Original Song ("Hakuna Matata") | Elton John Tim Rice |
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[edit] Golden Globe Awards
| Award | Recipient | |
| Best Original Score | Hans Zimmer | |
| Best Original Song ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight") | Elton John Tim Rice |
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| Nominated: | ||
| Best Original Song ("Circle of Life") | Elton John Tim Rice |
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| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Schindler's List |
Academy Award for Best Original Score 1994 |
Succeeded by Il Postino (Best Dramatic Score) |
| Preceded by Heaven & Earth |
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score 1994 |
Succeeded by A Walk in the Clouds |
| The Lion King | |
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| Films | The Lion King | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | The Lion King 1½ |
| Characters | Ahadi | Kiara | Kopa | Kovu | Ma | Mohatu | Mufasa | Nala | Nuka | Rafiki | Sarabi | Sarafina | Scar | Shenzi, Banzai and Ed | Simba | Timon and Pumbaa | Tojo | Uncle Max | Uru | Vitani | Zazu | Zira |
| Songs | "Circle of Life" | "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" | "Be Prepared" | "Hakuna Matata" | "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" |
| Books | The Brightest Star | Friends In Need | Six New Adventures |
| Games | The Lion King | Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games |
| Other media | Original motion picture soundtrack | Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable | Rhythm of the Pride Lands | The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa | Broadway musical | Festival of the Lion King | Festival of the Lion King soundtrack |
| Misc | Kings of the Pride Lands | The Lion King family | In popular culture |
| See also | "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" | Kingdom Hearts II | Kimba the White Lion controversy |
