The Lion King Album by Soundtrack album by Elton John and Hans Zimmer Released: May 31, 1994 Recorded: Fall 1992 – April 1994 Media Ventures, Los Angeles Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles Snake Ranch, London Angel Studios, London BOP studios, Mmabatho Genre(s): Pop Label: Walt Disney Length: 46:21

The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the original motion picture soundtrack for Walt Disney's 1994, 32nd animated feature The Lion King. It contains songs from the film written by Elton John and Tim Rice, composed by Hans Zimmer (who also provided selections of his instrumental score for the film), performed by Carmen Twillie, Jason Weaver, Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeremy Irons, Cheech Marin, Jim Cummings, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Sally Dworsky among others, and singles by Elton John. It was released on July 13, 1994 on CD and audio cassette. The soundtrack was recorded in three different countries: USA, UK and South Africa.

Track listing

Standard edition

1. "Circle of Life" – 4:00

   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

2. "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

3. "Be Prepared" – 3:40

   Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Jeremy Irons with Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings

4. "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

5. "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

6. "This Land" – 2:55

   Instrumental by Hans Zimmer

7. "...To Die For" – 4:17

   Instrumental by Hans Zimmer

8. "Under the Stars" – 3:45

   Instrumental by Hans Zimmer

9. "King of Pride Rock" – 5:59

   Instrumental by Hans Zimmer

10. "Circle of Life" – 4:51

    Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Elton John

11. "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" – 3:36

    Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Elton John

12. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (End Title)" – 3:59

    Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Performed by Elton John

Special edition

On September 30, 2003, Disney released a Special Edition of the soundtrack with two newly-added tracks:

1. The Morning Report" - James Earl Jones, Jeff Bennett, Evan Saucedo
2. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Remix)" - Elton John

International editions

In most international releases of the CD, Elton John's versions were removed except for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight (End Title)." In addition, an unused track from Hans Zimmer's score was included, entitled "Hyenas (Instrumental)."

B-sides

Chart positions

Album - Billboard (North America)

Awards

The soundtrack has managed to ship over 10 million copies in the U.S. and eventually went 10x Platinum (diamond record) in 1995.

Academy Awards

Golden Globe Awards

The Lion King

Films and shows: The Lion King | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | The Lion King 1½ | Timon and Pumbaa | House of Mouse | Timon and Pumbaa's Wild About Safety Video games: The Lion King | Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games | The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventures | Kingdom Hearts II Characters: Simba | Nala | Mufasa | Scar | Zazu | Sarabi | Sarafina | Timon | Pumbaa | Rafiki | Shenzi, Banzai and Ed | Hyena Clan | Wildebeest Stampede | Kiara | Kovu | Zira | Vitani | Nuka | Outsiders | Crocodiles | Ma | Uncle Max | Gopher | Fred | Quint | Uncle Boaris | Toucan Dan | Boss Beaver | Speedy the Snail | Smolder the Bear | Little Jimmy | Erwin | Ned the Elephant | Cheetato and Cheetata | Rabbit | Dr. Happy | Happy Dog | Herman | Jackal Locations: Pride Rock | The Pride Lands | Water Hole | Elephant Graveyard | Gorge | Mount Kilimanjaro | The Jungle | Rafiki's Ancient Tree | Outlands Songs: Circle of Life | I Just Can't Wait to Be King | Be Prepared | Hakuna Matata | Can You Feel the Love Tonight? | He Lives in You | We Are One | My Lullaby | Upendi | Not One of Us | Love Will Find A Way | That's All I Need | Digga Tunnah Dance | One by One | Chow Down | The Madness of King Scar | The Morning Report | The Lion Sleeps Tonight Other: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Broadway Musical | Rhythm of the Pride Lands See also: The Disney Afternoon

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