W
alt Disney Records proudly presents the original motion picture soundtrack to The Lion King. This Walt Disney Pictures full-length animated feature includes five new songs by rock legend
Elton John (who won an Academy Award
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for Best Achievement in Music for an Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight") and Academy
®
- and Grammy
®
-winning lyricist
Tim Rice (who shared the Academy Award
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for Best Achievement in Music for an Original Song with Elton John) with underscore provided by noted composer
Hans Zimmer. The Lion King co-stars Matthew Broderick and Jonathan Taylor Thomas in the role of Simba, James Earl Jones as the wise Mufasa, Jeremy Irons as the evil Scar, and a host of other talented actors, including Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Robert Guillaume. In addition to the film's five songs and Elton John's end-credit reprise of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," The Lion King soundtrack exclusively features solo versions of "Circle of Life" and "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" performed by Elton John -- eight songs for more than 50 minutes of music.
Set against the majestic backdrop of Africa, The Lion King is the coming-of-age tale of the young lion prince Simba and his heroic journey to claim his destined role as king of beasts. The soundtrack, embracing authentic African rhythms and contemporary musical influences, features African vocalists recorded in their homeland and enhances the storyline with powerful imagery and narrative storytelling.
The five production numbers include: "Circle of Life" (performed by Carmen Twillie), an expressive and commanding gospel-flavored tune that introduces Simba and the cycle of life; "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" (performed by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams), a playful look at leadership through the eyes of young Simba and friends; "Be Prepared" (performed by Jeremy Irons with Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings), a rousing call to arms by the villainous Scar as he hatches his plan to murder the king; "Hakuna Matata" (performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella with Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams), a happy-go-lucky and hilarious song performed by the comic duo Pumbaa and Timon; and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (performed by Joseph Williams and Sally Dworsky with Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Kristle Edwards), a touching love song voiced by Simba and Nala as they begin their life together.
Here's the full list of tracks for the album:
- Circle of Life - Performed by Carmen Twillie
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- I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Performed by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams
- Be Prepared - Performed by Jeremy Irons with Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings
- Hakuna Matata - Performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella with Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Performed by Joseph Williams and Sally Dworsky with Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Kristle Edwards
534K
- This Land - Instrumental
- ...To Die For - Instrumental
- Under the Stars - Instrumental
- King of Pride Rock - Instrumental
- Circle of Life - Performed by Elton John
- I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Performed by Elton John
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Performed by Elton John
Lion King Audio Awards:
Golden Globe Awards
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- Best Original Score - Hans Zimmer, Composer
- Best Original Song - Elton John & Tim Rice, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
American Music Awards
- Favorite Album - Pop/Rock
Grammy Awards
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- Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - Elton John, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
- Best Musical Album for Children
- Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s) - Lebo M & Hans Zimmer, "Circle of Life"
- Best Spoken Word Album for Children - The Lion King Read-Along
Academy Awards
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- Best Achievement in Music (Original Score) - Hans Zimmer, Composer
- Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Elton John & Tim Rice, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
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