The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Straight No Chaser

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  • @Calliope634
    @Calliope634 8 місяців тому +21

    A timeless classic loved by many but for people who have lived in Africa it can easily make one well up. Love you Africa, always will.

  • @mariesimbeck9875
    @mariesimbeck9875 2 місяці тому +40

    Always a favorite. I'm 71 and still love it.

  • @debconnelly1642
    @debconnelly1642 3 роки тому +107

    This is what music is for. Entertaining, spreading joy, and using a God given gift of brightening a spot in life.

  • @phyllisanngodfrey6137
    @phyllisanngodfrey6137 3 роки тому +382

    I have always loved that song. I am 71 and like me, it’s a classic…..timeless.

    • @debabrataroy1358
      @debabrataroy1358 3 роки тому +5

      how are you doing sir??

    • @lindafox7822
      @lindafox7822 3 роки тому +4

      We are classic alright! Lol. Love that song. Reminds me of my youth.

    • @lottiestanley7696
      @lottiestanley7696 3 роки тому +5

      I’m 73... still love it 😍

    • @TheDobe64
      @TheDobe64 3 роки тому +7

      I am 78 and joined the Navy in 1961 and that was one of the top songs at that time. Loved it then and still do!!

    • @barbaraturner200
      @barbaraturner200 3 роки тому +2

      I am 68, look 50. Love the good music. Not bragging..just facts.

  • @patlarimore6960
    @patlarimore6960 11 місяців тому +11

    Saw these guys in person at 3 separate concerts, and each time they were great! Great singers, "intrumentalists", dancers, and comedians! Wonderful entertainers loaded with talent. A must see!

  • @bethbanuelos8830
    @bethbanuelos8830 3 роки тому +11

    This randomly popped up....no regrets to watching this. Loving it!

  • @motomweusi836
    @motomweusi836 4 роки тому +22

    This song was part of my childhood and I appreciate it, BIG TIME.

  • @crazydave1990ify
    @crazydave1990ify 7 років тому +334

    Can't help but smile when I watch this - Thank god the world still has Music.

  • @TheRealMake-Make
    @TheRealMake-Make 10 років тому +134

    These guys are my favorite a-cap group of all time. They look like they're having so much fun and that joy for life is definitely contagious. I need more of this stuff...just hook it to my veins!

  • @waynefoulk6980
    @waynefoulk6980 4 роки тому +119

    Absolutely love this version. What better way to enjoy the old music then to find a way to do it to bring back memories while making your audience laugh. Watching in July 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic. Just what I needed.

  • @debbieedwards9508
    @debbieedwards9508 Рік тому +11

    The absolutely most entertaining video I’ve ever seen on (years of watching) UA-cam ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

  • @marilyncook2706
    @marilyncook2706 3 роки тому +10

    I've started calling this up every morning to start my day. It puts a smile on my face and reminds me that hard times can't destroy beauty or laughter.

  • @glendamahoney8496
    @glendamahoney8496 5 років тому +82

    It's been a long time since I got chills from listening to someone sing but when he started I got chills all over. They are crazy and having so much fun.

    • @pedmst
      @pedmst 5 років тому

      Yeah I know what you mean alright. I got chills with the Carlton dance at the end it was so right on. Lol! That song never gets old and with this twist it got a makeover too!

    • @miketwomey4923
      @miketwomey4923 Рік тому

      I agree with you so much, I'm a 63 yr old fat straight guy and these guys gave me goosebumps. It's inspirational and intergenerational and probably even international. It was amazing...

  • @beastp9569
    @beastp9569 7 років тому +2

    why do i just love this, so many men loves the song as much as i do..👍👍👍 spot on tone

  • @KaushikSrinivasregidi
    @KaushikSrinivasregidi 9 років тому +55

    This makes me smile so much! Always loved this song, brings so much nostalgia.

  • @kiwisunshine9631
    @kiwisunshine9631 3 роки тому +68

    Oh wow!! When that guy with the high voice started singing I got goosebumps all over me!! This as awesome!! Many thanks, and stay well:-)

  • @ronyap9746
    @ronyap9746 Рік тому +14

    Just wonder how the Lion is gonna sleep tonight with this song and dance
    It's just great!

  • @annmarie1569
    @annmarie1569 3 роки тому +4

    I'm 46 and I love this song. These guys did an awesome job. 💘

  • @michaeltinsley9738
    @michaeltinsley9738 6 років тому +37

    Excellent harmonies and comedy! Absolutely great A- cappella music ! I've never heard 'Straight No Chaser' but I'll look for them now. In Christ Jesus, Michael

    • @cristi5298
      @cristi5298 10 місяців тому

      Then look for their 12 Days of Christmas video. You'll LOVE it!! It's what got them famous.

  • @linrae4737
    @linrae4737 3 роки тому +19

    Need more of this NOW!! So awesome talented. A sheer joy to listen and watch. Go Blokes!!

  • @Leila-Miha
    @Leila-Miha 3 роки тому +60

    Don't know how i get here but who cares! Loved it. What a nice relaxation after getting exhausted and stressed from work 😍

    • @QUICKBOOKS1
      @QUICKBOOKS1 3 роки тому +1

      Same here. The ones on Zoom are amazing, too. (I'm assuming that's Zoom.)

    • @karenjones1
      @karenjones1 Рік тому +1

      And me.

    • @davidcarroll8735
      @davidcarroll8735 Рік тому

      Come on back for another dance break!

  • @susiemalphurs5212
    @susiemalphurs5212 9 місяців тому +3

    Wow! That's fantastic! Good job guys!

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 Рік тому +3

    Love the tenor and the bass.. These guys are good-way crazy!! Thanks for posting this. It's fun.

  • @benjaminochieng7761
    @benjaminochieng7761 8 років тому +5

    Wow..... cant get enough of this. sounds new and amazing every day.

  • @spasjt
    @spasjt 10 років тому +556

    Always nice to see performers enjoying themselves; really adds to the atmosphere.

  • @sharonspencer2312
    @sharonspencer2312 3 роки тому +19

    1960 Those were such good days, must be what we will experience in heaven, hearing all our fav groups anytime. 'Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end; we thought they'd last forever and a day.'

    • @rhtball
      @rhtball 3 роки тому

      Rubber Ball come bouncing back to you......We had so many classics that we can only hope they will never die.....

    • @time.528
      @time.528 3 роки тому

      I'm not old enough to have grown and enjoyed the 50s and 60s. But I used to work with my dad and that's all he listened to. I come to enjoy that era of music.
      I caught that feeling that you are trying to express

  • @juliajanssens8432
    @juliajanssens8432 4 роки тому +8

    An all-time dynamic performance, brilliant choreography every instant, humour and singing and dance talent showcased forever - Increases optimism and energy levels.Therapeutic music beyond belief. This is thoroughly enjoyable incredible talent.

  • @margaretosburn5709
    @margaretosburn5709 5 років тому +15

    Amazing group! Love these guys! Puts a huge smile on my face!

  • @dodogonzaga
    @dodogonzaga 5 років тому +9

    It's 2019.
    I have watched this for 9 years!!! And still counting..

  • @romygime5822
    @romygime5822 3 роки тому +9

    This is a beautiful song We seems like to forget but to listen again it bring those times back in our minds So nice memories good times then. No covid free times

  • @yaminkosiadoniehondomi1229
    @yaminkosiadoniehondomi1229 5 років тому +15

    made my day,absolutely marvellous,cant stop grinning..

  • @pamelaalgea5605
    @pamelaalgea5605 Місяць тому

    This is an enormously entertaining version of an oldies favorite! These guys. should definitely be on everyone's favorites list!

  • @irenesmith6735
    @irenesmith6735 5 років тому +29

    still going strong...love their performance...made my morning better...

  • @maryannbrunner9087
    @maryannbrunner9087 Рік тому +2

    This is the first time I have seen this video. I have been finding lots of videos I never saw before and they are songs I have not seen them do in concert either. Thank God for You Tube!!!!

  • @judithmaryhill4862
    @judithmaryhill4862 5 років тому +15

    Fun to watch. Thank you, gentlemen, for this delightful version of this song. I can see you were all having fun ❤😊❤

  • @joann5157
    @joann5157 3 роки тому +2

    I love this song and I LOVE this group!! My smile for the day!!

  • @alexandershtefan1033
    @alexandershtefan1033 Рік тому +6

    I am 57 and I'm ukrainian. But I like this song too. Great!

  • @devinmcg9300
    @devinmcg9300 6 років тому +4

    Harmony at it's BEST!! Music got me through NAVY! Love and loss! There were not many TV's on a ship! Make the best of what you have! Appreciate! P.S. listen love your family and friends, people! One day you will see that! This is pure music!

  • @exbarsilambi2757
    @exbarsilambi2757 8 років тому +292

    its not only the voice and the song, they're also gorgeous..

    • @janellparsel1487
      @janellparsel1487 8 років тому +4

      there fabulous!
      BRO FIST

    • @ribitt06
      @ribitt06 5 років тому +1

      @@grandmacooch2441 And that bothers YOU how?

    • @grandmacooch2441
      @grandmacooch2441 5 років тому

      @@ribitt06 I don't like gay niggas

    • @lauraprince3854
      @lauraprince3854 5 років тому +2

      Geez guys, why are you here, of all places, on a music vid, insulting each other?? I just want to say the guy singing falsetto is adorable.

    • @Shekinahhhh
      @Shekinahhhh 5 років тому

      They are not Bangtan Sonyeondan!

  • @brucebadeau9906
    @brucebadeau9906 9 років тому

    Ohhhhh Mannnn was this ever great --- Bravo to a wonderful bunch of very talented guys singing my childhood favorite song !!!!

  • @sethmanukula176
    @sethmanukula176 7 років тому +3

    One of the simplest yet most effective performance I've seen to date for this song! Great!!!

  • @Krunal_in_Milan
    @Krunal_in_Milan 7 років тому +30

    One of the best stage performance i have ever seen in my life.! So relaxing. kind of a emotional roller-coaster! and the humor is outstanding! and yes I am listening it in 2017 !!! Love you guys.. :D

  • @arlitabeard7693
    @arlitabeard7693 6 місяців тому +3

    One of my favorites before i when country in 1963 i was 13 when this came out

  • @lindaweeks2679
    @lindaweeks2679 5 років тому +23

    Great song & showmanship! I hope y’all have others to sing. Brought back great memories. Thank you!

  • @davidwhite7789
    @davidwhite7789 5 років тому +3

    This was just fun,smiled from the very beginning and couldn't stop until the last hillarious note. Thank you guys for a fun ride.

  • @pamkline7772
    @pamkline7772 6 років тому

    OMG! I love these guys! Not only were they entertaining but I really enjoyed watching them having fun. It was GREAT.

  • @joyr36
    @joyr36 5 років тому +8

    A lot of talent on that stage. Loved the performance.

  • @susanwarren6547
    @susanwarren6547 4 роки тому +7

    6:30 in the morning, having my 2nd cup of coffee, and I run across this video.....just AWESOME! One of my favorite songs and this brought on a mountain of smiles and laughs. Thank you for bringing such good vibes to me this morning!

  • @jeffreycoogan09
    @jeffreycoogan09 4 роки тому +18

    "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was originally written and recorded by Solomon Linda in 1939. And the songs original title was "Mbube". Recorded under the South African, Gallo Record Company. Linda's original was written in Zulu, while the English version's lyrics were written by George David Weiss.

  • @mwnts2no
    @mwnts2no 6 років тому +5

    It is wonderful, hearing these men sing and bounce around, all in "k"! So fun and beautiful, continues to give me goosebumps. This is such fun to send to friends for a real treat!

  • @katherinebrazonis7802
    @katherinebrazonis7802 3 роки тому +4

    I got the goose bumps. Love the music.

  • @creativeplanetjanet
    @creativeplanetjanet 9 років тому +45

    I attended an "Oldie but Goodie" concert in the early 90's and saw the Tokens perform The Lion Sleeps Tonight. I enjoyed it very much. They sounded just as good as I remembered when hearing it as a kid sometime during the 60's. But I enjoy this one even more! Great job guys! So glad I found this!

  • @5ms687
    @5ms687 2 роки тому +1

    Just Absolutely Love This Group!! So much fun🤗

  • @aerilee33
    @aerilee33 12 років тому +69

    I like how when they're singing about the PEACEFUL village, they start to go faster
    you go guys, I like the groove! :))

    • @josephstalin6418
      @josephstalin6418 4 роки тому

      I hate how the fucking audience keeps clapping a cheering in the middle of the fucking song

  • @karenroutledge5078
    @karenroutledge5078 2 роки тому

    I could listen to this all day long ??? I usually do ?? xxx Excellent guys xx

  • @mrsheatherteske
    @mrsheatherteske 3 роки тому +5

    I've seen them in concert. Outstanding! One of my fav parts though was where they redo 80s and 90s medleys 😂 but this one was also awesome 👍

  • @tonton5407
    @tonton5407 6 років тому

    Great group performance and that lead singers voice was so nice to listen to wow. Lion King a classic. Peace and Love from Sweden

  • @sallycarlson5590
    @sallycarlson5590 6 років тому +3

    What a fun and uplifting performance !!! I loved it !!!

  • @wihopaSD
    @wihopaSD Місяць тому

    Completely entertaining and original accapella, great job done, brilliant men and smiling here the whole time.❤✌

  • @ShadowPoet174
    @ShadowPoet174 12 років тому +928

    The urge to sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is always a whim away... a whim away... a whim away... a whim away! :)

    • @annek1226
      @annek1226 3 роки тому +7

      Groan!

    • @jacksonbrown5900
      @jacksonbrown5900 3 роки тому +5

      ROTFL

    • @SmollerRadish
      @SmollerRadish 3 роки тому +7

      @@jacksonbrown5900 why are people replying after 8 years

    • @jacksonbrown5900
      @jacksonbrown5900 3 роки тому +26

      @@SmollerRadish because the video is still up and people still like the song. Why does it matter when they/I comment?

    • @amythompson7700
      @amythompson7700 3 роки тому +8

      @@SmollerRadish Because this is really good!!!!

  • @lucilleyoung9142
    @lucilleyoung9142 3 роки тому

    I had such a bad day today. My neighbor passed away from a heart attack. Requiescat in pace (May he rest in peace.)
    My charge card was compromised and three heavy charges were fraudulently put on my credit card, which fortunately the credit was dropped. But it shocked me to see it at first.
    Then I listened to this group sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and it just brightened my day. Bravissimo to Straight No Chaser. What a great job. And they seemed to be having such fun performing this song..

  • @KC-kb6mg
    @KC-kb6mg 4 місяці тому +5

    Our 4 member wine group has been going to SNC concerts every year since 2014. We already have our tickets for their Dec 2, 2024 show. 🎉

  • @Janice-mu6wf
    @Janice-mu6wf Рік тому

    I love you all and all your songs. Have to say though I like the early stuff best. You loved and it showed.

  • @pamelagahan5601
    @pamelagahan5601 3 роки тому +22

    Best thing I've seen since Covid. Couldn't wipe the smile off my face the whole time. Love it. Thank you ❤️

    • @barbaraturner200
      @barbaraturner200 3 роки тому +2

      We are all sick of COVID and need some good energy in our lives.

    • @paulgabit9534
      @paulgabit9534 Рік тому

      Hello Pamela 👋, how are you doing!

  • @carolynyoung-jenkins7263
    @carolynyoung-jenkins7263 Рік тому +1

    Great group of great singers. So much fun to watch.

  • @DEBRACRANFORD
    @DEBRACRANFORD 5 років тому +15

    This was full of fun! Great voices

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 4 роки тому +1

    Love these guys! They have the best spirit and the funnest delivery. And, yes, they can sing too!

  • @GardensLadyBug
    @GardensLadyBug 7 років тому +3

    Loved this. They sound great and left me grinning. I will have to check out their other music.

  • @ChristeneHartley
    @ChristeneHartley 4 дні тому +1

    Just great guys giving a lot of happiness well done

  • @texasgal3903
    @texasgal3903 3 роки тому +5

    Fun and made me laugh, I really enjoyed them A LOT!!!

  • @marilynoconnell961
    @marilynoconnell961 3 роки тому +1

    That song is so much fun and those guys really had fun doing it this time!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @pamelakline7738
    @pamelakline7738 3 роки тому +8

    Still laughing! Thanks, guys, for the "ah-we-go-way" rhythm section. I was sorry when you did go away.

  • @shannonorielly4239
    @shannonorielly4239 5 років тому +1

    This is my brother's favourite song. I haven't seen him nor spoke to him in over 20 years. Brett if you see this I love you and miss you very much. 🇨🇦🕊🌷🥀🌹🥀🥀

  • @margaretosburn5709
    @margaretosburn5709 6 років тому +20

    Wow! This is entertainment! Makes me smile!

  • @mskittyjudy6943
    @mskittyjudy6943 3 роки тому +2

    I'm in my late 70s and remember this song which I loved. I love their version, esp some of the 'wrong' (?) moves...ha ha

  • @londawarren8278
    @londawarren8278 4 роки тому +35

    What a delightful version! This song was popular when I was in high school...oops, did I just reveal my age!!!???

    • @nevergiveupnevergivein7655
      @nevergiveupnevergivein7655 4 роки тому +1

      Hey, strut that age and own. 👍

    • @tictocfinewatches
      @tictocfinewatches 4 роки тому +1

      It was recorded by the Tokens in 1961, but I won't do the math! It was popular (and continues to be to this day thanks to The Lion King) when I was in elementary school.

  • @wardengineering9409
    @wardengineering9409 6 років тому

    Excellent, now that brought a smile to my face, a big one!

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 6 років тому +7

    Love it! The lead has a very nice and pure tenor and falsetto voice. Choreography was fun too!!
    Side note: This song has special meaning to me. My sister and I are both Leos. She loved this song. When the Lion King came out, it was a joy to learn this song was included in the sound track. After my sister passed away, whenever I would hear this song, it would bring tears to my eyes. It was fun to hear the song done with such fun and passion for acapella (another favorite of mine). Thank you gentlemen of No Chaser.

  • @sharonspencer2312
    @sharonspencer2312 3 роки тому +2

    My very 1st fav song, I was 11yrs old, now 71. I found a lion head at Walgreen's a few years ago that sings a little bit of song. Good memories!

  • @ladyjuliana8179
    @ladyjuliana8179 8 років тому +193

    it's a parody mix everybody! it's not supposed to be serious. I assure you they can and do awesomely perfect Acapella,. but so do a lot of other groups ( Pentatonix, Rockapella etc) but these are the only ones I've found that parody and mix songs. maybe you will enjoy it more if you relax and take it as it's intended.

    • @johnnylackland3992
      @johnnylackland3992 7 років тому +4

      Lady, you got it right.

    • @fredbrull136
      @fredbrull136 7 років тому +2

      Lady Juliana right on the money

    • @makin19711
      @makin19711 6 років тому

      Ricky gervais Elmo

    • @1rednecker
      @1rednecker 6 років тому +1

      I absolutely love Pentatonix! They rock!

    • @susanbolton6215
      @susanbolton6215 6 років тому +1

      Molicious And don't forget Home Free, the fantastic country western a capella group!

  • @bettinagerloff7810
    @bettinagerloff7810 6 років тому

    Ich bin sooo begeistert. Eine super Performance. Danke liebe Leute.

  • @aalennn1
    @aalennn1 9 років тому +754

    whether he sang it in the original version or in his own version...
    everyone was happy
    they were happy...
    hakuna matata

    • @MsRandomPro
      @MsRandomPro 8 років тому +17

      It was a mix with Lion sleeps tonight and brown eyed girl, because they goes well together, as shown.

    • @aalennn1
      @aalennn1 8 років тому +4

      MsRandomPro
      will check it out for sure

    • @paulinedub7525
      @paulinedub7525 7 років тому +2

      alenn mosses
      I

    • @sherryfisher2521
      @sherryfisher2521 7 років тому +2

      alenn mosses yes sir

    • @sherryfisher2521
      @sherryfisher2521 7 років тому

      MsRandomPro I.think its.owsome

  • @rogerbrinker420
    @rogerbrinker420 3 роки тому

    I love these guys! Talent and humor mingling together. Just doesn't get much better than that.

  • @intermezzono1
    @intermezzono1 12 років тому +14

    I gotta say that every year since I discovered their "12 days of Christmas" version, I listen to it like every day during Christmas season, and I keep looking for more videos. But mostly only around Christmas. So weird.

  • @bettinagerloff7810
    @bettinagerloff7810 6 років тому

    Thank you, sehr verehrte Herren. So eine lovely and great Darbietung, so funny and lovely.

  • @terrenayeltatzie
    @terrenayeltatzie 7 років тому +7

    How fun. This was an amazing performance. Stress free.

  • @chrissawyer1502
    @chrissawyer1502 26 днів тому

    Saw these guys twice.....outstanding!

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy 5 років тому +4

    That was Amazing! A group doing this nightly,traveling the Country,could not have done better.Thank you Gentlemen.

    • @ameliavanderveere8708
      @ameliavanderveere8708 2 роки тому +1

      I wd rather listen 2the original Azanian cultural version (without the un- necessary buffoonery), that was stolen by a caucasian group in the 1950's-60's? &4which the originators NEVER benefit- ted from the $$$ millions the white group reaped from the song. Thus they did what the caucasian is infamous 4, being the cleptomaniac his-[own]- story reveals him 2be: he ripped them off of their hard-earned &well de- served financial rewards. What a pitiful shame!!! Therefore, it's imperative that we: "Tell The Truth & Shame the [lying, fork-tong -ued serpent/d-v-l". 'Nuff sed!

  • @JohnJones-mu5mh
    @JohnJones-mu5mh 2 роки тому

    all of you did an excellent Job and i really enjoyed it thank you

  • @jacklewis5722
    @jacklewis5722 8 років тому +73

    my favorite song is the lion sleeps tonight
    the lion sleeps tonight hush my darling
    dont cry my darling

  • @Elize-i5t
    @Elize-i5t 5 днів тому +1

    Thankyou. Now im enjoy the song. IN THE jungle the lions sleep. To night. IM SO HAPPY TO HEER THE WONDERFULL SONG.😢😂😮😅😊

  • @shep7894
    @shep7894 3 роки тому +6

    LOL! just got home from dentist and I needed this! ROFL

  • @toriann56
    @toriann56 5 років тому +2

    Aww, Those guys did a great job, singing and being funny.. I Really Enjoyed watching and listening.. Good going guys!!

  • @gcamil23
    @gcamil23 11 років тому +8

    Excelenteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Me encantó!!! Es un deleite para el alma :)

  • @lindacaldwell9017
    @lindacaldwell9017 7 років тому +1

    Great Job!!!! They enjoyed themselves and engaged the audience completely! !!!!!

  • @wladimirdesousaesilva3508
    @wladimirdesousaesilva3508 5 років тому +16

    Vozes e boa música juntam todos... Lindo demais!

  • @emiliapeterson52
    @emiliapeterson52 3 роки тому +1

    it made my day better, thanks

  • @elophantastisch
    @elophantastisch 11 років тому +34

    Best version of the song on UA-cam ! Props to these guys

    • @Writeowl
      @Writeowl 11 років тому +3

      Look up Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Mint Juleps

    • @skyblazeeterno
      @skyblazeeterno 10 років тому +1

      one of the worst imho - so many better versions online - that oe with the Spanish girl speaking in broken in English is better

    • @renatedebruyn9612
      @renatedebruyn9612 6 років тому +1

      Jay Segal and the Tokens are the best and it was their hit song way back. Mr,Segal's range is quite awesome. You might want to check it out on UA-cam. ❤️

    • @josephpickering749
      @josephpickering749 5 років тому

      @@renatedebruyn9612 Acapella Soul also

  • @trashkarma1416
    @trashkarma1416 Рік тому +1

    Still love the song first time listening to these guys absolutely love it

  • @alitisuluaqalo8026
    @alitisuluaqalo8026 8 років тому +38

    its funny wen the first solo came out and did thesong and I like how they dance 😀😀😀☺
    hahahahaha.........shout..... uro