The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Straight No Chaser

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  • @Calliope634
    @Calliope634 10 місяців тому +31

    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.

    • @ligiaulate8280
      @ligiaulate8280 13 днів тому

      A capela el canta,canta si ton no son ❤

  • @phyllisanngodfrey6137
    @phyllisanngodfrey6137 3 роки тому +391

    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.

  • @mariesimbeck9875
    @mariesimbeck9875 5 місяців тому +52

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

    • @timothygreening875
      @timothygreening875 4 місяці тому +1

      You know, first time, fabulous

    • @EstherCarey-nq4ht
      @EstherCarey-nq4ht 2 місяці тому

      I love the way the Weavers sang this son back in the early '50's. Right up there with you. I'm 71 also.

  • @lucilleyoung9142
    @lucilleyoung9142 3 роки тому +4

    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..

  • @debconnelly1642
    @debconnelly1642 3 роки тому +111

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

  • @susiemalphurs5212
    @susiemalphurs5212 11 місяців тому +7

    Wow! That's fantastic! Good job guys!

  • @ShadowPoet174
    @ShadowPoet174 12 років тому +954

    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 +9

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

  • @bethbanuelos8830
    @bethbanuelos8830 3 роки тому +13

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

  • @debbieedwards9508
    @debbieedwards9508 Рік тому +13

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

  • @beastp9569
    @beastp9569 7 років тому +4

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

  • @TheRealMake-Make
    @TheRealMake-Make 10 років тому +138

    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!

  • @crazydave1990ify
    @crazydave1990ify 8 років тому +335

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

  • @ronyap9746
    @ronyap9746 Рік тому +16

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

  • @alexandershtefan1033
    @alexandershtefan1033 Рік тому +8

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

  • @patlarimore6960
    @patlarimore6960 Рік тому +12

    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!

  • @motomweusi836
    @motomweusi836 4 роки тому +23

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

  • @wihopaSD
    @wihopaSD 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @waynefoulk6980
    @waynefoulk6980 4 роки тому +120

    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.

  • @pamelaalgea5605
    @pamelaalgea5605 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @maryannbrunner9087
    @maryannbrunner9087 2 роки тому +3

    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!!!!

  • @kiwisunshine9631
    @kiwisunshine9631 3 роки тому +70

    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:-)

  • @marilyncook2706
    @marilyncook2706 3 роки тому +11

    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.

  • @chanelchilley5844
    @chanelchilley5844 3 роки тому +2

    Bless them sound very good

  • @michaeltinsley9738
    @michaeltinsley9738 6 років тому +38

    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 Рік тому

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

  • @glendamahoney8496
    @glendamahoney8496 5 років тому +84

    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...

  • @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 2 роки тому +1

      And me.

    • @davidc8735
      @davidc8735 Рік тому

      Come on back for another dance break!

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 Рік тому +3

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

  • @KaushikSrinivasregidi
    @KaushikSrinivasregidi 9 років тому +55

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

  • @annmarie1569
    @annmarie1569 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @spasjt
    @spasjt 10 років тому +556

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

  • @j-pclermont3961
    @j-pclermont3961 3 роки тому +2

    Those boys were having fun. This is good.

  • @linrae4737
    @linrae4737 3 роки тому +20

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

  • @dodogonzaga
    @dodogonzaga 5 років тому +10

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

  • @romygime5822
    @romygime5822 3 роки тому +10

    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

  • @ChristeneHartley
    @ChristeneHartley 2 місяці тому +1

    Just great guys giving a lot of happiness well done

  • @juliajanssens8432
    @juliajanssens8432 4 роки тому +9

    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.

  • @chrissawyer1502
    @chrissawyer1502 3 місяці тому

    Saw these guys twice.....outstanding!

  • @yaminkosiadoniehondomi1229
    @yaminkosiadoniehondomi1229 5 років тому +15

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

  • @jennifera4350
    @jennifera4350 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic performance! Don't know why this appeared now on my computer but totally enjoyed it.

  • @susanwarren6547
    @susanwarren6547 5 років 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!

  • @sharonspencer2312
    @sharonspencer2312 3 роки тому +21

    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

  • @benjaminochieng7761
    @benjaminochieng7761 8 років тому +5

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

  • @joyr36
    @joyr36 6 років тому +9

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

  • @margaretosburn5709
    @margaretosburn5709 5 років тому +15

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

  • @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.

  • @lindaweeks2679
    @lindaweeks2679 6 років тому +23

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

  • @pamkline7772
    @pamkline7772 7 років тому +1

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

  • @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!

  • @arlitabeard7693
    @arlitabeard7693 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @davidwhite7789
    @davidwhite7789 5 років тому +4

    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.

  • @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 ❤😊❤

  • @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!

  • @joann5157
    @joann5157 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @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

  • @rosmarietretzack3739
    @rosmarietretzack3739 3 роки тому

    Total toll, das organisierte Chaos im Urwald nachempfunden. Ich bin begeistert.

  • @sethmanukula176
    @sethmanukula176 7 років тому +3

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

  • @karenroutledge5078
    @karenroutledge5078 2 роки тому

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

  • @jeffreycoogan09
    @jeffreycoogan09 5 років тому +19

    "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.

  • @theinnominatoidk3821
    @theinnominatoidk3821 3 роки тому +1

    i love the good vibes

  • @irenesmith6735
    @irenesmith6735 5 років тому +29

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

  • @DonnaDavis-l1u
    @DonnaDavis-l1u 2 місяці тому

    I have always loved this song.😊

  • @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!

  • @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!

  • @katherinebrazonis7802
    @katherinebrazonis7802 3 роки тому +4

    I got the goose bumps. Love the music.

  • @smokedoliver1
    @smokedoliver1 3 роки тому

    It’s fun watching them having 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

  • @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 !!!!

  • @mwnts2no
    @mwnts2no 7 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!

  • @smalltownusa3124
    @smalltownusa3124 3 роки тому +2

    If you ever get the opportunity to see these guys live, GO! This video does not do them justice. They're excellent and so fun.

  • @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!

  • @DebraMooney-y3n
    @DebraMooney-y3n 4 місяці тому

    I love that song. They are great.

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 6 років тому +8

    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.

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

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

  • @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

  • @KC-kb6mg
    @KC-kb6mg 6 місяців 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. 🎉

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

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

  • @sallycarlson5590
    @sallycarlson5590 6 років тому +3

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

  • @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

  • @GardensLadyBug
    @GardensLadyBug 7 років тому +3

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

  • @wandahoward25
    @wandahoward25 Рік тому

    Well 13 years after this was posted I finally saw it. Love you guys! Song is always awesome but you also brought in some fun. Thank you

  • @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.

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

    Just Absolutely Love This Group!! So much fun🤗

  • @DEBRACRANFORD
    @DEBRACRANFORD 5 років тому +15

    This was full of fun! Great voices

  • @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!!

  • @wladimirdesousaesilva3508
    @wladimirdesousaesilva3508 5 років тому +16

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

  • @bettinagerloff7810
    @bettinagerloff7810 6 років тому

    Ich bin immer wieder begeistert von Ihrer Darbietung.

  • @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.

  • @seb4462
    @seb4462 Місяць тому

    2010: This takes me back to my younger days. We used to play this on the jukebox all the time. Good memories of sock hops and drive-in movies. Kids these days don't know what they're missing. Real music, not like all that noise they listen to.
    2024: This slaps, low-key a vibe. Still a banger after all these years. Ngl, the lion still snoozin' tho. Deadass iconic.
    2074: Mega throwback vibe, this vid slaps. Holo-proj of gramps jamming to this back in the day - cray-cray. Defs pre-metaverse, but the rhythm still bops. Low-key makes me wanna neural-link and learn this ancient groove. Straight fire, no cap.

  • @texasgal3903
    @texasgal3903 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @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. 🇨🇦🕊🌷🥀🌹🥀🥀

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy 6 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!

  • @wardengineering9409
    @wardengineering9409 7 років тому

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

  • @shep7894
    @shep7894 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @siison1390
    @siison1390 2 роки тому

    Glad I found this channel. Love these guys.

  • @WomanAtTheWell2016
    @WomanAtTheWell2016 8 років тому +24

    Lol great sense of humor! Loved it!

    • @bettinagerloff7810
      @bettinagerloff7810 7 років тому

      Judea Agbosu Ja, wundervoll. Wir brauchen Humor, Musik, all' die SCHÖNEN!!! Dinge des Lebens. Danke Jungs, für die Darbietung.

  • @anngrogan6343
    @anngrogan6343 Рік тому

    Most fabulous!😂 May the music be with you gorgeous guys forever!

  • @ednelson60
    @ednelson60 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutamente magníficos.

  • @violetnewby
    @violetnewby 3 роки тому +1

    This group of guys is great! I'd love to see more...

  • @margaretosburn5709
    @margaretosburn5709 6 років тому +20

    Wow! This is entertainment! Makes me smile!