It begins much in the same way things went with my sisters: Jimmy launches the first sound, and it slowly escalates as Billy Joel gradually joins in.
The goal is to sing the legendary song ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’. The legendary song was originally recorded back in 1939 by South African musician Solomon Linda under the name ‘Mbube’. It was written in Zulu, and later rewritten in English by American songwriter George David Weiss.
That’s when the song really took off. It was adapted and covered internationally by loads of bands in the 50s and 60s.
But perhaps its most successful interpretation of all occurred in 1961, when it became a number one hit in the US after the doo-wop group The Tolkens produced their catchy version. This is the version Jimmy Fallon and Billy Joel sing in their amazing performance.
And what’s certain is they do a fantastic job at it. Billy, of course, is a seasoned singer and it was expected how well he would do, but kudos to Jimmy who proves he has some decent musical skills, too!
Watch their wonderful, harmonious performance below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU-eAzNp5Hw
This made me smile till my cheeks hurt. Share with all your family and friends if this brought a smile to your face today, too!