The original version of this song was written and recorded in 1939 by a South African man named Solomon Linda under the title "Mbube". It was written and performed in the Zulu language and later written in English by George David Weiss.
i believe karl denver was the first person to cover it and achieve commercial success? i could be wrong, i have not researched this :) big love to all people :)
Wonderful song and reaction... I first heard this song in the movie, "American Graffiti" in 1973. I fell in love with it and agree it's a fun song. Thanks for reviewing it! 😍😍😍
I was in elementary school when this cane out too. I remember everytime this came on the radio I would sing along at the top of my lungs! Still love it to this day.
I'm 73 yrs old and I remember when this song came out in the early 60's. Their voices were amazing!
The uncredited soprano is the late Anita Darian, a classically trained opera singer, and her wordless singing helps make the tune what it is.
The original version of this song was written and recorded in 1939 by a South African man named Solomon Linda under the title "Mbube". It was written and performed in the Zulu language and later written in English by George David Weiss.
i believe karl denver was the first person to cover it and achieve commercial success? i could be wrong, i have not researched this :) big love to all people :)
Typical thievery expected of the colonialists
Solomon's sisters have been in a legal fight with Disney over royalties and rights for years.. Disney doesn't want to pay up.. colonizers indeed...
@@StratsRUs BS. If they didn’t sing it you’d say they aren’t culturally diverse. Hypocrite.
When singing the line about Oh, my darling, my wife always sings Oh my darling, my dreadful darling.... It always cracks me up.
i read that the female voice is Linda Darian who sadly just passed at age 87
Happy mellifluous song 🐘 Enjoyed your reaction team E 🎏 Have a wonderful day 🕊️
Thank you very much for your reaction. You make music fun -:) Best from Vienna, Austria (Europe)
Your taking me back to my jr hi years
Beautiful song 😃
I love you two! Happy New Year!
Needed this today thank you for sharing!
This is an older party song I remember the sailors and their girlfriends at our house. My dad was a crew chief.
i was a 12 yr old navy brat when it came out.. we were stationed in Naples Italy .. my dad was a 20 yr boatswain mate..
God Bless You two !
Wonderful song and reaction... I first heard this song in the movie, "American Graffiti" in 1973. I fell in love with it and agree it's a fun song. Thanks for reviewing it! 😍😍😍
American Graffiti... I love that movie so much!
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The first time I heard this song was 2nd or 3rd grade in the 60s in gym class:):)
I was in elementary school when this cane out too. I remember everytime this came on the radio I would sing along at the top of my lungs! Still love it to this day.
This song has always made me smile...
Hey, these boys were from Brooklyn!! Nice doo-wop
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You should listen to the original old African version by Solomon Linda.......i think you would really enjoy it......a very haunting sound
Actually Savio, you're correct
This is in "The Lion King" it's sung by Timon and Pumbaa(at least the chorus is, anyway)
This is a slightly diff tune for the movie
Listen original Zulu song 1939
Such a weird odd song for someone to come up with...
See comment from Smitty Benzo...very old cultural song...