The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, March 6, 1982 spending 3 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. When introducing the song, singer Dave Guard stated that "Mbube" was a song about a sleeping lion (he doesn't refer to the song by name: he gives the background of the song before the Trio sings it). Part of the translated lyrics, as given by Guard: "Hush! Hush! If we all be quiet, there will be lion meat for dinner."
Who sang The Lion Sleeps Tonight?
The Lion Sleeps Tonight was performed by Tight Fit
What year did The Lion Sleeps Tonight get to the UK number 1 spot?
The Lion Sleeps Tonight first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, March 6, 1982
How long was The Lion Sleeps Tonight at number 1 in the UK?
The Lion Sleeps Tonight spent 3 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.