Elton John - Circle Of Life (from The Lion King) -

: The song received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song and a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year.

: Performed by Elton John with the London Community Gospel Choir, this arrangement was used for the film’s soundtrack and a promotional music video. Elton John has noted that he personally prefers "Circle of Life" to his other Lion King hit, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," and it remains a staple in his live setlists. Impact and Legacy Elton John - Circle of Life (From The Lion King)

: While John and Rice handled the English portion, the world-famous opening chant— "Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba" —was improvised by South African composer Lebo M during a session with score composer Hans Zimmer. The lyrics translate to "Here comes a lion, father," a traditional praise greeting for a new king. Musical Versions There are two primary versions of the track: : The song received an Academy Award nomination