The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Album by Elton John, Tim Rice & Hans Zimmer

Released 31 May 1994

Tracklist

Digital Media 1
1
Circle of Life
Elton John
3:59
3.6 ★
2
Scar
Hans Zimmer
0:57
3
This Land
Hans Zimmer
3:08
4
Morning Report
Hans Zimmer
1:36
5
Simba and Scar (unused) / Simba and Nala
Hans Zimmer
4:01
6
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
Elton John
2:50
3.3 ★
7
Elephant Graveyard
Hans Zimmer
4:51
8
Father and Son
Hans Zimmer
2:21
9
Hyenas (unused)
Hans Zimmer
2:19
10
Be Prepared
Elton John
3:40
3.6 ★
11
Setting the Trap
Hans Zimmer
0:54
12
Stampede
Hans Zimmer
3:28
13
What Have You Done?
Hans Zimmer
2:36
14
Kill Him
Hans Zimmer
0:50
15
A New Era / Bowling for Buzzards
Hans Zimmer
1:45
16
Simba Awakens (unused)
Hans Zimmer
0:33
17
Hakuna Matata
Elton John
3:33
2.9 ★
18
Zazu Sings
Hans Zimmer
0:43
19
Hyenas Complain to Scar
Hans Zimmer
0:50
20
Under the Stars
Hans Zimmer
1:11
21
Simba Is Alive!
Hans Zimmer
1:41
22
Hunting / Reunion
Hans Zimmer
4:23
23
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Elton John
2:57
3.5 ★
24
Argument / You're Mufasa's Boy
Hans Zimmer
4:47
25
He Lives in You
Hans Zimmer
3:05
26
Simba Returns / This Is My Home
Hans Zimmer
2:32
27
A Diversion
Hans Zimmer
0:24
28
The Battle of Pride Rock / The Ascension / End Credits, Part I
Hans Zimmer
11:44
29
Can You Feel the Love Tonight / End Credits, Part II
Elton John
3:59
2.9 ★
CD 2
1
Circle of Life (film version)
Elton John
3:59
3.6 ★
2
This Land (alternative)
Hans Zimmer
3:00
3
Be Prepared (film version)
Elton John
3:43
3.6 ★
4
Hakuna Matata (film version)
Elton John
4:01
5
Simba Is Alive! (alternative)
Hans Zimmer
1:37
6
Circle of Life (instrumental)
Elton John
4:00
2.0 ★
7
Morning Report (instrumental)
Hans Zimmer
1:33
8
I Just Can't Wait to Be King (instrumental)
Elton John
2:41
2.0 ★
9
Be Prepared (instrumental)
Elton John
3:42
10
Hakuna Matata (instrumental)
Elton John
4:00
11
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (instrumental)
Elton John
2:47
12
Circle of Life
Elton John
4:51
2.5 ★
13
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
Elton John
3:36
3.0 ★
14
Busa (concert arrangement)
Hans Zimmer
3:59
15
Lea Halalela (concert arrangement)
Hans Zimmer
5:59
16
Circle of Life (Disney Channel version)
Elton John
4:11
17
The Wonderful World of Disney Parade / Lion King
Hans Zimmer
1:38
18
Circle of Life (remix)
Elton John
4:08

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Release credits

AJ Trauth
vocal [18]
Adam Smalley
editor [2.1, 2.3, 2.12-13, 1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 1.17, 1.23]
Anneliese van der Pol
vocal [18]
Bruce Fowler
orchestrator [1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 1.17, 1.23, 2.1, 2.3, 2.12-13]
Carmen Twillie
lead vocals [2.1, 1.1], solo [2.1, 1.1]
Cheech Marin
additional [2.3, 1.10]
Chico Bennett
producer [18]
Chris Thomas
mix [2.12-13, 1.29], producer [2.12-13, 1.29]
Christy Carlson Romano
vocal [18]
Chuck Sabo
drums (drum set) [2.12-13, 1.29]
Committed Artists Choir & Friends
choir vocals [2.1, 1.1]
Davey Johnstone
background vocals [29], guitar [1.29, 2.12-13]
Elton John
lead vocals [2.12-13, 1.29]
Ernie Sabella
lead vocals [17], vocal [17, 23]
Gary Barlow
background vocals [29]
Guy Babylon
programming [1.29, 2.12-13]
Hans Zimmer
arranger [1.1, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3], producer [1.1, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3]
Hilary Duff
vocal [18]
Jason Weaver
additional [17], lead vocals [6], vocal [17]
Jay Rifkin
arranger [17], mix [2.1, 2.3, 1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 1.17, 1.23], producer [17], recording [2.1, 2.3, 1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 1.17, 1.23]
Jeremy Irons
lead vocals [1.10, 2.3]
Jim Cummings
additional [1.10, 2.3]
Joseph Williams
additional [17], vocal [23]
Keswa
vocal [15]
Kiki Dee
background vocals [29]
Kristle Edwards
vocal [23]
Kyla Pratt
vocal [18]
Laura Williams
additional [6]
Lebo M
additional [1.1, 2.1], vocal [15]
Marco Marinangeli
remixer [18]
Mark Mancina
arranger [6, 17, 23], producer [6, 17, 23]
Matthew Vaughn
additional [12]
Nathan Lane
lead vocals [17], vocal [17, 23]
Nick Glennie‐Smith
conductor [1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 1.17, 1.23, 2.1, 2.3, 2.12-13], orchestrator [1.1, 1.6, 1.10, 1.17, 1.23, 2.1, 2.3, 2.12-13]
Olle Romo
programming [1.29, 2.12-13]
Orlando Brown
vocal [18]
Paula Jones
engineer [2.12-13, 1.17, 1.29]
Pete Lewis
assistant [2.12-13, 1.29]
Phil Spalding
background vocals [29], bass [1.29, 2.12-13]
Raven‐Symoné
vocal [18]
Rick Astley
background vocals [29]
Robbie Buchanan
producer [18]
Rowan Atkinson
additional [6], vocal [6]
Sally Dworsky
vocal [23]
Tahj Mowry
vocal [18]
Whoopi Goldberg
additional [2.3, 1.10]