“Circle of Life” performed at Lion King’s 30th Anniversary at the Hollywood Bowl

[@MMfan365]

What not too many people know is that Jennifer started her career singing this EXACT song in the shows on Disney Cruise Line, so this I’m sure was such a full circle moment and she KILLED IT.

[@Walo_Solorzano]

And she got booted off american idol After singing this same song. What a great moment for her 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Princess_-gp3ep]

@@Walo_Solorzano On the bright side, she was in Dreamgirls.

[@semajm85]

Hue hue….full circle…..of life ;)

[@semajm85]

Hur hur, full circle…..of life

[@ShhhandGiggles]

I've seen The Lion King on Broadway three times and each time I'm in tears during the opening. There is no way to explain the power of their voices and seeing the animals coming out. So many chills!

[@goodfay]

❤

[@mairam7234]

Yes! I saw it once and it was so difficult to hold the tears back. It’s beautiful! The voices, the music, the animals, it’s all mesmerizing. I even cried watching this video haha

[@DT-us3kd]

The opening scene of The Lion King is incredible ❤️❤️❤️

[@sanasiddiqi2054]

Yesssss me tooo.

[@IslesYankeeLady]

Burst into tears live instantly

[@LeDameMarciana]

the original singer still sounding exactly like he did 30 years ago is MAGICAL

[@JohnCHAUVIN]

Thank the playback !!!! if you don't trust me, look at his lips ... I'm sorry

[@mikeywatch5649]

That's no playback. It's nothing like the original recording. And for 20 sec max they're not going to record a small sample. Especially offkey😂😂😂e​@JohnCHAUVIN

[@JacobElyachar]

I am so happy that Jennifer Hudson got to sing this song once more! When she sang "Circle of Life" on Idol, it became one of the best performances during Simon and Paula's era on the show!

[@SmilingSoulful]

Lebo M! The OG who made the music of the Lion King.

[@patriciajune5]

They got some of broadway actors to come to Hollywood that’s amazing

[@jessicarechani875]

I couldn’t believe it myself when they announced it! I’m so happy that some of the cast of Broadway’s Lion King came to perform in this concert!

[@patriciajune5]

@@jessicarechani875lebo m was also in original broadway cast but he did movie before hand

[@iloveowls90]

well it was an anniversary of the lion king so thats probably why

[@broadwaymike92]

Loved they did BOTH the Broadway and original film opening calls!!! Great transition!!!

[@adrianaavila8853]

I love this lady !! Rafiki- she does the character justice so brilliantly 🥹

[@CandiceBCouriers]

Jennifer Hudson, the Queen that you are... Just WOW!

[@nicolebrown5987]

If you’ve never seen the Lion King live…. It’s a sight to see

[@trevorlongley8995]

It truly is!!!

[@Adri_Unsung]

Best show I’ve ever seen live, I just wish I hadn’t been acting like a moody surly teenager before we went so I could’ve enjoyed it more fully lol

[@jessicarechani875]

It’s breathtaking ❤️

[@mistynorman3172]

It's coming to Baltimore in February and I am going, I've wanted to see this show forever, I HAVE too be there ❤

[@joeschmoe5231]

This song is the soundtrack of my childhood. Awesome rendition.

[@beerzerker8359]

Wow, Jennifer Hudson absolutely nailed it!

[@kexysbrickbuilts]

No, absolutely not... all she can do is scream, belt and overdo every line. She ruined this great song...

[@eyez-ontv6320]

She really did. But then you can't really expect anything less from her. She's got it.

[@laurahero8778]

@@kexysbrickbuiltsDo you know what a power house is? That’s what she is, simply a loud singing voice. She’s not screaming, good grief you don’t know singing.

[@Appel1989]

Even tho Jennifer did an amazing job, Selloane and (the legend himself) Lebo were amazing as well! Imo they deserve more credit for their part.

[@laurahero8778]

Jennifer from once just being an auditioning genius, to becoming a champion, then a professional actor & singer AND to now being the *Lion Kings 30th Anniversary Nominee Singer* ✊🏼🤍 She’s my idol!

[@javimu111]

I'll never forget the thrill of this opening number when I saw it: it was at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, CA.

[@HASQ779]

me too! I was ten years old and we had the nosebleeds up against the wall but it was great!

[@kandakeedits1546]

SIIIIINGGGG, JENNIFER!!!!!!

[@marie-joselelan5323]

We saw it London 20 years ago and it was magical ✨️ 😍

[@willrobinson3662]

I love listening to Circle of Life from The Lion King.

[@torilove8869]

Oh gosh I remember going to the library and renting the crap out of the VHS tape childhood.

[@fixman88]

I saw it on the first showing the day after it came out (and I was first in line and got the first ticket). I couldn't see it the day it came out because by the time I got off work and got to the theater all the showings were already sold out.

[@josiahdrake2632]

They never seize to amaze me!🥹

[@GabyGibson]

I remember seeing this at a tour at a city near me 45 minutes away. The minute she began to sing I think I had goosebumps everywhere

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

Wow you had the most amazing seats for this event.

[@claudioreis2618]

JHu amazing❤

[@cynthiaevans6110]

Effortless perfection!

[@JuanPabloPadilla-n2l]

Let's hope they gonna do The Lion King Live on ABC where they show The Film then Live Spectacular Performances of The Hit Songs from The Movie and Broadway soon for the 30th Anniversary.

[@thenerdtalkpodcast9460]

This is amazing ❤ so jealous I missed it

[@mistynorman3172]

I remember Jennifer sang this on American Idol ❤❤❤

[@PriscillaGonzalez-ri6lo]

Beautiful James earl Jones would be proud watching from heaven smiling 😊

[@jazlincahill4763]

Ikr

[@PriscillaGonzalez-ri6lo]

@jazlincahill4763 yep

[@idillard]

Jennifer sang this song!

[@bessieedington9271]

FANTASTIC!!!!

[@ellevee5345]

Goosebumps at 0:00

[@primrose4514]

Now these are INCREDIBLE ❤ V O I C ES!

[@sheilagay4530]

Love this song

[@Cantetinza17]

I saw this in my city and it's amazing. Oh now I see where North got that note from.

[@The_Real_Mier]

Jennifer did not sing the song… She BROUGHT the song…!!! ❤❤❤ I ABSOLUTELY loved this performance…and YET… ….The original musical version, all casts, are the COMPLETE DEAL… and THOSE VERSIONS BRING ME TO TEARS… ❤❤❤

[@vicentehizon6202]

Can't wait for this to be on Disney Plus!

[@MichaelWalterVentures234]

It's coming to Disney Plus?!

[@darreylhenderson702]

Has this been confirmed? Don't play with my heart like This.

[@atticusjackson2273]

@@darreylhenderson702 They told us at the concert. Just before it started the announcer said it would be revealed.

[@kimera051]

Are there any news or release date?

[@sandraroberts4875]

Love love this. I felt all the animals were real!! W

[@willrobinson3662]

This is fantastic, thank you for uploading this video.

[@kimberleyallen-q6s]

Went to see lion king on broadway beautiful play on circle of life simba June 2 2024

[@Jarvisc12]

You know what would make this sound better? A rich kid who can’t sing whose parents power and influence gets her the role. That would be great.

[@christianandrade2973]

That would have ruined the show for me

[@patrickdecarvalho4754]

Don’t forget wearing yellow pajamas and fuzzy slippers

[@Jarvisc12]

@@patrickdecarvalho4754 Oh, that’s right. The song would sound better if it was sung by a 11 year old who refuses to wear the traditional costume matching the rest of the cast. That too is holding it back from reaching its full potential. Trust me. I watch “how to make music” KZbin videos all the time, so I know.

[@atticusjackson2273]

Why does somebody bring her up in every damn video of the concert? It's not like she sand in every song. Heck, she only sang in one. Really, one bad performer isn't worth spreading the engarivity all over to the parts of the concert that were truly beautiful.

[@Jarvisc12]

@@atticusjackson2273Don’t blame me, blame rich parents.

[@angiepansy34]

That was incredible

[@zer0sixx]

All of them killed it!!

[@danijoaninha7549]

Lindooooo!!!! Bravooooo!!! Emocionante!!!!!!

[@kuyanico6742]

The actress is from the musical broadway at Time square new york

[@crissanchez3936]

Me hizo llorar este performance Que hermoso ❤

[@joshiemanmcqueen9567]

I love this!

[@Feddegg]

could have clearly done without the ad-libs but still

[@mjre1153]

Carmen Twillie was definitely robbed of the opportunity of performing this song.

[@darreylhenderson702]

Yeah, She did do it a few years ago at the Disney D23 expo event in 2017 (or 2016).

[@kandakeedits1546]

I wouldn't say she was robbed. Jennifer Hudson is a world-renowned singer and was added as a special guest to help boost the promotion of this event. She also sang this song 20 years ago, as a finalist on American Idol. Sir Elton was blown away by her rendition of it. I do, however, think that Disney could've perhaps had them sing it together as a duet. That would've also been special.

[@treykoyawena4443]

If only Tsidi Le Loka would’ve reprised her role as the original rafiki during the original run of the musical.

[@kimberlyspencer7724]

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[@dragonwarriorryanburke2502]

Awesomeness!

[@Snake-bj2gl]

ONLY 37,000 views??? What is WRONG with people???

[@cristinaj2223]

You’ve got these outrageously talented performers and then they throw a ten year old on stage who doesn’t know stage direction, the choreography and can’t sing on tune or with any quality to her voice. Forget the lion; MONEY is king here. Sad for all the professional performers who worked their butts off to get to this point only to share the stage with a kid whose parents bought her place on stage. There was no reason for ‘stunt casting’ either since this is already a star studded event. Kim and Kanye should be ashamed of themselves.

[@natalieciolek2531]

You expected class from Kim and Kanye?

[@kimberleyallen-q6s]

Sing Jennifer Hudson

[@paulajean4540]

I’ve got goosebumps… wow 🤯

[@msladyday99]

So glad to see so many female conductors

[@patrickdecarvalho4754]

Needs more fuzzy yellow pajamas and slippers

[@samanthabean9059]

Dont forget the cowbell

[@perlaconchitacuentos]

Jajaja😂

[@hoseahoseaa]

I’m from New Zealand is there a dvd of this concert where can I find it thanks 🙏

[@mic47013]

❤❤❤❤

[@dannydaf_]

❤

[@brandybell9834]

This was everything 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@darkpone3731]

... since when was Shaak Ti in the Lion King?

[@meredithnelson5433]

I love hudson don't get me wrong but this celebration should have been done by the current broadway lion king companies

[@shivtim]

No.

[@barackobunga]

Stfu. Just enjoy her singing and pipe down

[@victoriasunivers]

How is no one talking about that big dress!?? I don’t know if I hate it or love it😂

[@Chamomile369]

The performance of this song in the subway in new york was better honestly lol

[@DawAye-t7h]

Thank you

[@Dandukee]

Wow!

[@JohnCHAUVIN]

What a pity to see playback from the two firsts singers. I think LEBO M didn't had the choice, but it's very sad to see this ..

[@seanmccall88]

Why isn't this show not on disney plus? 😢

[@luisamel2475]

great music, amazing performance, but what about the audience?!?!

[@shaunamarie1053]

AMazing

[@xvxv711]

Is this the same show that north west was on?

[@antonioaiken1771]

Only thing this great song was missing the incomparable Jennifer Hudson

[@ペルソナジョーカー-s3v]

ラフィキの衣装好き

[@motiva237]

Die da vorne triggert mich so weil sie das irgendwie alles alles witzig empfindet.... Ich bin eher die Persönlichkeit der Freundin, die komplett im Bann der Frequenzen ist :-D Ab sekunde 1 bin ich in einer Bubble of Love :-D

[@DakotaLily]

The Lion King was the best Disney movie

[@missdesmd]

God shut up and stop yelling, audience!

[@kandakeedits1546]

They were super star-struck when Jennifer walked out LOL!

[@missdesmd]

@@kandakeedits1546 it was ridiculous. Ruins it for anyone around them.

[@lafilmscene2456]

It would have been nice to hear Sir Elton sing the Circle of Life

[@Dkazakis84]

Should’ve let North West do it…

[@brandybell9834]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@javidial]

Why not, it's just a child, she should be able to have fun and sing all the songs and everyone should be happy to pay for that.

[@ivanwong6469]

Omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😊

[@muppetsrule1143]

No. It's a job that she can't do. No should be happy to pay for crappy things

[@perlaconchitacuentos]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jesuspallares6212]

Yeah I can hit those notes just drop something on my foot first

[@rosejeudy525]

She not win American idol i bit she got more Moneys than the winner / politic 😊Craps Love you Jenny ❤❤

[@laurensiusariefrahman8194]

Is these North singing off..... 🫤

[@tiffanymoore1795]

Not the pikachus running in the background 😂😂😂

[@jillianholmes2965]

That women screaming and singing loud is very annoying when you're trying to hear the singers. Ugh. Smh

[@ladyjessnc]

💥💥💥💥🏹👑🕎😘😎🦄👢👢👢👢

[@benbenson6994]

As usual Hudson distracts with ridiculous dress for all the attention

[@oneyoutube6428]

아 그랬냐? 발바리 치와와 스치고 왜냐하면 왜냐하면

[@miatodd3236]

I hate carmen twillie couldn't be there, the other singer who brung circle of life to life!!!

[@the2ndQT]

Hudson ruined it. made it about herself as usual. 👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@dojo7793]

why she sooo screaming loud thats not coool i love this film but not her

[@laurahero8778]

Do you not know what a powerhouse is?

[@nicoletorres6940]

This song is so powerful it brings me to tears every time. And in the movie when he is being presented to the world it reminds me of the CHRIST child. The sacrifice to save us all. It’s so strong within you as the LORD is that the strength you feel in your chest from him brings you to tears.

[@bolanlepailkar1356]

This is exactly what I think of, too!

[@dannydaf_]

❤