The Nylons - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Official Music Video)

[@waynethompson61]

The amazing Marc Connors on lead vocal. Such a sweet voice.

[@Papabogs1020]

just pure talent.. no freaking autotune... wow!!

[@almostafarm6394]

Who wouldn't be entranced by this group? I so wish they had lived full lives into old age...

[@ant-1382]

In spite of the long history of this song, from it's African source, this is the best version, in my opinion!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I agree! 2024 here and I’d never seen this performance until today. Definitely the best!

[@wangson]

These guys were amazingly talented singers! All of them were remarkable but man - that bass!

[@ericwilson1553]

They were simply the best acapella group! I miss them. No one can top them.

[@aswitzertwiz]

I thought that for a long time... but check out Pentatonix. They have almost made me forget how great the Nylons were in the 90's.

[@f.dustinpeace8899]

Alan Switzer I've heard the Pentatonix and they aren't bad, but they lack the power and dynamic range of the Nylons, or Rockapella.

[@f.dustinpeace8899]

F. Dustin Peace And now I've listened to some of their more recent work. They got better, of course.

[@jarodmorris611]

+F. Dustin Peace You need to listen to the Pentatonix more then. They too are amazing.

[@f.dustinpeace8899]

Sorry, nope, Pentatonix are good, but they're too 'pop' for me. I'm following Home Free, now.

[@christinaw.2471]

i saw the Nylons in concert back in the 80's... still the best band i have ever seen, the harmonies were tight.. beautiful voices, the lion sleeps tonight my favourite.

[@LetsEatChocolate]

Same!!!

[@LeafsIn2025]

Still the best Ontario Place concert I ever attended! Miss this band and Marc especially. 💖

[@aaura8805]

Seen these guys back in the 80's. AWESOME!!!!

[@mlabuda61]

Aaura Spirit Boulder Colorado, the Boulder Theatre, and Chataqua auditorium ...amazing artists!

[@aaura8805]

@@mlabuda61 Cool... mine was Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Aitken Centre. They were opening for the Beach Boys.

[@LittleDragon2000]

I was in an a cappella band in Taiwan. We did The Nylons version of this song before a Canada Day crowd of more than 1,000 people. The biggest compliment we ever got was when a couple of girl told us they loved the song and asked for our autographs. They thought we WERE The Nylons. Must have been the Molson's Canadian - or sun stroke ;)

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Now that is a compliment alright. Good for you, the band, and everyone else I would say.

[@lilaheat1977]

lol...too funny..sun stroke..

[@jamespolnick]

I love this song so much.

[@bloodandfire4982]

I love this performance.Marc Connors had such a wonderful voice.The world lost a great artist.RiP Marc

[@thebigfist]

Anyone with any musical taste can appreciate this for being a first class arrangement as well as a top performance.

[@taragreenetarotastro]

The Nylons from my hometown Toronto were founded in 1978. Acapella was not a popular pop music thing. I am grateful for GLEE and Pitch Perfect and the Pentatonix for bringing back this old tradition.

[@harlequin75]

Tara Greene T-dot represent!

[@marinajackman5052]

Saw them in Edmonton. Simply fantastic

[@jackmandu]

I was lucky to see them in college around ‘87. Now I listen to a lot of Home Free. They are a fantastic acapella group.

[@dadigsinterestsandcauses9730]

Tara Greene I saw them in concert in Victoria (front row balcony) absolutely amazing as this started out of a dark theatre...spine chilling and amazing vocals

[@aaura8805]

Seen them in '87 or '88. Aitken Centre Fredericton, NB

[@THANATOS112220]

Man, this guys have amazing vocals, incredible singing.

[@Albertonovski]

That note he hits is insane

[@DavidKerley]

The Nylons have long been a very creative and amazing group - throughout all their changes they're still A+++++

[@carrieshaw4357]

I like their base that’s absolutely beautiful he give them life his Low range vocals is breathtaking

[@mordechai-]

Beautiful! I don't know that I've ever heard such a passionate rendering.

[@Renserin]

I love a good vocal ensemble, and these folks are very, very good. Bonus points if the jungle noises at the beginning and end of the song were also them.

[@jackmandu]

Renserin - Have you checked out Home Free? They are making fantastic acapella music now.

[@dougblaker5406]

Best ever done

[@krmgradiojoe]

I met Paul, Marc, Claude and Arnold in 87 or 88 backstage after a concert at an Outdoor Theater by the Arkansas River in Tulsa. Poor Paul was sweating profusely and cussing the Oklahoma heat even though the Sun had gone down. All four were kind enough to sign my albums and spend a minute with a smile and a bit of conversation. They literally had just got off the stage and were looking for water, air conditioning and thing cool! The performance was GREAT as our group who went to the show after the sixth or seventh song shouted out in unison: PLEASE!!!!!!!!! Between songs. Virtually no one in the crowd knew why we had done so but Marc made a comment. Something like "oh, there are four or five people who know us ... " and in a devilish voice and way said "we love it when you have to beg!" Something like that. The Nylons were never huge in Oklahoma but there were a few of us who discovered them and kept coming back for more! For that brief blistering hot moment the four Nylons were cordial, kind, appreciative and dare I say? Happy Together.

[@belaherlambang2882]

The best acapella video i've ever watched...

[@inkyguy]

You need to see some “Sweet Honey in the Rock.”

[@davidcribbs2]

I saw the Tranna-based Nylons in concert three times, in Vancouver BC at the beginning of the 80s. Always an excellent show. Worth noting that I saw them singing in Stanley Park, outdoors, singing a capella and they were dead-on. Not so easy, eh?

[@Roddy905]

One of the best versions of this song on youtube. Great job.

[@DrWoodyII]

I loved these guys from the first time I heard this song. They should live forever.

[@ernielightning3218]

This brings back such happy memories. What a fun group.

[@alannajohnston3452]

I remember seeing these guys in Victoria BC (Canada) in the 80s. When they sang The Lion Sleeps Tonight in the small theatre with great acoustics it was magical. I've never forgotten that concert!

[@marianamaura1]

Awesome!!!! A Capella,all the sounds are produced by them without any musical instruments!!!!!

[@heatherinparis]

I saw this live in concert last spring...it's breath-taking and eerie at the same time. Wonderful!!

[@doyoudon]

Hey, I used to be a doorman at Lucy's in Calgary and these guys were one of the house bands. They seemed to be there every month during the early eighties and they were fantastic. We always packed the place when they were in town.

[@harrymary92]

my mom grew up with this guy and his sister, I've been to his family's house and seen his platinum record! amazing song :D

[@MaxTSanches]

Remember this song from the 80's Vancouver at Malcolm Bowl in Stanley Park. The power went out at the start so we were all in the dark and the animals in the zoo were reponding to the music. A great summer night. :)

[@georgesalas260]

Superb performance. Voices simulating instruments. A lost art.

[@giritharanarulampalam8602]

beautiful music from Africa

[@pbscraze]

This is why I will always watch THE LION KING for the rest of my life.....

[@DJWRailroad]

Never heard of these guys but one of the best versions of "Lion Sleeps Tonight." This group took an oldie and elevated it to new heights of harmony, range and tonality.

[@ozzytyson735]

They did a great version of "Kiss Him Goodbye" that was a minor hit in the 80s. Their cover of "Drift Away" is excellent, too.

[@vanessavanandel7919]

i thought they weret he original ones who wrote the song

[@ozzytyson735]

What??? "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"???

[@kisiam]

Every time I'm listening to this song, I can't stop smiling.

[@sashabrooks592]

LION KING 👑 🦁

[@devilschilde2001]

These guys are AMAZING

[@SteveDaMunch]

I saw them live back in the day. Stunning performance.

[@grene1955]

Still amazes me after all these years!

[@Digga1221]

Absolutely awesome. No other words for it.

[@8monkeys1]

Best version of this song EVER

[@art_praxis]

BRAVO!!!!! If you get the chance to see these guys in person, go! We were all dancing in the aisles : )

[@iamtomwrighthereandn]

This song is a true classic for all generations

[@littleswissman]

The Best version ever!

[@AncientPiece]

It must feel very good to be able to sing such a happy tune

[@strappystracci]

Masterpiece... evergreen 🙏 Grazie!

[@olinwilliams]

Saw them in concert around 1988 or 89. Really beautiful!

[@sighkickchick1]

OMG!! I won tickets to the farewell tour, YAY!!! it's a good day!!!

[@sharonb.campbell2934]

NO !!!! They're leaving? The Nylons are even better now than when they started.

[@terrylusk9879]

Kl oh my goodness too good to be true

[@91CUEVAS]

this is a classic....hay mucho talento

[@ajawajewesi]

Saw them in Vancouver around 1979....awesome show.....

[@Chrisman77]

amazing performace and talent. grew up listening to these guys.

[@gramakimmy1]

Wow! They're amazing!! The sound is incredible, each of their voices are so amazing.

[@HBKCommish]

NOBODY, has been able to come even come close of doing this song justice since it came out years ago. I've seen good attempts, REM comes to mind and a few other random's that weren't bad, but there is a lot of talented singers out there these days that I'd like to see take a swing at this song.

[@Path-m2f]

Tat high note always gives me goosebumps

[@jonos5302]

een let wel een van de mooiste songs aller tijden

[@LadyHeathersLair]

I have fallen in love with a group called Pentatonix. What I wouldn't give to have them do an original Nylons song. Especially "Me and the Boys". If they do a great job it would make my heart swell.

[@ansonmanuel5695]

LadyHeathersLair nice profile

[@jackmandu]

I’d like see Home Free do a Nylons, maybe This Island Earth or A Million Ways.

[@DaFreeBoy]

Yeah man, this is so beautiful to it's age and ours to whom has still the taste

[@christianbollhof3081]

Wow, one of the best Versions ever heard, thx 😊

[@StrenghandHonor]

I feel the great Africa in this song. The beauty of Africa in this world

[@wozelbeak]

PERFORMERS DOING A FANTASTIC JOB, CLASS.

[@philcummings2420]

I became a huge fan in the 1980s. I was selling stereo equipment and Happy Together became my favorite album to use for demo music. Wish I could have seen them live!

[@Hellocmbxoxo]

My dad has seen everyone from the Stones to Pink Floyd to Coldplay but I’m the most jealous of the time he saw the Nylons in a park as a kid lol

[@nikt1997]

Genialne! Ta piosenka jest świetna. Brilliant! This song is great.

[@excusemaker]

Seen them live twice and love it!

[@josephhaddad1063]

Masterpiece

[@lilaheat1977]

they were the best for sure.......😁

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

Still my favourite version 🎶

[@tilted1352]

I have a bunch of songs by them on tape! Cant seem to find them on You Tube or elsewhere. Better keep this tape safe!! Amazing music and talent!

[@maryyoung1602]

Love that bass!❤😊

[@khoehl1525]

Pure awesomeness.

[@WytZox1]

Fantastic Cover of classic doo-wop. ☺

[@nonmaro5]

私は日本人ですが、インターネットの無い時代に偶然に出会いました。コーラスが好きだったのが巡り合わせてくれたのかもしれません。今では本当に素敵な出会いだったと思います。

[@sharrahl442]

saw these guys at michigan state university years ago-their performance could have been summed up in one word-epic

[@giritharanarulampalam8602]

wow, real beautiful music!

[@laurencebigelow8116]

Absolutely marvelous!

[@jimvercoe8165]

its not the lowest bass, but he's so powerful singing in his range. love it powerful right threw to the end.

[@christydyke9100]

jim vercoe most versital bass ever!

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

The best version.

[@waynesheldrake9091]

Saw these guys way back in the 80's. Precursors to the Pentatonix and others.

[@TedGodwin]

Just like I remember seeing when they played @ the McPherson Playhouse sometime in the 1980's. It was a fantastic show.

[@hannahgadlage]

That was amazing I loved it !

[@perrinaybara8551]

My favorite I like the tempo and that the bass engages more

[@AGM-ts5bb]

You guys are the best!

[@TowtrukIII]

Best Version I've seen so far!

[@michellecole6325]

I was blessed to see the original group live in concert twice. I'd always liked acapella but barbershop was kind of dated. These guys brought it into contemporary times, and lit the torch to be passed along to folks like Pentatonix and Home Free, who've brought it even farther.

[@jackmandu]

Michelle Cole - I was lucky to see the original group live in college in the late 80s and now I’ve seen Home Free six times. I’ve been a fan of acapella for a long time!

[@michellecole6325]

@@jackmandu My first exposure to acapella since the Nylons was Pentatonix, and later Home Free. I envy you're having been able to see them live! I hope to do that one day as well :)

[@jackmandu]

I’ve listened to some PTX. They’re good, but I guess they’re a bit too pop for me. Over the years I’ve been a fan of groups like Rockapella, The Blenders, and Straight No Chaser. The Blenders still do a holiday show every year in Minneapolis where I live and I have tickets to a show this year as well. Their bass singer is Darren Rust, Home Free’s producer.

[@michellecole6325]

@@jackmandu Definitely check out Home Free, Jack. I'm not a particular fan of "country" but those guys do plenty that is awesome!

[@lauralowery4243]

saw them in London Ontario few years back love Acapella amazing show. sweet guys

[@matthewgillies7509]

Their's was the first rendition of this song I ever heard, way back on The Elephant Show.

[@amandabriggs5070]

Me too. Has always been my favorite rendition. But the original Rockapella is a close second!

[@LibraOwl]

@@amandabriggs5070 , this song first became a hit in the US in 1961, when it was recorded by The Tokens. But the song itself has been around since the late '30s! :O

[@BertKrus]

My first boyfriend, ten years my senior, was a big Nylons fan. We dated in 1984, the year of my coming out. The Nylons' third album had just been released. My boyfriend was very aware this band was all gay, and wore a sexy mustache too, which was fashionable in those days. I experienced a great summer. Tina Turner came with her album Private Dancer. He taped it for me on cassette. After that summer I never saw my, by then, exboyfriend again. He had moved to a big city. I was not nowhere near ready for such a gay challenging life, and stayed living with my parents untill a couple of years later, when I started my independent life too. Often I have googled his name, but I don't get any results. Sometimes I think he could have died from AIDS. Many of my friends have.

[@donjamieson5804]

These guys are good to listen too.

[@Liz-sn4mg]

Saw them live, wonderful!

[@MAFDuarte]

WOW Great performance♥

[@MrDriftinjim]

That was...incredible...inspiring...delicious,Thank you for uploading

[@MileyMarie709]

the sounds in the beginning are pretty amazing :)

[@Glaudge]

SnC and the Nylons are both so good...can't choose

[@kevmanprometheus4954]

Incredible artistry and talent. On a side not, did a little math. Turns out that 3.447 % of people will complain about anything.

[@bobbybob3865]

My rough guestimate has always been about 3 %--about ANYTHING. So if a video has less than 3 % thumbs down (or negative comments), it must be non-toxic, fat free, high fiber with no artificial colors or sweeteners.................all of the above. Your math is just a lot more precise than mine.

[@james5265]

I love the Nylons the best concert I ever went too.

[@ojustlookin]

Their concerts are great..... fantastic voices.......

[@MrXoroque]

ESPETACULAR !