New Lion King OST features new & classic songs
The remake of The Lion King has confirmed the details of its soundtrack which classic songs will be included along with new songs that will be featured in the movie.
Original Lion King songs like ‘I Just Can’t Wait to Be King’, ‘Be Prepared’ and ‘Hakuna Matata’ will still be included in the remake of the film.
A new song by Sir Elton John called “Never Too Late” will also be included, though it’s still unclear when it will appear in the movie.
Of course, The Lion King would not be complete without the songs ‘Circle of Life’ and ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight.’ The latter was performed by Donald Glover and Beyoncé.
The full tracklist is seen below, including the score of Hans Zimmer and a mysterious ‘TBA’ track:
- Lindiwe Mkhize / Lebo M: ‘Circle of Life / Nants’ Ingonyama’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Life’s Not Fair’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Rafiki’s Fireflies’
- JD McCrary / Shahadi Wright Joseph / John Oliver: ‘I Just Can’t Wait to Be King’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Elephant Graveyard’
- Chiwetel Ejiofor: ‘Be Prepared (2019 Version)’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Stampede’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Scar Takes the Throne’
- Billy Eichner / Seth Rogen / JD McCrary / Donald Glover: ‘Hakuna Matata’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Simba Is Alive!’
- Billy Eichner / Seth Rogen: ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’
- Beyoncé / Donald Glover / Billy Eichner / Seth Rogen: ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Reflections of Mufasa’
- TBA
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Battle for Pride Rock’
- Hans Zimmer: ‘Remember’
- Elton John: ‘Never Too Late’
- Lebo M: ‘He Lives in You’
- Lebo M: ‘Mbube’
According to Collider, the soundtrack will have a digital release on July 11 and a physical release on July 19.
The Lion King will open in cinemas on July 19.
