Soundtrack · No. 1
The Lion King: Original Soundtrack Songwriting Credits by Elton John
Produced by Hans Zimmer, Chris Thomas · Engineered by Hans Zimmer
Holds writing credit on 4 of 4 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 4 / 4 documented
Scored across the 4 tracks with documented writers, by whether Elton John carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 4 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 2
The Lion King soundtrack pairs Elton John, who wrote the music, with lyricist Tim Rice, while Hans Zimmer composed the orchestral score. John's five songs and Zimmer's score together made it one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time, anchored by Can You Feel the Love Tonight.
The Lion King is the soundtrack album to the 1994 Disney animated film, produced by Hans Zimmer and Chris Thomas and released on Walt Disney Records. Featuring original songs written by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice, the album became one of the best-selling soundtracks in history, eventually selling over fourteen million copies in the United States alone. 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was one of the biggest pop hits of 1994, while 'Circle of Life' and 'Hakuna Matata' became cultural touchstones that have endured across generations. The collaboration between John, Rice, and composer Hans Zimmer created a musical world of extraordinary richness and commercial appeal. The Lion King soundtrack cemented Elton John's status as the definitive Broadway-adjacent pop songwriter of his generation.
Track Listing & Credits 4 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Circle of Life
#18
|
Tim Rice | Elton John | Hans Zimmer | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 2 |
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
|
Tim Rice | Elton John | Hans Zimmer | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 3 |
Hakuna Matata
|
Tim Rice | Elton John | Hans Zimmer | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 4 |
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
#4
|
Tim Rice | Elton John | Hans Zimmer | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |