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Jul022004

Now I'll Have It Stuck In My Head All Weekend

DateFriday, July 2, 2004 at 1:36PM

Marty Schwimmer: "The family of the Zulu composer of the song 'Mbube,' the basis for the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight,' have sued Disney in South Africa for royalties. Disney used the song in its 'Lion King.'" Here's the back story of the "Wimoweh" song, and a report from Independent Online, South Africa.

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