Circle Of Life
"Circle of Life" is often referenced in other media.
The concept of the Circle of Life is also frequently alluded to in The Land Before Time, which was released 6 years before The Lion King. However, it is very different to the Lion King's version of the concept, and is less important to the story, apparently being little more than another term for fate.
The opening to the Lion King was parodied in the 90s cartoon Animaniacs in which the theme of "Circle Of Life" was parodied with "Surprises In life" vocals by Jim Cummings and Cree Summer as lead singer, the whole parody is known as "The Tiger Prince". The short song parody took place similar to "Pride Rock" in the film, the character Yakko Warner taking the role as Rafiki, and when the time came to hold up the cub, he accidentally drops it and replies with "Ooh...I thought they were supposed to land on their feet!"
The Tenth Doctor finds himself unconsciously quoting "Circle of Life" during a confrontation with the Sycorax leader in the season two premiere of the revived Doctor Who series, The Christmas Invasion.
In an episode of the television series The Critic, there was a song that parodied "The Circle of Life" involving New York City pests and the opening vocals of HepatitisIn the 17th episode of season 4, A Very Crappy Christmas, in South Park, Mr Hankey the Christmas Poo parodies this song, by singing a song called "The Circle of Poo" with his song Cornwallace.
It is currently the main theme song for Disney's Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort.
In Channel 4 comedy Green Wing, the character Sue White sings the song after giving birth to a lion herself, parodying the opening sequence.
Disney's Epcot park currently features a cinema-type film called "The Circle of Life" with three of the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort as well.
This song was also sung by American R&B singer Jennifer Hudson during her time as a contestant on season 3 of American Idol. After the performance, she was praised by the judges, fans, and critics.[citation needed]
On The Daily Show the song and segment was used with Barack Obama on the skit Barack Obama: He Completes Us.
"Circle of Life" is often referenced in other media.
The concept of the Circle of Life is also frequently alluded to in The Land Before Time, which was released 6 years before The Lion King. However, it is very different to the Lion King's version of the concept, and is less important to the story, apparently being little more than another term for fate.
The opening to the Lion King was parodied in the 90s cartoon Animaniacs in which the theme of "Circle Of Life" was parodied with "Surprises In life" vocals by Jim Cummings and Cree Summer as lead singer, the whole parody is known as "The Tiger Prince". The short song parody took place similar to "Pride Rock" in the film, the character Yakko Warner taking the role as Rafiki, and when the time came to hold up the cub, he accidentally drops it and replies with "Ooh...I thought they were supposed to land on their feet!"
The Tenth Doctor finds himself unconsciously quoting "Circle of Life" during a confrontation with the Sycorax leader in the season two premiere of the revived Doctor Who series, The Christmas Invasion.
In an episode of the television series The Critic, there was a song that parodied "The Circle of Life" involving New York City pests and the opening vocals of HepatitisIn the 17th episode of season 4, A Very Crappy Christmas, in South Park, Mr Hankey the Christmas Poo parodies this song, by singing a song called "The Circle of Poo" with his song Cornwallace.
It is currently the main theme song for Disney's Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort.
In Channel 4 comedy Green Wing, the character Sue White sings the song after giving birth to a lion herself, parodying the opening sequence.
Disney's Epcot park currently features a cinema-type film called "The Circle of Life" with three of the characters at the Walt Disney World Resort as well.
This song was also sung by American R&B singer Jennifer Hudson during her time as a contestant on season 3 of American Idol. After the performance, she was praised by the judges, fans, and critics.[citation needed]
On The Daily Show the song and segment was used with Barack Obama on the skit Barack Obama: He Completes Us.
