It was 25 years ago that the animated classic was released, with its original score winning an Oscar for Hans Zimmer and Elton John’s Can You Feel the Love Tonight taking Best Original Song. Now, with the live-action remake arriving this week, the iconic music is back on the big screen, but which song of Elton John and Tim Rice’s is the UK’s favourite? Well, ODEON have polled 1000 Brits and it was actually Circle of Life – which as also nominated for the Academy Award – which came out on top. Check out the full top 8 below.
BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE SONG FROM THE LION KING:
1. Circle of Life (32%)
2. Can You Feel The Love Tonight (22%)
2. Hakuna Matata (22%)
3. I Just Can’t Wait to Be King (9%)
4. King of Pride Rock (4%)
5. Under the Stars (4%)
6. This Land (3%)
7. Be Prepared (3%)
8. …To Die For (1%)