Circle of Life
Elton John
1994
Annual listening list: initial release cycle, with recent carryovers; not an original-release-date field. Release chronology remains partly unverified.
Release: 1994
Release: 1994Source checked
Original The Lion King recording documented in 1994. Artist discography dates and original track list were checked together; later bonus tracks, remixes, live albums and compilations are excluded.
The large badge identifies this listening list, not a newly issued recording. Later reissues and renewed chart popularity do not replace an original release date. How years are assigned.
Elton John: official discography
The Lion King: original album release 1994.
Elton John: The Lion King
Matching original album track; bonus tracks and other performers on soundtracks are not used for this recording.
Inspiration and background
Researched recording background
Elton's own performance is a separate track from Carmen Twillie's film rendition on The Lion King soundtrack. Tim Rice supplied the words, and Chris Thomas produced Elton's soundtrack recordings. Distinguishing the two performances matters when selecting a recording to hear or adding it to a saved list.
Evidence scope: Official track list separately credits Carmen Twillie and Elton John; liner notes identify Rice and producer Chris Thomas.
Sources for this information
Elton John: The Lion King
Official track list separately credits Carmen Twillie and Elton John; liner notes identify Rice and producer Chris Thomas. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Earlier note and its recorded status
Earlier status: Supplied note - not independently verified. This earlier wording is retained as historical context; the reviewed account above is the current summary.
Written for Disney's "The Lion King," exploring themes of continuity and the cycle of life.
Other appearances and versions
catalog version unspecified
Textual identity reconciliation, not audio-fingerprint or exact-pressing verification. Version labels are catalog safeguards.
An annual chart year and an original release date are different. Similar titles may be covers or different masters; no audio fingerprint has been performed.
Sources and scope
Imported annual selection - further review needed
Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Owner-supplied 1994.html
Original list position 120; annual selection retained from supplied material, not independently corroborated.
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