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| "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" | |
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| Song by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams | |
| from the album The Lion King | |
| Released | June 12, 1994 |
| Recorded | 1992[1] |
| Genre | Worldbeat, rock and roll |
| Length | 2:49 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
| Composer(s) | Elton John |
| Lyricist(s) | Tim Rice |
| Producer(s) | Mark Mancina |
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is a song written by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) for the Disney animated feature film The Lion King (1994). The song was performed in 1992 by American actor and singer Jason Weaver as the singing voice of young Simba, with English actor Rowan Atkinson and American actress Laura Williams providing supporting vocals in their roles as Zazu and the singing voice of young Nala, respectively.[2]
The song was featured in the 2019 film adaptation, performed by JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and John Oliver.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/movies/lion-king-simba-jason-weaver.html#:~:text=During%20an%20hour%2Dand%2Da,pridelands%20from%20his%20father%2C%20Mufasa.
- ^ "Lion King Production Notes" (Press release). Walt Disney Pictures. 1994-05-25. Retrieved 2008-08-05.