Song · R.E.M.
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by R.E.M.
Released 1993
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by R.E.M. appears on 7 radio countdowns from 1 station between 1999 and 2005. It was first released in 1993. Its best result is #614 on the CD101 Top 2005 Songs of All-Time (December 2004). In the combined RockLists rankings it is #1,773 alternative song of all time.
7countdowns
1stations
#614best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
1999–2005years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 614 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2000 Songs of All-Time (December 1999) | 2000 |
| 2000 | 614 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2001 Songs of All-Time (December 2000) | 2001 |
| 2001 | 614 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2002 Songs of All-Time (December 2001) | 2002 |
| 2002 | 614 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2003 Songs of All-Time (December 2002) | 2003 |
| 2003 | 614 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2004 Songs of All-Time (December 2003) | 2004 |
| 2004 | 614 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2005 Songs of All-Time (December 2004) | 2005 |
| 2005 | 614 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2006 Songs of All-Time (December 2005) | 1994 |