Elton John vetoed the idea of Timon and Pumbaa singing 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' in 'The Lion King,' as he didn't want it sung by them. Nathan Lane reveals that despite initially singing the song, Elton John nixed it, causing him to feel mortified over the original plan for the soundtrack. Lane also discloses that the original choices made by the movie's creators, including the song selections, were not favored by Elton John.
‘The Lion King’ voice actor, Nathan Lane, reveals Elton John was ‘mortified’ over the idea of Timon and Pumbaa singing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”: "He said, 'I didn't want it to be sung by the rat and the pig.'" https://t.co/cJF3JQj8pc
Nathan Lane says Elton John didn’t feel much love for the original “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” plan for the “Lion King” soundtrack. See what went down: https://t.co/THo966XJ0z https://t.co/fPNnbDq3HA
Elton John Was ‘Mortified’ Over Original ‘The Lion King’ Song, Says Nathan Lane https://t.co/GeIqxvbgCy
#EltonJohn didn't feel "Hakuna Matata" while working on the #LionKing ... 'cause one of the movie's stars says he had serious gripes about some of the flick's original choices. See more 👇 https://t.co/HcqxACXN4n
Elton John Wouldn't Let Timon & Pumbaa Sing 'Lion King' Love Song, Star Says | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/me4zqQuTcm
Nathan Lane Says Timon And Pumbaa First Sang 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight?’ — But Elton John Nixed It https://t.co/0idxw5Q8y8
Elton John nixed Timon and Pumbaa singing all of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' in 'The Lion King': 'I didn't want it to be sung by the rat and the pig.' https://t.co/vTvwAYbgHp
Why Does Pumbaa Fart in The Lion King? Original Voice Stars Reveal Real Reason Behind 'Flatulent Noises' https://t.co/ko0PYixamQ