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“ The multitalented Jay Siegel is best known for his soaring falsetto on the classic mega-hit, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Born in Brighton Beach, New York, a lifelong friendship with Neil Sedaka began when both attended Lincoln High School in Brooklyn where in 1955, Sedaka formed The Linc-Tones singing group.
Jay Siegel is the original lead singer of The Tokens, an American male doo-wop-style vocal and record production company group from Brooklyn, New York. Jay is best known for his soaring falsetto on the group's chart-topping 1961 single, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
Jay Siegel was the lead vocalist on all the Tokens' hits including "I Hear Trumpets Blow" (1966) and "Portrait of My Love" (1967). Beginning in 1963, the Tokens also began serving as record producers for other artists, such as the Chiffons , Randy & the Rainbows and the Happenings .
Oct 20, 2023 · Though it has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, The Token’s version, featuring Jay Siegel, remains the most popular one. It reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 and remains one of Pop Culture fans favorites through Jay Siegel’s voice.
Jay Siegel's Tokens. 7,608 likes · 17 talking about this. Original Lead Singer of The Tokens/Songwriter/Producer/Co Producer/Husband/Father/Grandfather.
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Aug 6, 2018 · Jay Siegel’s Tokens perform the Tokens 1961 hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” at Oldies on the River in Bristol Waterfront Park in Bristol, PA 9.17.22.
Aug 6, 2018 · JAY SIEGEL'S TOKENS (Original lead Jay Siegel, Bill Reid, Kurt Yahjian and musical director Dennis Dibrizzi) perform the 1961 classic, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" at the Zeiterion Theatre,...
Jan 23, 2024 · Jay Siegel's Tokens (Original lead singer Jay Siegel with Kurt Yahjian, Gabe Dassa and Dennis Dibrizzi) perform the group's 1963 Laure label release, "Please Write" with Jack Colombo's...
The Tokens Let's get right to it. Jay Siegel was the lead singer for one of the early sixties biggest hits, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Along with The Tokens, he was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame.
