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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 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 .
- 1955–1978, 1998–2000
Mar 8, 2024 · 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. Watch Jay Siegel with The Tokens performing “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” in 1961
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Jay Siegel's Tokens - She Let's Her Hair Down. 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's Tokens. 7,554 likes · 59 talking about this. Original Lead Singer of The Tokens/Songwriter/Producer/Co Producer/Husband/Father/Grandfather.
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(All songs co-produced by Jay Siegel) The Tokens • The Lion Sleeps Tonight (co-writer) • Tonight I Fell In Love (co-writer) • Portrait Of My Love • I Hear Trumpets Blow (co-writer) • She Lets Her Hair Down • He’s In Town. The Chiffons • He’s So Fine • One Fine Day
