'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' was the first song written for 'The Lion King,' also meant to be sung by Timon and Pumbaa in Disney's film.

Elton John explained how he saved the Oscar-winning song 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from being cut entirely from Disney's 'The Lion King.' ...

Tim Rice wrote the lyrics, and Elton John wrote the music and performed the track. And thus “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” was born, composed for the Disney film The Lion King. Videos by ...