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November 18, 2021 12:00 am  #1


Phillip Margo of the Tokens dead at 79

A member of the Tokens has passed.
Phillip Margo died in hospital in L.A after suffering a stroke. He was 79
Mr. Margo was a voice on the groups 1961 hit The Lion Sleeps Tonight.  
It reached number one on the Billboard charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
He was just 19 at the time
May he rest in peace

 

Last edited by unclefester (November 18, 2021 11:15 am)

 

November 18, 2021 8:10 am  #2


Re: Phillip Margo of the Tokens dead at 79

Phil Margo sang baritone. Jay Siegal was the lead singer.  You can check out this lip-synced version from 1961 to see that Jay was indeed singing lead.

(You can advance to around the 1:40 mark to get to the song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvwuDLMc4wQ

 

November 18, 2021 11:14 am  #3


Re: Phillip Margo of the Tokens dead at 79

GrimsbyFan wrote:

Phil Margo sang baritone. Jay Siegal was the lead singer.  You can check out this lip-synced version from 1961 to see that Jay was indeed singing lead.

(You can advance to around the 1:40 mark to get to the song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvwuDLMc4wQ

Fixed it. Thanks!!

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