Which collaborator did Elton John work with on Broadway and film soundtracks, including The Lion King?

• A. Tim Rice
• B. Bernie Taupin
• C. Freddie Mercury
• D. Paul McCartney

Answer: (A)

Tim Rice is the collaborator Elton John worked with on Broadway and film soundtracks, including The Lion King. Elton John wrote the music, while Tim Rice provided the lyrics, creating the signature songs like Circle of Life, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, and Hakuna Matata for the 1994 film and the subsequent Broadway musical. This partnership stands out because, although Elton John’s longtime lyricist is Bernie Taupin, Taupin’s work is outside this particular film and Broadway project. The other names—Freddie Mercury and Paul McCartney—are notable artists in their own right but did not contribute to The Lion King’s soundtrack with Elton John.