THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

517-Mumford & Sons-Little Lion Man.

2009-Number 24 single.

Best Bit-At 1.09. Their name might lead you to think that they are a family run removals firm, but they are actually a Folk/Rock band.

Mumford & Sons were formed in London, England, in 2007 by Marcus Mumford (vocals, guitars, and drums,) Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards, and piano,) Ted Dwane (vocals, bass guitar, and double bass,) and Winston Marshall (Banjo, vocals, and guitars,) Marshall left the band in 2021, stating he needs to take a break to ‘Examine his blindspots.’ The bands name originated from Marcus Mumford being the most visibly active member of the group, both on and off stage, Lovett has said that the name was meant to evoke the sense of an ‘Antiquated family business name. Before finally finding success with the release of this song, the band toured extensively throughout Europe, and America, they also toured for several months as the backing band for the British Folk singer Laura Marling.To date Mumford & Sons have released four studio Albums between 2009-2018, and three live Albums between 2011-2016.

‘Little Lion Man’ was the debut single from Mumford & Sons taken from their 2009 debut Album ‘Sigh No More,’ with all four band members receiving song writing credits. In Australia the track was voted the years best song in that countries prestigious ‘Triple J’s Hottest 100,’ by the listeners of the Australian radio station ‘Triple J.’ Speaking about the song Marcus Mumford has said,’It’s a very personal story, so I won’t elaborate upon too much. Suffice to say, it was a situation in my life I wasn’t very happy with, or proud of, and sometimes when you can’t describe a feeling with your own words, it’s almost easier to express in a song. I suppose the song should stand on it’s own, and people draw their own interpretation from the words.’

‘But it was not your fault but mine, and it was your heart on the line, I really f….. it up this time, didn’t I, my dear, Didn’t I my dear.’