"Grazing in the Grass" is an instrumental composed by Philemon Hou and first recorded by the South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.

Philemon Hou, an actor and singer who was present in the studio, came up with a new melody while the backing track was already being recorded.

[7] The Friends of Distinction recorded a vocal remake of the tune in 1969 on RCA Victor, which was also a Top Ten pop and R&B hit, reaching No.

The Friends of Distinction performed the song on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 27, 1970,[11] and appeared in a cameo section of Season Episode 8 of the adult animated sitcom Family Guy.

[citation needed] A cover by Raven-Symoné is featured in the end credits of the animated film The Lion King 1½.