Don't cry for me Argentina
Andrew Lloyd Webber
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It won't be easy, you'll think it strange When I try to explain how I feel That I still need your love after all that I've done You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew Although she's dressed up to the nines At sixes and sevens with you I had to let it happen, I had to change Couldn't stay all my life down at heel Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new But nothing impressed me at all I never expected it to Don't cry for me, Argentina The truth is, I never left you All through my wild days, my mad existence I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance And as for fortune, and as for fame I never invited them in Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be The answer was here all the time: I love you, and hope you love me Don't cry for me, Argentina... Don't cry for me, Argentina The truth is, I never left you All through my wild days, my mad existence I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance Have I said too much? There's nothing more I can think of to say to you But all you have to do is look at me to know That every word is true
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Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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9 facts about this song
Composer and Conceptualization"Don't Cry for Me Argentina" was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the musical "Evita". The musical focuses on the life of Argentine political figure Eva Perón, and the song is used to express Eva's feelings towards the people of Argentina.
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Original SingerThe song was first recorded and performed by Julie Covington for the concept album of "Evita" in 1976. Covington was invited to play the role in the stage production but turned it down.
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Elaine Paige's PerformanceElaine Paige, who took on the role of Eva Perón in the original London production of "Evita" in 1978, made the song widely popular. Her rendition of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" is considered the definitive performance by many fans of the musical.
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Olivia Newton-John's VersionOne interesting aspect about "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" is that Olivia Newton-John recorded an entirely different version of the song in 1977, which also enjoyed considerable success, reaching number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Madonna's RenditionIn the 1996 film adaptation of "Evita", the song was performed by Madonna, who played Eva Perón. Her version of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" charted in several countries worldwide, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard's pop singles chart.
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Rare Version by Sinead O'ConnorSinead O'Connor released a unique interpretation of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" in 1992 as part of a compilation album dedicated to Tim Rice. This version of the song removed the political subtext and focused more on the emotional aspects.
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Chart SuccessThe song became a global sensation and has been covered by various artists in different languages. It reached the top of the charts in many countries, including UK and Netherlands, and made the top 10 in United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries.
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Emotional and Symbolic MeaningThe lyrics "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" can be seen as Eva Perón's attempt to form an emotional connection with the people of Argentina. It is considered the emotional high point of the musical and is a symbolic representation of the relationship between politicians and the public.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Collaboration"Don’t Cry For Me Argentina" is testament to the successful partnership of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice who have produced numerous successful musicals together, including "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", and of course, "Evita".
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