Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Elaine Paige & Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from the musical Evita, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, is a powerful and emotional ballad sung by the character Eva Perón. In the song, Eva addresses her supporters and tries to explain her complex feelings and decisions to them.

The first verse talks about how Eva acknowledges that her supporters may find it difficult to understand her motives and emotions. She confesses that despite everything she has done, she still needs their love and hopes they will believe her. She refers to herself as a girl they once knew, suggesting that her transformation and rise to power have created a distance between her and her supporters.

The next verse reveals Eva's reasoning for her actions. She explains that she had to let her transformation happen and evolve because she couldn't remain in a stagnant and disadvantaged position for her whole life. The line "Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun" implies that she had been living a life of limited opportunities and wanted more for herself. She chose freedom and decided to try new experiences, even if they didn't impress her as much as she had hoped.

Line by Line Meaning

It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I understand that it may be difficult for you to comprehend

When I try to explain how I feel
When I attempt to articulate my emotions

That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite everything I've done, I still long for your love

You won't believe me
You may find it hard to believe

All you will see is a girl you once knew
You might only perceive the girl you once knew

Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though she appears well-groomed and sophisticated

At sixes and sevens with you
Feeling confused and unsure about our relationship

I had to let it happen, I had to change
I needed to allow this transformation to take place

Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain in a state of despair forever

Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
Avoiding the outside world, hiding from happiness

So I chose freedom
Therefore, I opted for liberation

Running around trying everything new
Engaging in various experiences in search of fulfillment

But nothing impressed me at all
However, nothing truly captivated or satisfied me

I never expected it to
I never had any expectations toward that outcome

Don't cry for me Argentina
Please don't shed tears on my behalf, Argentina

The truth is I never left you
In truth, I never truly departed from your presence

All through my wild days
Throughout my adventurous times

My mad existence
My eccentric way of living

I kept my promise
I remained true to my word

Don't keep your distance
Please don't distance yourself from me

And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and public recognition

I never invited them in
I never actively pursued them

Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it appeared to others that they were my ultimate goals

They are illusions
In reality, they are mere illusions

They're not the solutions they promised to be
They do not provide the solutions they promised to offer

The answer was here all the time
The answer was always within reach

I love you and hope you love me
I love you and I hope you reciprocate those feelings

Have I said too much? There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
Have I revealed too many details? I cannot think of anything else to convey

But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true
Simply observe me, and you will realize the authenticity of every word

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheShowsMustGoOn

4y↑462

If you loved that, you'll love Elaine Paige singing Memory from Cats: https://youtu.be/mdBVJbzkoqo

@thatssofetch3481

4y↑8

Far better than that new film!

@Deejaay83urj38

4y↑4

@@thatssofetch3481 yes, her performance is better of course, but the new film is great. The dancing is stunning. The cockney cats, awesome. Misto is fab. Railway cat stunning. Costumes. And dench addressing a cat is inspired. And it has Rebel!

@rubenscabral7081

4y↑1

@@Deejaay83urj38 p lĺ

@костяПАНЬКИН-ъ1р

4y↑1

Очаровательная Богиня! Очаровательная девчёнка!!!

@костяПАНЬКИН-ъ1р

4y↑3

Очаровательная Елен! Кстати-самая лучшая в Мире ГРИЗАБЕЛЛА!!!,,, Вот так,,,

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@highhighway

2y↑133

That is PERFECTION... she talks, she whispers, she acts, but, she still sings...I can watch this piece million times and will never get bored...

@markgasmanprothero4442

2y↑3

Excellent

@ighdesigns

41w↑1

And her dress is astonishingly good.

@Alanjkal

3y↑100

It's hard to believe that there is no autotune, but it is her natural voice. She is so blessed to be given the gift she has! Such passion in her performance!

@jamesweeg6545

1y↑64

This song has always spoken to me about rising to the pinnacle and realizing the futility of our actions. It is such a sorrowful lament….brilliantly done here.

@steveweinstein3222

43w↑1

I guess it's a good thing then that I've never risen to the pinnacle. 🤣

@safeinmyheart1

29w↑1

@@steveweinstein3222
🤣👏💜

@djkmusic60

43w↑85

No one is more brilliant in singing this song then Elaine Paige. Her understanding of the text, her acting, her extraordinary tone quality and that gorgeous voice cannot be eclipsed. She owns this piece. No other performance even comes close. Enjoy!!!!

@helenstueber3943

25w↑1

I like madonna's version better

@sp3lly

24w

says you

@Mercury88-b7k

23w↑2

Much respect to Elaine. I hadn't realised it was Elaine's voice. I'm a new comer but how beautiful. ❤

@Mercury88-b7k

23w↑1

Just beautiful ❤

@kathywallace1568

19w↑2

Saw the Briadway Evita with Patti Lapone & Mandy. Saw the film version with Madonna and the special with Elaine Page. Of the 3, the best were Elaine and Patti. Their voices were natural where Madonna's was forced. That's the difference in being professionally trained, Elaine and Patti. As for Che, both actors, Antonio and Mandy did great.

@a5-30-31cts

2y↑67

Towards the end, Elaine looks around surveying the theatre. It was a look that seemed to realize this might be the last time she would reenact her iconic role that she had performed on stage so many times for decades, and yet she nailed it. What a timelessly beautiful, triumphant, and perfect performance.

@rosemaryaddessa4683

2y↑47

Elaine, was beautiful & very talented. Her voice was a gift from God 🌹🌹
A real Lady. 💐💜💐

@gretagarbolini8721

2y↑4

Isn't she still?

@buddychapman6265

4y↑770

She is dressed so elegant and her voice is like angels singing.

@neeltjebooysen2688

4y↑8

I would have made the black red. Imagine that!!!

@anasaucedo8213

4y↑8

Love it's perfect!!!

@bobhunter7767

4y↑1

Not elegant! Flamboyant rather

@Shenorai

Honestly, it feels like that coat was just draped over the dress she wore for Memory.

@johndouglaswilson7504

3y↑5

I agree, she did look elegant in that gown, and she sang wonderfully.

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@GrandmaLoves2Scuba

4y↑259

The first time I even heard of Elaine Paige was when Susan Boyle said she wanted to be like her on Britain's Got Talent. So now I've started to watch some of Elaine's other videos and I have to say in this particular video she is magnificent! She truly has a stunning voice.

@asiagrabowska5092

😅

@jlcraftyscot2

2y↑5

Exactly the same for me. Never heard of her before Susan Boyle’s mention. She is fabulous

@a5-30-31cts

2y↑6

I'm ashamed to say - same for me (brought here by Susan Boyle). But totally agree - this performance is astounding, perfectly executed and timeless. What's more amazing is that she was in her mid-sixties at this performance.

@wilsonhingba6275

2y↑1

Same for me. I was Susan who let me know one of the best singer

@drex23100

2y↑1

Same here!!

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@gary1477

21w↑28

I saw Elaine singing in Evita at a theatre in the West End, London in 1979. I caught the tube back to my hotel still singing this song.

@charleshamilton9274

20w↑2

What a memory! 👍

@JulietaVelazquez-rm2sn

16w↑1

that is a beautiful memory<3 you're so lucky! <3

@dapdne4916

15w

❤WOW.

@jeanrohlfing4939

4y↑220

She's nailed that song! She is as beautiful as her gown, too. Loved her on Cats. Weber knows how to pick them.

@mariaperin3210

Esa vestimenta es vulgar y de mal gusto si hay algo que tenía la señora Eva perón era buen gusto ese disfraz es espantoso es de mal gusto no está bueno ridiculizar a una mujer qué hace muchos años descansa en paz en cuanto a la cantante Tiene voz de gata en celo!!!

@davidparris7167

3y↑1

Great voice almost beyond compare but that dress. It is as if the designer took their cue from a 1950's gown but decided ''style'' was unimportant and ''concept'' was all that was needed with no thought to flattering the wearer. Elaine looks like she is sticking her head out of a poorly made up bed.

@LE-zy2od

3y↑1

@ageingdrummerboy Sarah brightman is amazing singer

@MrSebboxxx

@@davidparris7167 yes she is overdressed 🙂

@David-k7r4n

42w↑24

Elaine Paige's facial expressions lend a quality of sincerity to every performance she graces!

@MrPaulMorris

4y↑439

To those who say of artistes that he/she is 'just' a musical theatre performer, not a real singer... Musical theatre requires so much of its performers; not only the ability to carry a tune but also the ability to tell a story and express emotion, often through no more than the most subtle tonal shift or catch in the voice--and to do it day in, day out, everyday and live every time.

Elaine Paige is a star of the West End and a truly a great singer--as this video so amply demonstrates. Compare this live performance with the highly polished but ultimately bland and emotionless performance of the same song by Madonna in the film version.

@rosairedubrule60

4y↑2

yes that's why thenliterati love the theatre

@KaraMorassco

4y↑9

I hated the song because of the movie. So when I saw this video and saw it was sung by Elaine Paige, I had clicked on it because she was going to sing it. It was an amazing version. And I prefer this one over that movie version (which was constantly played on mtv or other music stations on tv and radio when it came out).

@kapt1an_caveman

4y↑5

@@KaraMorassco Rice & Webber - you'll never hear better - I was listening to this in th 80's when Madonna was still 'like a virgin'

@teresamontesquieu2002

4y↑3

Who in the hell would say that Elaine Page doesn't sing well, tell me and i will lill them fr that is the mst stuñid thing to say

@02887727356

4y↑5

superstar nothing else

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@monsieurcommissaire1628

1y↑9

I honestly just came upon this not expecting anything, I was just half-heartedly scrolling through stuff and clicked on it...I couldn't have known how moved I would be by this vocal performance, this master class in How It Is Done. Bravissimo, Dear Lady. You have left me in tears.

@robertbartelmes7623

5y↑295

Elaine has sung "Don't Cry for me Argentina" countless times with perfection ... but this performance at the ALW 25th Anniversary at Royal Albert Hall has got to be her finest performance ... her voice ... her projection ... her gestures ... the orchestra ... all synergize into something that will immortally endure well into the future ...

@judichristophersen7238

1y↑2

So what’s this song mean?

@lisarae8160

Madonna is a close second.

@JPMM316

1y↑1

@@judichristophersen7238in context it’s a political speech delivered by Evita at the beginning of the second act of the show. Juan Peron has just won the presidency of Argentina and Evita is facing criticism because of her lavish lifestyle. This is her response a song filled with platitudes and empty rhetoric designed to please the people. And it works.

@robertbartelmes7623

47w↑1

Here We Are 3 Years Later ... Still, No One Can Approach, Much Less Exceed, Elaine Singing "Don't Cry for me Argentina" - Bart

@Pippie5555

41w

I saw Elaine Paige concert in Royal Albert Hall in the 80's. I had goosebumps and I felt the tears running down my cheeks when she sang Memory. Will never forget.
From my stall I could see Tim Rice, Bjørn Ulvæus and Benny Anderson on the first row cheering.
Amazing <3

@freaksy2073

2y↑306

This is how it is meant to be sung! The composer and lyricist chose her,an a unknown at the time to take the role of Evita and she along with the other original cast members made it the Worldwide success it is today.

@stevored1989

2y↑14

Ahh no, Elaine was second choice for the role of Eva Peron after Julie Covington who was on the original record, but declined to perform it on stage as she didn't like Eva Peron.

@freaksy2073

2y↑20

@@stevored1989 I didn’t say she was ‘first choice’ I said she was chosen by Rice and Lloyd Webber as an unknown.
Please read comment before replying and we all know that Julie Covington was first choice.

@BrendaDrumm

2y↑8

21 yrs ago I used to sing my grandaughter to sleep with this it all ways did the trick she laughs now when I remind her of this

@christophermowery1622

2y↑5

You are SOOO right, Freaksy!!! Love me some Elaine Page❤!!!

@TheShakkers

2y↑4

Sorry don't agree with you Julie Covington did the best rendition

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@TheSeeker246

5y↑670

She is amazing, the tone of her voice is just sublime. She actually tells a really funny story about her dress arriving literally minutes before she was due on stage for this performance and having to frantically run around the theatre to find her entrance. Her heart was thudding in her chest from exertion as she made her way down the stairs only for the stage hand to not have set the height for her mike correctly! You cant tell of course, she is the consummate pro❤

@RaijinKaze

4y↑30

TBH I never even paid the move she makes adjusting the mike stand any thought. It just seemed so natural, almost like it never happened.

@guineawuv

4y↑18

Yeah, I was wondering why it wasn't already set at the right height.

@CaptPoco

3y↑18

She made it seem like it was all part of the performance... like Evita is just the kinda gal who adjusts her own mike stands. Brilliant.

@kboyer1

3y↑3

What was the story about her dress and where did you hear her telling it? I'd love to listen to that if you can tell me

@TheSeeker246

3y↑8

@@kboyer1 I honestly cannot remembet where i saw/heard it - it was some sort of interview where they mentioned or showed this clip and she went on to give that anecdote. She was laughing about it! Basically her dress was being custom made (designer ofc) and literally arrived about 15 mins before she was due on stage. So the costume lady was trying to alter her dress and get it on her, all the while they wre running about back stage trying to figure out where she makes her entrance. She said her heart was racing from exersion by the time she made her appearance and was walking down that staircase. Only to be dismayed that her mike wasnt at the right height!

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@1966Manjit

3y↑51

The most polished beautiful performance of this song.. The clarity of the voice and beauty she exudes is mezmerising ... Love you Elaine Page.. ❤️👌

@bettymaly4501

4y↑25

Her voice, her beauty, her grace, what a superb gift she is to us. I hope she's having a wonderful life

@themetonybassels8178

4y↑75

I saw Elaine in Cats in Toronto, Pantages Theatre, 10 times! ...OMG! i cant tell you when she sang Memory! She blew everyone away! what an awesome performance! i still get so emotional! love you Darlin!

@kevinwilson3609

Elaine never starred in Cats in Toronto

@imisstoronto3121

@@kevinwilson3609 I'm from toronto and I don't recall her being there either.

@kellylaney1313

I saw her in SF. Cats performance at the Geary Theater in 1983. Sat in the third row, isle seat. Loved how the cats interacted with the audience. Going on stage to meet Deuteronomy was fantastic. The props were amazing. Will never forget.

@gwenratcliffe3815

4y↑31

There aren't enough superlatives to capture the brilliance of Elaine Paige's performance. It's true her rendition as well as the song itself will wring tears from even the hardest of hearts. Incredible!

@dianalovell5313

5y↑269

A few years ago I realized Elaine Paige was Elaine Bickerstaff and that I went to high school with her. I remember her at school because she was in all the school productions. She had a lovely voice back then and I saw her last Friday on tv for the first time. I moved to the US in 1980.

@blahblahblahblah2382

5y↑6

Wow!!

@TheGecko213

5y↑9

So much nostalgia. Bickerstaff is not very Opera friendly name :)))

@RioMuc

Wait! Elaine Paige is not famous in the US? Or aren't you familiar with musicals?

@jhb61249

4y↑1

Invite her over. We can cook out, but she has to wear a mask and stand her distance. Second though, perhaps a video chat is best! Tell her to have a song ready.

@susanpayer3472

4y↑2

Diana Lovell But she played the role in London in 1977...of course, from opening night, tickets were impossible to get until after 1980...and she was done by then, anyway. I saw it in London in 1980...New Years, in Madrid inn1981, with the understudy, and in NY, that summer, with some replace,ent understudy. I aaa pretty into the show!

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@queenbodicea

5y↑405

Nobody sings it as good as Elaine Page. Her voice is so distinct I've always remembered it from the 1970s. Hmm, 2 thumbs down from 2 persons who had their mute button on.

@michaelwilliams6132

5y↑11

queenbodicea Patti

@davidmackenzie9701

5y↑18

I down-voted it because her voice here doesn't fit the part, she is singing the part too "nicely". She is unconvincing.

@denizalgazi

5y↑17

The two thumbs down came from Madonna and Patti LOL

@macred

5y↑22

The original, Julie Covington is the best in my view.

@hershey395

5y↑1

Those who disliked it are probably disappointed that Evita wouldn’t be available for streaming

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@richardlewis5316

2y↑8

I saw it when I lived in London... I can't believe it was over 40 years ago but EP makes it sound like ?? this year!

@FredSmith-s5t

19w↑3

Incredible talent. Thank you for your talent and sharing it with the world.

@altaylor3988

4y↑32

Absolutely Perfect, the inflections were spot on, every word was heard.... MAGIC

@LatvianElina

5y↑40

The voice, the looks and the acting chops - what an amazing Evita!

@Godwinpounds4333

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

@mauriaprecidocosta2397

@@Godwinpounds4333😮

@Karyn3112

5y↑58

I saw London stage show of Evita, with Elaine Paige & David Essex, it was amazing, loved every minute of it.

@LipstickLisa123

5y↑1

Me, too. I wasn't keen on seeing it since I was 20 something and didn't know who Evita was. My sister promised to fill me in if I felt lost so I went. OMG! I was obsessed, read lots of biographies and listened to the CD endlessly

@joycekellner9957

Me too!

@marydoll1100

@@joycekellner9957 m

@gary1477

@@marydoll1100 I saw Elaine Paige in Evita in the West End in 1979. She sang this song several times in the show in different ways to convey Evita's life trajectory. She sang a the song in exultation when she achieved power. She sang a the song in defiance when she was challenged. She sang a the song in sadness when she was diagnosed with cancer.

@sarapiper385

4y↑13

Oh my God this brings back some memories my mum always used to play this out loud like I used to think here she goes again My mum passed away 20 years ago in September but every time I hear this puts a smile on my face but Sometimes it makes me cry as well

@sarapiper385

4y↑2

@@lucymcdee9109 Oh my God do you know how to make someone cry thank you for your kind message

@emepa24

4y↑46

The best version I heard of this song. Congratulations, from Argentina

@MichaelGunner123

Nada. Madonna's rendition is more dramatic & better overall.

@SolidMOL

No one's gonna talk about how ironic it is that this comment is from Argentina? No? Just me? Okay.

@nowthenzen

3y↑8

that's a Performer and this is how you give a Performance!
Elaine is standing there on a bare stage and a stylized gown and she is brining tears to my eyes.

@martinyeomans3319

3y↑13

To me , arguably one of the best performing singers ever . I'm lucky I have seen a lot of live shows and she stands out.

@patriciasuarez7926

14w↑1

Gracias Elaine por esta maravillosa versión de " No llores por mi Argentina...!".Desde🇦🇷

@Euklistus

5y↑100

What a beautiful voice!

@ThomasAdamLamb

4y↑15

Amazing .... happy birthday to this fabulous lady today! Still gives me goosebumps.. like a great big pimply goose!

@theakyosmith

2y↑12

Whenever I watch this part of the film "Evita" - I cry like a baby.

@DuffyLONER64

5y↑266

Wow, this came perfectly.

Okay, so, storytime: I'm a senior in high school, and I've always wanted to be part of our school's pit orchestra (for the musical) since I was a freshman. I didn't get in my freshman year, but a few months back, I was asked to join the pit orchestra for this year's musical. I happily accepted the invitation. That musical? Evita. It started to look like a very promising end to my senior year. However, on opening night, due to COVID-19, it was canceled. There was always the hope that it would be rescheduled. Unfortunately, today, our state got news that schools for would be closed for the rest of the school year. I definitely needed this video.

@unicorns5673

5y↑9

A similar thing happened at my school. My last production was cancelled due to Covid

Definitely feel for yoy

@lizfenton8971

5y↑15

I'm so sorry your senior year has been stolen from you.

@manonsegur7547

5y↑5

I'm very sorry for you mate.

@hairyandagitj

5y↑5

Aww, so sorry to year. I'm praying for all seniors who are missing out on so much. Hopefully you guys can get a delayed prom.

@hairyandagitj

Oops. *hear

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@jeanrohlfing4939

3y↑22

I LOVE THAT DRESS! Ms.Paige does justice to it as she did to Don't Cry For Me Argentina in Evita. Beautiful dress, Beautiful hair-do, Beautiful woman, Beautiful song. Ms. Paige was also fabulous in her role in Lloyd Weber's Cats and especially when she sang Memory: it still brings teardrops to me everytime I hear her sing it.

@celilgul2723

Muhteşem

@fairlyvague82

5y↑197

Elaine will always be Eva and Grizabella ❤️

@caruthersm

5y↑10

and Edith Piaf and Norma Desmond ❤️️

@ApatheticBananas

4y↑3

🙌🏻 she will always be the queen of weird kinda bad musicals that were saved exclusively by the choreography and amazing original cast that is now being dragged across the world for money, ruining the original grace.

@ApatheticBananas

4y↑2

I don’t know if you can tell how passionate I feel about this 😂

@paulyoungman18

3y↑1

Totally agree .Barbara Streisand kills memory.

@shabanigurumo9055

37w↑5

Years and years listening to “it” and her yet still yearning to watch and listen everlastingly! Glorious performance; ni doubt.

@BrianWMay

4y↑24

NOBODY can sing this wonderful song like Elaine Paige IMHO. This is simply HER song. Magnificent, thank you.

@Doublemg12

In the movie Evita..Madonna held her own singing this song. Personally, I like Madonna's version a little bit more

@eastendman

2y↑21

Amazing and captivating performance. So love this version of the song and Elaine gets better with age.

@corbfisher

2y↑2

I think she was 63 when she did this performance. Beautiful voice and a beautiful lady.

@binslick1000

45w↑64

Elaine Page blows away today's so called singers!!

@iljamats889

42w↑1

Completely agry

@iljamats889

31w

Strongly agree@alargecorgi2199

@rahnibasar6338

4y↑5

Beautiful lady with beautiful beautiful voice. Thank you for singing🍀🍀🍀

@zandracrewszed580

4y↑30

I so love this song - Don't cry for me Argentina.

@TW-mc9wk

2y↑50

The benchmark for all performing arts vocalists ❤

@valdomarc5252

3y↑20

Soy argentino y me emociono al escuchar esta canción, una gran nación para los que vivimos acá, para los que se fueron a otras latitudes , para los que la llevamos en lo más profundo de nuestra alma y corazón...❤

@gladysesterperez4114

Lástima que no la cante en castellano..

@valdomarc5252

@@gladysesterperez4114 las versiones de Paloma San Basilio, de Valeria Lynch y de Nacha Guevara son en castellano y dignas de escuchar. 😊

@mikaelb7735

3y↑24

This, i repeat, THIS is the best performance of this lovely song. Ever!!!

@MichaelGunner123

3y↑1

You obviously have never heard Madonna's rendition. Better. Much better to be honest.

@imisstoronto3121

Patti Lupone A1

@carolinemorgan1712

Julie Covington sings this a thousand times better. Go listen.

@Holasoydora112

46w

@@carolinemorgan1712no matter what Elaine is the original Eva Peron so in that way she will always be superior and then of course her voice is like an angel from heaven🥹

@foreverlv311

2y↑6

Nobody sings this like her, moves me to tears. Amazing talent 😮❤👌👏

@rudyangell8158

3y↑8

Please bring her back to Broadway. What a great talent. Write a show for her. The world needs to hear more of her fabulous voice ❤

@abelamato90

17w

Certainly one of the most beautiful versions of this área I ever heard ❤

@DannyJane.

4y↑104

THIS is how a real diva dresses.
Oh my heart, her VOICE.

@hans-jurgenromhild863

this dress is ugly

@questionforquestion

4y↑5

@@hans-jurgenromhild863 You're entitled to your wrong opinion.

@dwightdodd3734

4y↑2

one fine Lady..............class with a capital " C "

@susanlegeza7562

She can carry the dress, it would subdue an other, less powerful person!

@Teenibash1969

32w↑6

Pure excellence, this is how it’s done 👏👏👏👏

@urgdaddy

3y↑9

Coming down that staircase in all of her pageantry is the best. This is theatre we all love. And the Creme de la Creme is Elaine's spoken song.

@sblumenstein6688

2y↑3

Her smile at the end says, “Yeah, I am good.” Yes, you are. Can’t get enough of this performance.

@flaviafregnani6965

3y↑3

Dire meravigliosa è riduttivo!! Ti "entra" nel cuore!!! Straordinariamente bravissima! Classe infinita e interpretazione magistrale!

@KaraMorassco

4y↑7

I remember hearing this song by Madonna because she was in the movie Evita. I haven't watched it but this song seemed to be everywhere for the movie. But I'm glad to hear Elaine's version. Which I must say is amazing. She sings this song with such an uplifting and hopeful spirit. I love her as Grizabella in Cat's (where I first heard her sing). When she sings Memory it's really heartbreaking and it felt like her character had 'lost her spirit to live'. These are both amazing and powerful songs She's a very talented and beautiful lady.

@elainelosee7974

4y↑8

I love this, the
Mesmerizing story
Takes me back.
Saw on stage
3 times. So lovely 😍 💖.
Thank you for sharing ❤ 😊

@rbsmiles7661

17w

She is a singer's singer. Absolutely breathtaking captivating and toxicating and perfect. She owns the audience. Every single moment. That's what it means to put over a song. You don't see performers like her very often. Sure a lot of people have a good voice. But the interpretation? You'll never forget it.

@robertmuenchausen5287

30w↑3

Perhaps the finest version of this emotional song!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

@SoniaJbrt

3y↑1

For my 16th birthday I got a double cd of the very best of Andrew Loyd Weber. I was a big fan then, still enjoy the music with the original artists. Elaine Paige was a true inspiration for me as I sang in Choir and Musicals through High School. Also Sarah Brightman, I always wished I could sing like Sarah Brightman. This is my kind of music. So beautiful!

@joetrudnak9589

4y↑11

Wow, NEVER have I heard this song done so well. Brav-O!

@Bruce947

my enjoyment is ruined by what Evita and her husband did to a great country

@IrvinGisher

5y↑24

How in the world can someone give a thumbs down to such a song and performer??? STUNNING!!!!!!!

@sarahoshaughnessy9784

2y↑1

By accident

@Shodansixtyone

3y↑7

She continues to be one of the best - class love the look, the passion her voice glows with excitement the moment she appears - lovely.!!!

@carolrenihan208

3y↑10

A brilliant combination of elegance and a stunning angelic voice ❤️

@magdalenapizarro4509

3y↑11

wow!!! conmovedora versión en la voz de esta mujer que canta como los dioses !! gracias .. como Agentina 🌹🇦🇷❤

@marcelog668

3y↑2

EXCELLENT SONG, THE MOST BEAUTIFULL THANK YOU

@maryhull531

5y↑22

She looks absolutely stunning in this outfit . Beautiful voice too.

@myronmadey3040

3y↑4

Wow what a beautiful performance. !!

@dave327ful

2y↑18

Elaine Paige delivers Don't Cry For Me Argentina with her delicate singing, which makes it more powerful. Sometimes less is more!

@brooke9556

2y↑2

Ms Paige has one of the PUREST voices I've heard in term of tone and quality in years

@nigelashwell8249

2y↑4

At last we hear the "original" from Elaine Paige. This is the one, true version!! Really, nothing else comes close, despite so many "copies!!'. Perfection at last!!

@adamkorekach9936

2y↑1

Yes. Perfectly executed and with polished panache.

But lacking in raw emotion and supreme passion. For this I give you Sinéad O’Connor’s version.

@valerieackroyd

5y↑13

I saw Elaine Paige sing this in 1978. I admire that she is still singing it but man, the London show with her and David Essex was spectacular.

@thespear4083

4y↑1

I miss David Essex. A beautiful man with a beautiful voice.

@MrEdunavourtt

3y↑15

Belíssima Elaine Paige...Grande homenagem á Eterna Evita Peron! Aplausos...

@mileshigh1321

4y↑7

That beautiful outfit and amazing entrance! Her voice! Perfection all the way!

@zuingliomelo3710

5y↑10

Elaine Paige. Se não a melhor, uma das melhores interpretações dessa musica que atravessa gerações e emociona como se à ouviremos pela primeira vez. Perfeito. Ave Elaine Paige.

@tavodar

5y↑27

The diva has arrived. I so love her and she is amazing as Evita.

@bcfairlie1

4y↑5

The best. The very best. What a magnificent performance

@marjorieli1249

3y↑26

You can hear the story told movingly through her singing. Strong voice with plenty of emotions!

@paulhembery-f9l

2y↑3

What a performer. Elaine Paige is one of the very best ever. That gives me goosebumps.

@carengurwitz5773

3y↑11

What a gift to be able to sing like that!

@franklesser5655

4y↑45

She does a wonderful interpretation of this iconic song.

@tedbailey3673

3y↑4

It's no longer an interpretation. It is the song itself in its full reality. Weber's score is a faded picture in the drawer, yellow and curled at the edges, without the color and truth of its yet to come original, it's reality. But don't cry for Weber; clap for Paige.

@CJ-hg9cs

2y↑2

@@tedbailey3673 many many times. I’ve never understood the vitriol from Patti LuPone fans. I’m sorry but Patti, amazingly strong a voice she has, she sounds like she’s downed a bottle of sherry before singing. The words are slurred and rushed. Just my opinion 😂

@mommahen7204

3y↑2

Just Beautiful. Brought me to tears just like when I went to Evita when the play came to town years ago. So Beautiful.

@russellhawkins366

4y↑3

Wow... Brilliant performance by all.....

@stephenfricke9298

3y↑1

Reminds me of my Mom. My parents loved Broadway and saw many many shows. They passed that love onto me

@ludo33133

5y↑45

Here from Argentina! I love Evita but I have never seen the musical 😔 I hope it will be netx

@newton18311

4y↑1

Just go on You tube look for the Video Evita.

@sandyreid4028

3y↑3

Wow what an amazing voice. She does that song justice. Amazing.

@donaldboyce5712

4y↑4

Absolutely 👍💯 beautiful voice and the best I've heard from Evita

@leonturner4796

2y↑1

Best performace of this song i've heard...congradulations..

@yanitabutarbutar7332

5y↑6

Love! Love! Love! Love! Love! Elaine Page was, is and forever will be the BEST Evita EVER. She delivers every words and messages perfectly. I'm in Love!

@LeGrandeCappucinna

22w↑2

Her voice is so full of emotion…

@stephenmarsh8269

3y↑4

Worked with this woman about fifty years ago
She was splendid then and even more splendid now!

@geraldinepfeiff2016

50w

Oh how beautiful, I love this song and the singer

@nickyhobbs6739

1y↑5

Sarah Brightman , Adele, Amy Whinehouse, Elaine Paige. These Amazing Women make me proud to be English. ❤

@Mercury88-b7k

23w

Well well well. I have never known the whole story but what a beautiful telling. ❤ how beautiful!

@PaulaWordCrafts

3y↑7

What a stellar performance! She's amazing!

@phillipwalker8827

What a beautiful voice I love this song it's amazing! how're you Paula?

@annethomas9302

3y↑3

Beautiful performance about a beautiful lady and her true emotions…❤️

@yolenda_loves_to_sing

1y↑5

I like how she took her time to walk that long walk to the center of the stage, it's breathtaking!

@chavibrown323

25w

I grew up hearing this at home.
Elaine Paige is just ....goosebumps

@billwatt2528

38w↑11

I have to agree with the earlier comment saying Elaine's take on this lovely song is far, far, better than Madonna's. She IS beautiful as is her performance. Whenever I feel immensely sad at mankind's inhumanity, beautiful music like this gives me hope.

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