Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Patti LuPone (Company) 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

In "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," Patti LuPone's character, Eva Peron, tries to explain her complicated feelings to her people, who only see her as a girl they once knew, now dressed up and seemingly at odds with them. She acknowledges that it won't be easy for them to understand how she still needs their love after all she's done. Eva then reflects on her life, how she had to let certain things happen and change in order to rise to fame and success. She chose freedom, ran around trying everything new, but nothing impressed her. Through it all, she never left Argentina, and always kept her promise to her people. She never desired fortune or fame, and recognizes that although they may have seemed like the solutions to her problems, they were mere illusions. The truth is, the answer was always there - she loves Argentina and hopes they love her. In the end, she wonders if she's said too much, but believes that every word she's spoken is true.

Line by Line Meaning

It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know it will be difficult for you to understand

When I try to explain how I feel
As I attempt to express my emotions

That I still need your love after all that I've done
Despite everything I've accomplished, I still desire your affection

You won't believe me
I know you may not trust what I say

All you will see is a girl you once knew
You will notice the familiar exterior of who I used to be

Although she's dressed up to the nines
Despite my glamorous appearance

At sixes and sevens with you
I am feeling disoriented and confused in your presence

I had to let it happen, I had to change
I knew I needed to go through with these alterations

Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I could not remain stagnant in my less than favorable circumstances

Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
I was living a sheltered life, avoiding anything that could harm me

So I chose freedom
Therefore, I opted for liberation

Running around trying everything new
I started experimenting with different experiences

But nothing impressed me at all
Unfortunately, none of these endeavors satisfied me

I never expected it to
Although, deep down, I did not anticipate any different outcomes

Don't cry for me Argentina
Please do not feel sorrowful for my situation

The truth is I never left you
I have never abandoned you, Argentina

All through my wild days
During my uncontrolled, chaotic moments

My mad existence
My abnormal, eccentric lifestyle

I kept my promise
I did not break my commitment

Don't keep your distance
Please do not remain aloof

And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and celebrity

I never invited them in
I never actively sought them out

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

They are illusions
They are merely falsehoods

They're not the solutions they promised to be
They did not provide the solutions they proclaimed

The answer was here all the time
The solution was with me all along

I love you and hope you love me
I care deeply for you and hope you reciprocate those feelings

Don't cry for me Argentina
Please do not pity me, Argentina

Have I said too much?
Did I reveal too much information?

There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I have no additional words left to express to you

But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true
Simply observing me will assure you that my words are sincere

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@renatamainere6104

6y↑244

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

All comments from YouTube:

@Meatorofu

44w↑211

she sings as if it is as natural and effortless as breathing

@lorihenrytaylor4438

17w↑7

There’s a lot of training and discipline behind that level of ease! Love Patti LuPone so much

@vylon1075

17w↑5

Mainstream artist could only dream getting at this level. Stage actresses made them sound like pedestrian singers. No offense intended.

@electra7329

1y↑93

As much as I love the big screen version with Madonna, Patti puts everything Evita Peron was going through at that moment in her life in perspective.

@Abaumanii

17w↑492

im here because of agatha harkness.

@Renren1776

17w↑7

lol same

@sjoo8

15w

Same!

@jf683

15w↑12

Down down down the road down the witches road!!!! (Same)

@Jumbaride

15w↑13

So, do you all love our Queen Patti?

@MrJerks93

14w

Same!

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@GardenGaymer

4y↑1.1K

I’ve always heard that Patti LuPone is a Broadway legend and with this being my first time I’ve ever heard her sing, I can understand why lol. What a talent

@kaymay4205

4y↑38

Babe this video is just the beginning of why pl is a broadway legend

@poisonousabsinthe

3y↑22

Go watch her “The Ladies Who Lunch” performance for Sondheim’s 80th birthday. A joy to watch. Elaine Stritch approved btw.

@dennisgutierrez8559

3y↑6

phenomenal in person!

@NunyaBSwax-xr9gn

2y↑2

She is everything!

@bootman26

2y↑1

A deflowered virgin. The first time is the most unforgettable time.

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@caseyflorida

6y↑1.3K

I saw Patti LuPone in Evita on Broadway in I believe 1981. The first broadway play I ever saw. She was fantastic.

@cowimmabitch93

5y↑5

sana ol

@samruez5108

5y↑10

Me too, fantastic, I can still see her on that stage (in my memories)

@CuriousEarthMan

5y↑9

I went to a matinee with my parents and a friend of theirs. I'll never forget it. Her or Che.

@yolie_ny6449

5y↑5

Wow.lucky you are.

@aidenmorreyvoiceactor

5y↑4

Of course she was! It's Patti LuPone!

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@maverickmurphy

12w↑26

Thank you Marvel for introducing us to this legend

@firesofkaladeshmtg369

13w↑88

Who else is here after episode 7 of Agatha all along? 😢

@maartenkos98

13w↑2

Yes, I totally googled her. Not only original Evita, but also Fantine.

@mkdau01

12w↑3

ME!!!!! 😪

@kategrube

12w↑2

she reallllllllllllly crushed it

@ItsTheGLife

11w

Yes!! And I'm so glad to be introduced to how much more great Patti LuPone is 🥹🩷

@jehii

11w

Marvel, give us a Patti LuPone Lilia spin off drama.

@Lowgun5

4y↑560

My Nana took me to see Patti Lupone as Evita back in 1979 at the Pantages theater in Los Angeles. Mandy Patinkin was Che in that production. It was simply amazing. Thanks for that experience, Nana. I miss you.

@dixienormiss8192

4y↑9

💖🖤💖

@mikaotisfield1772

4y↑9

I got a little choked up reading that. Bless you. I don't know your beliefs but please take this in the spirit of kindness....I have always thought each day since the loss of a loved one isn't another day further away, but just another step closer to a reunion. :-) Glad you have that experience to remember so fondly!

@daphnemaxwell149

4y↑3

Sorry to point this out, but Evita did not play at the Pantages theater in 1979. It was performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, at the music Center. Your memory seems to be a little off, or perhaps made-up all together.

@yayshowvids6427

@Lonesome John Your Nana was a real one

@Hampnkauai

3y↑1

I thought it played at the theatre in Century City - the one that is gone now. I can't remember the name of the place. But I saw it there in previews.

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@nyxxaos5673

5y↑523

Is she crying and singing???? PERFECTION!

@miaalvarez285

4y↑9

I had the same thought!!

@dearluciella5032

4y↑19

HOW CAN SHE DID THAT, HORRIBLY HARD

@snikkerr1949

3y↑24

I sang at my mom's funeral...her request....it was hard.

@clintmurdock119

3y↑1

@@dearluciella5032 Thats theatre....

@nathansalmon8192

3y↑179

Not only is her singing extremely moving, she can act with mere facial expressions & body language far better than most actors can while speaking. A sensational performance.

@mylesgordon5521

1y↑2

Real Talent Not Hype. Awesome!

@willfeen

43w↑2

that’s because she’s Italian 💚💚💚

@llcooljay520

22w

And she cried. And then continued to sing. Wow.

@stylebyniall

18w

That's what makes a star, the ability to resonate everything they're feeling as you yourself were them. Those we remember forever

@joonhyukkong

1y↑75

I'm Korean. It's already been 50 years since I first heard this music and was moved by it. It's the most beautiful song in my life. We wish the people of Argentina many blessings.

@The_floofy_fam

29w↑3

Thank you, gracias

@pvbear

18w↑1

I am Korean too, and I also saw her singing “Don’t cry for me, Argentina” for the first time. It was fantastic performers could find anyone doing better than her.

@juanbracamonte9092

13w

Blessings for Korea too. From Buenos Aires

@jpanonuevo1411

1y↑29

Patti LuPone was one of my singing idols growing up. In 1991 for a singing competition in School, I won champion singing this song.

@marywatkins6798

1y↑56

The Gold Standard of Evita: the brilliant Patti Lupone is the best.

@ADAMSIXTIES

35w↑88

1980. Although Patti LuPone was hailed by critics, she has since said that her time in Evita was not an enjoyable one. In a 2007 interview, she stated "Evita was the worst experience of my life," she said. "I was screaming my way through a part that could only have been written by a man who hates women. And I had no support from the producers, who wanted a star performance onstage but treated me as an unknown backstage. It was like Beirut, and I fought like a banshee."

@Patrick3183

23w↑1

I’m sure none of that was true and she was treated like gold like a star is.

@jillmurphy7145

18w↑20

@@Patrick3183what does she have to gain by lying about an experience she had 30 years before? And what evidence do you have to support your claims?

@Square-ow7oq

16w↑7

@Patrick3183 it's clear you don't know anything about Broadway or show business in general

@Michelle_9_27

5y↑321

Tears rolling down her face! I love when I see passion in their art!

@liamdrakepiano

1y↑37

I saw Patti LuPone in concert this summer; she sang this. What a vocal force. Late 70s and still putting on stunning, inspiring, provocative concerts for audiences of thousands!

@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg

1y↑2

Shes 74. not late 70s. but yes amazing

@frankG335

24w

Wow!

@jamsters6430

5y↑495

this is the definitive version of all the versions of dont cry for me Argentina ...super strong vocal and so emotional the heart and soul is there... plus its always live

@jamsters6430

5y↑1

@Parker930 nicole in pussycutdolls she did a srage play

@MossyMozart

4y↑2

@Parker930 - You asked: "Who else have you seen on stage sing this?" implying the song above, "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina". @Maja Rosales answered you honestly. There was NO NEED for nastiness.

@vendomeave

Check this one ! Elaine Page.
She shows all the manipulations that Eva Peron was known for. In her voice and mannerisms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntRnEKnrbYU

@nataren406

3y↑1

@@jamsters6430 FACT!! Nicolle did an amazing job and was brilliant and PERFECT.

@DavidAndTheDog

3y↑4

No, honestly I think you’re so wrong. It’s very ‘Patti LuPone’, but NOT particularly good. Go back to the original, Julie Covington, or even Sinead O’Connor, for really impressive performances.

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@januaryhymn

6y↑348

This is stunning....the emotion in her eyes. What a performance. A star!!

@fabiokaneziro8848

5y↑222

...non equalize mic, no voice tricks, absolut no mistakes!!! perfect beauty and raw performance

@mckenzie.8653

5y↑5

haha I mean, there's definitely a slight reverb .. but it takes NOTHING from her gifts.

@THEE.apples

5y↑28

@@mckenzie.8653 It's the acoustics of the building she's in not reverb that you're hearing.

@dearluciella5032

And while crying. Anyone who can sing knows how hard it is to hold a note while crying.

@psychokarloff

5y↑160

I saw the original production, and Patti has NEVER looked more youthful and beautiful than she does in this performance.

@ttommytom

3y↑19

She dated my next door neighbor (or was friends with one of the girls) and lived behind a house down the street (bottom of Locus Rd ). As a kid, I listened to her sing on my neighbor's back patio. She was 17? 1968 /69 I just couldn't believe how great her voice was. Fun to see her make it. PS: My mother went a bunch of times with Mrs. Lupone.

@Succui

3y↑1

@@ttommytom if this is a true story that’s incredible to hear.

@rkgk1517

5y↑1.1K

She is forceful. You really get the idea that this is supposed to be a political speech and not just a soulful ballad.

@rkgk1517

4y↑50

@Parker930
The title of the song comes from an epitaph on a plaque at Eva Perón's grave in the La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. The plaque was presented by the city's taxi drivers' union and roughly translates as: "Don't cry for me Argentina, I remain quite near to you."[6] Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote "For years I have wondered, during 'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina,' why we were not to cry. Now I understand: We need not cry because (a) Evita got everything out of life she dreamed of, and (b) Argentina should cry for itself. Even poor Juan Peron [sic] should shed a tear or two; he is relegated...to the status of a 'walker,' a presentable man who adorns the arm of a rich and powerful woman as a human fashion accessory."[7] The song's lyrics are a "string of meaningless platitudes" according to Rice, who felt that it worked as an emotionally intense but empty speech by a "megalomaniac woman" trying to win the favor of the Argentines. It features the lyrics "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"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Cry_for_Me_Argentina

@snikkerr1949

3y↑4

@@rkgk1517 It took him years to figure that out? Did he really say that?

@PRR5406

3y↑9

She digs into Eva Peron as a character. Truly the best Evita.

@andrewgraulich6602

2y↑1

Good insight.

@edcottingham1

2y↑1

@@PRR5406 a half mad Evita....which is just as it should be, imo. Her emotional intensity is just overwhelming.

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@marleyxen

6y↑526

She is a (Yellow) diamond in their dull, gray lives

@isobelramsey9767

5y↑5

Xen Margolis haha

@beagatapia9826

5y↑24

I could only imagine Yellow Diamond singing this song

@helenallen3592

4y↑75

I love it when a singer sings a song so powerfully and emotionally that you can see tears rolling down their cheeks. Patti, here, is no different...

@roizeldiez3500

4y↑133

Patti LuPone is incredibly underrated. She should be a role model not only for artists, but also for people because she is confident and thoroughly inspiring.

@paanne1013

2y↑5

Trust me, Patti is not underrated. If we didn't know she could sing, we know she can act. The combination though is off the charts.

@daniellekernan2052

1y↑4

How is she underrated? She's known as one of the most famous and talented Broadway stars. Lol

@lyneae3786

5y↑131

The “never” delivery is more reminiscent of the time of Perone stylistically. Also, the personality really is rounded in this performance. It is like it is really happening.

@MrHoustoned

5y↑4

Great observation

@BrewsterOldDog

1y↑19

The definitive Evita.

Awesome.

@dais1151

5y↑133

patti: blowing mics since 1949

@e.e.y.1803

Time stamp?

@shynu46

Wait she's not blue diamond

@anomynousperson5965

5y↑2

@@shynu46 she yellow diamond

@robertstrong8966

5y↑123

Soul stirring performance! As if Patti Lupone was actually Evita, singing the song's message from her heart impromptu to the crowd (not as a piece learned for performance). This, added to her beautiful voice, emotionally powerful expression and vibrato control = EXTRAORDINARY skill and artistry!

@lumberjack6c

6y↑117

This is iconic perfection, the look, the voice, the woman..........draw us along with you ........

@howardgoldberg5318

2y↑30

Tell me why, after all these years, im still in awe of this performance and her face ? Pure beauty and amazing voice

@MK-gq4yl

3y↑21

OMG SHE IS CRYING. . . .THE TEARS ARE JUST ROLLING DOWN HER FACE. AMAZING

@venus_valentine_xo

5y↑547

The best Evita, in my opinion.

@zacharylewis7791

5y↑28

She IS Eva Peron

@michaelcarroll7883

5y↑14

Is Madonna

@Strode78

5y↑16

Madonna was Evita and did a better job that's why this lady hates Madonna so much. J-E-A-L-O-U-S-Y

@justess797

5y↑52

@@Strode78 😂😂😂😂 You can't be serious!

@Strode78

5y↑9

I'll just be nice and say Patti Lupone is just another person that did Evita. More people associate that role with Madonna because Madonna is more appealing and much more talented I might add.

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@BraidyBrown

15w↑5

Agatha really brought me here and i gotta say im enjoying all these deep dives on Patti ❤

@kathleenlupole8546

5y↑55

I saw Evita twice on Broadway and both times with Patti LaPone. She was amazing!

@auriamoon2662

5y↑5

I do envy you!

@TheWildbillfromnyc

1y↑7

I HEARD HER ON BROADWAY IN EVITA,,,,,,SHE JUST BLEW THE ROOF OFF WHAT A SONG AND SHOW,,,,,JUST CANNOT DESCRIBE THE CHILLS AND RAISED HAIRS ON MY SCALP AND BACK WITH THEIS SONG,,,HYT WOW

@johnzenone6940

5y↑137

She should have been in the film. Film should have been made a decade earlier.

@deannanewman7965

3y↑7

Ikr...I cant bring myself to watch the movie with madonna cus the clips I've seen of patti are just so perfect. Nobody can compare.

@isobelramsey9767

5y↑65

This is one of my favorite Patti Lupone performances ever. She’s phenomenal.

@ChampionMahina

5y↑65

My grandmother loved this song, I believe this is the version she probably listened to. I feel quite close to her now listening to this

@renatamainere6104

6y↑244

@ORWELL_USA

DUH---WHY DID YOU WRITE THE LYRICS?

@arnoldamaral7406

5y↑6

Jeff W for the elderly hard of hearing and the criminally insane gamblers. Sincerely Arnold Bourbon Amaral

@Francisnotcis

5y↑8

@@ORWELL_USA Its nice for singers learning the song..

@user-cr2rv7xt6g

5y↑4

@@ORWELL_USA for the deaf

@mgg5418

4y↑11

Jeff W It’s useful for somebody who is not English speaking to be able to read the words as you listen to them

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@bernadette85

1y↑5

I have heard this song many times, including viewing it at the Kennedy center years ago. This, however, is the first time I have seen this song performed. Bravo. Truly at a loss for words, her entire delivery, her emotion, her voice - just beyond anything I’ve heard. Incredible!

@russellhuston6481

5y↑212

Day 40 something of covid19.. how did i get here? Lol..
Those lips!

@brookehailey3102

4y↑9

I got here after seeing Trump take his mask off tonight on the balcony. LOL

@ChaoticAngelKitten

4y↑5

Did she a song with Randy Rainbow about Trump. So if you’ve been looking up Trump stuff her videos may now kind of be linked to Trump stuff. She also has several videos where she talks about how dumb he is and stuff. People watch that then look up her earlier work.

@kamlawilliams6549

4y↑1

Right! I love her lips!

@robertomarcelo3484

5y↑70

As an a devoted admirer of Eva I must say I've loved three versions of her and Patti is definitely my favorite. Love her at present playing Avis Amberg in Ryan Murphy's Hollywood. Love to Mrs. Lupone from Argentina 🇦🇷♥️

@lunal988

5y↑1

Yes she's incredible in Hollywood. This and her characters(!) In Penny Dreadful are my favourites of her more recent acting work. She really can do no wrong.

@lasbagman1

She was fantastic in the role and captured Eva’s charisma. At the end of this is her fiery I’m only a simple woman Speech and it was spine tingling. Patti studied Evita’s mannerisms from news real and used them during the speech.

@publius9303

6y↑125

LuPone......she's the greatest!

@averynicewoman

1y↑6

This is so powerful and pure

@edwardpapera8124

3y↑15

I was a Young Teen when this was burning up the TV w/ promos.It's one of those iconic moments that you don't ever forget. This performance still thrills me today, as it did when I was 16. Just Fantastic!!!

@aaron-az

4y↑15

The Lincoln Project brought me here... thank you.. that was beautiful

@smichelle65

5y↑399

Back when standing ovations meant something.

@justess797

5y↑8

What changed? I genuinly don't know

@smichelle65

5y↑39

@@justess797 Nowadays people get a standing ovation for just walking out on stage.

@robertferrer6194

5y↑34

@@justess797 I've been to more than few performances where people would stand to clap, and the performance didn't deserve it. When it's good, you can feel the energy among the audience, and by the end you can hardly wait to stand up. You'll want to scream "Bravo!" or whistle with the applause. But if you stand because, well, everyone else is standing up, then the performance doesn't deserve it.

@jeffrogers3782

6y↑72

Powerful and moving. Brings one to tears...

@choosekindness613

4y↑30

It's always kind of pintless to compare so I'll just say this. Every singer brings their own gift to this song. Sarah Brightman's version from her album "The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection" was my first introduction to this song. Not my favorite version, for a few reasons, although undoubtedly very good. Madonna's version is the most vulnerable. Elaine page tells the story with perfect clarity and of course an amazing voice. But although I just saw this video, I have to say this version by Patti Lupone stands out. So powerful and direct, and easily the most operatic. She makes it look so effortless, even her tears of emotion feel genuine. Simply a stunning rendition. Bravo!

@nancyjean2700

S R . Thank you for ur comment, is the best one

@Succui

3y↑9

God that’s magical.. She is incredibly powerful. The line where she says “I had to change” was extremely passionate.

@Jennifer62389

1y↑6

She will always be the BEST as far as I'm concerned.

@warriorbard

11w

The ease with which she sings is mind-boggling. She makes it look so easy. 🤯

@Geekino

5y↑9

THE BEST OF THE BEST - THAT'S PATTI! So very very fortunate to have seen her live performances.

@dh9228

2y↑3

I honestly never knew Patti lupone was this stunning when she was younger, she’s gorgeous

@bellaelladaella

4y↑15

I got to perform with Patti LuPone. It was pretty great 😍

@TR-lf3wy

6y↑66

Always had a mad crush on this beautiful Italian goddess

@christinejimenez5102

2y↑10

I simply love Patti....no one could compare to her role in Evita!!

@Marlon-sw4nw

5y↑47

tears? omg she is such a pro LOVE POSE!

@chrisbudge4542

5y↑18

Wow, the best performance by anyone that I’ve ever seen. This level of talent may never be duplicated. 🎤🎭❤️

@pamplayer4086

5y↑51

U can have ur madonnas n Streisand’s but this is the purest version one of the best of the great patti lupine hands down the first time I heard her sing this was on the Tony awards I was floored just beautiful thank u utube for all the great music movies n old tv shows especially the dean martin roasts again many thanks Pamela North Carolina ❤️

@jcsomar1058

Pls also check out the version of Lea Salonga 😊

@DMOrtmann

2y↑4

Epic. I was too young to go into New York, but remember the EVITA commericals all over television! Patti LuPone is peerless. She is far beyond the words that can even closely capture concepts like talent, focus and star presence. She is an icon; there will never be another like her. Later in life, I got to meet her, read her book, and see her perform live in so many great shows. Seeing her is like seeing an old friend from the television when I was seven years old.

@fatovamingus

5y↑211

She was Evita. No one but Patti

@samosullivan1744

5y↑7

Well, except maybe Elaine Paige who originated the role!

@holliedevine7565

5y↑24

Sam O' sullivan and maybe the actual Eva Peron 😂

@WolfMan-Trekker

4y↑2

@@samosullivan1744Elaine is Grizabella forevermore..

@questionforquestion

@@holliedevine7565 This was also my reaction to all the people saying that, haha. She does a great job singing, but let's not lose perspective, the woman the role is about is kind of more important XD

@danielgregory3295

4y↑1

@@holliedevine7565 But could Eva sing like that?!?😂😂😋

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@vtlozano1

17w↑5

That last thing she does with her arms and shoulders. Wow.

@jefflawrence5835

4y↑7

The singular defining performance of this song!

@yaminoacid6313

5y↑16

honestly
shes so
amazing at this
im in awe

@michaelhiggins7365

4y↑9

Oh . . . if only I could go back and relive the experience of Evita, seated in the front row, three feet from the orchestra; truly one of the most memorable days of my life !

@tommontgomery5074

5y↑11

I can't get over how much I love this

@SeacoastVideo

5y↑16

Happy myself finally to see Patti do this in video. She won me in the Sondheim "Ladies Who Lunch" and I've enjoyed her voice elsewhere, but here is a great actress And singer. Powerful and vulnerable, Evita. Wow.

@omarmccray3282

5y↑24

The best performance of this song, she has so emotion no one has put it all together like patti.

@yolie_ny6449

5y↑12

Best rendition. Ms. LuPone is EPIC.

@traceykumer

1y↑7

I was one of the lucky ones to see Evita on Broadway with the original Broadway cast; Patti Lupone, Mandy Patankin and Bob Gunton.

@t.i4695

6y↑16

The PERFECT interpretation of this VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!

@julietottaviano6786

1y↑1

I could not be more in love with this video. Patti’s beautiful face, the tears rolling, and especially the way she sings “all you have to do is look at me to know” SO emotionally! I get chills every time ❤️❤️❤️ one of the most talented stars of all time!!!

@artdanks4846

2y↑3

BRAVA!! I've always been typically more of an opera fan than I am of Broadway. But with Patti Lupone I've always loved her just as much! For me, she is to Broadway what Maria Callas was to opera! Brava, La Divina!!

@CatherineZhang-kq2cm

1y↑2

My GODDESS Patti😍💝！
I must admit I love the versions when you are older more… But you are Great whenever✨.

@eadecamp

6y↑7

I too saw her on Broadway in 1980. All I could say is WOW!! Just WOW!!

@ingriddubbel8468

5y↑15

Damn she is so young.
She is brilliant.

@afiomai69

4y↑2

Absolutely breathtaking. Power and vulnerability combined.

@meaty109

27w

One of thee most AMAZING LIVE performances Ive EVER seen!!! ....IT'S STILL gets right into my soul...Thank you Patti.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@itschrisbuilds136

4y↑3

Wow best acting of this beautiful song I’ve seen yet.

@zergyzerg5581

12w↑1

whoa.. she actually cried and still belted..

@dangoss7180

3y↑5

A performance that will never be surpassed.

@shahbanomalik7802

6y↑13

I saw her performance at Grammys and instantly became her fan.

@jcmnardy

5y↑16

Legendary... Gives me chills every time!

@pampoovey6722

5y↑29

It's amazing. Quasi-opera. She's a complete beast here.

@YolandaHenninger-m2o

2y↑1

First Broadway show I ever saw. Her and Many Patankin, what a pair!! It was THE most beautiful thing I ever saw. I cried through most of it.

@halm1773

45w↑1

Brought tears to my eyes! Was not expecting that, what a phenomenal talent

@emanovska

4y↑14

thank you for the Lincoln project ad. Just as perfect as this.

@alexanderdiaz1

3y↑5

I remember seeing her and Mandy Patinkin back in 1979 or 1980. I was just a kid but I was floored, amazed, and hypnotized by their performances.

@mikaotisfield1772

4y↑11

First musical I ever saw was Evita and I I still have the Playbill! I bought the record and listened to it on repeat. Still get chills listening to her.

@thezmanchar

2y↑6

I saw this play in New York when I was a kid, I was in shock how well she sang and acted. Personally I think all the others singers combined could never sing this song like her.

@robertdorr1769

5y↑3

Out of all I hVe watched on YouTube, singing this song, I like this artist the best!

@deanchampion6777

5y↑1

She is a goddess. Listen to the whole original Broadway cast recording (with her). The whole album is amazing !!!!

@Cyber_Diva

3y↑4

Wow!! She was a baby back then and she was already such an amazing artist.

@mysticalmargaret6105

2y↑1

EPIC. Patty is simply THE BEST! 💖💖💖

@vincentspence5859

5y↑5

real tears. impressive all the way around. The most iconic actress in the most iconic role of the modern era. There will never be another more perfect marriage of actor to role, imho She simply is, was, ever always will be...."Evita"!

@lisawallace7531

3y↑8

Listening after watching Patti playing a "good witch" in "Penny Dreadful." She can embody any character with raw energy and truth. And her voice is non pareil. Brava!

@abrahamlincolnmen

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@adriennejohnson7713

5y↑10

Flawless performance!

@mpacino1224

2y↑2

I remember being about 7 and the commercial would come on for Evita. I was mesmerized. I have loved her ever since. Finally got to see her show at a local theatre near where she grew up.