Don’t Cry for Me Argentina - Evita - Julie Covington

Julie Covington recorded this song in a 1976 concept album. Released as a single, it topped the UK singles chart becoming at the time the biggest selling UK hit by a female vocalist with sales of 980,000 units. She turned down the offer to play Eva Peron in this musical play, Evita. It went on to be performed by Elaine Paige. Among numerous artists who have covered the song including The Carpenters, Olivia Newton-John, Sinead O’Connor, Sarah Brightman, The Glee Cast... and of course, Madonna. 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