• Evita (1996) Soundtrack OST •

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Evita is a movie version of the highly successful musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. It tells the story of Argentina's most controversial First Lady, Eva Perón (1919 - 1952.)

Her awe-inspiring funeral, attended by seven million devoted followers, is the opening to the musical. The narrator then brings the story back by over a decade, explaining how a B-movie actress became the object of such controversial devotion.

Trapped and bored with her family in rural Argentina in the late 1930s, Eva Duarte (Madonna) convinces a womanising musician (Jimmy Nail) to take her with him, back to the capital city, Buenos Aires, where she is determined to become a star. After being abandoned by the musician, Eva endures humiliations and poverty before using her feminine wiles to climb the ladder of the city's entertainment scene, eventually becoming a well-paid radio and film actress.

At a benefit to aid the victims of an earthquake she meets Colonel Juan Perón (Jonathan Pryce), an ambitious politician with designs on the presidency. They fall in love and Eva encourages his plans to become dictator of the country, even using her star power to get him released from prison when his enemies order his arrest.

On February 24 1946, Perón is elected president with a huge majority, but it quickly becomes apparent that its his glamorous wife who's the focus of the people's love.

Affectionately nicknamed 'Evita' by her millions of devoted followers, Eva founds a huge charity to alleviate the suffering of the nation's poor. Throughout it all, the beautiful first lady is dressed in the latest high fashion and she is accused of being a distraction for the people, rather than an aid, by the embittered and cynical narrator (Antonio Banderas.)

With millions of people still utterly devoted to her, Evita continues to appear in public, dazzling her supporters and enfuriating her enemies, despite being secretly consumed with terminal cancer. At the end of the musical, she dies, aged 33, resulting in hysterical mourning throughout Argentina.

The musical is famous for a number of songs, including the satirical "Oh what a circus!," "Buenos Aires," "Rainbow High," "The Money Kept Rolling In" and the show's signature solo, "Don't cry for me, Argentina." For the movie version, a new solo was added for Evita, "You must love me."

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Play	Title	Artist
	Evita
	A Cinema in Buenos Aires, 26 July 1952	Tim Rice: Writer Adrià Collado: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Requiem for Evita	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Oh, What a Circus	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	On This Night of a Thousand Stars	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced Jimmy Nail: Performer
	Eva and Magaldi	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Eva Beware of the City	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Buenos Aires	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Another Suitcase in Another Hall	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Goodnight and Thank You	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	The Lady's Got Potential	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Charity Concert	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced Jimmy Nail: Performer
	The Art of the Possibles	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Hello and Goodbye	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Peron's Latest Flame	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	A New Argentina	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced Jonathan Pryce: Performer
	On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada 1	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced Nick Holder: Performer
	Don't Cry for Me, Argentina	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada 2	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	High Flying, Adored	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Rainbow High	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Rainbow Tour	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	The Actress Hasn't Learned the Lines (You'd Like to Hear)	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced Ana Justo: Performer
	And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Partido Feminista	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	She Is a Diamond	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced Jonathan Pryce: Performer
	Santa Evita	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Waltz for Eva and Che	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Your Little Body's Slowly Breaking Down	Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced Jonathan Pryce: Performer
	You Must Love Me	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Eva's Final Broadcast	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Latin Chant	Tim Rice: Writer Antonio Banderas: Performer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Lament	Madonna: Performer Tim Rice: Writer Nigel Wright: Produced
	Oh What A Circus (Antonio Banderas & Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	On This Night Of A Thousand Stars (Jimmy Nail)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Eva And Magaldi/Eva Beware Of The City (Madonna, Jimmy Nail, Antonio Banderas & Julian Littman)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Buenos Aires (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Another Suitcase In Another Hall (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Goodnight And Thank You (Madonna & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You (Madonna & Jonathan Pryce)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Peron's Latest Flame (Antonio Banderas & Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	A New Argentina (Int'l Album Version) (Madonna, Jonathan Pryce & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	High Flying, Adored (Antonio Banderas & Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Rainbow High (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	And The Money Kept Rolling In (And Out) (Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	She Is A Diamond (Jonathan Pryce)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Waltz For Eva And Che (Madonna & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	You Must Love Me (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Eva's Final Broadcast (Int'l Album Version) (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Lament (Madonna & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	The Lady's Got Potential (Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Charity Concert/The Art Of The Possible (Jimmy Nail, Jonathan Pryce, Antonio Banderas & Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Hello And Goodbye (Madonna, Andrea Corr & Jonathan Pryce)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	A New Argentina (Madonna, Jonathan Pryce & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Disc Time:	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	On The Balcony Of The Casa Rosada 1 (Jonathan Pryce)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Madonna )	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	On The Balcony Of The Casa Rosada 2 (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Rainbow Tour (Antonio Banderas, Gary Brooker, Peter Polycarpou, Jonathan Pryce, Madonna & John Gower)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	The Actress Hasn't Learned The Lines (You'd Like To Hear) (Madonna & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Partido Feminista (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Your Little Body's Slowly Breaking Down (Madonna & Jonathan Pryce)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Eva's Final Broadcast (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You (Madonna & Jonathan Pryce)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Peron's Latest Flame (Antonio Banderas & Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	A New Argentina (Int'l Album Version) (Madonna, Jonathan Pryce & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Eva's Final Broadcast (Int'l Album Version) (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	The Lady's Got Potential (Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Madonna )	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	The Actress Hasn't Learned The Lines (You'd Like To Hear) (Madonna & Antonio Banderas)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Your Little Body's Slowly Breaking Down (Madonna & Jonathan Pryce)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer
	Eva's Final Broadcast (Madonna)	Andrew Lloyd Webber: Performer

User reviews

Sarah Davis

8/10

The show's signature solo, Don't cry for me, Argentina, is a classic for a reason - it's a truly iconic and moving piece of music.

Mark Scott

8/10

The chemistry between Madonna and Jonathan Pryce is palpable in their duets, adding an extra layer of emotion to the songs.

Dorothy Hall

10/10

The iconic solo Don't cry for me, Argentina is a standout track that showcases Madonna's vocal prowess and emotional depth, delivering a hauntingly beautiful performance that lingers in the listener's mind long after the song ends. The addition of the new solo You must love me for the movie version adds another layer of vulnerability and introspection to Eva's character, deepening the emotional impact of her story. The blend of traditional Latin rhythms and contemporary musical styles in songs like Buenos Aires and Rainbow High adds a dynamic and vibrant energy to the soundtrack, making it a t

Lisa Roberts

8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Evita is a masterful blend of emotion, storytelling, and musicality that elevates the entire viewing experience.

Emily Martin

6/10

The band sonora of Evita showcases the vocal talents of the cast, particularly Madonna and Antonio Banderas, whose performances bring depth and nuance to the characters they portray.

Susan Moore

4/10

Some of the vocal performances in the songs seemed strained and forced, detracting from the overall listening experience and making it hard to connect with the characters on an emotional level.

Ronald Hall

8/10

The orchestration in the soundtrack is lush and grand, enhancing the epic feel of the narrative.

Carol Wright

6/10

The music in Evita effectively conveys the ambition, glamour, and tragedy of Eva's life story, with standout performances in songs like Don't cry for me, Argentina and You must love me.

Timothy Harris

9/10

The soundtrack of Evita truly captivates the essence of Eva Perón's life story with its powerful and emotional melodies. Each song beautifully captures the different stages of Eva's journey, from her humble beginnings to her rise to power, creating a compelling musical narrative that keeps the audience engaged.

Ronald Gonzalez

8/10

I find the opening funeral scene accompanied by the powerful music to be incredibly haunting and memorable.

Kimberly Mitchell

7/10

The song Buenos Aires is a standout track for me, perfectly capturing the energy and allure of the city.

Paul Hill

7/10

The musical numbers in Evita are not only catchy but also serve to advance the storyline and deepen the characters' motivations.

Steven Martinez

8/10

The addition of the new solo for Evita, You must love me, adds a poignant moment to the soundtrack, showcasing the character's vulnerability.

James Davis

6/10

The combination of Andrew Lloyd Weber's compositions and Tim Rice's lyrics in the soundtrack of Evita creates a rich tapestry of emotions that immerses the listener in the turbulent world of Argentine politics and celebrity.

Elizabeth Baker

1/10

The soundtrack of Evita felt overproduced and lacked the raw emotion that could have elevated the storytelling of such a dramatic and intense historical narrative.

Robert Miller

5/10

Overall, the music in Evita is a captivating blend of drama, passion, and intrigue, making it a standout aspect of the film that elevates the storytelling to new heights.

Ashley Young

7/10

The soundtrack of Evita is truly captivating and emotive, setting the perfect tone for the dramatic story it tells.

Joseph Miller

1/10

The addition of the new solo song You must love me for the movie version felt out of place and disrupted the flow of the musical, failing to capture the essence of the original stage production and the character of Evita.

Deborah Robinson

7/10

The transition from Eva Duarte's humble beginnings to her rise to fame is beautifully portrayed through the music, capturing the essence of her journey.

Charles Anderson

6/10

The soundtrack of Evita is a powerful and emotive musical journey that beautifully captures the rise and fall of Eva Perón, portrayed with passion and skill by Madonna.

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