Don't Cry for Me Argentina by Julie Covington was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, February 12, 1977 spending 1 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. This is the best-known song from the 1978 musical Evita, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The show tells the story of Argentine political leader Eva Pern, the second wife of Argentinean president Juan Pern. This song appears early in the second act as Evita addresses the crowd from the balcony of the Casa Rosada. Covington refused to promote the song, not even appearing on Top Of The Pops.
Who sang Don't Cry for Me Argentina?
Don't Cry for Me Argentina was performed by Julie Covington
What year did Don't Cry for Me Argentina get to the UK number 1 spot?
Don't Cry for Me Argentina first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, February 12, 1977
How long was Don't Cry for Me Argentina at number 1 in the UK?
Don't Cry for Me Argentina spent 1 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.