♥ High Flying, Adored (Evita: London Cast original recording)

[DrinkOmally]

i wish colm would sing like this more often, because when he is actually doing the musical or recording the cd he is in the zone and is the man but when he makes special appearances he is always out of practice like in les mis 10th but then when he started playing the role full time in dublin in 1999 he was unbelievably good, probably better than anyone

[amsob77]

Sorry, but I'm sure that this is the version with David Essex singing the Che part.

[Nadou3006]

@amsob77 David Essex Che was in 1978 with Elaine Paige playing Evita, this is the concept album from 1976 with Julie Covington and Colm Wilkinson singing Evita singing Che, they were therefore the first to sing the Evita but they have not played on stage

[MsSusanmary]

@amsob77 you are correct -- i have the original cast recording, from the show i saw in London in 1976, in my hand now -

this version is with Julie Covington (the only EVITA) and David Essex (the only CHE)

And this is THIS CD VERSION also dated 1976

cheers!!

[Nadou3006]

@MsSusanmary sorry you are wrong. I have 2 albums. In 1976 it was the concept album with Colm Wilkinson as Che and Julie Covington as Evita, he is called the White Album. In 1978 the musical in London with David Essex and Elaine Paige, another album was released, it's the london cast. Between the two albums there are differences such as a song of Che in the original 1976 album "The Lady's got potential" disappears in the album of 1978.

[nosila56]

Keep checking back to see if you have uploaded more Evita tracks, but sadly still lacking. Hoping you will upload some soon. Love some of your other tracks as well. Many thanks.

[catkisser]

From what I understand, this was the original recording of the musical concept of Evita. I don't think this is the same as the first actual PERFORMING cast. At any rate, it remains my very favorite Evita performance of all.

[catkisser]

@catkisser : ah yes, credited as "1976 Studio Cast". Brilliant

[65Seasons]

@catkisser, this is from a "project studio recording."

the artists did not perform on stage...

[Ellie8969]

@catkisser Yep - JC never actually performed the role, a great great loss for us all in my opinion. Anyone know where I can get a copy of this album?

[benitovan]

verry nice version also..



[crazyapricot]

could you upload more evita original cast videos? julie covington is such an amazing singer, so is c.t. thank you! :)

[65Seasons]

@crazyapricot,

the whole album will be here in due time.

65S☺

[costerluver]

are you sure that this is Colm Wilkinson?

[65Seasons]

CT Wilkinson sang the part of Che, costerluver.

(I'm reading the booklet from the CD right now.)

The booklet says so ---- it is CT Wilkinson....

[ozzian2000]

@costerluver It is Colm Wilkinson... for sure. Isn't he the man!?

[MsRobynj]

There is nothing that can beat the original cast for this musical............

[BrianofSI]

Thanks for uploading this song and the others from Evita. Julie Covington's singing on this album is perfect and beautiful almost beyond belief! No one has ever sung better anytime or anywhere!

CT Wilkinson's singing is also great, and the video is perfect for this song!

[czahnie]

im so grateful to you 65 for uploading this particular recording. it is the best version to date, and julie covington is an absolute knock out with a fabulous supporting cast and the best musical arrangements lloyd webber has ever done. elaine paige and patti lupone may have their place in the history books for their respective career making perfomances, BUT THEY CANT TOUCH MISS COVINGTON. she sings the role like a street fighting whore!!

[rees276]

@czahnie Madonna (who WAS very good in the film) copied Julie Covington's style especially when she performed DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA. I had the concept album in the 70s and it is still me favourite. I didn't really like the way Elaine and Patti belted out the songs

[cait206]

@rees276 madonna was not good.... sorry... the only word I can think of for her playing Eva is blasphemous.

Research Eva and her short life and I truly think you would agree....

[zinesilol88]

Woul have loved to hear Elkie Brooks do this. Great voice.

[benglen]

Being retired Air Forces, this video clip and song is an outstanding match, great Ear Candy. Thanks!!