Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Andre Rieu · Radio City Music Hall Live In New York [2009]
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 seems 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
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Andre Rieu's rendition of 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' captures the sweeping romanticism that defines his extensive body of work. Recorded live at Radio City Music Hall in 2009, this performance showcases the Dutch conductor's signature orchestral style, blending lush strings with a grand, theatrical atmosphere. The song, originally written for the musical Evita, serves as a centerpiece in Rieu's repertoire, allowing him to highlight the emotional depth of his Johann Strauss Orchestra. This specific recording from New York demonstrates his ability to transform a pop standard into a majestic symphonic experience. The performance emphasizes the dramatic flair and melodic richness that have made Rieu a global phenomenon in the world of classical crossover music.