Colm sang the Che part for the original concept album in 1976 with Julie Covington singing then part of Evita. No one sings the part better than Colm. And Madonna doesn't even come close to Julie.
He sang it for the concept album in 1976 - not sure why they made the video. Instead of auditioning for the London show, he went off on his singer/songwriter career. Btw - he also worked with Webber in creating The Phantom for Phantom of the Opera for a workshop in 1985.
Didn't know he had recorded it with Paige, knew about his contribution to the original recording. That was done before Paige was involved, and that recording was with Julie Covington in 1976
what a treasure. Colm Wilkinson is truly a gift to the musical stage
My neighbors growing up circa 1987 6 doors down during orig les miz
Colm so young and cute in his Che costume. And those dimples. Love him forever and ever.
I don't know he looks like he just crawled out of a dumpster
The original recording of the double album with Julie Covington is still kick ass! Listen to the "Buenos Aires" number and you'll hear why!!!
I love Colm. He's got a great voice.
I like this verson of the song - Colm's brillant!!
your so right about Julie Covington kick ass, My mum has it on vinyl, sounds awesome
Colm is the man! Awesome!
Agreed regarding Colm's Jean Valjean. Absolutely thrilling and perfect, never loses its thrillpower.
As for "Che", Mandy Pantinkin is tops.
Colm has a fantastic voice...great version...I'm performing this in 6 weeks
Colm sang the Che part for the original concept album in 1976 with Julie Covington singing then part of Evita. No one sings the part better than Colm. And Madonna doesn't even come close to Julie.
I have this LP. Original concept album for Evita. From the late 70's I think. Have to look at the album. The man is THE MAN.
I still have the Evita 1976 concept album too! It is the best! 🥰❤
I love you Colm Wilkinson 💖
I like his physicality. The way he stands has energy.
He sang it for the concept album in 1976 - not sure why they made the video. Instead of auditioning for the London show, he went off on his singer/songwriter career. Btw - he also worked with Webber in creating The Phantom for Phantom of the Opera for a workshop in 1985.
Gotta love the Colm!
oh how i love colm he is fabulous
The original "Che" in Evita - brilliant!
colm is the greatest
He is amazing
he just did the CD and this video but it would be amazing if he did the movie and the musical!
Up there with his role as Valjean and Judas, Colm makes a fantastic Che Guevara.
Mind = blown.
definately the best version.
Really want the recording with him and Elaine Paige. Must be a blast!
Love ya Colm!
Is there such a recording? HE only was Che on the concept album. He was not in the London production of Evita.
Didn't know he had recorded it with Paige, knew about his contribution to the original recording. That was done before Paige was involved, and that recording was with Julie Covington in 1976
This was from the 1994 show "Lyrics by Tim Rice"
Not 1994 but 1985
Until the film version, characterizations of Che were based in large part on the revolutionary, evidenced by the fatigues and beret in this case.
he actually played the phantom in the original Canadian Cast
Great ..realy great...
Now I want to hear other Valjeans sing this song. Like John Owen Jones, Drew Sarich, Alfie Boe, Simon Bowman...
I love how he's dressed as Che....
yup and no one else does it better
1976, I believe.
Elaine Paige isn't on this recording. This is the concept album - released a few years before the show opened on the West End.
But what is this? A music video (before such things really existed?) to promote the concept album?
@estherzimmerman Every other Jean Valjean I've heard, is bearable at best. Once you go Wilkinson, you can't go back.
Have you asked Colm himself or his management? That would be the logical step for an editor.
Please tell me where you got this video and where I might find more of it!
I want the camera to stop spinning.
I feel like I'm watching Dom DeLuise sing. Sings it well, but he looks more like Dom DeLuise than Che, which is creepily unnerving.
did colm every play cha in evita
No. Only n the concept album.
What was this filmed for?
not the kind of actor to play che is you ask me
His Valjean was really good, but this is downright awful!