I've been watching many versions of this and other Che songs from 'Evita' in the last few days. But I think Michael's version of this particular song is the best in terms of summoning the indignation/irony of the character when speaking about Evita. Too often other actors approach this as a love song from start to finish; Michael gives us a very clear notion of the irony in his words from the start.
I think your missing the whole point of the character Che. he is an 'everyman' character representing all of the people, those who loved her and those who were cynical of her and most importantly those who saw her as a saviour but then felt let down.
Fantastic performance. The song could have been written for the ridiculous outpouring of 'grief hysteria' that followed the death of Diana. Oh what a circus that was.
Hmm... Interesting comparison. By which I mean trite, superficial and stupid. Diana whatever you cynically choose to believe was genuinely loved by many people. She did a great deal of good. Eva Peron was a bloody fascist.
@@mikelheron20People attacking others for going about their usual daily lives, such as washing their cars, on the day of her funeral is trite, superficial and stupid. She may have seemed to do a great deal of good but was all done to promote herself.
Michael Ball has it all , looks,personality,a great voice and match him with Andrew Lloyd Webber , instant magic. His radio show on BBC Radio 2 is terrific as well
Antonio Banderas does it better but then Antonio had the advantage that he did it in the movie with production advantages, editing, sets etc. But Michael’s was good.
I don't know if you're a longtime fan of Michael, but this is not a recent performance. As far as I know he had a couple of his own tv shows back when he was in his late 20s or early 30s, and he just turned 59. He was still singing this song in concert a couple of years ago and still sounded great.@@LisaRansom1211
Love his facial expressions and "eye contact", the mocking look is such a turn on. 😍
Wow I haven’t seen this before amazing
Michael can sing any songs, he has the best voice.
Sorry David Essex for me
Liverpool UK
I've been watching many versions of this and other Che songs from 'Evita' in the last few days. But I think Michael's version of this particular song is the best in terms of summoning the indignation/irony of the character when speaking about Evita. Too often other actors approach this as a love song from start to finish; Michael gives us a very clear notion of the irony in his words from the start.
David Essex did the best version back in 1979.
I think your missing the whole point of the character Che. he is an 'everyman' character representing all of the people, those who loved her and those who were cynical of her and most importantly those who saw her as a saviour but then felt let down.
Why evey time Michael sings is like flirting?lol
love it!
Zinc Cuprum Michael ball the perfect song
He is just delicious!!
What a brilliant performance
he. looks so young our man nice song
Listening to this in earbuds is wacky asf
Fantastic performance. The song could have been written for the ridiculous outpouring of 'grief hysteria' that followed the death of Diana. Oh what a circus that was.
Hmm... Interesting comparison. By which I mean trite, superficial and stupid. Diana whatever you cynically choose to believe was genuinely loved by many people. She did a great deal of good. Eva Peron was a bloody fascist.
@@mikelheron20People attacking others for going about their usual daily lives, such as washing their cars, on the day of her funeral is trite, superficial and stupid. She may have seemed to do a great deal of good but was all done to promote herself.
@@hemmay Bullshit.
I never connected that before brilliant analogy and spot on
@@mikelheron20So, brainwashed like all the others...
Michael Ball has it all , looks,personality,a great voice and match him with Andrew Lloyd Webber , instant magic. His radio show on BBC Radio 2 is terrific as well
Dear Michael:
Love this song, seen the show 2 times. Michael is awesome singing it. Perfection he is xxx
You're beautiful ❤️ and your Spanish is spot on babydoll!!
Antonio Banderas does it better but then Antonio had the advantage that he did it in the movie with production advantages, editing, sets etc. But Michael’s was good.
For me this will always be David Essex' song. Michael was a bit hammy anyway!
Love this
Like the way he tells the story with his actions and mannerisms but David Essex this song belongs to for me all the way.
Look up "perfect" in the dictionary - you'll see this lovely man
Absolutely fantastic
Broadway is forever awesome!
It is not just Broadway that is awesome, London's West End is in that category + the composers and lyricists.
David Essex was in the original London cast of Evita..following with A Banderas in the film version with Madonna.
COLM Wilkinson was Che in the north American production of Evita.
He is absolutely stunning ❤️
Wow
Wow. Fell in love with Michael all over again. Still fills my heart with aloha. Thank you. Mahalo
Nice video...but What-the-Hell is with the Fr'kn Flying Camera...there's more off-angles than a Warhol movie.....LOL...
This song has been stuck in my head since Thursday
Where was this performance?
Looks like it might have been on Des & Mel or Alan Titchmarsh’s show 🤔
@@LisaRansom1211 I was thinking it might have been from his own show.
@@ilsaruthen5478 oh really, I didn’t know he had a show. We’ve not watched television for 5 years & we only watch what we want to see online.
I don't know if you're a longtime fan of Michael, but this is not a recent performance. As far as I know he had a couple of his own tv shows back when he was in his late 20s or early 30s, and he just turned 59. He was still singing this song in concert a couple of years ago and still sounded great.@@LisaRansom1211
1982
Always AMAZING !!!♥️
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Soz but david ESSEX owns this one m8!!!
Nice but I prefer David Essex :-)
Give me David Essex anytime he puts more in the song
The best,what a voice
The best,what a voice
The best,whatThe best,what a voice a voice
david essex way better