1 00:02:57,420 --> 00:02:59,700 It is my sad duty to inform you... 2 00:02:59,820 --> 00:03:05,060 ...that Eva Perón, spiritual leader of the nation, entered immortality... 3 00:03:05,180 --> 00:03:06,780 ...at 8:25... 4 00:03:06,900 --> 00:03:08,820 ...this evening. 5 00:05:24,620 --> 00:05:27,660 - You are not welcome here. - He was the father of my children too. 6 00:05:27,780 --> 00:05:30,780 They have a right to see him, to pay their last respects. 7 00:05:30,900 --> 00:05:35,060 You are not his wife. Your children are bastards. 8 00:06:12,740 --> 00:06:15,540 No, no ! He's my papa ! 9 00:08:12,500 --> 00:08:14,260 Oh what a circus 10 00:08:14,380 --> 00:08:16,740 Oh what a show 11 00:08:16,860 --> 00:08:19,820 Argentina has gone to town 12 00:08:19,940 --> 00:08:21,860 Over the death of an actress 13 00:08:21,980 --> 00:08:23,780 Called Eva Perón 14 00:08:24,660 --> 00:08:27,580 We've all gone crazy 15 00:08:27,700 --> 00:08:30,780 Mourning all day and mourning all night 16 00:08:30,900 --> 00:08:34,860 Falling over ourselves to get all 17 00:08:34,980 --> 00:08:38,220 Of the misery right 18 00:08:39,020 --> 00:08:40,700 Oh what an exit 19 00:08:40,820 --> 00:08:43,100 That's how to go 20 00:08:43,220 --> 00:08:46,620 When they're ringing your curtain down 21 00:08:46,740 --> 00:08:48,540 Demand to be buried 22 00:08:48,660 --> 00:08:51,220 Like Eva Perón 23 00:08:51,340 --> 00:08:54,100 It's quite a sunset 24 00:08:54,220 --> 00:08:57,340 And good for the country In a roundabout way 25 00:08:57,460 --> 00:09:01,140 We've made the front page of all 26 00:09:01,260 --> 00:09:03,780 The world's papers today 27 00:09:04,700 --> 00:09:07,380 But who is this Santa Evita ? 28 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:10,900 Why all this howling, hysterical sorrow ? 29 00:09:11,020 --> 00:09:14,460 What kind of goddess has lived among us ? 30 00:09:14,580 --> 00:09:18,340 How will we ever get by without her ? 31 00:09:21,060 --> 00:09:25,500 She had her moments She had some style 32 00:09:25,620 --> 00:09:28,540 The best show in town was the crowd 33 00:09:28,660 --> 00:09:30,620 Outside the Casa Rosada 34 00:09:30,740 --> 00:09:33,420 Crying, "Eva Perón" 35 00:09:33,780 --> 00:09:36,260 But that's all gone now 36 00:09:36,380 --> 00:09:39,820 As soon as the smoke from the funeral clears 37 00:09:39,940 --> 00:09:43,620 We're all gonna see, and how 38 00:09:43,740 --> 00:09:46,860 She did nothing for years 39 00:10:13,340 --> 00:10:16,300 You let down your people, Evita 40 00:10:16,420 --> 00:10:19,820 You were supposed to have been immortal 41 00:10:19,940 --> 00:10:21,460 That's all they wanted 42 00:10:21,580 --> 00:10:23,300 Not much to ask for 43 00:10:23,420 --> 00:10:25,060 But in the end you 44 00:10:25,180 --> 00:10:28,060 Could not deliver 45 00:10:29,700 --> 00:10:31,700 Sing, you fools, but you got it wrong 46 00:10:31,820 --> 00:10:33,900 Enjoy your prayers because you haven't got long 47 00:10:34,020 --> 00:10:36,060 Your queen is dead Your king is through 48 00:10:36,180 --> 00:10:39,380 She's not coming back to you 49 00:10:39,500 --> 00:10:41,300 Show business kept us all alive 50 00:10:41,420 --> 00:10:43,940 Since 17 October 1945 51 00:10:44,060 --> 00:10:46,740 But the star has gone The glamour's worn thin 52 00:10:46,860 --> 00:10:49,260 That's a pretty bad state for a state to be in 53 00:10:49,380 --> 00:10:51,860 Instead of government, we had a stage 54 00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:53,940 Instead of ideas, a prima donna's rage 55 00:10:54,060 --> 00:10:56,140 Instead of help, we were given a crowd 56 00:10:56,260 --> 00:10:59,300 She didn't say much, but she said it loud 57 00:12:47,060 --> 00:12:50,940 Don't cry for me, Argentina 58 00:12:51,060 --> 00:12:53,780 For I am ordinary 59 00:12:53,900 --> 00:12:56,060 Unimportant 60 00:12:56,180 --> 00:12:58,460 And undeserving 61 00:12:58,580 --> 00:13:01,060 Of such attention 62 00:13:01,180 --> 00:13:03,700 Unless we all are 63 00:13:03,820 --> 00:13:06,260 I think we all are 64 00:13:06,380 --> 00:13:09,900 So share my glory 65 00:13:10,020 --> 00:13:13,020 So share my coffin 66 00:13:25,460 --> 00:13:28,980 It's our funeral too 67 00:14:19,540 --> 00:14:21,020 Señor Magaldi ? 68 00:14:21,140 --> 00:14:23,620 It's seven o'clock. You'll be late. 69 00:14:32,580 --> 00:14:34,300 Now, Eva Perón 70 00:14:34,420 --> 00:14:36,140 Had every disadvantage 71 00:14:36,260 --> 00:14:38,860 You need if you're going to succeed 72 00:14:38,980 --> 00:14:40,540 No money, no cash 73 00:14:40,660 --> 00:14:42,380 No father, no bright lights 74 00:14:42,500 --> 00:14:44,100 There was nowhere she'd been 75 00:14:44,220 --> 00:14:46,740 At the age of 15 76 00:14:47,140 --> 00:14:50,820 As this tango singer found out 77 00:14:52,860 --> 00:14:55,300 Agustin Magaldi 78 00:14:55,420 --> 00:14:58,580 Who has the distinction of being the first 79 00:14:58,700 --> 00:15:00,660 Man to be of use 80 00:15:00,780 --> 00:15:04,220 To Eva Duarte 81 00:15:14,100 --> 00:15:19,220 On this night of 1.000 stars 82 00:15:19,340 --> 00:15:23,300 Let me take you to heaven's door 83 00:15:23,420 --> 00:15:27,180 Where the music of love's guitars 84 00:15:27,300 --> 00:15:30,420 Plays forever more 85 00:15:31,660 --> 00:15:35,260 In the glow of those twinkling lights 86 00:15:35,420 --> 00:15:38,860 We shall love through eternity 87 00:15:39,860 --> 00:15:43,020 On this night in a million nights 88 00:15:43,860 --> 00:15:47,620 Fly away with me 89 00:15:48,820 --> 00:15:53,180 I never dreamed that a kiss could be as sweet as this 90 00:15:53,300 --> 00:15:56,300 Now I know that it can 91 00:15:57,140 --> 00:16:01,100 I used to wander alone without a love of my own 92 00:16:01,220 --> 00:16:04,660 I was a desperate man 93 00:16:05,380 --> 00:16:07,500 But all my grief disappeared 94 00:16:07,660 --> 00:16:13,580 And all the sorrow I'd feared wasn't there any more 95 00:16:14,300 --> 00:16:20,140 On that magical day When you first came my way, miamor 96 00:17:15,740 --> 00:17:18,820 To think that a man as famous as you are 97 00:17:18,980 --> 00:17:21,700 Could love a poor little nothing like me 98 00:17:22,420 --> 00:17:27,620 I want to be a part of B.A. Buenos Aires, Big Apple 99 00:17:34,660 --> 00:17:36,140 Just listen to that 100 00:17:36,300 --> 00:17:37,620 They're onto you, Magaldi 101 00:17:37,740 --> 00:17:39,420 I'd get out while you can 102 00:17:40,100 --> 00:17:41,460 It's happened at last 103 00:17:41,620 --> 00:17:43,380 I'm starting to get started 104 00:17:43,540 --> 00:17:45,020 I'm moving out with my man 105 00:17:45,180 --> 00:17:47,620 Now, Eva, don't get carried away 106 00:17:47,780 --> 00:17:51,300 Monotony passed, suburbia departed 107 00:17:51,460 --> 00:17:54,380 Who could ever be fond of the back of beyond 108 00:17:54,500 --> 00:17:56,700 Don't hear words that I didn't say 109 00:17:56,820 --> 00:17:58,220 What's that ? 110 00:17:58,340 --> 00:17:59,980 You desert the girl you love ? 111 00:18:00,100 --> 00:18:02,420 The girl I love ? 112 00:18:02,580 --> 00:18:04,340 What are you talking about ? 113 00:18:04,460 --> 00:18:09,100 She really brightened up your out of town engagement 114 00:18:10,740 --> 00:18:15,420 She gave you all she had She wasn't in your contract 115 00:18:16,820 --> 00:18:19,260 You must be quite relieved 116 00:18:19,380 --> 00:18:21,820 That no one's told the papers 117 00:18:21,940 --> 00:18:24,060 So far 118 00:18:24,180 --> 00:18:30,620 I want to be a part of B.A. Buenos Aires, Big Apple 119 00:18:32,060 --> 00:18:33,820 Would I have done 120 00:18:33,940 --> 00:18:35,660 What I did 121 00:18:36,060 --> 00:18:38,500 If I hadn't thought 122 00:18:38,900 --> 00:18:40,740 If I hadn't known 123 00:18:41,740 --> 00:18:44,540 We would stay together ? 124 00:19:04,500 --> 00:19:07,500 Seems to me there's no point in resisting 125 00:19:07,900 --> 00:19:10,620 She's made up her mind, you've no choice 126 00:19:11,020 --> 00:19:13,660 Why don't you be the man who discovered her ? 127 00:19:13,780 --> 00:19:16,500 You'll never be remembered for your voice 128 00:19:17,260 --> 00:19:19,860 The city can be paradise 129 00:19:19,980 --> 00:19:22,620 For those who have the cash 130 00:19:23,380 --> 00:19:26,060 The class and the connections 131 00:19:26,180 --> 00:19:29,220 What you need to make a splash 132 00:19:29,340 --> 00:19:32,060 The likes of you get swept up 133 00:19:32,180 --> 00:19:35,380 In the morning with the trash 134 00:19:35,500 --> 00:19:37,980 If you were rich or middle class... 135 00:19:38,100 --> 00:19:40,500 Screw the middle classes 136 00:19:40,620 --> 00:19:42,580 I will never accept them 137 00:19:43,300 --> 00:19:47,020 My father's other family were middle class 138 00:19:47,420 --> 00:19:49,500 And we were kept out of sight 139 00:19:49,620 --> 00:19:52,540 Hidden from view at his funeral 140 00:19:52,660 --> 00:19:55,340 Do all your one night stands 141 00:19:55,460 --> 00:19:57,140 Give you this trouble ? 142 00:20:00,420 --> 00:20:03,860 Eva, beware of the city 143 00:20:04,180 --> 00:20:06,180 It's hungry and cold 144 00:20:06,300 --> 00:20:07,900 Can't be controlled 145 00:20:08,020 --> 00:20:09,820 It is mad 146 00:20:09,940 --> 00:20:13,980 Those who are fools are swallowed up whole 147 00:20:14,100 --> 00:20:16,060 And those who are not become 148 00:20:16,180 --> 00:20:18,140 What they should not become 149 00:20:18,260 --> 00:20:20,140 Changed, in short they go bad 150 00:20:20,260 --> 00:20:22,020 Bad is good for me 151 00:20:22,140 --> 00:20:23,940 I'm bored, so clean and so ignored 152 00:20:24,060 --> 00:20:26,620 I've only been predictable, respectable 153 00:20:26,740 --> 00:20:30,820 Birds fly out of here So why, oh why, oh why the hell can't I ? 154 00:20:30,940 --> 00:20:34,700 I only want variety of society 155 00:20:34,820 --> 00:20:39,020 I want to be a part of B.A. Buenos Aires, Big Apple 156 00:20:44,140 --> 00:20:47,900 Five years from now I shall come back 157 00:20:48,020 --> 00:20:51,220 And finally say You have your way 158 00:20:51,340 --> 00:20:53,620 Come to town 159 00:20:53,740 --> 00:20:57,500 But you'll look at me with a foreigner's eyes 160 00:20:57,620 --> 00:20:59,340 The magical city 161 00:20:59,460 --> 00:21:01,260 A younger girl's city 162 00:21:01,380 --> 00:21:04,020 A fantasy long since put down 163 00:21:04,140 --> 00:21:07,100 All you've done to me Was that a young girl's fantasy ? 164 00:21:07,220 --> 00:21:10,260 I played your city games all right, didn't I ? 165 00:21:10,380 --> 00:21:12,220 I already know what cooks 166 00:21:12,340 --> 00:21:13,900 How the dirty city feels and looks 167 00:21:14,020 --> 00:21:16,820 I tasted it last night, didn't I ? 168 00:21:27,300 --> 00:21:30,500 Eva, beware your ambition 169 00:21:30,900 --> 00:21:32,540 It's hungry and cold 170 00:21:32,660 --> 00:21:36,660 Can't be controlled, will run wild 171 00:21:36,780 --> 00:21:40,060 This in a man is danger enough 172 00:21:40,180 --> 00:21:42,020 But you are a woman 173 00:21:42,140 --> 00:21:43,860 Not even a woman 174 00:21:43,980 --> 00:21:46,500 Not very much more than a child 175 00:21:46,620 --> 00:21:50,740 And whatever you say I'll not steal you away 176 00:22:29,620 --> 00:22:32,980 What's new, Buenos Aires ? 177 00:22:33,380 --> 00:22:36,380 I'm new I want to say I'm just a little stuck on you 178 00:22:36,500 --> 00:22:38,900 You'll be on me too 179 00:22:39,500 --> 00:22:43,180 I get out here, Buenos Aires 180 00:22:43,580 --> 00:22:44,860 Stand back 181 00:22:44,980 --> 00:22:46,740 You oughta know What you're gonna get in me 182 00:22:46,860 --> 00:22:50,340 Just a little touch of star quality 183 00:22:54,860 --> 00:22:58,340 Fill me up with your heat With your noise, with your dirt, overdo me 184 00:22:58,460 --> 00:23:02,580 Let me dance to your beat Make it loud, let it hurt, run it through me 185 00:23:02,700 --> 00:23:06,020 Don't hold back You are certain to impress 186 00:23:06,140 --> 00:23:09,580 Tell the driver this is where I'm staying 187 00:23:13,540 --> 00:23:16,740 Get this ! Just look at me Dressed up somewhere to go 188 00:23:16,860 --> 00:23:19,820 We'll put on a show 189 00:23:23,620 --> 00:23:27,340 Take me in at your flood, give me speed Give me lights, set me humming 190 00:23:27,460 --> 00:23:29,300 Shoot me up with your blood Wine me up with your nights 191 00:23:29,420 --> 00:23:31,580 Watch me coming 192 00:23:31,700 --> 00:23:35,020 All I want is a whole lot of excess 193 00:23:35,140 --> 00:23:37,900 Tell the singer this is where I'm playing 194 00:23:39,220 --> 00:23:42,500 Stand back, Buenos Aires 195 00:23:42,620 --> 00:23:45,780 Because you oughta know What you're gonna get in me 196 00:23:45,900 --> 00:23:48,300 Just a little touch of star quality 197 00:23:50,140 --> 00:23:52,540 And 198 00:23:53,380 --> 00:23:56,260 If ever I go to far 199 00:23:56,380 --> 00:24:00,380 It's because of the things you are 200 00:24:00,500 --> 00:24:03,060 Beautiful town 201 00:24:03,180 --> 00:24:05,020 I love you 202 00:24:05,180 --> 00:24:08,100 And 203 00:24:08,220 --> 00:24:11,220 If I need a moment's rest 204 00:24:11,340 --> 00:24:14,900 Give your lover the very best 205 00:24:15,420 --> 00:24:18,580 Real eiderdown 206 00:24:18,700 --> 00:24:20,540 And silence 207 00:25:23,620 --> 00:25:25,780 You're a tramp, you're a treat You will shine to the death 208 00:25:25,900 --> 00:25:27,180 You are shoddy 209 00:25:27,300 --> 00:25:31,380 But you're flesh, you are meat You shall have every breath in my body 210 00:25:31,500 --> 00:25:34,940 Put me down for a lifetime of success 211 00:25:35,060 --> 00:25:37,580 Give me credit, I'll find ways of paying 212 00:25:39,300 --> 00:25:42,020 Rio de la Plata 213 00:25:42,140 --> 00:25:45,220 Florida, Corrientes, Nueve de Julio 214 00:25:45,820 --> 00:25:48,340 All I want to know 215 00:26:53,140 --> 00:26:56,660 I don't expect my love affairs 216 00:26:56,820 --> 00:27:00,300 To last for long 217 00:27:00,460 --> 00:27:03,660 Never fool myself 218 00:27:03,820 --> 00:27:07,420 That my dreams will come true 219 00:27:07,860 --> 00:27:10,580 Being used to trouble 220 00:27:10,700 --> 00:27:14,660 I anticipate it 221 00:27:15,100 --> 00:27:18,700 But all the same I hate it 222 00:27:18,860 --> 00:27:21,020 Wouldn't you ? 223 00:27:21,180 --> 00:27:22,940 So what happens now ? 224 00:27:23,100 --> 00:27:26,500 Another suitcase in another hall 225 00:27:26,660 --> 00:27:28,900 Take your picture off another wall 226 00:27:29,060 --> 00:27:33,300 - Where am I going to ? - You'll get by, you always have before 227 00:27:49,980 --> 00:27:52,180 Time and time again 228 00:27:52,300 --> 00:27:53,860 I've said that 229 00:27:53,980 --> 00:27:56,740 I don't care 230 00:27:56,860 --> 00:27:59,740 That I'm immune to gloom 231 00:28:00,700 --> 00:28:04,100 That I'm hard through and through 232 00:28:04,220 --> 00:28:07,060 But every time it matters 233 00:28:07,180 --> 00:28:11,420 All my words desert me 234 00:28:11,540 --> 00:28:15,620 So anyone can hurt me 235 00:28:15,740 --> 00:28:17,660 And they do 236 00:28:17,780 --> 00:28:20,260 So what happens now ? 237 00:28:20,380 --> 00:28:23,660 Another suitcase in another hall 238 00:28:23,780 --> 00:28:27,100 Take your picture off another wall 239 00:28:27,220 --> 00:28:29,180 You'll get by you always have before 240 00:28:29,300 --> 00:28:33,380 Where am I going to ? 241 00:29:23,500 --> 00:29:26,140 Call in three months time 242 00:29:26,260 --> 00:29:28,700 And I'll be fine 243 00:29:28,820 --> 00:29:30,500 I know 244 00:29:30,620 --> 00:29:33,780 Well, maybe not that fine 245 00:29:33,900 --> 00:29:37,540 But I'll survive anyhow 246 00:29:37,940 --> 00:29:41,740 I won't recall the names and places 247 00:29:41,860 --> 00:29:45,140 Of each sad occasion 248 00:29:45,260 --> 00:29:48,900 But that's no consolation 249 00:29:49,020 --> 00:29:51,340 Here and now 250 00:30:02,940 --> 00:30:05,780 Where am I going to ? 251 00:30:06,460 --> 00:30:09,340 Don't ask any more 252 00:31:38,900 --> 00:31:41,500 Good night and thank you, whoever 253 00:31:41,620 --> 00:31:44,860 She's in every magazine Been photographed, seen 254 00:31:44,980 --> 00:31:46,660 She is known 255 00:31:46,780 --> 00:31:49,740 We don't like to rush but your case has been packed 256 00:31:49,860 --> 00:31:52,740 If she's missed anything you could give her a ring 257 00:31:52,860 --> 00:31:56,100 But she won't always answer the phone 258 00:31:56,220 --> 00:31:59,060 Oh but it's sad when a love affair dies 259 00:31:59,180 --> 00:32:01,460 But we have pretended enough 260 00:32:02,340 --> 00:32:05,420 It's best that we both stop fooling ourselves 261 00:32:05,540 --> 00:32:07,700 Which means... ! 262 00:32:08,860 --> 00:32:11,500 There is no one, no one at all 263 00:32:11,620 --> 00:32:16,700 Never has been and never will be a lover, male or female 264 00:32:16,820 --> 00:32:18,620 Who hasn't an eye on 265 00:32:18,740 --> 00:32:23,060 In fact they rely on tricks they can try on their partner 266 00:32:23,180 --> 00:32:26,540 They're hoping their lover will help them or keep them 267 00:32:26,660 --> 00:32:28,060 Support them, promote them 268 00:32:28,180 --> 00:32:31,580 Don't blame them You're the same 269 00:32:44,260 --> 00:32:46,940 Good night and thank you, Emilio 270 00:32:47,060 --> 00:32:49,300 You've completed your task 271 00:32:49,420 --> 00:32:51,940 What more can we ask of you now ? 272 00:32:52,060 --> 00:32:54,940 Please sign the book on the way out the door 273 00:32:55,060 --> 00:32:58,020 And that will be all If she needs you, she'll call 274 00:32:58,140 --> 00:33:01,140 But I don't think that's likely somehow 275 00:33:01,260 --> 00:33:04,700 Oh but it's sad when a love affair dies 276 00:33:04,820 --> 00:33:06,940 But when we were hot we were hot 277 00:33:07,420 --> 00:33:10,740 I know you'll look back on the good times we shared 278 00:33:10,860 --> 00:33:13,020 Which means... ! 279 00:33:14,060 --> 00:33:16,380 There is no one, no one at all 280 00:33:16,500 --> 00:33:20,140 Never has been and never will be a lover 281 00:33:20,260 --> 00:33:22,020 Male or female 282 00:33:22,140 --> 00:33:25,980 Who hasn't an eye on In fact they rely on 283 00:33:26,100 --> 00:33:28,420 Tricks they can try on their partner 284 00:33:28,540 --> 00:33:31,660 They're hoping their lover Will help them or keep them 285 00:33:31,780 --> 00:33:33,100 Support them, promote them 286 00:33:33,220 --> 00:33:36,700 Don't blame her You're the same 287 00:33:36,820 --> 00:33:39,340 There is no soap No soap like Zaz 288 00:33:39,460 --> 00:33:43,300 No detergent, lotion or oil With such power 289 00:33:43,420 --> 00:33:44,700 In the shower 290 00:33:44,740 --> 00:33:46,420 It's the mother and father 291 00:33:46,540 --> 00:33:48,380 Of luxury lather 292 00:33:48,500 --> 00:33:51,380 The talk of the bath The great ointment 293 00:33:51,500 --> 00:33:54,060 One little frolic With new Zaz carbolic 294 00:33:54,180 --> 00:33:56,260 You're scented 295 00:33:56,380 --> 00:33:57,860 You'll be sent 296 00:34:03,860 --> 00:34:06,540 Good night and thank you, Señor Jabón 297 00:34:06,660 --> 00:34:08,300 We are grateful 298 00:34:08,420 --> 00:34:11,460 You found her a spot on the sound radio 299 00:34:11,860 --> 00:34:14,860 We'll think of you every time she's on the air 300 00:34:14,980 --> 00:34:17,820 We'd love you to stay but you'd be in the way 301 00:34:17,940 --> 00:34:20,060 So do up your trousers and go 302 00:34:27,540 --> 00:34:30,300 Oh but it's sad when a love affair dies 303 00:34:30,420 --> 00:34:33,340 The decline into silence and doubt 304 00:34:33,460 --> 00:34:36,660 Our passion was just too intense to survive 305 00:34:36,780 --> 00:34:38,740 Which means... ! 306 00:34:40,020 --> 00:34:42,580 This is a club I should never have joined 307 00:34:42,700 --> 00:34:45,500 Someone has made us look fools 308 00:34:46,420 --> 00:34:48,780 Argentine men call the sexual shots 309 00:34:48,900 --> 00:34:51,580 Someone has altered the rules 310 00:34:52,500 --> 00:34:55,220 Fame on the wireless as far as it goes 311 00:34:55,340 --> 00:34:58,460 Is all very well, but every girl knows 312 00:34:58,740 --> 00:35:01,500 She needs a man she can monopolise 313 00:35:01,620 --> 00:35:04,860 With fingers in dozens of different pies 314 00:35:43,620 --> 00:35:45,100 In June of '43 315 00:35:45,220 --> 00:35:47,020 There was a military coup 316 00:35:47,180 --> 00:35:48,820 Behind it was a gang called 317 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:50,380 The G.O.U. 318 00:35:50,500 --> 00:35:51,460 Who did not feel 319 00:35:51,620 --> 00:35:54,580 The need to be elected 320 00:35:57,100 --> 00:36:00,220 They had themselves a party at the point of a gun 321 00:36:00,380 --> 00:36:03,660 They were slightly to the right of Attila the Hun 322 00:36:03,820 --> 00:36:09,500 A bomb or two And very few objected 323 00:36:10,780 --> 00:36:11,980 Just one shell 324 00:36:12,140 --> 00:36:15,020 And governments fall like flies 325 00:36:15,740 --> 00:36:19,180 Ka-pow, die They stumble and fall 326 00:36:19,300 --> 00:36:22,260 Bye-bye Backs to the wall 327 00:36:22,420 --> 00:36:25,540 Aim high We're having a ball 328 00:36:25,660 --> 00:36:31,100 The tank and bullet ruled As democracy died 329 00:36:40,820 --> 00:36:44,020 The lady's got potential She was setting her sights 330 00:36:44,180 --> 00:36:47,460 On making it in movies with her name in lights 331 00:36:47,620 --> 00:36:52,420 The greatest social climber since Cinderella 332 00:36:54,900 --> 00:36:58,100 OK, she couldn't act But she had the right friends 333 00:36:58,260 --> 00:37:00,260 And we all know a career depends 334 00:37:01,060 --> 00:37:03,300 On knowing the right fella 335 00:37:03,460 --> 00:37:06,340 To be stellar 336 00:37:08,300 --> 00:37:12,340 Just one shell And governments lose their nerve 337 00:37:22,660 --> 00:37:28,780 That's how we get The government we deserve 338 00:37:38,100 --> 00:37:41,340 Now, the man behind the president calling the shots 339 00:37:41,500 --> 00:37:44,060 Involved so discreetly in a lot of their plots 340 00:37:44,820 --> 00:37:47,220 Was Colonel Juan Perón 341 00:37:47,380 --> 00:37:50,420 Would-be dictator 342 00:37:51,380 --> 00:37:54,660 He began in the army out in Italy so 343 00:37:57,060 --> 00:37:58,220 Saw Mussolini's rise from the very front row 344 00:37:58,420 --> 00:38:00,780 And reckoned he'd do likewise 345 00:38:00,900 --> 00:38:03,940 Sooner or later 346 00:38:05,060 --> 00:38:09,100 Just one blast And the tear gas falls like rain 347 00:38:11,620 --> 00:38:13,420 They haven't a chance 348 00:38:14,740 --> 00:38:16,900 The terrorists advance 349 00:38:17,020 --> 00:38:20,060 But one guy doesn't dirty his hands 350 00:38:20,180 --> 00:38:22,700 Perón was biding time out 351 00:38:22,820 --> 00:38:26,340 In the slow lane 352 00:38:30,300 --> 00:38:32,540 Suddenly an earthquake hit 353 00:38:32,660 --> 00:38:35,180 The town of San Juan 354 00:38:36,820 --> 00:38:38,700 They stumble and fall 355 00:38:40,580 --> 00:38:41,980 Keep away from the wall 356 00:38:42,140 --> 00:38:43,580 But one guy 357 00:38:43,700 --> 00:38:45,220 Was having a ball 358 00:38:45,340 --> 00:38:50,940 The tragedy a golden chance for Perón 359 00:38:57,300 --> 00:39:00,220 He organised a concert With incredible flair 360 00:39:00,340 --> 00:39:03,180 In aid of all the victims Such a grand affair 361 00:39:03,860 --> 00:39:09,060 Politicians, actors Stars of every flavour 362 00:39:10,500 --> 00:39:13,900 It was January 22, 1944 363 00:39:14,020 --> 00:39:17,220 A night to remember, that's for sure 364 00:39:17,340 --> 00:39:22,300 For that's the night That Perón first met Eva 365 00:39:34,620 --> 00:39:38,700 On this night 366 00:39:40,140 --> 00:39:43,740 On this night 367 00:39:45,740 --> 00:39:50,260 On this night of 1.000 stars 368 00:39:50,380 --> 00:39:54,620 Let me take you to heaven's door 369 00:39:54,740 --> 00:39:59,180 Where the music of love's guitars 370 00:40:00,180 --> 00:40:05,340 Plays for evermore 371 00:40:42,660 --> 00:40:45,580 Your act hasn't changed much 372 00:40:47,140 --> 00:40:49,380 Neither has yours 373 00:41:10,620 --> 00:41:16,060 I stand here as a servant of the people 374 00:41:16,820 --> 00:41:20,900 As we come together for a marvellous cause 375 00:41:21,020 --> 00:41:23,100 You've shown by your presence 376 00:41:23,220 --> 00:41:25,820 Your deeds and applause 377 00:41:25,940 --> 00:41:28,180 What the people can do 378 00:41:28,300 --> 00:41:32,460 True power is yours Not the government's 379 00:41:32,580 --> 00:41:36,460 Unless it represents 380 00:41:36,580 --> 00:41:38,540 The people 381 00:41:57,220 --> 00:41:59,660 One always picks 382 00:41:59,780 --> 00:42:02,460 The easy fight 383 00:42:02,580 --> 00:42:05,060 One praises fools 384 00:42:05,180 --> 00:42:08,180 One smothers light 385 00:42:09,180 --> 00:42:11,300 One shifts 386 00:42:11,420 --> 00:42:14,060 From left to right 387 00:42:14,500 --> 00:42:16,060 Politics 388 00:42:16,180 --> 00:42:19,500 The art of the possible 389 00:42:55,980 --> 00:43:00,580 I've heard so much about you 390 00:43:01,140 --> 00:43:03,460 I'm amazed 391 00:43:03,580 --> 00:43:06,460 - For I'm only an actress - For I'm only a soldier 392 00:43:06,580 --> 00:43:08,460 - Nothing to shout about - One of the thousands 393 00:43:08,580 --> 00:43:12,220 - Only a girl on the air - Defending the country he loves 394 00:43:16,500 --> 00:43:18,060 But when you act 395 00:43:18,180 --> 00:43:21,220 The things you do affect us all 396 00:43:23,300 --> 00:43:25,740 But when you act 397 00:43:25,860 --> 00:43:30,260 You take us away from the squalor of the real world 398 00:43:31,380 --> 00:43:35,220 - Are you here on your own ? - Yes. Oh yes 399 00:43:37,420 --> 00:43:39,220 So am I 400 00:43:39,340 --> 00:43:42,060 What a fortunate coincidence 401 00:43:42,180 --> 00:43:44,380 Maybe you're my reward 402 00:43:44,500 --> 00:43:47,300 For my efforts here tonight 403 00:43:48,620 --> 00:43:50,860 It seems crazy 404 00:43:50,980 --> 00:43:53,860 But you must believe 405 00:43:53,980 --> 00:43:56,260 There's nothing calculated 406 00:43:56,380 --> 00:43:58,700 Nothing planned 407 00:43:58,820 --> 00:44:00,340 Please forgive me 408 00:44:00,460 --> 00:44:03,260 If I seem naive 409 00:44:03,380 --> 00:44:07,140 I would never want to force your hand 410 00:44:07,260 --> 00:44:12,220 But please understand I'd be good for you 411 00:44:12,660 --> 00:44:17,620 I don't always rush in like this 412 00:44:17,740 --> 00:44:22,300 20 seconds after saying hello 413 00:44:22,460 --> 00:44:26,860 Telling strangers I'm too good to miss 414 00:44:26,980 --> 00:44:30,580 If I'm wrong I hope you'll tell me so 415 00:44:30,700 --> 00:44:34,540 But you really should know I'd be good for you 416 00:44:35,620 --> 00:44:40,020 I'd be surprisingly good for you 417 00:44:49,220 --> 00:44:53,180 I won't go on if I'm boring you 418 00:44:53,300 --> 00:44:57,180 But do you understand my point of view 419 00:44:57,300 --> 00:44:59,420 Do you like what you hear What you see 420 00:44:59,540 --> 00:45:02,620 And would you be 421 00:45:03,260 --> 00:45:05,660 Good for me too ? 422 00:45:09,780 --> 00:45:14,140 I'm not talking of a hurried night 423 00:45:14,260 --> 00:45:19,100 A frantic tumble then a shy goodbye 424 00:45:19,220 --> 00:45:23,420 Creeping home before it gets too light 425 00:45:23,540 --> 00:45:27,500 That's not the reason that I caught your eye 426 00:45:27,620 --> 00:45:32,820 Which has to imply I'd be good for you 427 00:46:04,220 --> 00:46:08,060 Please go on. You enthral me 428 00:46:08,180 --> 00:46:11,380 I can understand you perfectly 429 00:46:11,540 --> 00:46:14,340 And I like what I hear, what I see 430 00:46:14,500 --> 00:46:17,100 And knowing me 431 00:46:18,140 --> 00:46:23,140 I would be good for you too 432 00:46:26,820 --> 00:46:28,700 I'm not talking 433 00:46:28,860 --> 00:46:31,340 Of a hurried night 434 00:46:31,500 --> 00:46:33,140 A frantic tumble 435 00:46:33,300 --> 00:46:35,940 Then a shy goodbye 436 00:46:36,380 --> 00:46:39,580 Creeping home before it gets too light 437 00:46:40,780 --> 00:46:44,540 That's not the reason That I caught your eye 438 00:46:44,700 --> 00:46:49,300 Which has to imply I'd be good for you 439 00:47:25,660 --> 00:47:28,540 There is no one, no one at all 440 00:47:28,700 --> 00:47:31,860 Never has been, and never will be a lover 441 00:47:32,020 --> 00:47:33,700 Male or female 442 00:47:33,860 --> 00:47:36,940 Who hasn't an eye on In fact they rely on 443 00:47:37,100 --> 00:47:39,060 Tricks they can try on their partner 444 00:47:40,260 --> 00:47:43,220 They're hoping their lover Will help them or keep them 445 00:47:43,340 --> 00:47:47,340 Support them, promote them Don't blame them, you're the same 446 00:47:59,420 --> 00:48:00,820 Hello and goodbye 447 00:48:00,940 --> 00:48:03,660 I've just unemployed you 448 00:48:03,780 --> 00:48:05,340 You can go back to school 449 00:48:05,460 --> 00:48:07,020 You've had a good run 450 00:48:07,140 --> 00:48:09,340 I'm sure he enjoyed you 451 00:48:09,460 --> 00:48:12,740 Don't act sad or surprised Let's be friends, civilised 452 00:48:15,780 --> 00:48:19,900 Come on, little one Don't sit there like a dummy 453 00:48:20,020 --> 00:48:23,220 The day you knew would arrive is here 454 00:48:23,340 --> 00:48:24,740 You'll survive 455 00:48:24,860 --> 00:48:27,420 So move, funny face 456 00:48:29,180 --> 00:48:32,180 I like your conversation 457 00:48:32,300 --> 00:48:35,980 You've a catchy turn of phrase 458 00:48:36,100 --> 00:48:41,660 You're obviously going through Some adolescent phase 459 00:49:04,900 --> 00:49:08,260 So what happens now ? 460 00:49:13,500 --> 00:49:15,180 Where am I going to ? 461 00:49:15,300 --> 00:49:17,780 You'll get by, you always have before 462 00:49:21,540 --> 00:49:24,540 Don't ask any more 463 00:50:04,340 --> 00:50:07,020 At the watering-holes 464 00:50:07,740 --> 00:50:10,140 Of the well-to-do 465 00:50:10,260 --> 00:50:13,060 I detect a resistance to 466 00:50:13,180 --> 00:50:14,180 Precisely 467 00:50:14,300 --> 00:50:16,260 Our heroine's style 468 00:50:16,380 --> 00:50:18,460 We're glad you noticed 469 00:50:18,580 --> 00:50:21,300 The shooting sticks 470 00:50:21,420 --> 00:50:23,260 Of the upper class 471 00:50:23,380 --> 00:50:24,420 Give her an inch... 472 00:50:24,540 --> 00:50:27,420 Aren't supporting a single ass 473 00:50:27,780 --> 00:50:29,860 That would rise for the girl 474 00:50:29,980 --> 00:50:31,580 ...She'll take a mile 475 00:50:31,700 --> 00:50:35,180 Such a shame she wandered 476 00:50:35,300 --> 00:50:37,940 Into our enclosure 477 00:50:38,060 --> 00:50:41,940 How unfortunate this person 478 00:50:42,060 --> 00:50:44,580 Has forced us to be blunt 479 00:50:45,460 --> 00:50:49,740 No, we wouldn't mind 480 00:50:49,860 --> 00:50:52,140 Seeing her at Harrods 481 00:50:52,260 --> 00:50:56,060 But behind the jewellery counter 482 00:50:56,180 --> 00:50:57,540 Not in front 483 00:51:00,500 --> 00:51:03,100 Could there be 484 00:51:03,500 --> 00:51:06,500 In our fighting corps 485 00:51:06,620 --> 00:51:09,940 A lack of enthusiasm for 486 00:51:10,060 --> 00:51:12,060 Perón's latest flame ? 487 00:51:12,180 --> 00:51:14,300 You said it, brother 488 00:51:14,420 --> 00:51:17,020 Should you wish 489 00:51:17,420 --> 00:51:20,100 To cause great distress 490 00:51:20,220 --> 00:51:23,860 In the tidiest officer's mess 491 00:51:23,980 --> 00:51:26,020 Just mention her name 492 00:51:26,140 --> 00:51:27,820 That isn't funny 493 00:51:28,380 --> 00:51:31,460 Perón is a fool, breaking every taboo 494 00:51:31,580 --> 00:51:34,860 Installing the girl in the army H.Q. 495 00:51:34,980 --> 00:51:38,460 And she's an actress, the last straw 496 00:51:38,780 --> 00:51:42,020 Her only good parts Are between her thighs 497 00:51:42,140 --> 00:51:45,340 She should stare at the ceiling Not reach for the skies 498 00:51:45,460 --> 00:51:49,220 Or she could be his last whore 499 00:51:49,340 --> 00:51:51,780 The evidence suggests 500 00:51:52,420 --> 00:51:55,060 She has other interests 501 00:51:55,980 --> 00:51:58,540 If it's her that's using him 502 00:51:59,380 --> 00:52:01,980 He's exceptionally dim 503 00:52:07,500 --> 00:52:10,020 Dangerous Jade 504 00:52:10,140 --> 00:52:13,340 We have allowed ourselves to slip 505 00:52:13,460 --> 00:52:15,740 We have completely lost our grip 506 00:52:16,540 --> 00:52:19,860 We have declined to an all-time low 507 00:52:19,980 --> 00:52:22,660 Tarts have become the set to know 508 00:52:23,300 --> 00:52:28,020 I'm only a radio star with just one weekly show 509 00:52:28,140 --> 00:52:30,820 But speaking as one of the people 510 00:52:30,940 --> 00:52:33,300 I want you to know 511 00:52:33,420 --> 00:52:35,340 We are tired of 512 00:52:35,460 --> 00:52:37,980 The decline of Argentina 513 00:52:38,100 --> 00:52:40,540 With no sign of 514 00:52:40,660 --> 00:52:44,740 A government able to give us the things we deserve 515 00:52:45,380 --> 00:52:48,580 It's no crime for officers to do as they please 516 00:52:49,220 --> 00:52:51,980 As long as they're discreet and keep clear of disease 517 00:52:52,100 --> 00:52:55,780 We ignore, we disregard 518 00:52:55,900 --> 00:52:59,020 But once they allow a bit on the side 519 00:52:59,140 --> 00:53:02,460 To move to the centre where she's not qualified 520 00:53:02,580 --> 00:53:06,140 We are forced to mark his card 521 00:53:06,260 --> 00:53:08,860 She should get into her head 522 00:53:09,620 --> 00:53:12,060 She should not get out of bed 523 00:53:13,220 --> 00:53:16,140 She should know that she's not paid 524 00:53:16,900 --> 00:53:19,660 To be loud, but to be laid 525 00:53:19,780 --> 00:53:21,781 Slut 526 00:53:25,300 --> 00:53:27,700 Dangerous Jade 527 00:53:29,540 --> 00:53:32,340 This has really been your year Miss Duarte 528 00:53:32,460 --> 00:53:35,460 Tell us where you go from here Miss Duarte 529 00:53:35,580 --> 00:53:38,420 Which are the roles that you yearn to play ? 530 00:53:38,540 --> 00:53:41,260 Whom did you sleep... dine with yesterday ? 531 00:53:41,620 --> 00:53:44,500 Acting is limiting The lines not mine 532 00:53:44,580 --> 00:53:47,700 That's no help to the Argentine 533 00:53:47,820 --> 00:53:50,580 Can we assume then that you'll quit ? 534 00:53:50,700 --> 00:53:53,700 Is this because of your involvement 535 00:53:53,820 --> 00:53:56,540 With Colonel Perón ? 536 00:53:57,700 --> 00:54:01,060 She won't be kept happy by her nights on the tiles 537 00:54:01,180 --> 00:54:02,780 She says it's his body 538 00:54:02,900 --> 00:54:04,420 But she's after his files 539 00:54:04,540 --> 00:54:07,740 So get back onto the street 540 00:54:07,860 --> 00:54:10,660 She should get into her head 541 00:54:11,260 --> 00:54:14,500 She should not get out of bed 542 00:54:15,260 --> 00:54:17,820 She should know that she's not paid 543 00:54:17,940 --> 00:54:20,660 To be loud, but to be laid 544 00:54:22,380 --> 00:54:24,500 The evidence suggests 545 00:54:25,220 --> 00:54:27,780 She has other interests 546 00:54:28,860 --> 00:54:32,140 If it's her that's using him 547 00:54:32,260 --> 00:54:34,860 He's exceptionally dim 548 00:54:35,380 --> 00:54:38,220 Things have reached a pretty pass 549 00:54:38,340 --> 00:54:42,220 When someone pretty lower class 550 00:54:42,340 --> 00:54:45,660 Graceless and vulgar, uninspired 551 00:54:45,780 --> 00:54:50,460 Can be accepted and admired 552 00:55:07,020 --> 00:55:11,060 Dice are rolling The knives are out 553 00:55:11,180 --> 00:55:13,980 Would-be presidents are all around 554 00:55:14,100 --> 00:55:19,540 I don't say they mean harm But they'd each give an arm 555 00:55:19,660 --> 00:55:22,540 To see us six feet underground 556 00:55:26,300 --> 00:55:28,180 It doesn't matter 557 00:55:28,340 --> 00:55:31,140 What those morons say 558 00:55:31,260 --> 00:55:35,340 Our nation's leaders are a feeble crew 559 00:55:35,460 --> 00:55:39,740 There's only 20 of them anyway 560 00:55:40,140 --> 00:55:43,580 What is 20 next to millions who 561 00:55:43,740 --> 00:55:46,420 Are looking to you ? 562 00:55:48,940 --> 00:55:52,700 All you have to do is sit and wait 563 00:55:53,860 --> 00:55:57,980 Keeping out of everybody's way 564 00:55:58,100 --> 00:56:02,020 We'll... You'll be handed power 565 00:56:02,140 --> 00:56:04,860 On a plate 566 00:56:04,980 --> 00:56:08,260 When the ones who matter Have their say 567 00:56:08,380 --> 00:56:10,580 And with chaos installed 568 00:56:13,220 --> 00:56:15,940 You can reluctantly agree 569 00:56:16,100 --> 00:56:18,740 To be called 570 00:56:19,140 --> 00:56:21,780 There again we could be foolish 571 00:56:21,940 --> 00:56:24,820 Not to quit while we're ahead 572 00:56:24,980 --> 00:56:27,260 For distance lends enchantment 573 00:56:27,420 --> 00:56:30,220 And that is why 574 00:56:30,380 --> 00:56:31,940 All exiles 575 00:56:32,100 --> 00:56:33,140 Are distinguished 576 00:56:33,300 --> 00:56:35,860 More important, they're not dead 577 00:56:35,980 --> 00:56:39,420 I could find job satisfaction in Paraguay 578 00:56:40,380 --> 00:56:43,260 This is crazy defeatist talk 579 00:56:43,420 --> 00:56:45,660 Why commit political suicide 580 00:56:45,820 --> 00:56:50,500 There's no risk There's no call for any action at all 581 00:56:51,180 --> 00:56:55,460 When you have unions on your side 582 00:57:48,100 --> 00:57:51,020 A new Argentina 583 00:57:51,140 --> 00:57:54,780 The chains of the masses untied 584 00:58:00,100 --> 00:58:02,940 The voice of the people 585 00:58:03,060 --> 00:58:06,980 Cannot be denied 586 00:58:08,140 --> 00:58:12,860 There is only one man who can lead any workers' regime 587 00:58:14,780 --> 00:58:18,620 He lives for your problems He shares your ideals and your dream 588 00:58:20,460 --> 00:58:23,740 He supports you, for he loves you 589 00:58:23,860 --> 00:58:27,060 Understands you, is one of you 590 00:58:27,180 --> 00:58:29,300 If not 591 00:58:29,420 --> 00:58:31,820 How could he love me ? 592 00:58:32,860 --> 00:58:35,940 A new Argentina 593 00:58:36,060 --> 00:58:40,780 The workers' battle song 594 00:58:44,900 --> 00:58:47,700 The voice of the people 595 00:58:47,820 --> 00:58:53,620 Rings out loud and long 596 00:58:53,740 --> 00:58:55,380 Now, I am a worker 597 00:58:55,500 --> 00:58:58,780 I've suffered the way that you do 598 00:58:59,940 --> 00:59:05,260 I've been unemployed And I've starved, and I've hated it too 599 00:59:05,660 --> 00:59:10,220 But I found my salvation in Perón 600 00:59:10,340 --> 00:59:14,580 May the nation let him save them 601 00:59:14,700 --> 00:59:16,980 As he saved me 602 00:59:21,060 --> 00:59:24,460 A new age about to begin 603 00:59:29,980 --> 00:59:32,700 We face the world together 604 00:59:32,820 --> 00:59:37,820 And no dissent within 605 00:59:38,860 --> 00:59:41,540 There again we could be foolish 606 00:59:41,660 --> 00:59:44,580 Not to quit while we're ahead 607 00:59:44,700 --> 00:59:48,780 I can see us many miles away, inactive 608 00:59:50,540 --> 00:59:53,340 Sipping cocktails on a terrace 609 00:59:53,460 --> 00:59:56,220 Taking breakfast in bed 610 00:59:56,340 --> 00:59:59,420 Sleeping easy, doing nothing 611 00:59:59,540 --> 01:00:01,300 It's attractive 612 01:00:01,420 --> 01:00:04,940 Don't think I don't think like you I often get those nightmares too 613 01:00:05,060 --> 01:00:07,220 They always take some swallowing 614 01:00:08,060 --> 01:00:12,980 Sometimes it's very difficult to keep Momentum, if it's you that you are following 615 01:00:13,740 --> 01:00:17,500 Don't close doors Keep an escape clause 616 01:00:17,620 --> 01:00:19,820 Because we might lose 617 01:00:19,940 --> 01:00:23,100 The Big Apple 618 01:00:23,620 --> 01:00:27,180 But would I have done what I did 619 01:00:27,300 --> 01:00:29,500 If I hadn't thought 620 01:00:29,620 --> 01:00:32,100 If I hadn't known 621 01:00:32,220 --> 01:00:35,340 We would take the country ? 622 01:00:50,540 --> 01:00:54,180 Perón has resigned from the army and this we avow 623 01:00:56,540 --> 01:01:00,980 The descamisados are those he is marching with now 624 01:01:02,460 --> 01:01:05,460 He supports you, for he loves you 625 01:01:05,580 --> 01:01:08,940 Understands you, is one of you 626 01:01:09,060 --> 01:01:10,780 If not 627 01:01:10,900 --> 01:01:13,620 How could he love me ? 628 01:01:40,460 --> 01:01:42,220 Release him. 629 01:03:49,020 --> 01:03:52,860 How annoying that they have to fight elections 630 01:03:52,980 --> 01:03:54,380 For their cause 631 01:03:54,500 --> 01:03:56,700 The inconvenience 632 01:03:56,820 --> 01:04:00,380 Having to get a majority 633 01:04:00,780 --> 01:04:04,100 If normal methods of persuasion 634 01:04:04,220 --> 01:04:07,140 Fail to win them applause 635 01:04:07,260 --> 01:04:12,580 There are other ways of establishing authority 636 01:06:24,260 --> 01:06:29,020 Your newly elected president Juan Perón 637 01:07:13,820 --> 01:07:16,540 We are all workers now 638 01:07:18,540 --> 01:07:22,580 Fighting against our common enemies 639 01:07:23,620 --> 01:07:26,780 Poverty, social injustice... 640 01:07:28,580 --> 01:07:31,500 Foreign domination of our industries 641 01:07:31,940 --> 01:07:33,900 Reaching for our common goals 642 01:07:35,740 --> 01:07:38,860 Our independence, our dignity 643 01:07:39,020 --> 01:07:41,820 Our pride 644 01:07:43,580 --> 01:07:45,820 Let the world know 645 01:07:45,980 --> 01:07:50,420 That our great nation is awakening 646 01:07:51,020 --> 01:07:54,740 And that its heart beats in the humble bodies 647 01:07:54,860 --> 01:07:57,780 Of Juan Perón 648 01:07:57,900 --> 01:07:59,060 And his wife 649 01:07:59,260 --> 01:08:02,700 The first lady of Argentina 650 01:08:03,100 --> 01:08:04,540 Eva 651 01:08:04,660 --> 01:08:06,060 Duarte 652 01:08:06,180 --> 01:08:08,380 De Perón 653 01:09:15,700 --> 01:09:19,060 It won't be easy 654 01:09:19,180 --> 01:09:22,220 You'll think it strange 655 01:09:22,340 --> 01:09:27,180 When I try to explain how I feel 656 01:09:28,180 --> 01:09:30,980 That I still need your love 657 01:09:31,100 --> 01:09:34,460 After all that I've done 658 01:09:35,140 --> 01:09:39,740 You won't believe me 659 01:09:39,860 --> 01:09:44,380 All you will see is a girl you once knew 660 01:09:45,140 --> 01:09:49,900 Although she's dressed up to the nines 661 01:09:50,580 --> 01:09:55,860 At sixes and sevens with you 662 01:09:59,460 --> 01:10:03,140 I had to let it happen 663 01:10:03,260 --> 01:10:06,740 I had to change 664 01:10:06,860 --> 01:10:11,940 Couldn't stay all my life down at heel 665 01:10:12,940 --> 01:10:16,020 Looking out of the window 666 01:10:16,140 --> 01:10:19,100 Staying out of the sun 667 01:10:20,300 --> 01:10:24,580 So I chose freedom 668 01:10:25,540 --> 01:10:27,500 Running around 669 01:10:27,620 --> 01:10:30,060 Trying everything new 670 01:10:30,180 --> 01:10:32,460 But nothing 671 01:10:32,580 --> 01:10:35,700 Impressed me at all 672 01:10:36,580 --> 01:10:42,700 I never expected it to 673 01:10:44,580 --> 01:10:49,780 Don't cry for me, Argentina 674 01:10:49,900 --> 01:10:51,100 The truth is 675 01:10:51,220 --> 01:10:53,980 I never left you 676 01:10:54,460 --> 01:10:57,100 All through my wild days 677 01:10:57,220 --> 01:10:59,780 My mad existence 678 01:10:59,900 --> 01:11:02,660 I kept my promise 679 01:11:02,780 --> 01:11:06,140 Don't keep your distance 680 01:11:11,300 --> 01:11:14,340 And as for fortune 681 01:11:14,460 --> 01:11:17,540 And as for fame 682 01:11:17,660 --> 01:11:21,900 I never invited them in 683 01:11:22,900 --> 01:11:25,580 Though it seemed to the world 684 01:11:25,700 --> 01:11:29,420 They were all I desired 685 01:11:29,540 --> 01:11:33,420 They are illusions 686 01:11:33,540 --> 01:11:34,780 They're not 687 01:11:34,900 --> 01:11:38,460 The solutions they promised to be 688 01:11:38,580 --> 01:11:43,580 The answer was here all the time 689 01:11:43,700 --> 01:11:45,380 I love you 690 01:11:45,500 --> 01:11:49,620 And hope you love me 691 01:12:48,660 --> 01:12:51,260 Have I said too much ? 692 01:12:51,380 --> 01:12:56,500 There's nothing more I can think of to say to you 693 01:13:01,860 --> 01:13:05,380 But all you have to do is 694 01:13:05,500 --> 01:13:07,460 Look at me to know 695 01:13:07,580 --> 01:13:13,420 That every word is true 696 01:13:43,020 --> 01:13:44,460 Just listen to that 697 01:13:44,580 --> 01:13:46,740 The voice of Argentina 698 01:13:46,860 --> 01:13:49,540 We are adored, we are loved 699 01:13:49,860 --> 01:13:54,060 Statesmanship is more than entertaining peasants 700 01:13:54,180 --> 01:13:56,500 We shall see, little man 701 01:14:24,340 --> 01:14:26,700 I am only a simple woman 702 01:14:27,260 --> 01:14:29,700 who lives to serve Perón 703 01:14:29,820 --> 01:14:33,980 in his noble crusade to rescue his people. 704 01:14:34,101 --> 01:14:35,940 I was once as you are now, 705 01:14:36,060 --> 01:14:37,700 and I promise you this, 706 01:14:38,540 --> 01:14:40,980 we will take the riches from the oligarchs. 707 01:14:41,740 --> 01:14:44,340 Only for you, for all of you. 708 01:14:44,980 --> 01:14:49,380 And one day you too will inherit these treasures ! 709 01:14:55,180 --> 01:14:57,460 When they fire those cannons, 710 01:14:57,620 --> 01:15:02,020 when crowds sing of glory, it is not just for Perón 711 01:15:02,140 --> 01:15:05,540 but for all of us ! For all of us ! 712 01:15:09,660 --> 01:15:12,500 Things have reached a pretty pass 713 01:15:12,620 --> 01:15:15,661 When someone pretty lower class 714 01:15:15,780 --> 01:15:19,300 Can be respected and admired 715 01:15:21,340 --> 01:15:24,780 But our privileged class is dead 716 01:15:25,660 --> 01:15:29,020 Look who they are calling for now 717 01:16:31,700 --> 01:16:34,900 High flying, adored 718 01:16:35,060 --> 01:16:38,940 So young, the instant queen 719 01:16:39,060 --> 01:16:42,700 A rich, beautiful thing 720 01:16:42,860 --> 01:16:46,460 Of all the talents a cross between 721 01:16:46,620 --> 01:16:49,740 A fantasy of the bedroom 722 01:16:49,900 --> 01:16:52,700 And a saint 723 01:16:54,260 --> 01:16:57,900 You were just a back street girl 724 01:16:58,060 --> 01:16:59,700 Hustling and fighting 725 01:16:59,820 --> 01:17:01,540 Scratching and biting 726 01:17:01,700 --> 01:17:05,140 High flying, adored 727 01:17:05,300 --> 01:17:09,180 Did you believe in your wildest moments 728 01:17:09,300 --> 01:17:12,620 All this would be yours 729 01:17:12,780 --> 01:17:17,420 That you'd become the lady of them all ? 730 01:17:17,980 --> 01:17:21,940 Were there stars in your eyes 731 01:17:22,100 --> 01:17:24,980 When you crawled in at night 732 01:17:25,740 --> 01:17:29,100 From the bars, from the sidewalks 733 01:17:29,260 --> 01:17:32,980 From the gutter theatrical ? 734 01:17:33,540 --> 01:17:35,300 Don't look down 735 01:17:35,460 --> 01:17:39,540 It's a long, long way to fall 736 01:17:48,420 --> 01:17:49,820 What happens now ? 737 01:17:49,940 --> 01:17:52,060 Where do you go from here ? 738 01:17:52,180 --> 01:17:55,780 For someone on top of the world 739 01:17:55,900 --> 01:17:59,540 The view is not exactly clear 740 01:17:59,660 --> 01:18:02,620 A shame you did it all 741 01:18:02,740 --> 01:18:05,340 At 26 742 01:18:08,140 --> 01:18:11,020 There are no mysteries now 743 01:18:11,140 --> 01:18:14,660 Nothing can thrill you No one fulfil you 744 01:18:14,780 --> 01:18:17,740 High flying, adored 745 01:18:18,380 --> 01:18:22,460 I hope you come to terms with boredom 746 01:18:22,580 --> 01:18:25,420 So famous, so easily 747 01:18:25,540 --> 01:18:27,300 So soon 748 01:18:27,420 --> 01:18:30,940 Is not the wisest thing to be 749 01:18:31,060 --> 01:18:34,220 You won't care if they love you 750 01:18:34,780 --> 01:18:37,820 It's been done before 751 01:18:37,940 --> 01:18:39,900 You'll despair 752 01:18:40,020 --> 01:18:42,140 If they hate you 753 01:18:42,260 --> 01:18:46,220 You'll be drained of all energy 754 01:18:46,620 --> 01:18:49,740 All the young who've made it 755 01:18:49,860 --> 01:18:52,100 Would agree 756 01:18:57,500 --> 01:19:00,940 High flying, adored 757 01:19:01,060 --> 01:19:05,580 That's good to hear, but unimportant 758 01:19:05,700 --> 01:19:08,780 My story's quite usual 759 01:19:08,900 --> 01:19:10,420 Local girl 760 01:19:10,540 --> 01:19:14,300 Makes good, weds famous man 761 01:19:14,420 --> 01:19:18,340 I was slap in the right place 762 01:19:18,460 --> 01:19:21,100 At the perfect time 763 01:19:21,220 --> 01:19:25,740 Filled a gap, I was lucky 764 01:19:25,860 --> 01:19:29,420 But one thing I'll say for me 765 01:19:29,820 --> 01:19:34,140 No one else can fill it like I can 766 01:19:44,500 --> 01:19:46,260 There again I've more to do 767 01:19:46,380 --> 01:19:49,900 Than simply get the message through I haven't started 768 01:19:50,020 --> 01:19:52,820 Let's get this show on the road 769 01:19:52,940 --> 01:19:54,740 Let's make it obvious 770 01:19:54,860 --> 01:19:57,700 Perón is off and rolling 771 01:19:57,820 --> 01:19:59,020 Eyes, hair 772 01:19:59,140 --> 01:20:00,300 Mouth, figure 773 01:20:00,420 --> 01:20:01,540 Dress, voice 774 01:20:01,660 --> 01:20:03,140 Style, movement 775 01:20:03,180 --> 01:20:04,340 Hands, magic 776 01:20:04,460 --> 01:20:05,900 Rings, glamour 777 01:20:06,020 --> 01:20:07,700 Face, diamonds Excitement, image 778 01:20:07,820 --> 01:20:09,780 I came from the people 779 01:20:09,900 --> 01:20:11,780 They need to adore me 780 01:20:11,900 --> 01:20:14,060 So Christian Dior me 781 01:20:14,180 --> 01:20:16,140 From my head to my toes 782 01:20:16,260 --> 01:20:18,660 I need to be dazzling 783 01:20:18,780 --> 01:20:21,460 I want to be rainbow high 784 01:20:22,540 --> 01:20:24,260 They must have excitement 785 01:20:24,380 --> 01:20:26,620 And so must I 786 01:20:30,340 --> 01:20:33,100 I'm their product, it's vital to sell me 787 01:20:33,220 --> 01:20:37,900 So Machiavell me Make an Argentine rose 788 01:20:38,020 --> 01:20:40,100 I need to be thrilling 789 01:20:40,220 --> 01:20:43,260 I want to be rainbow high 790 01:20:44,380 --> 01:20:47,300 They need their escape, and so do I 791 01:20:58,300 --> 01:21:01,620 All my descamisados expect me To outshine the enemy 792 01:21:02,300 --> 01:21:05,660 I won't disappoint them 793 01:21:05,780 --> 01:21:07,940 I'm their saviour 794 01:21:08,060 --> 01:21:10,180 That's what they call me 795 01:21:10,340 --> 01:21:14,180 So Lauren Bacall me Anything goes 796 01:21:14,300 --> 01:21:16,380 To make me fantastic 797 01:21:16,500 --> 01:21:20,380 I have to be rainbow high 798 01:21:20,780 --> 01:21:23,700 In magical colours 799 01:21:23,820 --> 01:21:25,340 You're not decorating a girl 800 01:21:25,460 --> 01:21:27,820 For a night on the town 801 01:21:28,900 --> 01:21:31,020 And I'm not a second-rate queen 802 01:21:31,140 --> 01:21:32,540 Getting kicks with a crown 803 01:21:34,140 --> 01:21:39,100 Next stop will be Europe 804 01:21:39,420 --> 01:21:44,380 The Rainbow's gonna tour 805 01:21:48,540 --> 01:21:51,180 Look out, mighty Europe 806 01:21:52,380 --> 01:21:55,380 Because you ought to know What you're gonna get in me 807 01:22:06,940 --> 01:22:09,260 People of Europe 808 01:22:09,380 --> 01:22:14,860 I send you the Rainbow of Argentina 809 01:22:31,020 --> 01:22:35,820 Spain has fallen to the charms of Evita 810 01:22:36,340 --> 01:22:39,460 She can do what she likes It doesn't matter much 811 01:22:39,580 --> 01:22:43,860 She's our lady of the New World With a golden touch 812 01:22:43,980 --> 01:22:48,500 She filled a bull ring 45,000 seater 813 01:22:48,620 --> 01:22:51,540 But if you're prettier than General Franco 814 01:22:51,660 --> 01:22:53,180 That's not hard 815 01:22:55,940 --> 01:22:58,540 Franco's reign in Spain 816 01:22:58,660 --> 01:23:01,980 Should see out the '40s 817 01:23:02,100 --> 01:23:04,900 So you've just acquired an ally 818 01:23:05,020 --> 01:23:07,700 Who looks as secure in his job as you 819 01:23:08,580 --> 01:23:10,340 But more important 820 01:23:10,460 --> 01:23:13,860 Current political thought is 821 01:23:13,980 --> 01:23:16,580 Your wife's a phenomenal asset 822 01:23:16,700 --> 01:23:19,420 Your trump card 823 01:23:19,540 --> 01:23:22,340 Let's hear it for the Rainbow tour 824 01:23:22,500 --> 01:23:25,940 It's been an incredible success 825 01:23:26,060 --> 01:23:29,060 We weren't quite sure We had a few doubts 826 01:23:30,220 --> 01:23:31,980 Will Evita win through ? 827 01:23:32,100 --> 01:23:34,380 But the answer is yes 828 01:23:34,500 --> 01:23:37,900 There you are, I told you so 829 01:23:38,020 --> 01:23:40,900 Makes no difference where she goes 830 01:23:41,660 --> 01:23:44,860 The whole world over, just the same 831 01:23:45,420 --> 01:23:47,900 Just listen to them call her name 832 01:23:48,620 --> 01:23:51,820 And who would underestimate 833 01:23:51,941 --> 01:23:55,940 The actress now ? 834 01:23:56,060 --> 01:24:00,740 Now, I don't like to spoil a wonderful story 835 01:24:00,860 --> 01:24:03,380 But the news from Rome Isn't quite as good 836 01:24:04,340 --> 01:24:08,180 She hasn't gone down Like they thought she would 837 01:24:08,300 --> 01:24:10,620 Italy's unconvinced 838 01:24:10,740 --> 01:24:12,700 By Argentine glory 839 01:24:12,860 --> 01:24:15,980 They equate Perón with Mussolini 840 01:24:16,100 --> 01:24:18,460 Can't think why 841 01:24:22,420 --> 01:24:25,700 Did you hear that ? They called me a whore 842 01:24:25,820 --> 01:24:28,140 They actually called me a whore 843 01:24:28,260 --> 01:24:29,820 But Señora Perón 844 01:24:29,940 --> 01:24:31,860 It's an easy mistake 845 01:24:31,980 --> 01:24:33,860 I'm still called an admiral 846 01:24:33,980 --> 01:24:37,540 Yet I gave up the sea long ago 847 01:24:38,980 --> 01:24:41,260 More bad news from Rome 848 01:24:41,380 --> 01:24:43,100 She met with the Pope 849 01:24:44,460 --> 01:24:46,060 She only got a rosary 850 01:24:46,220 --> 01:24:47,980 A kindly word 851 01:24:48,100 --> 01:24:51,500 I wouldn't say the Holy Father Gave her the bird 852 01:24:51,660 --> 01:24:54,300 But Papal decorations 853 01:24:54,420 --> 01:24:56,460 Never a hope 854 01:24:56,860 --> 01:25:00,900 She still looked the part at St. Peter's Caught the eye 855 01:25:21,820 --> 01:25:26,580 Eva started well, no question, in France 856 01:25:27,100 --> 01:25:29,900 Shining like a sun Through the post-war haze 857 01:25:30,220 --> 01:25:33,500 A beautiful reminder of the carefree days 858 01:25:33,820 --> 01:25:36,180 She nearly captured the French 859 01:25:36,340 --> 01:25:38,140 She sure had the chance 860 01:25:39,140 --> 01:25:42,180 But she suddenly seemed to lose interest 861 01:25:42,300 --> 01:25:44,580 She looked tired 862 01:25:46,380 --> 01:25:48,340 Face the facts 863 01:25:48,500 --> 01:25:51,500 The Rainbow started to fade 864 01:25:51,620 --> 01:25:54,580 I don't think she'll make it to England now 865 01:25:55,100 --> 01:25:58,460 It wasn't on the schedule anyhow 866 01:25:58,580 --> 01:26:01,100 You'd better get out the flags 867 01:26:01,220 --> 01:26:03,660 And fix a parade 868 01:26:04,300 --> 01:26:08,340 Some kind of coming home in triumph is required 869 01:26:09,980 --> 01:26:12,940 Let's hear it for the Rainbow Tour 870 01:26:13,100 --> 01:26:16,220 It's been an incredible success 871 01:26:16,660 --> 01:26:18,300 We weren't quite sure 872 01:26:18,460 --> 01:26:20,500 We had a few doubts 873 01:26:20,780 --> 01:26:22,500 Would Evita win through ? 874 01:26:22,620 --> 01:26:24,260 And the answer is yes 875 01:26:24,420 --> 01:26:26,140 And no 876 01:27:02,740 --> 01:27:05,820 Thus all fairy stories end 877 01:27:05,980 --> 01:27:09,100 Only an actress would pretend 878 01:27:09,260 --> 01:27:12,460 Affairs of state are her latest play 879 01:27:12,620 --> 01:27:15,580 Eight shows a week, two matinees 880 01:27:16,500 --> 01:27:19,620 My, how the world begins to turn 881 01:27:20,180 --> 01:27:24,060 When will the chorus girl ever learn ? 882 01:27:57,500 --> 01:27:59,940 The chorus girl 883 01:28:00,060 --> 01:28:04,660 Hasn't learned the lines you'd like to hear 884 01:28:05,060 --> 01:28:07,700 She won't go scrambling 885 01:28:07,820 --> 01:28:10,140 Over the backs of the poor 886 01:28:10,300 --> 01:28:13,700 To be accepted 887 01:28:13,860 --> 01:28:16,180 By making donations 888 01:28:16,300 --> 01:28:18,500 Just large enough 889 01:28:19,340 --> 01:28:22,820 To the correct charity 890 01:28:22,940 --> 01:28:25,660 She won't be president 891 01:28:25,820 --> 01:28:31,540 Of your wonderful societies of philanthropy 892 01:28:32,420 --> 01:28:35,260 Even if you asked her to be 893 01:28:36,180 --> 01:28:39,140 As you should have asked her to be 894 01:28:41,540 --> 01:28:45,060 The actress hasn't learned the lines 895 01:28:45,180 --> 01:28:48,100 You'd like to hear 896 01:28:48,220 --> 01:28:51,980 She won't join your clubs 897 01:28:52,100 --> 01:28:55,180 She won't dance in your halls 898 01:28:55,300 --> 01:28:58,900 She won't help the hungry once a month 899 01:28:59,060 --> 01:29:01,260 At your tombolas 900 01:29:01,540 --> 01:29:04,900 She'll simply take control 901 01:29:05,020 --> 01:29:06,700 As you disappear 902 01:29:16,820 --> 01:29:19,180 Forgive my intrusion 903 01:29:19,300 --> 01:29:23,100 But fine as those sentiments sound 904 01:29:23,500 --> 01:29:26,780 Little has changed for us peasants 905 01:29:26,900 --> 01:29:29,300 Down here on the ground 906 01:29:32,020 --> 01:29:36,020 I hate to sound childish, ungrateful 907 01:29:36,140 --> 01:29:38,580 I don't like to moan 908 01:29:38,700 --> 01:29:41,460 But do you now represent 909 01:29:41,580 --> 01:29:45,020 Anyone's cause but your own ? 910 01:29:45,900 --> 01:29:47,660 Everything done 911 01:29:47,780 --> 01:29:51,820 Will be justified by my foundation 912 01:29:53,620 --> 01:29:56,700 And the money kept rolling in 913 01:29:56,820 --> 01:30:00,420 From every side 914 01:30:10,380 --> 01:30:13,340 Eva's pretty hands reached out And they reached wide 915 01:30:13,460 --> 01:30:15,660 Now you may feel it should have been 916 01:30:15,780 --> 01:30:18,020 A voluntary cause 917 01:30:18,180 --> 01:30:20,820 But that's not the point, my friends 918 01:30:21,540 --> 01:30:25,461 When the money keeps rolling in You don't ask how 919 01:30:25,620 --> 01:30:28,540 Think of all the people Guaranteed a good time now 920 01:30:28,700 --> 01:30:31,221 Eva has called the hungry to her 921 01:30:31,340 --> 01:30:34,020 Opened up the doors 922 01:30:34,180 --> 01:30:38,180 Never been a fund Like the Foundation Eva Perón 923 01:30:38,300 --> 01:30:40,500 Rolling, rolling, rolling 924 01:30:45,340 --> 01:30:47,460 Rolling on in 925 01:30:53,460 --> 01:30:56,900 Would you like to try a college education ? 926 01:30:57,020 --> 01:31:00,620 Own your landlord's house Take the family on vacation ? 927 01:31:00,740 --> 01:31:02,660 Eva and her blessed fund 928 01:31:02,980 --> 01:31:05,460 Can make your dreams come true 929 01:31:05,620 --> 01:31:08,700 Here's all you have to do, my friends 930 01:31:08,860 --> 01:31:12,340 Write your name and your dream On a card or a pad or a ticket 931 01:31:12,460 --> 01:31:16,260 Throw it high in the air And should our lady pick it 932 01:31:16,380 --> 01:31:18,541 She will change your way of life 933 01:31:18,660 --> 01:31:20,580 For a week or even two 934 01:31:21,180 --> 01:31:26,060 Name me anyone who cares as much as Eva Perón 935 01:31:39,860 --> 01:31:43,420 The money kept rolling out in all directions 936 01:31:43,580 --> 01:31:46,620 To the poor, to the weak To the destitute of all complexions 937 01:31:46,780 --> 01:31:51,461 Now, cynics claim A little of the cash has gone astray 938 01:31:51,620 --> 01:31:53,900 But that's not the point, my friends 939 01:31:55,620 --> 01:31:58,660 When the money keeps rolling out You don't keep books 940 01:31:58,780 --> 01:32:02,700 You can tell you've done well By the happy, grateful looks 941 01:32:02,860 --> 01:32:04,900 Accountants only slow things down 942 01:32:05,020 --> 01:32:07,260 Figures get in the way 943 01:32:07,380 --> 01:32:12,580 Never been a lady Loved as much as Eva Perón 944 01:33:47,900 --> 01:33:50,140 Perón is everything. 945 01:33:50,940 --> 01:33:52,100 He's the soul, 946 01:33:52,220 --> 01:33:53,220 the nerve, 947 01:33:53,420 --> 01:33:57,540 the hope and the reality of the Argentine people. 948 01:33:57,660 --> 01:33:59,300 We all know 949 01:33:59,420 --> 01:34:03,940 that there is only one man in our movement with his own source of light, 950 01:34:04,060 --> 01:34:08,140 we all feed from his light, and that is Perón. 951 01:34:52,500 --> 01:34:54,700 And now she wants to be 952 01:34:54,820 --> 01:34:57,260 Vice-president 953 01:35:00,060 --> 01:35:04,660 That was the over-the-top Unacceptable suggestion 954 01:35:04,820 --> 01:35:08,580 We didn't approve But we couldn't prevent 955 01:35:08,740 --> 01:35:12,780 The games of the wife of the president 956 01:35:13,380 --> 01:35:15,820 But to give her intentions 957 01:35:15,980 --> 01:35:17,580 Encouragement 958 01:35:18,180 --> 01:35:19,940 She's out of her depth 959 01:35:20,100 --> 01:35:23,300 And out of the question 960 01:35:29,300 --> 01:35:31,580 But on the other hand 961 01:35:31,980 --> 01:35:34,260 She's all they have 962 01:35:34,700 --> 01:35:36,740 She's a diamond in their 963 01:35:36,900 --> 01:35:38,700 Dull, grey lives 964 01:35:38,860 --> 01:35:41,820 And that's the hardest kind of stone 965 01:35:41,940 --> 01:35:44,540 It usually survives 966 01:35:45,500 --> 01:35:47,940 And when you think about it... 967 01:35:48,060 --> 01:35:50,020 Can you recall 968 01:35:50,140 --> 01:35:52,860 The last time they loved 969 01:35:52,980 --> 01:35:55,020 Anyone at all ? 970 01:35:56,100 --> 01:35:58,300 She's not a bauble 971 01:35:58,420 --> 01:36:00,540 You can brush aside 972 01:36:00,940 --> 01:36:02,740 She's been out doing 973 01:36:02,860 --> 01:36:05,460 What we just talked about 974 01:36:05,580 --> 01:36:08,860 Example : gave us back our businesses 975 01:36:09,020 --> 01:36:11,900 Got the English out 976 01:36:12,300 --> 01:36:15,020 And when you think about it... 977 01:36:15,140 --> 01:36:17,180 Well, why not do 978 01:36:17,340 --> 01:36:19,620 One or two of the things 979 01:36:19,740 --> 01:36:21,540 We promised to ? 980 01:36:23,380 --> 01:36:26,020 But on the other hand 981 01:36:26,180 --> 01:36:28,460 She's slowing down 982 01:36:28,620 --> 01:36:32,660 She's lost a little of that magic drive 983 01:36:32,820 --> 01:36:36,860 But I would not advise those critics present 984 01:36:37,020 --> 01:36:38,740 To derive 985 01:36:38,940 --> 01:36:43,620 Any satisfaction from her fading star 986 01:36:44,900 --> 01:36:47,340 She's the one who's kept us 987 01:36:47,500 --> 01:36:49,460 Where we are 988 01:36:51,220 --> 01:36:54,660 She's the one who's kept you 989 01:36:54,820 --> 01:36:58,700 Where you are 990 01:39:14,020 --> 01:39:18,940 Turn a blind eye, Evita Turn a blind eye 991 01:39:46,620 --> 01:39:51,660 Please, gentle Eva 992 01:39:51,780 --> 01:39:56,780 Will you bless a little child ? 993 01:39:57,900 --> 01:40:00,500 For I love you 994 01:40:00,660 --> 01:40:03,140 Tell Heaven I'm doing my best 995 01:40:03,660 --> 01:40:05,820 I'm praying for you 996 01:40:05,940 --> 01:40:08,780 Even though you're already blessed 997 01:40:09,260 --> 01:40:14,060 Please, mother Eva 998 01:40:14,180 --> 01:40:17,300 Will you look upon me as your own ? 999 01:40:17,420 --> 01:40:20,420 Make me special 1000 01:40:21,180 --> 01:40:23,380 Be my angel, be my everything 1001 01:40:23,500 --> 01:40:26,380 Wonderful, perfect and true 1002 01:40:26,500 --> 01:40:28,780 And I'll try to be 1003 01:40:28,940 --> 01:40:31,820 Exactly like you 1004 01:40:45,060 --> 01:40:48,660 Turn a blind eye, Evita 1005 01:41:42,100 --> 01:41:45,660 Why try to govern a country 1006 01:41:45,780 --> 01:41:48,060 When you can become a saint ? 1007 01:43:17,100 --> 01:43:19,980 Tell me before I waltz out of your life 1008 01:43:20,140 --> 01:43:22,940 Before turning my back on the past 1009 01:43:23,860 --> 01:43:26,780 Forgive my impertinent behaviour 1010 01:43:26,900 --> 01:43:30,140 But how long do you think This pantomime can last ? 1011 01:43:30,300 --> 01:43:33,820 Tell me before I ride off in the sunset 1012 01:43:33,940 --> 01:43:36,460 There's one thing I never got clear 1013 01:43:37,460 --> 01:43:40,540 How can you claim you're our saviour 1014 01:43:40,660 --> 01:43:44,140 When those who oppose you Are stepped on or cut up 1015 01:43:44,260 --> 01:43:46,380 Or simply disappear ? 1016 01:43:46,540 --> 01:43:49,180 Tell me before you get onto your bus 1017 01:43:49,300 --> 01:43:52,500 Before joining the forgotten brigade 1018 01:43:53,100 --> 01:43:56,540 How can one person like me, say 1019 01:43:56,660 --> 01:43:59,620 Alter the time-honoured way the game is played ? 1020 01:43:59,780 --> 01:44:03,420 Tell me before you get onto your high horse 1021 01:44:03,540 --> 01:44:06,300 Just what you expect me to do 1022 01:44:06,940 --> 01:44:10,380 I don't care what the bourgeoisie say 1023 01:44:10,500 --> 01:44:12,260 I'm not in business for them 1024 01:44:12,420 --> 01:44:15,460 But to give all my descamisados 1025 01:44:15,580 --> 01:44:18,380 A magical moment or two 1026 01:44:18,500 --> 01:44:20,580 There is evil 1027 01:44:20,700 --> 01:44:23,340 Ever around, fundamental 1028 01:44:23,460 --> 01:44:27,220 System of government quite incidental 1029 01:44:27,340 --> 01:44:31,020 So what are my chances of honest advances ? 1030 01:44:31,180 --> 01:44:32,180 I'd say low 1031 01:44:32,301 --> 01:44:34,740 Better to win by admitting my sin 1032 01:44:34,860 --> 01:44:38,700 Than to lose with a halo 1033 01:44:38,860 --> 01:44:41,860 Tell me before I seek worthier pastures 1034 01:44:41,980 --> 01:44:45,260 And thereby restore self-esteem 1035 01:44:45,380 --> 01:44:48,460 How can you be so short-sighted 1036 01:44:48,580 --> 01:44:51,740 To look never further than this week or next week 1037 01:44:51,860 --> 01:44:55,620 To have no impossible dream ? 1038 01:44:55,780 --> 01:44:59,260 Allow me to help you slink off to the sidelines 1039 01:44:59,380 --> 01:45:02,260 I'll mark your adieu with three cheers 1040 01:45:02,380 --> 01:45:05,740 But first tell me who'd be delighted 1041 01:45:05,900 --> 01:45:09,340 If I said I'd take on The world's greatest problems 1042 01:45:09,500 --> 01:45:12,740 From war to pollution No hope of solution 1043 01:45:12,860 --> 01:45:16,620 Even if I lived for 100 years 1044 01:45:16,860 --> 01:45:18,780 There is evil 1045 01:45:18,900 --> 01:45:21,540 Ever around, fundamental 1046 01:45:21,660 --> 01:45:24,940 System of government quite incidental 1047 01:45:25,460 --> 01:45:26,900 So go, if you're able 1048 01:45:27,060 --> 01:45:29,020 To somewhere unstable 1049 01:45:29,180 --> 01:45:30,220 And stay there 1050 01:45:30,340 --> 01:45:33,140 Whip up your hate In some tottering state 1051 01:45:33,260 --> 01:45:36,100 But not here, dear Is that clear, dear ? 1052 01:46:05,460 --> 01:46:09,980 Oh what I'd give for 100 years 1053 01:46:10,100 --> 01:46:15,100 But the physical interferes 1054 01:46:15,700 --> 01:46:18,420 Every day more 1055 01:46:18,780 --> 01:46:22,220 Oh my creator 1056 01:46:23,820 --> 01:46:27,700 What is the good 1057 01:46:27,900 --> 01:46:30,780 Of the strongest heart 1058 01:46:30,900 --> 01:46:35,860 In a body that's falling apart ? 1059 01:46:36,380 --> 01:46:38,780 A serious flaw 1060 01:46:39,540 --> 01:46:42,500 I hope you know that 1061 01:47:12,660 --> 01:47:16,140 Your little body's slowly breaking down 1062 01:47:17,260 --> 01:47:18,740 You're losing speed 1063 01:47:18,940 --> 01:47:22,340 You're losing strength Not style 1064 01:47:22,540 --> 01:47:25,180 That goes on flourishing forever 1065 01:47:25,380 --> 01:47:28,740 But your eyes, your smile 1066 01:47:28,900 --> 01:47:32,700 Do not have the sparkle of your fantastic past 1067 01:47:34,380 --> 01:47:36,500 If you climb one more mountain 1068 01:47:36,700 --> 01:47:38,820 It could be your last 1069 01:47:40,620 --> 01:47:42,700 I'm not that ill 1070 01:47:42,860 --> 01:47:44,900 Bad moments come 1071 01:47:45,020 --> 01:47:46,900 But they go 1072 01:47:47,020 --> 01:47:49,700 Some days are fine 1073 01:47:49,860 --> 01:47:52,060 Some a little bit harder 1074 01:47:52,620 --> 01:47:54,740 But that doesn't mean 1075 01:47:54,860 --> 01:47:57,460 We should give up our dream 1076 01:47:57,980 --> 01:48:01,300 Have you ever seen me defeated ? 1077 01:48:02,340 --> 01:48:04,500 Don't you forget 1078 01:48:04,620 --> 01:48:07,220 What I've been through, and yet... 1079 01:48:07,340 --> 01:48:09,940 I'm still standing 1080 01:48:13,100 --> 01:48:15,460 Eva, you're dying 1081 01:48:21,420 --> 01:48:23,380 So what happens now ? 1082 01:48:29,140 --> 01:48:32,580 Where am I going to ? 1083 01:48:38,140 --> 01:48:41,780 Don't ask any more 1084 01:48:54,940 --> 01:48:59,180 Where do we go from here ? 1085 01:49:00,580 --> 01:49:04,981 This isn't where we intended to be 1086 01:49:05,820 --> 01:49:08,020 We had it all 1087 01:49:08,140 --> 01:49:11,020 You believed in me 1088 01:49:11,140 --> 01:49:14,180 I believed in you 1089 01:49:16,980 --> 01:49:21,220 Certainties disappear 1090 01:49:21,900 --> 01:49:26,980 What do we do For our dream to survive ? 1091 01:49:27,100 --> 01:49:35,380 How do we keep all our passions alive As we used to do ? 1092 01:49:37,180 --> 01:49:42,020 Deep in my heart I'm concealing 1093 01:49:42,140 --> 01:49:46,340 Things that I'm longing to say 1094 01:49:47,140 --> 01:49:52,420 Scared to confess what I'm feeling 1095 01:49:52,580 --> 01:49:57,380 Frightened you'll slip away 1096 01:49:57,500 --> 01:50:01,220 You must love me 1097 01:50:29,620 --> 01:50:34,060 Why are you at my side ? 1098 01:50:35,140 --> 01:50:39,340 How can I be any use to you now ? 1099 01:50:39,460 --> 01:50:44,860 Give me a chance And I'll let you see how 1100 01:50:45,020 --> 01:50:48,220 Nothing has changed 1101 01:51:45,540 --> 01:51:47,580 The actress 1102 01:51:47,700 --> 01:51:50,180 Hasn't learned the lines 1103 01:51:50,300 --> 01:51:53,180 You'd like to hear 1104 01:52:06,820 --> 01:52:11,500 She's sad for her country 1105 01:52:12,460 --> 01:52:16,461 Sad to be defeated 1106 01:52:17,500 --> 01:52:22,900 By her own weak body 1107 01:53:31,940 --> 01:53:35,741 I want to tell the people 1108 01:53:37,140 --> 01:53:41,060 Of Argentina 1109 01:53:43,860 --> 01:53:46,860 I've decided 1110 01:53:47,261 --> 01:53:50,260 I should decline 1111 01:53:51,660 --> 01:53:56,140 All the honours and titles 1112 01:53:56,300 --> 01:53:59,260 You've pressed me to take 1113 01:54:00,020 --> 01:54:05,100 For I'm contented 1114 01:54:05,860 --> 01:54:09,060 Let me simply go on 1115 01:54:09,180 --> 01:54:13,461 As the woman who brings her people 1116 01:54:16,341 --> 01:54:21,020 To the heart of Perón 1117 01:54:29,180 --> 01:54:33,660 The truth is I shall not leave you 1118 01:54:34,500 --> 01:54:37,780 Though it may get harder 1119 01:54:38,860 --> 01:54:41,820 For you to see me 1120 01:54:45,460 --> 01:54:49,380 I'm Argentina 1121 01:54:51,020 --> 01:54:54,500 And always will be 1122 01:55:04,621 --> 01:55:07,380 Have I said too much ? 1123 01:55:08,340 --> 01:55:12,100 There's nothing more I can think of 1124 01:55:12,220 --> 01:55:14,940 To say to you 1125 01:55:17,580 --> 01:55:20,420 But all you have to do 1126 01:55:20,820 --> 01:55:23,940 Is look at me to know 1127 01:55:24,300 --> 01:55:26,580 That every word 1128 01:55:26,740 --> 01:55:30,100 Is true 1129 01:57:42,660 --> 01:57:44,980 She had her moments 1130 01:57:45,140 --> 01:57:47,740 She had some style 1131 01:57:47,981 --> 01:57:50,700 The best show in town was the crowd 1132 01:57:50,820 --> 01:57:55,020 Outside the Casa Rosada They're crying, "Eva Perón" 1133 01:57:55,620 --> 01:57:58,060 But that's all gone now 1134 01:58:12,700 --> 01:58:17,100 The choice was mine 1135 01:58:17,260 --> 01:58:20,740 And mine completely 1136 01:58:21,980 --> 01:58:26,540 I could have any prize 1137 01:58:26,661 --> 01:58:28,820 That I desired 1138 01:58:30,940 --> 01:58:33,300 I could burn 1139 01:58:33,620 --> 01:58:36,140 With the splendour 1140 01:58:37,100 --> 01:58:41,300 Of the brightest fire 1141 01:58:45,580 --> 01:58:49,580 Or else, or else I could choose time 1142 01:58:53,260 --> 01:58:56,260 Remember ? 1143 01:58:57,020 --> 01:59:00,420 I was very young then 1144 01:59:02,860 --> 01:59:05,020 And a year 1145 01:59:05,140 --> 01:59:07,620 Was forever 1146 01:59:07,740 --> 01:59:10,420 And a day 1147 01:59:13,460 --> 01:59:16,100 So what use could 1148 01:59:19,700 --> 01:59:23,780 70 be ? 1149 01:59:24,740 --> 01:59:27,740 I saw the lights 1150 01:59:28,820 --> 01:59:32,501 And I was on my way 1151 01:59:37,180 --> 01:59:39,780 And how I lived 1152 01:59:44,260 --> 01:59:46,980 How they shone 1153 01:59:51,100 --> 01:59:53,140 But how soon 1154 01:59:53,260 --> 01:59:56,260 The lights were gone 1155 02:01:26,060 --> 02:01:29,100 The choice was yours 1156 02:01:29,220 --> 02:01:31,860 And no one else's 1157 02:01:33,020 --> 02:01:37,100 You can cry for a body 1158 02:01:37,220 --> 02:01:39,660 In despair 1159 02:01:40,740 --> 02:01:43,180 Hang your head 1160 02:01:43,300 --> 02:01:48,540 Because she is no longer there 1161 02:01:48,820 --> 02:01:54,140 To shine, or dazzle, or betray 1162 02:01:55,980 --> 02:01:59,060 How she lived 1163 02:01:59,820 --> 02:02:02,100 How she shone 1164 02:02:02,220 --> 02:02:04,500 But how soon 1165 02:02:04,620 --> 02:02:08,660 The lights were gone 1166 02:02:18,940 --> 02:02:21,340 Eyes, hair 1167 02:02:21,460 --> 02:02:23,340 Face, image 1168 02:02:24,180 --> 02:02:29,700 All must be preserved 1169 02:02:29,820 --> 02:02:35,100 Still life displayed forever 1170 02:02:36,180 --> 02:02:38,700 No less 1171 02:02:38,820 --> 02:02:44,220 Than she deserved