- Julie Covington is an English singer and actress.
- She is best known for recording the original version of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina", which she sang on the 1976 concept album Evita.
- Covington has also appeared in a number of stage and screen productions.
- She has been nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA and a Grammy.
- In recent years, she has retired from the public eye and now lives in France.
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Julie Covington is a true powerhouse in the entertainment industry. She began her career in 1967 when she wowed audiences on David Frost's television show, and soon after signed a recording contract with Columbia. She's most well-known for her role in the original London production of Godspell, her lead vocal on the track "Day by Day", and her portrayal of Janet Weiss in the original production of The Rocky Horror Show.
In 1976, Andrew Lloyd Webber saw her perform in cabaret and suggested she take the lead role in the original studio recording of their musical Evita. Covington's recording of the song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1977. She also charted with a cover version of Alice Cooper's "Only Women Bleed", which reached No. 12.
Throughout her career, Covington has appeared in numerous theater productions, television and film roles, including Play Away, Great Big Groovy Horse, and a television special with Colm Wilkinson, Carol Woods and Paul Jones called Let's Face the Music of Lennon and McCartney. Her solo performances of "If I Fell" and "In My Life" can still be found on YouTube.
For over fifty years, Julie Covington has captivated audiences with her unique and powerful vocals, and her ability to bring characters to life on stage.
