Lea Salonga - You Must Love Me from Evita (live)

Lea Salonga performs a beautiful song from Evita. Just close your eyes and let her voice reach your heart.
The song was specially written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber for the film version of Evita and won an Oscar for "Best Original Song in a Film" in 1997.

[@jennya9838]

I've always loved this song, but recently it's taken on a new meaning for me. I'm a recent amputee (right leg below the knee). I've been with my boyfriend for five years. Because of my own fears, there was a time while I was in the hospital, I expected him to leave. He has stayed by my side through everything, even though I know this hasn't been easy for him. I'm home now, and he loves me more than ever (if that's possible). Sometimes I don't understand why. In my darkest moments I genuinely feel I'm not good enough for him. We had plans and goals that we might never be able to achieve because my body isn't whole anymore. He loves me for who I am. Because of that, I'm willing to try harder in situations where I genuinely want to give up.

[@jamesmeoli3057]

Hey Jenny.. Because he sees you and how beautiful you are... Just by your post... That shows 💙

[@jennya9838]

Thank you so much for saying that! I want so much to be the best partner I can be for him. I'm genuinely thankful that we have eachother. Things aren't always easy, but I truly believe we make it possible for both of us to grow and become our best selves.

[@roizeldiez3500]

keep strong, jenny!

[@thepeacefulhappyandbountif2041]

I pray that your love be stronger and that itll be able to stand and endure all the test itll face. Dont ever give up on him more so on yourself. You have someone who loves you and thats what matters. Itll be a bigger mistake to lose him all because of fears and insecurity. Love him back more. Thats what you should do.

[@pramilalamsal7806]

I'm praying for your love too, not everyone is blessed with a loving and devoted partner as you are.. I hope you cherish each other for a long time.. life time.. sending love

[@105snow]

The absolute best version of this song ever. Her voice is crystal clear. Madonna can't hold a candle to Lea. As a performer, I hear many voices, but aside from Streisand, this gal is incredible!

[@gerryowen4200]

Patricia Adamo eh madonna is Madonna this woman can't compete with madonna....there is only one

[@kimberleyharris8300]

@@gerryowen4200 Madonna is a terrible singer, Lea doesn't need to compete with her, their singing talent is not even in the same ball park! Lea is one of the greatest musical theatre actress' of all time.

[@gerryowen4200]

Kimberley Harris let’s hope she sticks to the theatre

[@modarXmodar]

This is good but Madonna’s still way better

[@justicejones8336]

Lea Salonga is a brilliant singer, she sings this song from the heart, you feel every word she says and it is reflected in the timbre of her voice. She has the emotion and the singing technique, ability and power to back it up.

[@Mercari1964]

Salonga does THE definitive interpretation of this great piece of music. Her voice is so rich in tone and range. Utterly unbelievable! Thanks for posting.

[@100M2B]

All these years I've only liked the Madonna's recordings of this most beautiful song. I've never expected to find another singer's performance that I could like. This is so amazing and so beautiful.

[@kr-ir5ll]

You know what's good about this song? It was sang LIVE ... Close your eyes and you can feel and hear how sad and haunting she sounds... It penetrates deep in your soul especially how she sang the phrase " frightened you'll slip away , you must love me."

[@sdsures]

How the 2012 Les Miserables movie should have sounded when they insisted on doing live singing with actors who fell far short of Lea's talent.

[@criminallyautistic8372]

I relate to the "frightened you'll slip away" part very much

[@brygon01]

Total perfection. Every time this lady sings! Beautiful talent!

[@SameachGirl]

Clear as crystal. Full of expression and somethimes a beautiful shyness in her voice. So pure, so NOT long-winded. Absolutely amazing.

[@claytoncoy5574]

AMAZING considering this was sung only at a concert and not as a musical theater number. Thumbs up!

[@TtT-gf8vr]

It sounds like Salonga is doing this song as a solo concert piece, not in the role of Eva Peron. I like it.

[@inmate24601]

Lea Salonga has one of the purest, most gentle voices I've heard. She is the definition of "tone-center." God, what a voice.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

OH MY GOD! The tears just fell! Been a fan of Madonna's version, but this was just so hauntingly beautiful.

[@afanofgreatsingers6674]

It’s amazing how, although she certainly toned down the acting for this one (this was only a concert), one could totally feel the emotions of this song. She’s brilliant!

[@dreamy0588]

Her voice is amazing, really peacefull. When I feel like shit, i listen to this song, and it lightends up my day again..!!

[@JasonBourne969]

Goosebumps....strucked my heart so deep. Suddenly shed tears in my eyes i dont know why....

[@drawdef]

WOW... this song shows how clear her voice is. loved it!

[@gertrudewhite]

This has to be one of the most moving of ALW's songs. Kudos to Ms. Salonga for interpreting it so beautifully.

[@drawdef]

This is the best version of this wonderful song.. Her voice is as pure as crystal.

[@ovitatirac]

when i want to relax, enjoy good music, i just listen to songs & voice of lea.... soothing to the ear, crystal-clear..voice of an angel. singing actress like her that i appreciate the most of being around. when i like to hear real music, instead of the screaming divas that are all around 2day dominating the airwaves.

[@lemonade-os1rj]

"You Must Love Me" Where do we go from here? This isn't where we intended to be We had it all, you believed in me I believed in you Certainties disappear What do we do for our dream to survive? How do we keep all our passions alive, As we used to do? Deep in my heart I'm concealing Things that I'm longing to say Scared to confess what I'm feeling Frightened you'll slip away You must love me You must love me Why are you at my side? How can I be any use to you now? Give me a chance and I'll let you see how Nothing has changed You must love me

[@apayagamin]

she always amaze me with her rendition of every song... she desrve my respect!!!

[@EcoFreak2013]

Literally cry every time. I love this song so much, but it brings back so many memories..

[@xxxcara]

Crystal clear voice. Amazing.

[@worldturning]

This is an amazing version, Lea has a simply stunning voice.

[@Maranedy]

No one singer had ever sung this song as emotionally and vocally mastered as Lea... Bravo

[@kennyscott5147]

One of my favourite songs by Madonna, of all time. The movie brought me to tears on several occasions. Beautiful version.

[@aluv4mcm]

This song was the best from the movie. Its so beautiful, always makes me cry.

[@lilithia]

I love both versions & I am a fan of both of them.

[@musicallytwilight]

by themselves, the song is great and Lea is great, but together... breathtaking and fantastically amazing!!

[@GoldenBeatrice]

Her diction is so perfect

[@AlessandraLoRussoK]

never heard this version..totally amazing..but i still like those tears drop in madonna voice when she perfom this sing..

[@rosendo12ful]

Perfection !!! This is a standard all must follow to sing this song in the future. Precise, clear, everything , Wow. Truly, Lea Salonga, you one of the best in this field.

[@lourdesstone]

wow o wow! lea salonga has a crystal clear and voice. oh! so glad to be a filipino!

[@piper54alpha]

The first time I heard this, it was on a jukebox where I was doing a piano bar. I played it again, and charted it out on a cocktail napkin. I loved it so much, I had to play it that very night! This arrangement is equally as good as Madonna, though I loved her in the role of Evita. It was the first time I really appreciated her immense talent. It's simply a beautiful composition.

[@SS11985]

I love her voice... simply breathtaking.

[@Segis84]

Wonderful. Then again, I've adored Lea as a musical interpreter since Les Mis. Nice!

[@beatlephan]

Lea's voice is very very beautiful.

[@rangelfrangue]

this brings chills to my bones. Her voice pierces through---I think she also sung the Mulan song---talented Philippine singer

[@afanofgreatsingers6674]

Hands down the best ever version of this song. 👏

[@XxSaigonSweetiexX]

Lea Salonga is just flat out amazing.

[@leandrpb]

Lea Salonga was born to sing. Simple as that. She has the voice of angels....

[@sdsures]

Gives me the chills, it's so great.

[@creative45630]

Beautiful. Such a relief to hear the song sung properly. I do like the film/Madonna, but god Madonna is so flat it gives me an uncomfortable lump in my throat! This version is perfect :)

[@frecklemaggie]

god, she's amazing. I'd kill to have a voice like that.

[@viddajohndelacruzerna6128]

...it's like a Disney version of You Must Love Me...

[@lourdesstone]

lea's voice is as clear as crystal, very nice.

[@Msdominitrix]

yup, she is by far and has surpassed legitimate to become SUPERB!

[@yourzonly]

after rewatching Aladdin, I agree with you. a lot can change vocally in 6 years. as she gets older, she can only get better. :)

[@lestermichael89]

The best version ever. Pitch and enunciation wise.

[@natandella]

As a sufferer of fibromyalgia these words mean a lot. I played them to my husband to try and explain how I felt.

[@pianoholic2007]

The voice is so enchanting...I feel like i was floating in the air.

[@TheJessiebbz]

these lyrics hold so much emotion, whomever sings them, may it be Madonna or Lea Salonga, its just so beautiful

[@TheRojNetwork]

Absolute magic.

[@dramastudent]

wow! her voice is simply amazing! when i heard her sing 'on my own' from les mis for the first time i was blown away. i could listen to her all day!

[@marti-greciaodalyz9863]

I love evita peron, but as well-do I respect Madonna for bringing her presence back to life-lea's voice is complete-marvelous beyond a doubt-& yet-as beautiful as it isit lacks the confidence the vulnerability-which the versatility of Madonna's voice set into it! 1 may ask: "who really was evita peron? to me-she was someone whose comely dimpled smile spoke of her sincerity-no-I don't believe she was a saint-for WHAT saint knows she or he is?-time does tell-when it will! the rest of us MUST wait.

[@DominiquePortnoff]

I cant help but to love this song and Lea sings it so nicely. Thank you for the experience.. :)

[@rcruz106]

Lea, I bow to your magnificent voice and the rendition of songs in which all has loved.

[@emilysiasat3187]

Better than Madonna! Thank God Lea had a version of this song!

[@AlexeBriand2002]

emily siasat no one can do this song better than the queen Madonna herself 😂

[@gnoldantaf6241]

Madonna is still better, has more emotions to it and I love Lea too!

[@kimberleyharris8300]

@@AlexeBriand2002 every musical theatre actress who sings this does it better than Madonna. They don't need autotune!

[@AlexeBriand2002]

@@kimberleyharris8300 Auto-Tune didn’t exist when Madonna recorded Evita 🤡

[@carmelitatomada4525]

I loved this song so much but more Lea has a very authentic voice i really love her

[@starstrucksteph]

Lea is absolutely amazing!! :) first time i ever heard her was on a video clip of her audition for miss saigon singing stars and moon, and even since then been a massive fan, gorgeous! x

[@trimeldamcdaniels6750]

My mother died of cancer. Daddy held her as she slipped into her final coma. This sons reminds me of that.

[@earthgrazer5511]

I absolutely love this! 😭

[@mikeylmt]

Lea you are so wonderful and would do so much justice to this musical that is so dear to my heart.

[@britaguzman1331]

Hands down the best version out there.

[@rolandoacosta6982]

Great so beautifl so powerful voice

[@madelynstrickland1333]

This is so beautiful . It toucbes me deeply.

[@nilorloff]

Amazing!

[@tomtoland01]

Wow nice to hear this song actually sung! Lea is always amazing

[@gerryowen4200]

Tom Toland what a bitch

[@ONCEFORVER12]

watched this amazing movie for the first time yesterday!! 😍😍😭😭😭

[@GlindafromWicked]

This is so brilliant. Lea Salonga was also really sweet when I met her :)

[@rakpandin]

เพราะมากจริงๆ....เสียงเธอมีมนต์เสน่ห์น่าหลงไหลเป็นที่สุด คนร้องก่อนหน้านี้คือ Madonna เธอก็ร้องได้เพราะมาก แต่ผมชอบคนนี้ Lea Salonga ขอบคุณ Deva7 ที่อัพโหลดเพลงนี้ครับ....

[@orn2504]

เห็นด้วยค่ะพี่ขวัญ...เธอร้องได้เยี่ยมมาก ดนตรีก็เพราะด้วยนะ..ทั้งเสียงเปียโนและไวโอลินที่คลอ ๆ ไป และตรงที่ร้องว่า You must love me ...เสียงไวโอลินโซโล่เพราะมาก ๆ ค่ะ..ชอบมากเลย

[@rakpandin]

orn2504 ผมดีใจที่คุณชอบ เพลงนี้ผมได้ฟังครั้ง แรกจากเสียงร้องของ Madonna เพราะมากครับแล้วก็มาฟังของ Lea Salonga เพราะมากทั้งคู่ครับ

[@SexyGio]

Madonna, sang it with heart, soul, and emotion...This version is intellectual, technically correct...

[@xxdancingkirstyxx]

she is absolutly amazing!!

[@Deva7]

You shouldn't consider this song part of the movie. It's a concert version and Lea once said she wants to make songs sound lighter for concerts. Lea performed this as a stand-alone song, not necessarily connected to the story of Evita. If you want comparisons that much, you should compare Lea's rendition to Madonna's live performance at the Oscars...Madonna's studio version may be nice, but she will never sing live as great as Lea does.

[@musicluva787]

Shes from the Philippines. This is amazing...

[@starfragments2673]

really lovely i like this version

[@comedicacapella]

She's just.......Wonderful.

[@Steveofthejungle8]

Jasmine/Mulan is singing! Shut up!

[@hugoalvarez5477]

Absolute perfection.

[@mtowngal89]

Beautiful!

[@smc0910]

THIS is how a REAL singer sings this song.

[@volkanlover]

Ohhhhh lalaaaa How can you remove such Cleannnnnnnnnn , perfect singingggggg !!!! I am not a singer, but myy question is that why do they have to remove the live performance of The 10000000000stars Miss Lea Salonga!!!! singing this song.

[@Alohahalo]

maybe the reason why madonna is so passionate because she has many experinces in life...hardships. Whereas Lea has been protected all her life and grew up in a very comfortable environment.

[@kaihayashi2963]

The most awesome version EVA!!!

[@gattin38]

Oh,nice voice! Thank you!

[@Victor12ful]

What a poerful rendition of this song. Very intense and beautiful. Calling Broadway producers, next time please consider Lea Salonga for Evita.

[@DRIKO247]

perfeita, dispensa qualquer comentário, bravo!

[@Aaadi15]

oo wow . I love You Lea !! She is Beautiful!

[@stephaniedandeneau13]

Who else heard "Where do we go from here" and immediately think of Once More With Feeling?

[@yourzonly]

I love this version so much more! Idk why, but there's something about her...

[@Yvagne]

Perfection. 😌❤️

[@closedown12]

Beautiful song

[@cmariamagda]

Wonderful!

[@modarXmodar]

One of Madonna’s best songs

[@almonturner4727]

I agree, beautiful talent.

[@lisar915]

Excellent. This is how it's supposed to be.

[@MrBambiniist]

oh.i love it!!!

[@hxjohn]

wow that was really perfect

[@britcriticalhit]

she is amazing. thats all I can say...

[@lakme]

Are you kidding me? Lea is one of the most emotional performers I've ever heard.