Rachel Zegler and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” debuts at No. 1 on both the … More
Ever since she scored her big Hollywood debut in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story, Rachel Zegler has managed to marry her love of both acting and singing on a number of projects. Some have been slightly less well-received — like the recent live-action Snow White remake — while her turn as the star of Evita, currently playing on the West End in London, has garnered positive reviews.
Zegler, along with the man who wrote Evita, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, chart a very special hit together, as fans are clearly intrigued by Zegler’s take on one of the most famous musical theater songs of all time.
“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” Hits No. 1
“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” debuts on several charts in the United Kingdom this week, as a new recording of the classic was recently released. The tune — often regarded as the standout from Evita — was recently sold as a standalone single, and it’s become a huge hit in the country.
The track starts at No. 1 on both the Official Physical Singles and Official Vinyl Singles charts at the same time.
Rachel Zegler and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Smash
The new version of “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” credits not just Zegler as the vocalist, but Webber as the composer — and as an artist as well. That means both superstars score their first number ones on the tallies where “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” opens in first place.
Zegler is new to both rankings, while Webber has already topped the list of the bestselling songs on any physical format. In 2023, “Make a Joyful Noise” reached the tally for the first time and hit No. 1.
Rachel Zegler Reaches a New Peak
“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” also lands on the Official Singles Sales chart, which ranks the bestselling songs in the U.K., regardless of format. The Evita cut opens at No. 15, marking a new high point for Zegler. Her previous peak was No. 74, which she climbed to earlier this year with “Waiting on a Wish” from the recent Snow White adaptation. Webber, meanwhile, has already broken into the top 10 with “Make a Joyful Noise.”