Role

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Performer

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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1950 in England

Genre

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Orchestral

 

 

Orchestral

 

Julie Covington is a British singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1970s as a leading performer in the West End and on television. Born on September 11, 1946, in London, England, Covington grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where she honed her acting skills and developed her vocal range. Covington's career in music began in the late 1960s when she joined the folk group The Living Daylights. She also performed in various musicals, including Godspell and The Rocky Horror Show. In 1976, she landed the lead role in the original London production of the musical Evita, which was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Her performance as Eva Perón earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Covington's success in Evita led to a recording contract with Virgin Records, and in 1977, she released her debut album, The Beautiful Changes. The album featured a mix of original songs and covers, including a version of the Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down." The album received positive reviews and helped establish Covington as a solo artist. In 1978, Covington released her second album, Julie Covington, which featured songs written by some of the biggest names in British music, including Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, and Paul McCartney. The album was a critical success and included the hit single "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and earned Covington a gold record. Covington's success continued in the early 1980s with the release of her third album, The Magic Wasn't There. The album featured songs written by Randy Newman, Tom Waits, and Elvis Costello, among others, and showcased Covington's versatility as a vocalist. The album received positive reviews but failed to match the commercial success of her previous releases. In addition to her music career, Covington continued to work in theatre and television. She appeared in several productions at the National Theatre in London, including The Beggar's Opera and Guys and Dolls. She also starred in the BBC drama series Rock Follies, which followed the lives of a fictional all-female rock band. The series was a critical and commercial success and helped establish Covington as a leading actress on British television. Covington's career took a new direction in the mid-1980s when she began working as a voice actor. She provided the voice of the character Auntie in the animated television series The Animals of Farthing Wood and also worked on several audio dramas for the BBC. In the 1990s, Covington continued to work in theatre and television, appearing in productions of The Threepenny Opera and The Sound of Music. She also released a fourth album, The Party's Over, which featured covers of songs by artists such as Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. The album received mixed reviews and failed to chart. Covington's career slowed down in the 2000s, but she continued to perform and record music. In 2003, she released a live album, Julie Covington Live at the Donmar, which featured recordings from her 2002 concert at the Donmar Warehouse in London. The album received positive reviews and showcased Covington's enduring talent as a performer. Throughout her career, Covington has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in music, theatre, and television.

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