Mandy Patinkin played Che for the American premiere production and recording, and sings the song. Author William A. Everett wrote in his book, "The A to Z of the Broadway Musical" that Patinkin's singing and portrayal of Che "interracted on a psychological level with the title character (played by Patti LuPone), challenging her actions and motivations." In the 1996 film "Evita", the song is sung by actor Antonio Banderas and singer Madonna. In the film, Che muses while in an empty bar following the lavish funeral procession for Eva Perón, and then on the streets of Buenos Aires as the community mourns and later riots. Eva's lyrics come during a pan over her funeral casket and is not sung directly by Eva. It begins with Spanish guitars as Banderas takes the lead vocals, with a changing choir throughout.