The "Peronist March" () is the anthem of the

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movement and the official song of the

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of Argentina, previously known as the Peronist Party. Originally composed as a football club anthem by Juan Raimundo Streiff in the 1930s, its current lyrics, alluding to President

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and the movement he led and founded, were written by

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Oscar Ivanissevich in 1948 and first recorded by Hugo del Carril in 1949. Since its adoption by the Peronist movement, it has been re-recorded in various styles, such as

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and

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, and more contemporary versions in

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and

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. There is also a version dedicated to

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, called ''"Evita Capitana"'' ("Captain Evita"), which was the official anthem of the

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and has become popular among Peronist feminists. In addition, a third version exists called ''"Marcha Perón-Ibáñez"'' ("Perón-Ibáñez March"), which references the then

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and the friendship between the two leaders and countries. The lyrics to this version were written by Alberto Marino and performed by Héctor Ángel Benedetti in 1953.

Lyrics

Lyrics to "Captain Evita"

Lyrics to "Perón-Ibáñez March"

References

External links

''Marcha Peronista''
on

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''Evita Capitana''
on YouTube
''Marcha Perón-Ibáñez''
on YouTube {{Peronism Argentine songs Political party songs Songs about presidents 1948 songs