Some performances feel like they are built to set a room on fire, and Cher knew exactly how to do that in February 1975. On The Cher Show, she launched into a medley of “Long Train Runnin’” and “Love The One You’re With,” and the energy was unstoppable. Backed by a band that hit every beat with precision, Cher’s voice cut through with grit and warmth, turning two classics into a single moment of pure electricity.
The medley carried both freedom and joy. Her voice rose sharp over the driving rhythm of “Long Train Runnin’,” then melted into the soulful groove of “Love The One You’re With.” She didn’t just sing the songs, she lived inside them, leaning into each line with movement, power, and a spark that seemed to say, this is what music is meant to feel like.
Cher – Medley: Long Train Runnin’, Love The One You’re With (The Cher Show, 02/16/1975)
Fans responded instantly. Some clapped in time with the beat, others cheered loud between verses and many just let themselves get swept up in the sheer force of her performance. It wasn’t about two songs stitched together it was about Cher using her voice to carry everyone higher.
When the lights dimmed on that medley, it was clear she could command the stage with fire. But years later she would prove just how much more she had to give not only as a performer, but as an icon. That truth came into sharp focus with the release of “If I Could Turn Back Time.” Where the medley thrived on live energy, this ballad was all about reflection, power and raw emotion.
Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time (Official Video)
Cher’s voice soared with both strength and vulnerability. Every line carried longing, yet the chorus exploded with defiance as if regret could be turned into fuel. The visuals matched the weight of the song: bold, unapologetic, unforgettable. It was Cher at her most iconic, giving a performance that blended honesty with spectacle in a way only she could.
Together, these two moments show the full reach of Cher’s artistry. She can command a stage with fiery joy then turn around and break hearts with a ballad that lingers long after the last note. That balance of power and honesty is why her music endures. Follow Cher on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube—the next song might be exactly what you need.