Cher is the only star who can shoot you down and make you love every second of it. In 1989, she stepped onto the stage during her Heart of Stone tour and did the impossible. She took her soft 1966 folk hit and ripped it apart to build a rock anthem.
Cher stands there in a famous Bob Mackie bodysuit that leaves very little to the imagination. She is not the quiet girl from the sixties anymore. She is a rock goddess with massive hair and a voice that sounds like velvet and gravel. It is a bold move to change a classic song so much, but she makes it look easy.
Watch below how she commands the crowd with just a look and a microphone:
Cher – Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) [Live At The Mirage]
Fans cannot stop talking about this version even decades later. One viewer noted that her voice only gets better with time. Another fan said that no one else could wear that outfit and still sound that powerful. It is a masterclass in how to stay relevant in a changing world.
Before she was a rock queen, she was a variety show star who knew the power of a great partner. That same fire she showed in 1989 was burning bright years earlier.
Cher and Tina Turner – Shame, Shame, Shame
In 1975, Cher teamed up with Tina Turner for a duet that people still dream about today. They wore matching feathered outfits and sang with a raw energy that jumped off the screen. People remember it as a time when two legends showed us what true female friendship looks like.
Cher has a journey that spans over sixty years of hits and high fashion. Her style and her heart are what keep us coming back for more. Follow Cher on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with her amazing story.