There are performances that feel like pure joy where the stage becomes less about the lights and more about sharing music with friends. That is the spirit of Cher’s “Drift Away / Rip It Up” duet with Linda Ronstadt on The Cher Show in April 1975. Two powerhouse voices stood side by side, and instead of competing, they lifted each other up filling the room with laughter, rhythm and energy.
The medley blends soul and rock ‘n’ roll in a way that feels effortless. Cher’s voice carries her usual bold edge, steady and rich while Linda’s tone adds warmth and a raw spark. Together, they sound like a celebration of music itself two women not just singing, but reveling in the joy of it. The band behind them keeps the beat driving but it’s the harmony and chemistry on stage that make the performance unforgettable.
Cher – Drift Away / Rip It Up (with Linda Ronstadt) (The Cher Show, 04/20/1975)
Fans still talk about this collaboration as one of those moments where everything clicked. Some remember the way Cher’s playful grin bounced off Linda’s easy charm, while others recall how the crowd clapped along until the very end. The sense of closeness is what made the medley stand out; it wasn’t just music, it was a moment of connection.
That same openness and charm carried into later years, though in a different way. Decades after that performance, Cher sat down for her full interview on “The Ellen Show” bringing the same honesty that she once carried on stage into conversation. Where songs like “Drift Away” showed her playful side, this interview revealed her wit, vulnerability and resilience off the stage.
Cher’s Full Interview on the ‘Ellen’ Show
On “The Ellen’s show”, Cher spoke with humor but also with heart, sharing stories of her career, her struggles and the lessons she has carried along the way. She laughed easily, but she didn’t shy away from the hard truths either. Just like in her songs, her words were direct and real. Cher is not only an icon of music and style she’s a person who has walked through challenges and kept her spirit unshaken.
Cher’s gift has always been her ability to connect. The honesty, wrapped in strength and charm, is why she remains timeless. Follow Cher on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—the next moment she shares might be exactly what you need.