She stepped on stage in 1975 wearing a simple white dress, but what came out of her mouth was anything but simple. Cher opened her heart in front of the world on The Cher Show, blending two emotional songs Rainy Days and Mondays and On the Sunny Side of the Street. It was a moment that stopped people in their tracks. Since then, millions have turned to Cher not just for her voice, but for the way she gives voice to feelings many are too afraid to say out loud.
In that video, Cher moves through two songs like she’s walking through a storm and slowly finding light. The first, Rainy Days and Mondays, feels like the ache of missing someone, or the weight of a day when everything just feels wrong. You can hear sadness in her tone, but there’s also something deeper almost like quiet anger and confusion. Then, she shifts into On the Sunny Side of the Street, and her voice lifts, even if her eyes stay a little cloudy. It’s like she’s trying to convince herself to smile again. It’s a reminder that sometimes, even strong people feel completely overwhelmed.
Cher – Rainy Days and Mondays / On the Sunny Side Of The Street (The Cher Show, 11/02/1975)
Fans still talk about this performance like it happened yesterday. In the comments, people write about how those songs helped them survive heartbreak, depression, or even the loneliness of growing older. That’s the thing about her she doesn’t pretend. She feels it all, and that honesty creates a kind of safety net for others.
Watching that older clip and then jumping to “Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time (Official Video)” feels like reading the next chapter in a very personal book. If the first video showed a heart cracking open, this one shows it learning how to beat again. It’s louder, bolder, and full of energy. Cher isn’t asking questions anymore she’s owning her story.
Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time (Official Video)
She steps into that video like a force. Her voice is sharp, clear, and full of emotion, but this time it’s fueled by power, not pain. Dressed in black and standing in front of a battleship crew, she looks fearless like someone who’s lost, learned, and come out stronger. The song is about regret, yes, but it’s also about growth. It’s a shout instead of a whisper.
Cher’s music stays with you because it isn’t afraid to tell the truth. She sings about heartbreak, yes, but also about healing, standing up, and moving forward. If you haven’t already, find her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube because sometimes, the next song she sings is exactly the one your heart has been waiting for.