{"title":"Cher","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cher\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherilyn Sarkisian was born in El Centro, California on May 20, 1946. She began her recording career in 1963 as a backing vocalist on Phil Spector productions, then formed the duo Sonny \u0026amp; Cher with Sonny Bono in 1965. The duo's I Got You Babe (1965) became a global hit. They divorced in 1975 and continued the partnership professionally until 1977. Cher's solo career on Imperial, Kapp, MCA, Casablanca, Geffen, and Warner Bros. produced singles and albums across pop, rock, disco, and dance, with her 1998 single Believe (using Auto-Tune for distinctive vocal effect) becoming a global cultural phenomenon and reigniting her commercial peak. Her parallel acting career produced an Academy Award for Moonstruck (1988).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCher's recordings span pop, rock, disco, dance-pop, country, and adult contemporary, with her distinctive contralto vocal range as the through-line across decades of stylistic reinvention. Her Geffen-era 1980s work (I Found Someone, If I Could Turn Back Time) and Warner Bros. 1998 album Believe with its Auto-Tune-driven title track represent the two most commercially significant peaks of her solo catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll I Really Want to Do (1965, Imperial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook at Us (1965, Atco) - with Sonny Bono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-Breed (1973, MCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCher (1987, Geffen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart of Stone (1989, Geffen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieve (1998, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Proof (2001, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloser to the Truth (2013, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas (2023, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCher's catalog has been extensively reissued across multiple labels and formats. Original 1960s Imperial and Atco pressings of the Sonny \u0026amp; Cher catalog are widely collected. Believe (1998) has had multiple anniversary editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Cher typically start with Believe (1998) or a hits compilation. The Sonny \u0026amp; Cher catalog (1965-1977) is a separate entry point. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1990s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cher-forever-classics-clear-vinyl","title":"Forever Classics 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShould you buy this record? Cher, why not.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541037068471,"sku":"210000095036","price":41.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/093624844235.jpg?v=1781155174"},{"product_id":"cher-icon-cd","title":"Icon CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the undeniable talent of Cher with the \"Icon CD,\" featuring 12 of her most memorable hits spanning a remarkable 25-year career. This collection includes classics like \"If I Could Turn Back Time\" and \"Gypsies, Tramps \u0026amp; Thieves,\" making it a perfect addition for any pop music aficionado's library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785667227831,"sku":"210000037297","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1787213.jpg?v=1783045598"},{"product_id":"cher-closer-to-the-truth-color-vinyl","title":"Closer to the Truth LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecognized for having brought the sense of female autonomy and self-actualization into the entertainment industry, she is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in various areas of entertainment\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785906598071,"sku":"210000090507","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/cher.jpg?v=1783046250"},{"product_id":"cher-believe-vinyl","title":"Believe LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience Cher's iconic sound with the \"Believe LP,\" a newly remastered vinyl release celebrating the album's 20th anniversary. Anchored by the groundbreaking title track \"Believe,\" which showcased her innovative use of Auto-Tune, this Grammy-nominated classic also features other hits like \"The Power\" and \"Strong Enough.\" With its rich pop sensibilities, this LP is a must-have for any Cher fan or vinyl collector looking to reconnect with pop history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785915052215,"sku":"210000066486","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3588548.jpg?v=1783046274"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/cher.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}