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What are the Top Five Songs by Cher?

Few artists can rival Cher’s career for sheer longevity, reinvention, and impact. Since the 1960s, she has consistently adapted to changing trends without ever losing her distinct personality or powerhouse voice. From folk-pop beginnings with Sonny & Cher to her status as the “Goddess of Pop,” Cher has delivered hit after hit, across decades and genres.

Here are five songs that stand out as defining moments in her remarkable journey.

1. “Believe”

No list of Cher’s greatest songs could ignore this late-90s anthem. “Believe” not only revitalized her career but also made history by pioneering Auto-Tune as a creative effect. Its euphoric blend of dance beats and resilience-driven lyrics turned it into a global smash and a generational anthem about empowerment and survival.

2. “If I Could Turn Back Time”

A soaring rock-pop ballad, this track showcases Cher’s dramatic vocal power at its finest. With its huge chorus and timeless theme of regret and longing, it’s one of her most recognizable songs. Add in the unforgettable music video, and you have a true Cher classic.

3. “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”

This storytelling hit from the early 70s marked a turning point in Cher’s career. Darker, theatrical, and grounded in character-driven lyrics, it proved she could do much more than pop love songs. Its mix of narrative grit and emotional delivery cemented her as a solo star in her own right.

4. “Strong Enough”

An anthem of independence, “Strong Enough” carries echoes of disco and 70s empowerment anthems while fitting seamlessly into the 90s dance-pop revival. Its lyrics of defiance and resilience, paired with Cher’s commanding delivery, have kept it alive as a fan favorite — especially in the LGBTQ+ community.

5. “Half-Breed”

Dramatic, bold, and unflinching, this track tackled identity and prejudice head-on at a time when mainstream pop rarely addressed such themes. It’s both theatrical and deeply personal, with Cher’s vocals carrying the song’s emotion and weight.

Why These Five?

These tracks span Cher’s career across multiple decades, highlighting her unique ability to reinvent herself — from 70s storytelling ballads to 80s rock anthems, and from 90s dancefloor dominance to songs of empowerment that still resonate today. What unites them all is Cher’s unmistakable voice and her refusal to fade into the background.

Cher isn’t just a pop star — she’s a survivor, an innovator, and a cultural icon.