C is for Cher
As I mentioned in my theme-reveal post, this month will be all about music and how it inspires my writing.
Today I’m also participating in the Insecure Writer’s Support Group monthly blog hop.
For “C”, I decided to only look at one iconic star: Cher.
I grew up with her music on the radio. She was a household name. But I truly took interest in her music when “Believe” came out. The things I know about her can sound a bit stalker-y, so we’ll leave it at: I’m a fan.
As an artist (yes, writers are artists), what I appreciate about her is her tenacity, that she goes for what she wants without apology, and that she was able to create a successful career out of what she loves doing. She did that through her entire career – and that great woman is now in her seventies. Imagine having a long lasting career like that… You can learn more about her by clicking the link tied to her name above and by reading this article in “Rolling Stone“.
Favourite album: “Believe”. Favourite song: “Believe”.
Word of the day: cabaret.
According to Collins English dictionary: cabaret n 1 a floor show of dancing, singing, or other light entertainment at a nightclub or restaurant 2 chiefly US a nightclub or restaurant providing such entertainment
Have you seen Cher in the movie “Burlesque”? Now that’s great cabaret. See the video clip below for a taste.
How does this tie in to the IWSG this month? Obviously we all want mega success like Cher. And how will we do it?
Exactly.
Do you like Cher? Do you have a favourite music group/artist that starts with a “C”?
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My favourite Cher song is believe, although If I Could Turn Back Time has a place in my heart, just because it brings back such feelings of nostalgia :). A band I really loved beginning with C were Cinema Bizarre, they were a German band who took after the Visual Kei movement from Japan. Unfortunately they broke up 🙁 – they had a decent fandom on LJ for a while.
Tasha
Tasha’s Thinkings – Ghost Stories
Ooh, I’ll have to check them out! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
RT
Thanks 🙂
I’ve never really been a big fan of Cher, but I do like a few of her songs. Believe is obviously too good to not love! And I did really like her in Burlesque. Sometimes I don’t like when singers try to transition into actors but I’ve always loved Cher in anything that I’ve seen her in.
Giggling Fattie
http://www.noloveforfatties.com
Sometimes people should stick to what they’re good with — but Cher is brilliant with so many things!
I go back to Cher when she was still with Sonny LOL. Still love to hear Gypsy’s, Tramps & Thieves and Half Breed. Nice job here!
Thanks, Laura 🙂
What a fabulous video! Let’s see–C Bands…The Cars were popular when I was a youngling. I always found Ric Ocasek appealing in his gawky, brooding way. Happy writing in April, Ronel!
Thanks, Sadira 🙂 I’m glad you liked the video.
Hi Ronel! I love Cher, so much to admire about her career and tenacity. I perused my playlists for a band that begins with ‘C’ and (apart from Cher/Believe) the only other artist is Johnny Cash. It’s not like I’m a complete throwback. Sia’s in there too. 🙂
I don’t have time for the A-to-Z this year, but I’ll enjoy following your April.
Thank you 🙂 Some letters are more difficult than others — mainly because my music is scattered across various hard drives. LOL.
I go way back with Cher. When I was a kid, she had a TV show with her then husband Sony. You bring back fun memories for me with your post.
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Natalie.
I’ve loved Cher since ‘Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves’. I still remember her TV show with Sonny. I’m so old. ;-P
Anna from elements of emaginette
I think you’re looking for “vintage” 😉 Thanks for stopping by, Anna.
I love Cher. My favorite Just like Jessie James and the Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in his Kiss) from the movie Mermaids. Great songs for the open road in a convertible with the top down. Yup, been there, did that, still, love to do that. Happy IWSG!
Sounds fun! Thanks for stopping by, Juneta 🙂
Ronel,
I liked the ‘Sonny & Cher’ variety show of the 70s but I’m not a huge fan of hers. It’s always amazed me just how popular she is, too. ‘Half Bred’ is one of her songs I used to love as a kid.
Thanks for the mewsic share & for visiting my A2Z Little Mermaid art sketch series with C is for CARLOTTA
I saw a couple of clips from the show — it looks amazing!
A perfect choice for ‘C’. She is amazing!
Thanks, Trisha 🙂
I love Cher. She’s a great actress and singer. I loved her in Mermaids, the Mask, Moonstruck, she’s just amazing. The Cars is a great older band.
Thanks, Erika 🙂 I’ll have to check out The Cars.
I loved Cher in the movie Mermaids! I find her quite adorable and love her voice. My favorite songs by Cher are: The Shoop Shoop song, Believe (of course!), Walking in Memphis, and Dead Ringer for love with Meatloaf. I miss those MTV days in the 90s — especially the MTV Classics show when they seemed to play all my favorite songs. I love 80s music.
Thank you for connecting, Ronel! 🧡 And for visiting my blog!
I like the Shoop Shoop Song, too 🙂 80s music are so much fun to listen to!
I love Cher to all the way from her days with Sonny with Bang Bang through to the end of her career. I actually saw a show of her once at Las Vegas. She changed clothes a lot during the show which I thought was fine but I would rather have heard her sing more songs. She was amazing.
She must have been amazing live! You lucky duck 🙂
She was totally awesome. I’m glad I saw her.
I’m not sure there’s a way to top Cher. I mean, you kinda started at the top there.
I could say “Chicago.” But, I mean…
I know, right? I saw the other C’s in my music library and I was like: there really is only one…
Did you watch Mamma Mia! Cher is an awesome addition there.
She absolutely stole the show!