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Cher Videography
American singer-actress Cher has released numerous music video titles since 1989 on VHS, LaserDisc, VCD and DVD. These listings include the official international videography, some titles and formats were only released in certain countries such as North America or the UK. Cher has also appeared on DVD releases for VH1 Divas live concerts '' Divas Live '99'', '' Divas 2002''. This list includes a comprehensive listing of official music video releases by Cher. Cher was ranked #17 on VH1's "50 Greatest Women of The Video Era" list. Music videos Second versions Second versions were created for some videos. While some are almost identical, some are completely different. Remix videos Video albums Fitness videos See also *List of best-selling music artists *List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (U.S.) *List of number-one dance hits (United States) *List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart References External linksOfficial Cher we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms ''popular music'' and ''pop music'' are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. '' Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered to be pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Identifying factors usually include repeated choruses and hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much pop music also borrows elements from other st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaserDisc
The LaserDisc (LD) is a home video format and the first commercial optical disc storage medium, initially licensed, sold and marketed as DiscoVision, MCA DiscoVision (also known simply as "DiscoVision") in the United States in 1978. Its diameter typically spans . Unlike most optical disc standards, LaserDisc is not fully Digital data, digital, and instead requires the use of analog video signals. Although the format was capable of offering higher-quality video and audio than its consumer rivals—VHS and Betamax videotape—LaserDisc never managed to gain widespread use in North America, largely due to high costs for the players and the inability to record TV programmes. It eventually did gain some traction in that region and became somewhat popular in the 1990s. It was not a popular format in Europe and Australia. By contrast, the format was much more popular in Japan and in the more affluent regions of Southeast Asia, such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, and was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prisoner (Cher Album)
''Prisoner'' is the 16th studio album by American singer-actress Cher, released on October 22, 1979 by Casablanca Records. The album was a commercial failure and failed to chart. " Hell on Wheels" was released as the lead single and had a moderate success, peaking at number fifty-nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Album information ''Prisoner'' (initially planned to be released under the title ''Mirror Image'') was Cher's second album of 1979, and was released nine months after '' Take Me Home''. This was the last album of Cher's to date to be produced by Bob Esty, with Esty and Michelle Aller contributing several of the songs. Compared to the disco style of ''Take Me Home'', ''Prisoner'' featured a relatively new wave sound. ''Prisoner'' also marked the first time that Cher released an album which featured songs that were written exclusively for her. The producer wanted to take advantage of Cher's image and the media obsession with her. On the front cover of the album, she a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell On Wheels (song)
"Hell on Wheels" is a disco song performed by American singer-actress Cher from her sixteenth studio album, ''Prisoner''. It was written by Bob Esty and Michele Aller and produced by Esty. It was released as the album's first and only international single in late 1979. The song was also added to the ''Roller Boogie'' soundtrack in 1979. Lyrically, the track is about "follow what you like". "Hell on Wheels" initially received mixed reviews from critics, but in 1999 Randy Cordova from ''The Arizona Republic'' praised the song, calling it a "roller-disco anthem". Cher starred in a short film that Casablanca Records wanted to promote her single with. After releasing the promotional film, Cher began making music videos. Background According to J. Randy Taraborrelli 's biography, "Hell on Wheels" was recorded because Cher admitted to being a roller-skating fanatic. The single was released with "Git Down (Guitar Groupie)", a song from the album '' Take Me Home'' on its B-side. Both song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Home (Cher Album)
''Take Me Home'' is the fifteenth studio album by American singer-actress Cher, released on January 25, 1979, on Casablanca Records. After her last three studio albums were commercial failures, Cher made a brief commercial comeback with ''Take Me Home''. The album reached number 25 on the US Billboard 200. The RIAA certified it gold on May 17 of that year for the sales of 500,000 copies in the US. Album information ''Take Me Home'' was Cher's first album of 1979, and also her first released by Casablanca Records. It was produced by Bob Esty and Ron Dante, and most of the songs were written by Michele Aller and Bob Esty. This marked the beginning of her brief venture into disco music. Much to Cher's chagrin, she was pressured into recording an album of this genre. From the album came a major comeback hit, " Take Me Home". She contributed a lyrically self-penned song about her failed marriage to Gregg Allman on the closing ballad, "My Song (Too Far Gone)". This album is dedicated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Home (Cher Song)
"Take Me Home" is a song recorded by American singer and actress Cher for her fifteenth studio album of the Take Me Home (Cher album), same name released in 1979. A disco song, it was conceived after Cher was recommended to venture into said genre, after the commercial failure of her previous albums. The lyrics center around the request of a woman to be taken home by her lover. It was released as the lead single from the ''Take Me Home'' album in January 1979 through Casablanca Records, pressed as a 12-inch single. Music critics gave positive reviews of "Take Me Home", highlighting its sound and melody. The single fared well in the United States charts, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and entering three of its component charts. In Oceania, it entered the singles chart of New Zealand at number 49. It was also a hit in Canada, reaching the top-ten of the singles chart. Background and composition After releasing the studio albums ''Stars (C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Lady (album)
''Dark Lady'' is the 11th studio album by American singer-actress Cher, released in May 1974 by MCA. Cher again collaborated with Snuff Garrett as a record producer, and with Al Capps for the arrangements. ''Dark Lady'' was the third and final studio album for MCA. It was also the last record promoted on her successful '' The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'' show. After its release, the album received positive reviews from critics but, unlike her previous record produced by Garrett, was only moderately successful. Production and composition After the success of '' Half-Breed'', Cher, for her final record under MCA, again chose Snuff Garrett to produce and Al Capps for arrangements. During that same year, she divorced her first husband Sonny Bono, dissolving the Sonny & Cher couple. This ended their professional musical ties and television show for a while. Due to the success of previous albums produced by Garrett, ''Dark Lady'' followed the same narrative ballad style. She attrac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Lady (song)
"Dark Lady" is a folk song recorded by American singer-actress Cher, and the title selection from her eleventh studio album, '' Dark Lady''. Written and composed by John Robert "Johnny" Durrill and produced by Snuff Garrett, it was released as the album's first single in early 1974. The song became Cher's third solo U.S. #1 hit on March 22, 1974. Song information and story The song was written and composed by The Ventures' keyboard player, Johnny Durrill. He recalled: "I spent a week in his (Snuff Garrett's) office playing him songs, one of which Cher recorded. Later, when I was on tour in Japan with the Ventures, I was writing an interesting song. I telegraphed the unfinished lyrics to Garrett. He said to 'make sure the bitch kills him.' Hence, in the song both the lover and fortune teller were killed." Thus, "Dark Lady" may with some accuracy be described as a murder ballad, even though the narrator of its lyrics essentially commits a crime of passion. The critic Peter Fawthro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half-Breed (album)
''Half-Breed'' is the tenth studio album by American singer-actress Cher, released in September, 1973 by MCA. For the production of the album Cher returned with Snuff Garrett and Al Capps. ''Half-Breed'' was her second record for MCA and was promoted on her successful ''The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'' television show. After its release, the album faced mixed reviews from critics, and the RIAA certified it gold on March 4, 1974. The album was her second solo album to receive a certification by RIAA. Production and release The second album released by Cher in 1973 was ''Half-Breed''. After the failure of the previous pop-standard style album, ''Bittersweet White Light'', Cher permanently abandoned her husband Sonny Bono as a producer for her albums. Snuff Garrett returned to work with Cher after the success of ''Cher'' and the minor hit ''Foxy Lady'', recording another narrative ballad album. The opening track of the album is the cover of the hit song written by Paul and Linda McCar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half-Breed (song)
"Half-Breed" is a popular song recorded by Cher in 1973. Cher's version, recorded with instrumental backing by L.A. sessions musicians from the Wrecking Crew, was recorded on May 21, 1973 at Larrabee Sound in Los Angeles. Lyrically, the song describes the life of a girl who faces societal rejection due to having a white father and Cherokee mother. It contains themes of racism and double standards. The song reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Cher's second solo number 1 hit in the US. The single was certified Gold in the US for the sales of over 1 million copies. Song information and story The 1973 version was the first international release from Cher's album '' Half-Breed'', recorded and intended for the American market. Written and performed by non-Natives, it is a classic "Tragic mulatto" narrative, from a white perspective, of a young woman with a white father and an alleged Cherokee mother. The song offers a scenario in which oppressive whites call he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Video
A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings. Although the origins of music videos date back to musical short films that first appeared, they again came into prominence when Paramount Global's MTV based its format around the medium. These kinds of videos were described by various terms including " illustrated song", "filmed insert", "promotional (promo) film", "promotional clip", "promotional video", "song video", "song clip", "film clip" or simply "video". Music videos use a wide range of styles and contemporary video-making techniques, including animation, live-action, documentary, and non-narrative approaches such as abstract film. Combining these styles and techniques has become more popular due to the variety for the aud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divas Live '99
VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music, aired live from New York's Beacon Theatre on April 13, 1999. It was the second installment in VH1's successful VH1 Divas concert series. Performers (in order of appearance) *Tina Turner *Elton John *Cher *LeAnn Rimes * Brandy *Faith Hill *Whitney Houston *Mary J. Blige *Treach * Chaka Khan Presenters *Sarah Michelle Gellar *Gloria Reuben *Elizabeth Hurley *Ashley Judd *Cheri Oteri (as Mariah Carey) *Ana Gasteyer (as Celine Dion) *Molly Shannon (as Shania Twain) *Claudia Schiffer Set list * Tina Turner - "The Best" * Tina Turner - " Let's Stay Together" – ''Not released on CD or DVD'' * Tina Turner & Elton John - "The Bitch Is Back" * Tina Turner, Elton John, & Cher - "Proud Mary" * Elton John - "I'm Still Standing" * Elton John & LeAnn Rimes - " Written in the Stars" – ''Not released on CD or DVD'' * LeAnn Rimes - "How Do I Live" * Elton John - " Like Father Like Son" – ''Not released on CD or DVD'' * Cher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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