As the opening bars to Cher’s hit song ‘Believe’ rang out around the stadium, it is sure to have been a surreal moment for Dua Lipa as she stepped onstage to pay tribute to the musical icon. Cher, a worldwide megastar since her days as a 1960s pop star, holds a special place in the hearts of millions. I certainly have early memories of hearing her songs on the radio as a child. Music Man readers are sure to share similar memories and, most likely, so does 29-year-old Dua Lipa.
The young singer looked like she was having a blast as she performed the legendary song. But paying tribute to an icon is one thing – sharing the stage with them is another. Cheers rang around the stadium as Cher walked out to join Dua onstage, standing hand in hand as they sang the rest of the song together. The online video of the performance received 10M views, and viewers were amazed by the strength of Cher’s voice, with one fan commenting, “Cher’s voice is still so powerful.”
While Cher’s career in music started unassumingly in 1964, releasing a love song to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr under the stage name ‘Bonnie Jo Mason,’ she found stardom soon after as one half of duo Sonny & Cher. She has managed to stay a chart-topping success in the decades since. ‘Believe,’ released in 1998, became the year’s best-selling single and still holds the title of the highest-selling solo track by a female artist, proving the enduring power of her music.
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Not only did the song touch people’s hearts thanks to its combined themes of heartbreak and finding empowerment, but the production of the song has remained iconic long after its impact on listeners upon its release. Utilizing an early artistic use of Auto-Tune, the sound of her vocals on the song has since been dubbed as the ‘Cher Effect.’ The effect can be heard in her performance on ‘Live On Letterman in 1998,’ the futuristic sound powerfully at odds with the live performance.
As many Music Man readers are sure to agree, with a song that is so recognizable in its own sound and style, it can be a challenging job for any artist to offer their own interpretations of the work. However, Dua Lipa’s performance was not only a tribute to Cher and her work but a reminder of the continuing and long-lasting relevance of Cher’s music. Whether you’re 70 years old or 20, we can all come together in sharing our fond childhood memories of boogieing to the sound of Cher.
Dua Lipa’s soulful tribute to Cher was more than a performance; it was a celebration of timeless music and shared memories. Standing hand in hand with Cher, Dua honored a legacy that transcends generations. If this unforgettable duet piqued your interest, explore the links below to dive deeper into Cher’s iconic journey and Dua Lipa’s rising star.