Get the latest gossip
Why Cher’s ‘Believe’ Has Ruled Dance Floors For Nearly Three Decades
On the latest episode of our 500 Greatest Songs podcast, hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos discuss how Cher landed her signature hit.
Following a successful pivot into acting with star-making turns in Silkwood and later Moonstruck(which she won an Oscar for), Cher was primed for her biggest and boldest pop run yet. On this week’s episode of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs, hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos celebrate Cher’s incredible legacy, with “Believe” as the focal point. Tabulated from a massive vote that had artists, industry figures, and critics weighing in, the list has been a source of conversation, inspiration, and controversy for two decades.
Or read this on RollingStone
