In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

If I Could Turn Back Time

Music by Diane Warren

Originally Performed by Cher

f I Could Turn Back Time" is a song recorded by American singer and actress Cher for her nineteenth studio album Heart of Stone (1989). It was released on July 1, 1989, by Geffen Records as the album's lead single. The song was written especially for Cher by Diane Warren, who produced it with Guy Roche. Cher initially disliked the track after listening to a demo tape sung by Warren, but subsequently changed her opinion after Warren convinced her to record it.

Highly successful around the globe, "If I Could Turn Back Time" was seen as a major comeback for Cher in the late 1980s. It charted at number one in Australia and Norway, as well as reaching number three in the United States and number six in the United Kingdom. It also became Cher's second consecutive solo number-one hit on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. The track was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the sales of 500,000 copies. In November 2011, Billboard reported the digital sales of "If I Could Turn Back Time" to be 394,000 in the US.

Release Date: 1989

Various : 100 Women of Pop and Rock

This collection features 100 songs arranged for piano, voice and guitar from 100 iconic female artists. Artists showcased include Adele, Pat Benatar, Beyoncé, Karen Carpenter, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Lorde, Madonna, Idina Menzel, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Amy Winehouse, and many others.

Songlist: Midnight Blue, Linger, Beautiful, Last Dance, Landslide, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Time After Time, Love Song, You're No Good, You Oughta Know, Stay, I Will Remember You, All I Wanna Do, Wannabe, You Were Meant For Me, This Woman's Work, Lady Marmalade, Kind & Generous, You're Still The One, Doo Wop (That Thing), Come Away With Me, Cowboy Take Me Away, When You're Gone, Let It Go, Respect, I'm The Only One, Chuck E's In Love, That's What Friends Are For, As Tears Go By, Ain't Nobody, and more

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Diane Warren : If I Could Turn Back Time

From Las Vegas to Broadway to your stage! This iconic Cher anthem appears as the opening number in the musical The Cher Show, about the life and early career of the legendary songstress. No-fuss harmonies and recurring rhythm hooks make this a quick-learn for pop groups and show choirs. Sequins and dance moves are optional, but a rock 'n roll attitude is required!

Composer: Diane Warren Performed By: Cher