11-20

11. Dov'e L'Amore - 8.1
12. Just Like Jesse James - 8.066
13. One By One - 7.8
14. Take Me Home - 7.8
15. The Music's No Good Without You - 7.733
16. You Haven't Seen The Last of Me - 7.733
17. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) - 7.633
18. Woman's World - 7.566
19. Heart of Stone - 7.466
20. Half-Breed - 7.433

When hero's fall, in love or war they live forever

#10. Song for the Lonely | Avg.8.2



Highest Scores: 11: (Qween), 10: (Lukuzz, George.keh, Tombo), Lowest Scores: 7/7.5: (Nina West, Mullo, Simon, Feel The Fever, Spiceboy, Josh, Euphorique)


Kicking off the top 10 is Cher's last single of the 00's to feature here - "A Song For The Lonely", released in March 2002 as the lead US & 2nd international single from her 24th studio album
Living Proof. initially written as a love song, but after the September 11 attacks, Cher eventually saw it in a different way. Upon release the song was met with positive reviews, with music commentators complimenting its heartfelt lyrics and beat. But became a commercial disappointment by peaking at #85 on the US charts, making this her 32nd & final chart entry on the top 100 to date. However the song did attain better positions in other component charts, such as topping both the Dance/Electronic Singles Sales and the Dance Club Songs charts, as well as peaking within the top 20 on the Adult Contemporary chart & top 40 peaks on US Adult & Mainstream top 40.

This really deserved so much more than it got, such a shame this brilliant uplifting anthem flew under the radar upon its release, especially given the lead single 'TMNGWY' did so well in Europe, this could easily followed suit if given a chance. A bold yet heartfelt number that's about getting back up every time you are knocked down, a message that's achingly emotional and somber. Cher's vocals of course steals the show (as always) with its empowering production, energetic synths & pulsating beats, each of which makes for a perfect combination. Just an all-round amazing track. A firm lost classic.

Shame that couldn’t get even a few spots higher, as my 11 suggests it’s my favourite by far and probably my favourite Cher song. It’s just such a perfect song.

My mama used to dance for the money they'd throw

#09. Gypsy's Tramps & Thieves | Avg.8.233



Highest Scores: 10: (Simon, Spiceboy, Liam, Tombo), Lowest Scores: 5: (Euphorique)


At #9 we say goodbye to 70's Cher with "Gypsy's Tramps & Thieves", released in September 1971 as the lead single from her 7th studio album Cher (eventually retitled after said hit Gypsy's Tramps & Thieves). The song was written by Bob Stone & produced by Snuff Garrett. Since Sonny Bono's first attempts at reviving Cher's recording career had been unsuccessful, Kapp Records recruited Garrett as her producer and he chose Stone to write a song specifically for Cher, in order to cater more to an adult audience. Upon release the song was met with appreciation for its lyrical themes & earned Cher her first Grammy nomination. The song became a smash hit by becoming her first #1 in the USA, her biggest hit in 4 years there, as well as topping the Canadian charts. Elsewhere it also found success by hitting top 5 peaks in New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, Australia & UK. It became her biggest selling song worldwide at that point with 3 Million copies sold.

After ditching the folk-rock sound & shifted towards a more grand Vegas styled Pop, where these show-stopping numbers suited her voice much better & this is probably one of the best examples of that with its giant chorus tied to a fabulous example of the lost art of tale-telling song-writing & going through a range of emotions throughout such as anger, seductive, terrified and resigned, hell already showing off some fantastic acting chops. Never one to be pigeonholed, never settling into a style or sound for too long & this is a prime example of one of her many reinventions , proving that she's one of one the best innovators around. Just an all-round great track, not only one of her best, but certainly one of her most iconic.

The next to drop will be a lead single, there's 5 possible choices left = 'I Found Someone', 'If I Could Turn Back Time', 'Love And Understanding', 'Walking In Memphis' & 'Believe', any guesses? '

Love and Understanding I think

I think it’s live and understanding next although I’d personally choose I found someone to go.

We could use some love to ease these troubled times

#08. Love And Understanding | Avg.8.266



Highest Scores: 11: (Josh), 10: (Nina West, Mullo, Simon, Spiceboy), Lowest Scores: 5: (George.keh)


At #8 is the fantastic "Love And Understanding", released in May 1991 as the lead single from her 20th studio album Love Hurts, which would also mark her final studio album under the Geffen label as well as ditching the Rock sound for further releases after this era was done of course. Upon release the song received decent reviews & would become a substantial success by hitting top 10 peaks in Poland, Austria, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands & UK, as well as top 20 peaks in Canada, Quebec, USA & Germany. Finally it managed top 40 peaks everywhere else, becoming one of her most successful hits of the decade.

An excellent tune, its catchy, upbeat with some slick production & well crafted vocals. Not surprising that this was the lead single & that Diane Warren was the writer behind this track with its socially conscious lyrics that feels very fitting now more than ever given these troubled times. Even now this song still holds up rather well. Even though the album it comes from may not be one of her best, feeling at times that it was made to simply fulfil her contract with the label, but that doesn't stop this from being a firm highlight. Should be more remembered.

She never seems to perform this one on her tours such a shame considering it is one of her biggest hits.

Love Hurts is certainaly one of her better albums.

Like your words that once rang true

#07. I Found Someone | Avg.8.433



Highest Scores: 11: (George.keh), 10: (Nina West, Qween, Lukuzz, Josh), Lowest Scores: 6.5/6: (gog lad84, Liam)


At #7 is the massive power ballad "I Found Someone", released in November 1987 as the lead single from her self-titled 18th studio album & became part of a much-heralded musical comeback at the height of her movie career, Thanks to its big budget music video which received heavy rotation on MTV, the song put Cher's signing career back on the map by reaching the top 10 in the USA (her first in 8 years there), as well as reaching #5 in the UK, making this her first solo song to chart there since 1974. Elsewhere it managed top 10 peaks in Iceland, Ireland, Australia & Israel, then top 20/40 peaks mostly everywhere else. Originally the song was sung by Laura Branigan back in 1986, but its Cher's version that became the most successful. This would also begin a three-album association with fellow singer Michael Bolton (who also wrote & produced this song) & other contributors, Diane Warren, Jon Bon Jovi & future boyfriend Richie Sambora, and their song-writing partner Desmond Child.

Now this is a prime example of a great comeback single, a big irresistible guitar-driven ballad with a rousing soaring chorus with some instantly killer hooks that builds towards the verses perfectly. Even though Laura's Branigan's version is also worthy, but its Cher’s version that obliterated the earlier version from the public memory. One of the best songs Cher has ever recorded that has well & truly stood the test of time.

I was actually only listening to i found someone the other day, good song.

Chuffed All or Nothing is still to come :wub:

Oh no! That's just his charms

#06. The Shoop. Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) | Avg.8.633



Highest Scores: 11: (Tombo), 10: (Nina West, Mullo, Spiceboy, Josh), Lowest Scores: 6: (Simon, George.keh)


At #6 is yet another iconic number "The Shoop, Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)", released in November 1990 for the movie soundtrack Mermaids, in which she also starred in of course.
The song was originally sung by Merry Clayton in 1963, then again by Betty Everett a year later, but its Cher's version that's the most well known, especially in the UK where it became her first solo chart topper, her only previous #1 was 'i Got You Babe' in 1965 alongside her then husband Sonny. It topped the charts for 5 weeks, selling a total of 520,000 copies, making it one of the biggest-selling singles by a female artist in Britain in the 1990s. Elsewhere it also a massive success by topping the charts in Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Poland & Zimbabwe, as well as top 5/10 peaks in the rest of Europe, making this easily one of the biggest hits of her career. In the USA it didn't fare quite as well by reaching a #33 peak, making this her 19th top 40 hit there.
The success of the single in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe was reflected in its addition to Love Hurts, her subsequent album, as released in those parts of the world, Australia and New Zealand.

A true iconic belter of a track that fully deserved all the success it got, I always have fond memories of this as a kid, it was totally everywhere at the time & its one of those songs that you never get sick off. Cher's version improves on the original and is nicely sung with a good arrangement that suits her powerhouse vocals beautifully. Just an all round brilliant classic Cher tune that will always stand as one of her very best.

Two great songs !!

Results: 6-10


06. The Shoop, Shoop Song (Its In His Kiss) - 8.633
07. I Found Someone - 8.433
08. Love And Understanding - 8.266
09. Gypsy's Tramps & Thieves - 8.233
10. Song For The Lonely - 8.2

Edited September 25, 20204 yr by Nina West

Here's the final 5:

If I Could Turn Back Time
Walking In Memphis
Believe
Strong Enough
All Or Nothing


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Bit disappointed at Strong enough being top 5 tbh!

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