For gay men of a certain age, Cher turning 80 means everything
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For gay men of a certain age, Cher turning 80 means everything
Cher and Sonny performed together on The Sonny & Cher Show, trading barbs and singing as a contrasting pair. Their daughter Chastity appeared at the end of episodes during their signature song “I Got You, Babe.” Cher’s music continued to follow the narrator through films and songs such as “Moonstruck,” “If I Could Turn Back Time,” and “Song for the Lonely.” The songs accompanied running with a Sony Walkman, including holiday tracks like “Run, Rudolph, Run.” Listening to her music in warm weather still boosted pace. Turning 62 while Cher turns 80 highlights long-term endurance, with Cher present through more than 40 years of running and miles logged each week.
"Cher and her then-husband Sonny sang together, and then traded barbs with each other. He was short, she was tall. They seemed to be total opposites, but those two names went together like sunshine and happiness."
"At the end of many episodes, I remember their daughter Chastity, now their son , would be brought out as the couple sang their signature song "I Got You, Babe." It was one of those "Oh, how cute" moments. Mom and Dad are singing happily with their child."
"She followed me through "Moonstruck," "If I Could Turn Back Time," and "Song for the Lonely." She followed me into the era of the Sony Walkman, yes, I was that guy, headphones on, Cher in my ears, while I was running."
"I've been physically running for over 40 years, and I'm still doing it, thank God, and still logging lots of miles per week. And through all those years of pounding the pavement, Cher has been there for many of those steps."
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