The iconic "Goddess of Pop," Cher, has always been known for her distinctive voice and chart-topping hits. However, in a surprising revelation, the 77-year-old singer admitted that she's never been a fan of her own voice. In recent interviews with both Paper Magazine and Fox News, Cher delved deep into her feelings about her vocal style and the challenges she's faced in accepting her unique sound.
"I'm not a Cher fan, but I like doing it. I just never liked my voice that much. If I had my choice, I probably would have another one, but I didn't get my choice. I got my mother's voice," Cher confessed to Paper Magazine. This sentiment was echoed in her discussion with Fox News, where she described her voice as "weird" and stated, "It doesn't sound like a man, it doesn't sound like a woman. I'm somewhere more in-between. I have this strange style."
Cher's voice, which has been the backbone of hits like "I Got You Babe," "If I Could Turn Back Time," and "Strong Enough," has always stood out in the music industry. Yet, the singer highlighted specific aspects of her vocal style that she's been critical of. "I don't pronounce my Rs. I guess some consonants are hard to sing," she shared with Fox News. "I never liked it very much. I mean, people seem to like it, and I'm happy as a clam, but I wouldn't have picked it."
Despite her reservations about her voice, Cher's career has been nothing short of legendary. She recently released a new Christmas album, marking her 27th studio album and her first project with original material in a decade. The album features collaborations with celebrity friends like Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder, and Darlene Love.
Reflecting on her extensive discography, Cher mused, "I've made so many albums, and some of the ones I thought were as good as I could, like an album of mine, weren't hits. And then other ones that I was not that excited about [were]." Yet, she expressed satisfaction with her latest work, saying, "So, I like this album. I'm not a Cher fan, but I like doing it."
Adding a personal touch to the album, Cher collaborated with her current boyfriend, 37-year-old Universal Music Group executive Alexander "A.E." Edwards. Speaking about their professional partnership, Cher told People, "He's a great producer. I let him do 'Drop Top Sleigh.' That's a hard thing to do when you are in love with someone, and then you say, 'OK, here, take this record and do what you want with it.' But I had faith. And I was so thrilled."
Cher's candid admissions about her voice and her career provide a rare glimpse into the mind of a music legend. While she may be her own harshest critic, her fans and the music world at large continue to celebrate her unique sound and enduring legacy.
