Alright, let’s talk about Forever. Because, honestly, only Cher could drop a greatest hits album and make it feel like a power move. This woman is not just resting on her laurels—she’s polishing them, bedazzling them, and showing them off on crystal-clear vinyl with a silver foil cover. And guess what? We’re all here for it.
It’s been almost 20 years since her last big compilation album, so if you thought Cher was done pulling her “Queen of Reinvention” card, think again. Forever serves up 40 remastered tracks from across seven—yes, seven—decades. Let that sink in. Cher’s been cranking out hits longer than most artists have been alive. Meanwhile, she’s still got the energy to remind you she’s heading into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this October. Just another day in the life of Cher, casually extending her legacy.
A Playlist That Laughs in the Face of Time
From the second you press play, you're hit with banger after banger. “Believe” — you know, the track that singlehandedly invented autotune coolness in 1998? Yeah, that’s here. Then there’s “If I Could Turn Back Time,” which is less of a song and more of a cultural reset (and that video with the barely-there bodysuit). Throw in some holiday camp with “DJ Play a Christmas Song” from last year, and it’s like Cher took a look at her career and said, “Let’s give them everything, baby.”
If you're an OG fan, you’ll appreciate that the album reaches all the way back to “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” and “Dark Lady.” It’s as if Cher knew you needed a reminder that she’s been belting out classics since before disco was even a thing. And if you’re a newbie just hopping on the Cher train (seriously, where have you been?), Forever is a masterclass in what happens when an artist refuses to get stuck in a box.
Digital Goodies for the Superfans
Now, let’s get to the real flex: the digital Forever Fan Edition. Cher didn’t just stop at her most well-known hits—she went deep. I’m talking “A Woman’s Story,” that rare 1975 Phil Spector gem, plus the elusive “Still” from her obscure, self-penned Not Commercial album. We even get “Move Me,” a duet with Gregg Allman, because Cher’s love life is as legendary as her music. This edition is clearly a gift for the hardcore fans who have Cher vinyls stacked high like trophies and can still recite every line from Moonstruck.
Cher’s Forever Fan (Digital Version) Tracklist
“Believe”
“If I Could Turn Back Time”
“Walking In Memphis”
“Song For The Lonely”
”Strong Enough”
”The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)”
”SOS”.
“I Found Someone”
“Save Up All Your Tears”
“One By One”
"After All" (Love Theme From Chances Are - Cher & Peter Cetera)
“Heart Of Stone”
“The Way Of Love”
“I Hope You Find It”
“Take Me Home”
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)”
“Woman’s World”
“Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”
“Dark Lady”
“You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Me”
“DJ Play A Christmas Song”
“A Woman’s Story”*
“Love And Understanding”*
“All Or Nothing”*
“Different Kind Of Love Song”*
“Just Like Jesse James”*
“We All Sleep Alone”*
“The Music’s No Good Without You”*
“Dov’e L’Amore”*
“Still”*
“Welcome To Burlesque”*
“One Of Us”*
“I’d Rather Believe In You”*
“Move Me” (Cher & Gregg Allman)*
“I Paralyze”*
“The Beat Goes On”*
“Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)”*
“Baby Don’t Go”*
“I Got You Babe”*
“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (Live from The Farewell Tour)*
*Digital bonus tracks
Vinyl Lovers, Rejoice!
If you’re a vinyl freak—and honestly, who isn’t these days?—that sea-blue 2LP set with the turquoise cover is basically a collector's holy grail. It’s not just about the nostalgia; it’s about having a piece of music history that you can hold. The fact that each track has been remastered? Chef’s kiss. You’ll hear every iconic note with a new level of clarity, like the audio gods themselves polished them up.
Both a Throwback and a Power Move
At the end of the day, Forever isn’t just another ‘Greatest Hits’ collection. It’s a reminder that Cher doesn’t just survive—she thrives. As she preps for her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on October 19, followed by the release of her highly anticipated autobiography The Memoir: Part One, on November 19, she’s letting the world know that she’s nowhere close to done. Forever is just the warm-up for whatever Cher’s cooking up next, and if history has taught us anything, it’s that you never bet against Cher.
So, whether you’ve been worshipping at the Church of Cher for decades or you're just now realizing you’ve been missing out, Forever is an invitation to witness what true staying power looks like. Because Cher’s career? It’s as timeless as she is.
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