The Very Best of Cher | ||||
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Greatest hits album by Cher | ||||
Released | April 1, 2003 (U.S.) | |||
Recorded | 1964-2001 | |||
Genre | Pop rock, dance-pop, disco, house | |||
Length | 72:00 (U.S.) | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | David McLees | |||
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The Very Best of Cher is the eighth compilation album by American singer-actress Cher, released on April 1, 2003. The album includes many of Cher's most popular songs, such as "If I Could Turn Back Time", "Believe", "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" and "Take Me Home". It debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 albums chart and later reached number four on the issue date of May 17. As of November 2011, the album had sold 2.8 million copies in the United States.
The Very Best of Cher was released by Warner Bros. Records, MCA, and Geffen Records. The original U.S. edition features 21 tracks, while the various later editions typically feature more songs or different selections.
The album originally coincided with the Living Proof: The Farewell Tour. The album cover picture is also seen on the DVD Cher: The Farewell Tour Live in Miami and was originally planned to be the DVD cover of The Very Best of Cher: The Video Hits Collection as well, but was changed last minute.
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