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Who sang Half-Breed?

Cher released the song Half-Breed. Date of release: 1973.

Release date: 1973

Duration: 02:48

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The song tells the story of a woman who is half Cherokee and half white. Her father married a pure Cherokee, but her mother was ashamed of her. She faced discrimination from both sides and was constantly referred to as "mixed race," which led her to hate the word. She struggled with acceptance and left home at 19, but could not escape her biracial identity.

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Cher - Short Biography

Cher is a famous American singer, actress and television personality whose well-deserved reputation as a "pop goddess" is due to her distinctive and arresting voice. Throughout her career, both as a member of the band Sonny & Cher and as a solo artist, she has enjoyed tremendous success, selling 40 million records worldwide and scoring top 10 hits such as "Bang Bang" and "You Better Sit Down Kids." In addition to her musical talents, Cher has also been hailed as a fashion icon and has appeared on a series of popular television shows, including The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and Cher.

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"Half-Breed" is a track released on the tenth studio album by the talented American singer-actress Cher, released in September 1973 on the MCA label. The album was produced by Snuff Garrett and Al Capps, while Cher promoted it on her hit TV show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. In 1973, the song was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and sales accumulated to over one million copies. Despite mixed reviews upon its release, "Half-Breed" still managed to be a hit, receiving a gold certification from the RIAA on March 4, 1974. The track "Half-Breed" showcases Cher's impressive vocal range, and illustrates her pop, soul and rock influences. The single addresses issues of racial identity and prejudice, and has earned Cher widespread recognition. In 2002, the song was sung 326 times by Cher during her "Living Proof: The Farewell Tour".

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