The goddess Cher has been brought to tears – of the good kind – after watching Adam Lambert perform an emotional rendition of her iconic 1998 tune ‘Believe’.
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Lambert had been performing at the 41st annual Kennedy Center Honors which paid tribute to a number of greats in the industry. Joining Cher as honourees was composer Philip Glass, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, singer Reba McEntire, and the brilliant minds behind the Hamilton musical, which of course includes Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The whole event actually took place earlier this month but didn’t air on CBS until this week.
Though nothing can top the original, Lambert’s version of the song was so good it earned a standing ovation from the house. Cher, after wiping away a couple of tears, appeared to mouth the word “wow” when Lambert really went for it.
On social media, the artist shared a link to his performance but unfortunately the video is geoblocked so we’re going to have to wait a little while for the full official video. In the meantime, we have the blessed fan accounts.
https://twitter.com/AdamL_Daily/status/1078138098444369921
My LORD.
Writing about the performance, Cher tweeted: “Tried 2 write Feelings About Adam Lambert Singing. Believe In Words, Cant Seem 2. When Your senses are Overwhelmed All Can you feel with your [heart emoji].”
Tried 2 write Feelings About Adam Lambert Singing
Believe In Words,but Cant seem 2.When Your senses are Overwhelmed All Can you feel with your ❤️.
I Was Shocked AND Over The MOON When Cindi (Lauper) came out Rocking the house.
Shocked Because SHE TOLD ME SHE WAS IN LA,— Cher (@cher) December 27, 2018
That’s right, the one and only Cyndi Lauper took to the stage next to perform Cher’s ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’.
Happening now: @CyndiLauper turns up the heat with an electrifying #KCHonors performance of @Cher‘s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” pic.twitter.com/K7tiPVeT8r
— The Kennedy Center (@kencen) December 27, 2018
In separate footage, Cher can be heard shouting “I thought you were in LA” to Lauper who simply replied: “I lied”.
Iconic.
Afterwards, as reported by Vulture, Lambert and Lauper rocked Cher and Sonny’s ‘I Got You Babe’ together. Musical group Little Big Town then performed a whole Cher medley before Whoopie Goldberg herself, appeared in full-Cher-character to honour the legend.
& Over The Moon Because
My Friend💋CINDI Is One Of Our”Great”Singers‼️
When ✨Adam✨& Cindi✨ Sang Together It=Heaven 🙌🏻.
”Little Big Town”Were Adorable,& Harmonies✨🌟✨.
Amanda Was Genuine,& Dear🥰,& When Whoopi Came Out In”Cher Outfit”She brought Down House😘.— Cher (@cher) December 27, 2018
Goddamn geoblocking.
