Half-Breed (song)
"Half-Breed" is a popular song recorded by Cher in 1973.
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| Single by Cher | ||||
| from the album Half-Breed | ||||
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| Released | July 23, 1973 | |||
| Recorded | Larrabee Sound Studios, 1973 | |||
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| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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| Producer(s) | Snuff Garrett | |||
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Spanish single | ||||
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Japanese single | ||||
Cher's version, recorded with instrumental backing by L.A. sessions musicians from the Wrecking Crew, was recorded on May 21, 1973 at Larrabee Sound in Los Angeles. Lyrically, the song describes the life of a girl who faces societal rejection due to having a white father and Cherokee mother. It contains themes of racism and double standards. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cher's second solo number 1 hit in the US. The single was certified Gold in the US in 1974 for the sales of over 1 million copies.
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