"Half-Breed" | ||||
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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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"Half-Breed" is a popular song recorded by Cher in 1973.
Cher's version, recorded with instrumental backing by L.A. sessions musicians from the Wrecking Crew,[1] 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.[2] The single was certified Gold in the US in 1974 for the sales of over 1 million copies.[3]