On this date September 30, 1971 "Chér" (eventually reissued under the title "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves") her self-titled seventh studio album was released on Kapp/MCA Records. For this album, she worked with Snuff Garrett as producer, instead of her usual producer, her husband, Sonny Bono. Al Capps did the arrangements.
"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves", the album's first single release, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also was her first number one in the US as a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it also reached #1 in Canada and Japan.
The album peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200.
Members of The Wrecking Crew played on it but were uncredited.
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On this day in 1973, an estimated 90 million people watched 29-year-old Billie Jean King face 55-year-old former world champion Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match at Houston’s Astrodome.
King defeated Riggs in straight sets of 6–4, 6–3 and 6–3, delivering a decisive victory that resonated far beyond the court. The match became a defining moment in the fight for gender equality in sports and remains one of the most iconic events in sports history.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Rest in Peace & Feathers Bob Mackie#BreakingNews: Celebrity designer Bob Mackie, who created iconic looks for stars including Cher, Diana Ross and Carol Burnett, has died at the age of 87. Read more ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Nov. 3rd!
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