Studio Album · No. 4
Cher Songwriting Credits by Cher
Produced by Michael Bolton, Desmond Child, Jon Lind, Peter Asher
Holds writing credit on 0 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Cher carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Cher's 1987 self-titled album is a producer-and-songwriter showcase with Cher as the voice. Michael Bolton and Desmond Child wrote and produced most of it, with Diane Warren and members of Bon Jovi filling out the credits. Cher holds no writing credit anywhere on the record, the clearest possible example of her interpreter's role: a full rock album sung by her and written entirely by others.
Cher is the eighteenth solo studio album by Cher, released in 1987 and the start of her rock comeback on Geffen Records. A team of producers led by Michael Bolton and Desmond Child built a polished pop-rock sound around her voice, with a guest cast that included Bon Jovi members Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and David Bryan. Every song came from outside writers, from Bolton and Child to Diane Warren, and the album returned Cher to the charts with the top-ten single 'I Found Someone.' It opened the most commercially successful rock phase of her career.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Found Someone
#10
|
Michael BoltonMark Mangold | Michael BoltonMark Mangold | Michael Bolton | Cher (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
We All Sleep Alone
#14
|
Desmond ChildJon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Desmond ChildJon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Desmond ChildJon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Cher (Lead Vocals)Richie Sambora (Background Vocals) |
| 3 |
Bang-Bang
|
Sonny Bono | Salvatore Bono | Desmond ChildJon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Cher (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Main Man
|
Desmond Child | Desmond Child | Desmond Child | Cher (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Give Our Love a Fightin' Chance
|
Desmond ChildDiane Warren | Desmond ChildDiane Warren | Desmond Child | Cher (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Perfection
|
Desmond ChildDiane Warren | Desmond ChildDiane Warren | Desmond Child | Cher (Lead Vocals)Bonnie Tyler (Background Vocals)Darlene Love (Background Vocals) |
| 7 |
Dangerous Times
|
Roger BrunoSusan PomerantzEllen Schwartz | Roger BrunoSusan PomerantzEllen Schwartz | Peter Asher | Cher (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Skin Deep
|
Jon LindMark Goldenberg | Jon LindMark Goldenberg | Jon Lind | Cher (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Working Girl
|
Michael BoltonDesmond Child | Michael BoltonDesmond Child | Desmond Child | Cher (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Hard Enough Getting Over You
|
Michael BoltonDoug James | Michael BoltonDoug James | Michael Bolton | Cher (Lead Vocals) |