3614 Jackson Highway

by

Cher

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Cher was just one of many white singers who traipsed South in the late 60s in search of some Memphis magic, and it's a testament to its versatility that it worked for artists as diverse as Dusty Springfield, Lulu and even prodigal son Elvis Presley. Cher's effort is perhaps less distinctive because it didn't contain any original material, but she makes all the chestnuts here her own and they gain something from their Memphis makeover. It's easy to forget after all the vocoders and 80s 'hair metal' that Cher was once a contender, and fans of blue-eyed soul a la Dusty, Lulu, Jackie DeShannon, Laura Nyro, Evie Sands etc should give this a try.