Cyndi Lauper - "If I Could Turn Back Time" (Cher Tribute) | 2018 Kennedy Center Honors

Cyndi Lauper performs Cher's "If I Could Turn Back Time" in her honor at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors.
The Honors aired on CBS Network for the 41st consecutive year as a two-hour primetime special on Wednesday, December 26 at 8 p.m. ET.
Artists honored in 2018 include singer and actress Cher, composer and pianist Philip Glass, Country music entertainer Reba McEntire, and jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter.
The co-creators of Hamilton-writer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, and music director Alex Lacamoire-received a unique Kennedy Center Honors as trailblazing creators of a transformative work that defies category.
In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2018 Honorees were saluted by today's leading performers from New York, Hollywood, and the arts capitals of the world through performances and tributes.
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[@chweesoh9187]

I think Cyndi deserves a nod for rock hall of fame too

[@NANA-bb1hd]

Absolutely!

[@JeanDumas24601]

@@NANA-bb1hd She will, all in due time :)

[@jonathanace7587]

Believe me I always come back here to listen Cyndi saying “I lied” how sweet their friendship is

[@htownjesse]

I love how Cyndi says it and laughingly shrugs it off then is all business & rocks out. Totally FAB!

[@rosiered3403]

It's adorable 😊

[@popland1977]

Their REAl friendship is so fun

[@ginnybaker7788]

I love it! Such a great moment

[@lucecitaaa14]

ahahaha i do the same thing!!! just for those secs at the begening :P

[@CherFanClub]

Now, we need the Kennedy Center Honors to award Cyndi so we can have Cher singing "True Colors" in her honor. ❤️

[@chdesigna28783]

Abso-freakin'-lutely!

[@kenbozu1]

Or Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

[@sevillomatic]

that'd be stunning but can we handle True Colors that low??

[@darrenm3297]

Never been a truer thing said

[@ladygreyheart2012]

That would be AMAZING!!

[@peterhinton]

Lauper was BORN to sing this song

[@mariacristinahernandezrodr6355]

Pienso lo mismo....le queda maravillosamente!

[@jaquelinetamara]

YOU TOLD ME YOU WERE GOING TO LOS ANGELES! I lied 💁🏼‍♀️

[@JohnSimpson36]

Even the woman behind her was mouthing what Cher said

[@hydeparkdirector2756]

"I lied."

[@trgoohileshea2820]

And she gets the entire crowd on their feet!

[@irwantohuang4782]

Girl just wanna have fun 🤷

[@kamaedaemon6682]

I love that that happened 🥰 CHER AND CYNDI FOREVER !!

[@paulrollings9606]

Cyndi Lauper is probably one of the few iconic artists still going strong today. Her performances are always memorable.

[@bethannprather1462]

She's up there all by herself, no dancers, no crazy effects.... killing it! I love Cyndi!

[@livashlin]

How powerful is Cher's voice that it can be heard without a mic like that!

[@PokojniToza1804]

Agreed, but also it's a theater. It's acoustically designed so that everything said could be heard.

[@rockylauffer8756]

@@PokojniToza1804 if it was not for the way the theater was designed. You could not hear cher she is to soft spoken but dam can she sing

[@dreamingdragon77]

❤️ Cindy ❤️

[@amybethhurst]

Well, you do see Cher motioning / calling for a mic

[@PatriciaPerez-pc5hv]

Well God can be heard from anywhere?

[@vwdiver512]

Cyndi Lauper turned back time and KILLED IT -- can we just consider the fact that when she performed this she was 65?! SIXTY-FIVE!!!!! Both Cher and Cyndi are LEGENDS!!!!

[@jm7804]

I love that she tried something out of her normal comfort zone and absolutely nailed the performance. So much fun to watch.

[@catherineferguson7646]

Their age disappears because they work hard to preserve their talent

[@user-ww5qw8jd3b]

You must be lying

[@MJforevermoonwalking]

I love Cyndi lauper and she definitely has some of the most known songs ever but I personally wouldn’t consider her a legend because her career didn’t stand the test of time and her career isn’t as big as it once was unlike Cher who’s one of the greatest artists In history and she has stood the test of time

[@francesssoto9224]

@@jm7804 in

[@trgoohileshea2820]

STAND UP PEOPLE! IT'S CYNDI LAUPER, FOR GOD'S SAKE!

[@KristineMaitland]

It was the interesting people who did first. Kirsten Chenoweth did ( could not see who the woman in the West African clothing was). Dancer Carmen de Lavallade did too.

[@Kby28]

Diva paying tribute to another DIVA!

[@barbaragalbreth4429]

I was just a little girl when Sonny and Cher were popular now I'm an old woman and she is still popular..

[@su-rv2uq]

Cher has always been popular, and it's always been about her voice. Sonny was nothing, but knew a meal ticket when he saw one.

[@barbaragalbreth4429]

@@su-rv2uq Sonny was a great promoter for Cher. Cher's voice wasn't noteworthy in the beginning however Sonny made it happen. There's no doubt, that Cher a pretty young woman, with a great body and ambition, made Sonny's job easier.

[@splat741]

I mean who else than Cyndi Lauper can get everyone on their feet and get them to dance? Talk about freaking talent.

[@irenethebean4911]

I know. I had chills! Cyndi Lauper BABY!!!!!!!!!!

[@markmaxner4060]

Every show she does! See her live. You'll love it.

[@darthilli]

Kristin Chenoweth got them up on their feet

[@Narblo]

What about cher? this is a song of hers right?

[@ginnybaker7788]

@Adam Efimoff no, im fairly positive that it isnt venessa Redgrave. I've seen her shown at a couple of other Kennedy center honors, though, and would love to know who she is!

[@clancy9438]

This woman is a performer from her core. She's an icon. She's the moment. She's it. She's a damn fireball.

[@johndrake2729]

You've hit it on the head -- a fireball.

[@suewalsh1883]

Cyndi rocked the house down! Hard to believe she’s turning 70 this year!

[@braddavis8822]

She was so underestimated when she first arrived on the scene in the 80s.. I don't think anyone in the industry realized how talented she actually is and the staying power shed have.

[@PaulBreitner-ox6bt]

I admit I never thought she is a good singer. Only after hearing her "I drove all night" I realized that she has an outstanding voice that she can control like almost nobody else. I really don't remember who else could be compared to her skills.

[@su-rv2uq]

She was underestimated, both as a singer and musician, but part of that I think was due to her persona, clownish, not someone to be taken seriously. I am not sure why she made that choice, as it took people quite a while to realize she is truly talented.

[@littleworld1318]

"U told me you are in Los Angeles!" - "I lied" 🤣 looooove this 😁👍🏻

[@MBos-lm9sm]

🤣😂

[@misscleo378]

That was such a cute moment.

[@gyorgykarady8028]

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[@massimosigismondi699]

You were going to Los Angeles

[@ajthefujoshivlogs]

That type of friendship. 🤣

[@qwerty1234772]

I love how you can clearly see Kristin Chenowith yelling at everyone to get up on their feet bc IT'S FREAKIN CYNDI LAUPER PERFORMING CHER AND EVERYONE SHOULD'VE BEEN ON THEIR FEET FROM THE FIRST NOTE

[@nigelchoy8768]

Straight

[@osahju914]

When?!? I need to see that lol

[@whutvr2]

Seriously!! It was like they had no idea who or what they were in presence of. Stand up!!

[@gailbrezinka9766]

@@whutvr2 EXACTLY!!!!!!

[@Alex-eo6qp]

Kind of a lot of retired people in the audience, so maybe Cindy's music wasn't their music in their earlier years.....

[@rogersim40]

At 65, most women would be grandmothers rocking their grandchildren to sleep. This woman looks and feels like a 20+ rocking the stage. What energy!

[@cz2165]

I don’t know what impresses more her voice or how she rocks those stilettos at 65!

[@yenchu1237]

I say both!

[@CLUBBAHOLIC]

The older Cher gets the sexier she becomes, the older Cyndi gets the cuter she becomes, I’m not afraid to grow old now 🥰

[@the8ofustogether]

Living in Sherryville don’t let them fool you that’s a lot of surgeries between both of them just saying I love both of them but come on now.

[@lilpriestess]

Living in Sherryville truth truth truth

[@jamesdamon3992]

you gonna be good girl

[@dvorok499]

UGO Girl...It ain't all that bad....sometimes. Ha! 63 Stay Safe!

[@thetowerfantasymusic]

I'm sorry but Cher is ugly, just a fact

[@colbysmom56]

If it couldn't be Cher singing Cher, Cyndi Lauper singing Cher is a brilliant choice!

[@suewalsh1883]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down? The woman is almost 70 and rocked the house down!!

[@anitagordon7688]

Cyndi sure did rock it .....love her so much she's amazing. ..

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

Almost 70 - wow! I would never have guessed. I thought she was far younger than that. Shows age is just a number.

[@justinesylvestri7501]

@@anitagordon7688 Q

[@Tiggerozzy]

They’re just jelly …lol

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

it's because Cyndi lied to them

[@Orcl1100]

I’ve seen Cyndi Lauper in concerts three times. She is phenomenal in front of a live audience. Up there with Bette Milder. Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand

[@candycube3752]

You can see it in Cher’s expression and smile Cyndi truly is a friend she loves and is happy to see. She really enjoyed watching her.

[@DannyDiess]

It's time for the Kennedy Center to honor Pat Benatar. This was an amazing performance. come on it's Cyndi she's aaamazing too.

[@tinamarcum6170]

I have lost count on how many times I have watched this, Cyndi Lauper is AMAZING and when she says "I lied" everyone is right it's so her.

[@vagnerabacherli917]

Eu também perdi a conta nunca me canto de assistir.

[@paulrollings9606]

Cyndi Lauper never disappoints. Her live performances are always memorable. A musical genuis who appears to get better with age. Her voice is just as impressive today as it was back in the 1980s. Such an honour for Cher to have Cyndi Lauper herself showing such respect and appreciation for Cher herself.

[@juanvargas7208]

Finally one of the most talented and strongest women in music paying a very deserved tribute to a legend, although Cindy is a legend herself.

[@nobonespurs]

One of the most talented and strongest women in music listening to a legend.

[@poojasikand4712]

Agreed! Don’t think anyone else could’ve done it better❤️

[@tomconstance2391]

That would be Cyndi

[@angelamccauley636]

V

[@anitagordon1414]

They are both legends

[@saracerroni2767]

Cindy makes me believe you're never too '' old'' to be a perfect girl. She's got charme, talent and beauty. She's awesome

[@oretachiniasuwanai87]

Her singing voice hasn't changed.

[@LANTOR317]

THE BEST LINE EVER "I lied"

[@kirkreid743]

Cyndi only needs to win an Oscar to have EGOT status...

[@btchnotme1587]

And Cher only needs a Tony for EGOT.

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

The Tony's the hardest to win because there are so few categories. Cyndi could just write a song for a Disney movie and get her Oscar.

[@mordaciousfilms]

Somebody PLEASE just start getting Cyndi to write and perform for films. This woman is a gem - what an inspiration.

[@chayensweetobsoleteversion3847]

@@theevilascotcompany9255 but Tony just doesn't get much backlash for snubbing artists or actors as much as Grammys or Oscars. Personally, winning an Oscar is the most difficult to win especially that big five categories.

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

@@chayensweetobsoleteversion3847 Yeah, but you don't need a big 5 category to win an Oscar to qualify for EGOT status, that's my point. Eminem has an Oscar, for instance. If he wrote a rap musical (which would be a great idea, I think) he'd probably get a Tony as well. You can also get an Oscar for financing/producing a low budget short film or short animated feature.

[@Srs-zb5qx]

Not a lot of people can sing this song and make it sound good. Cindy is the exception

[@BillSmith-fo9jj]

Cindy Lauper you remind me to know who my bestest friends are that l'm never gonna loose only if l did turn back time myself 😊

[@swolfe9668]

I never thought anyone could do this song except Cher but cyndi is knocking it out of the park

[@pawswithnohome8995]

Cher screaming, 'You told me you were in Los Angeles!" Cindy, "I lied". 😂😛

[@charlieyoung46]

It's incredible you can hear her voice w/out a mic through the whole arena

[@maviccabreraballeza6100]

Cyndi's own rainbow ribbon is long overdue! An amazingly unique and super successful artist!

[@nickprior8519]

They couldn't have picked a more perfect person than Cyndi to sing this. Love Cher's expression with Adam Lambert singing Believe too at the end.

[@mollydeangelis-jimenez3220]

Shoutout to the woman who get everyone to stand up

[@gatzevandermeer224]

‘That’ woman is Kristin Chenoweth... Quite a talented powerhouse herself...

[@orbitalchild]

I mean If Kristin Chenoweth told me to stand up you could put money on the fact that my ass would be out of that seat so fast.

[@orbitalchild]

Just in case you don't know Kristin Chenoweth is Glenda from wicked, among other roles she has played

[@ronnykmarshall]

I love Cher's reaction!! You told me you were going to Los Angeles!!!

[@krystalmacleod6901]

and then Cindy's I Lied so Awesomely awkward but funny

[@denise3250]

So happy for Cher seeing her good friend belt out that song for her - they are both amazing 🤩 but I really love Cher 👏👏👍🇦🇺2022 January

[@MichaelChong100]

0:14 I can't stop watching this funny moment!!!

[@hal9080]

Her energy is INSANE.

[@DaveAlan]

Cyndi nails it!! Cher looked well pleased. Both superstars!! Cher: You told me you were going to Los Angeles. Cyndi: I lied!! She wanted to surprise Cher!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Cyndi you made Cher very happy and everyone else!!! Such Joy!!

[@eenieroe977]

I’m not sure how many times I’ve watched this, but I’ll never get tired of it.

[@flossymelton7658]

Me, too!!!!

[@ettiennemalan8487]

Still one of my all time favourite 80's artists of all time. She just rocks

[@ginahartley1535]

Cyndi Lauper is a Grammy and Tony winner that should be in the Kennedy Center Honors

[@shapathtandon1804]

Cher was 72 and Cyndi was 64 during this event. Damn the energy!

[@anngranit4794]

She is ageless !!! She is prettier and even more energetic than she was back in the 80s...amazing woman !!

[@alexxander4572]

I'm in love since the 80s. Cindy and i grow old together. Even Cindy seems not to age like us normal mortals.

[@gladysmarqueznavarro9968]

Cyndi Lauper retained her voice. Her voice did not age!

[@thabolennoxmangoenyane5997]

Oh my word, is that Mama Angelique Kidjo already on her feet at 0:53? Come on, mama - show these Americans there's no time to be in your seat when the chords got you!!! Love from South Africa.

[@jilljenn1]

When Cher shouted to cyndi 🥰🥺🥺

[@krystalmacleod6901]

I Was like Whoa!

[@Asgulria]

Hear voice has not changed since her first album, “She’s So Unusual “. She is amazing.

[@georgecarroll8441]

I've ALWAYS loved Ms. Lauper.

[@williamwhite6819]

Cyndi belongs in rock hall of fame

[@DimA-rx7nb]

These are true artists , true legends . They don't have an attitude , they're not afraid to show us their hearts,their emotions,their friendship. You realize how great artist Cindy is from the fact that she is 65 and the orchestra is leaning on her

[@paulbernstein4108]

Cindy will rock from her 20s to her 80s just like cher.

[@anitagordon7688]

That's right they are both iconic and divas .. I wish they would do an album together I love them both very much.

[@lesterchong2583]

when a legend is performing the crowd must stand

[@aniradup8101]

Class Act. The Meryl Streep of Rock. To my mind, an unrecognized genius for her sheer range. This woman runs deep.

[@mattbernabe]

It took the audience long enough to finally get out of their seats to enjoy a legend on stage doing a tribute to another legend.

[@kntrlr]

Cyndi is an astounding treasure. I've been in love with her since the early 80's and nothing has changed.

[@anitagordon7688]

Me too..

[@anitagordon7688]

Same here just love her so much!!

[@mcm0324]

I love this --- especially the beginning when Cher said she thought she was going to be in LA and true Cyndi - a great friend -- "I lied!" The music and singing is amazing, of course, but the friendship with "I lied" is the best!!!!

[@denise3250]

So true 💕💕💕💕🇦🇺

[@mollylea2643]

Probably one of my favorite moments in a Kennedy Center Honors!

[@palostedile9788]

Two of the most iconic people in music history 💕

[@rian_carey]

Cyndi gave a hell of a performance most of artist's of her time can't perform like this anymore Thank you Cyndi thank you Cher ❤️

[@marywerner7899]

She nailed that performance

[@geebee380]

Yup amazing what u find at 420 am 😅

[@kgabriel28]

I think Ms. Lauper is getting better and better with age. Her voice sounded so smooth and full.

[@chrysmarty4935]

These are the women we need more now than ever!

[@andresland182]

Cher so genuinely happy to see her!😍😍

[@markmaxner4060]

That's Cyndi! Contagious! Gets the entire house participating. All her shows are like that.

[@christiang.652]

I love how Cyndi Lauper didn’t say like I tricked you or guess you found out my secret. Without any hesitation just said “I lied” lol. Love their energy.

[@twztdprincess]

IT is UNBELIEVABLE that Cjyndi can still rock it now just like she did back in the day. It shows great talent to get the room that was trying to be stuffy start loosening up> To see them all get up and start treating like the concert experience it was. Don't forget about Cher herself. It's unconceivable that so many people young, old, rockers, theater people, professionals, etc. all know the words to her songs. This tribute shows how beloved and relevant that Cher has been able to be. He career has spun decades and is still as relevant today as she was when she started out. The bridging of generational gaps, political divide and so many other things, is not something many artists can do. So awe inspiring both Cyndi and Cher.

[@anbs2476]

After seeing this - don't tell me women are not as stunning, beautiful and talented when they grow old! Loved this sooooo much 😍

[@AndySaenz]

Wow, Cyndi is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy winner! She just needs to win an Oscar to become an EGOT!

[@richardevans9003]

I hope they do a film version of the musical Kinky Boots and she adds a few songs. That is probably her best and clearest chance to EGOT

[@MrTommysTube]

Honestly@@richardevans9003 , her acting chops need to be acknowledged for the Oscar I think.

[@KristineMaitland]

​@MrTommysTube No need. She could write a song for best song or write best score for that for Oscar. If Lady Gaga can get one it stands to reason.

[@KristineMaitland]

​@@richardevans9003Film was done in 2005.

[@supremes1964]

cyndi owned the stage and the song for 3:38 minutes .........LOVE HER!!!!!

[@rosinaghanney7083]

Their interaction in the beginning is my favourite part😂

[@mybiz2167]

I love that Cyndi and Cher are buddies! I've been forever in love with Cher and her awesome personality. Cyndi is so cool, she seems like a good- hearted person who knows how to rock! 🤩

[@ginadegrace6404]

Cher and cyndi are musical icons. Wonderful singers and will rock on forever.

[@eduardochavacano]

Cyndi is the biggee icon though with Hits like True Colors, Girls Just Want To Have, and Time After Time being more powerful than God himself.

[@MarkDRStern]

Cher can not complain about CYNDI’s cover. They both rule! Watch the live Cher/Cyndi duet!

[@HolllyMeow]

I am so. Just so so so very happy that this exists.

[@Squig5244]

Cyndi has been such a bad ass for so many years! She is stunning and intelligent and one of my favorite vocalist from my youth that has stayed within my heart throughout my entire life.

[@gerardinecizmar]

Cyndi is so beautiful and vibrant. I lost track of her age so I looked it up. I cannot believe she is 66! She really knows how to get people moving and she's hilarious.

[@trgoohileshea2820]

Are you kidding me!?!?! I had no idea! Wow, a fabulous talent and beautiful.

[@annaraejonas2078]

5*

[@frighteneddreamer2978]

She always looked younger. In fact, she was 30 when she came up with her solo debut.

[@landry2611]

Cyndi and Adam Lambert killed it!

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Who dares insult Cyndi!? This 42 y o sends curses! She was a mega star from before internet era, have some respect!😡

[@mattwiser8406]

This one was great. Cyndi showed that she can still rock. And not every day you see D.C. movers and shakers singing along and clapping to '80s rock.

[@daskritterhaus5491]

if there is a category of musical genius, these 2 share the honour so so so wonderful they collaborate and became and remain friends. Cyndi is gonna win that spot in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

[@faldi81]

Only the legend could pay a tribute for the legend....

[@andrewt6834]

Listen to the thrill in the audience's cheers when she is first announced in the first few seconds. real joy.

[@aracelypadilla4658]

Saw her perform live. Her voice is enormous. Can fill up the whole room. She is great just great ❤.

[@mcha8186]

Wow. Cher was so touched by this one.

[@PeridotLioness85]

Cher and Cyndi are good friends.

[@TnT24u]

@@PeridotLioness85 They've toured together 2 or 3 times

[@PeridotLioness85]

@@TnT24u ty

[@CrisPheasant]

When you are so damn talented you can make the audience your backup dancers

[@terencehealy9225]

Never ever be afraid of growing older, its a blessing.. We are who we are, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,70. Just enjoy & embrace your life and some well deserved wrinkles along the way..lol!!!

[@Dixon193]

Cyndi.. the most UNDERATED female artists out there,

[@michaelperry4217]

We’re definitely naming our kid Cher! Whoooo.

[@anthonylicausi3566]

Queens, NY in the house! Come on' Cyndi!! Show them how it is done! I LOVE this clip. I have seen both Cyndi & Cher LIVE. They just love each other and NEVER disappoint. 🎶🎤❤

[@PokojniToza1804]

As someone somewhere already wrote, Cyndi is like your favorite cool quirky aunt that smuggles beer to teenage kids at family reunions.

[@CristianaPlavicheanu]

"I lied". the awesome friendship between my two goddesses man!

[@MissBoagJunior89]

Well my life is complete Cyndi frickin’ Lauper singing Cher 👏👏

[@shonybaby9982]

This woman right here Cindy I love her she is beautiful she is aging gracefully

[@gerardinecizmar]

Yes. Just gorgeous inside and out.

[@TnT24u]

love her but "Gracefully"? Not so much ''' she has been to Cher's Dentist I'm sure but that is some Amazzzing Dental work

[@iamDonLosentes]

her voice screams royal 80s even at her age huhu i love it so much

[@Wiley_Coyote]

I love that they're actually friends.