eventually it was offered to singer Cher, but her then-husband and manager Sonny Bono reportedly refused it, as he was said to be concerned that the song might offend Cher's southern fans.
One of the saddest things I've ever heard. I absolutely love this song, and she would have killed it. Definitely would've topped the Hot 100 for her, like it did for the woman who ended up singing it. **** Sonny tbh
Cher would've slayed that song.
