However, the journey to creating the iconic party anthem was not without its challenges.

In fact, Cher almost didn’t record it.

And, over two decades later, “Believe” is as relevant as ever.

Cher performing on stage

Frustrated, she stormed out.

Despite her reluctance, she eventually agreed and began working on the single “Believe” with various collaborators.

Serendipitously, she stumbled upon Andrew Roachford’s performance on TV.

Cher holding a microphone

After incorporating Auto-Tune into the track, Cher instantly fell in love with the result.

“I could have gotten a lot of money,” she quipped (viaThe Mirror).

The rest is history, and “Believe” celebrated being 25 years old in 2023.

“It’s not that amazing, okay?”

she deadpanned during an appearance on"Today,“referring to getting older.

Nevertheless, she celebrated the anniversary of the album by releasing a deluxe edition featuring the iconic single.