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.

#KCHonors #CyndiLauper #Cher

[chweesoh]

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

[jonathanace]

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

[vwdiver]

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

[CherFanClub]

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

[jaquelinetamara]

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

[livashlin]

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

[paulrollings]

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

[splat]

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

[bethannprather]

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

[clancy]

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

[suewalsh]

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

[littleworld]

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

[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 🥰

[trgoohileshea]

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

[braddavis]

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.

[suewalsh]

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

[barbaragalbreth]

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

[rogersim]

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!

[qwerty]

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

[juanvargas]

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.