Half-Breed by Cher

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"Half-Breed" is a song written by Al Capps and Mary Dean that was recorded by Cher in 1973. Cher's version, recorded with instrumental backing by L.A. sessions musicians from the Wrecking Crew, was recorded on May 21, 1973 at Larrabee Sound in Los Angeles. Lyrically, the song describes the life of a girl who faces societal rejection due to having a White father and Cherokee mother. It contains themes of racism and double standards. The song reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cher's second solo Number 1 hit in the US. The single was certified Gold in the US in 1974 for the sales of over 1 million copies.