Cher Brings Down the House with ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ at SNL50 – Icon, Legends & Live Magic from Radio City – With The Roots & Joel Hoekstra, This Is One for the Ages!

At 78, Cher proved yet again why she’s one of music’s most enduring legends — with a powerhouse performance of “If I Could Turn Back Time” that had Radio City Music Hall shaking to its core during SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.

Wearing a dazzling black ensemble that paid homage to her original 1989 look (yes, that one), Cher took to the stage with The Roots and guitar god Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), delivering a version of her iconic anthem that was equal parts nostalgia and pure rock spectacle.

Backed by the full might of The Roots’ rhythm section and Hoekstra’s shredding solos, Cher belted out every word with effortless power and signature sass — as if no time had passed at all.

“Fifty years of SNL. Fifty years of music. But tonight? That stage belonged to Cher,” one fan posted moments after the performance aired.

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert was a celebration of Saturday Night Live’s five decades of unforgettable musical performances, and Cher’s appearance was a headline moment in a night packed with legends. The audience — a mix of cast members, musical icons, and superfans — erupted as she walked on stage, proving that her star power hasn’t dimmed one bit.

The set was simple. The vocals were raw. The energy? Off the charts.

“I’ve done this song a thousand times,” Cher joked mid-set. “But tonight… this one’s for SNL.”

Streaming now, the full concert is a love letter to the show’s rich musical legacy — and Cher’s performance is the crown jewel.

So if you could turn back time… you’d hit rewind on this moment again and again. 🔁💫

▶️ Watch Cher’s full performance in SNL50: The Homecoming Concert — now streaming.