Sonny & Cher - the Ultimate Collection on DVD

About the time the Beatles first arrived on our U.S. shores and made history on the Ed Sullivan Show, in 1964, Cesar & Cleo (aka Sonny & Cher) were in producer Phil Spector's recording studio. Sonny was one of Spector's assistants, Cher, part of his famous 'Wall Of Sound,' as a background singer appearing on many of the 1960's hits, including 'Be My Baby,' and The Righteous Brothers, 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling.' Not content with being in the background, Bono, who had been writing songs on the side for years, decided it was time the young couple made a move. He wrote and produced Cher as a solo artist. The early songs included, "The Letter," and "Baby, Don't Go." But because of her insurmountable stage fright, she wouldn't go on stage without him. They became a duo. The chemistry between the two was unmistakable. They along with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones, among others, captured the ears of the record buying youth from that time.

Cher's first hit single in 1965 was "All I Really Want To Do," written by Sonny. Their whirlwind popularity did not hit full tilt until their now signature song "I Got You Babe," was released. Their hits continued through the mid sixties with such staple songs as "The Beat Goes On," Bang Bang," and "You Better Sit Down Kids." At one point, Sonny & Cher had seven songs listed on the Top 40 at the same time.