If I Could Turn Back Time

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/if-i-could-turn-back-time

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote If I Could Turn Back Time?Diane Warren. She has written numerous hit songs for various artists
2. What is the album?Heart of Stone (1989). This album marked Cher's return to Geffen Records
3. What is the music video setting?Battleship USS Missouri. The video's controversial imagery led to broadcast restrictions
4. What is "If I Could Turn Back Time" about?It is a song by Cher that talks about wishing you could fix a mistake and feeling regret.
5. When did the song come out and how well did it do on the charts?It was released in June 1989, reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, and hit number one in Australia.

Pop Rock: A music genre blending elements of pop music with rock music, often with catchy melodies and strong rhythms.
Soft Rock: A subgenre of rock music characterized by a mellower sound, often featuring acoustic instruments and smoother vocals.
MTV Video Music Awards: An annual awards ceremony honoring achievements in music videos.