Cher and Diane Warren’s long-running creative connection got a lighthearted spotlight after Warren shared a memorable compliment from the singer.
During a recent public conversation, Warren recalled that Cher once called her annoying, then quickly added that she writes great songs. The comment was framed as playful, not harsh, and reflected the kind of blunt humor often associated with their decades of working relationship.
Warren and Cher are closely linked through If I Could Turn Back Time, the 1989 hit that became one of Cher’s signature songs. Warren wrote the track, which helped define a major chapter in Cher’s pop career and remains one of the most recognizable songs in her catalog.
The exchange also points to Warren’s broader place in popular music. She has written major songs for a wide range of artists across pop, rock, country, and film. Her work with Cher remains one of her best-known collaborations, and the recent anecdote added a personal note to a partnership built on music, directness, and mutual respect.