The people you love you always love, doesn't mean you can live together. Sonny and Cher will always love each other.❤

Who else is still coming back to watch this clip all these years later? Chemistry is chemistry and they had it!!

Sonny Bono was this little guy who no one took seriously in music, in business, in politics. But he just outworked and out-believed many more talented people. He endured and made the most of his life, which is really kind of inspiring.

You could see tears in Sonny's eyes after their performance..it really meant alot to sing with Cher again

He was a good mayor. He would visit each business just to see how thing were going and what he could do for the businesses as major. Very down to earth. His loss was a tragedy.

Sonny and Cher singing together after all those years was such a great moment of television.

September 2023 and still enjoying Sonny and Cher. Brought back such memories as a little girl. May Sonny rest in peace!

As a boy the "Sonny & Cher" TV show was a phenomenon. I never understood what happened to the marriage. RIH Legend Salvatore Phillip Bono 🙏🏿❤️🌹🇺🇸 ***slowly saluting***

That was a tear jerker. Sonny looked amazingly happy and so incredibly sad at the same time.

I remember watching this when it first aired. I was 18 years old and I couldn’t stop smiling and clapping. I watched their show when I was a kid. I’m still sad we lost Sonny too young.

This really was one of Dave's best shows. It was sentimental and awkward and nostalgic and sweet. Sonny and Cher sounded great together. You could see they still had that magic. Glad they got to sing as Sonny and Cher one last time. Thanks Dave!

This shows what maturity and respect can bring. I am sure Cher is glad she did this gig especially after Sonny passed away. Great memories of an iconic moment of an iconic couple.

I saw this when it aired, and on a whim, just re-watched it. And I wasn't really expecting the whole thing to hit so hard in the feels. The significance of this little cultural milestone and the authenticity and decency of all involved was what I found the most striking. Back in the day, I would shake my head, roll my eyes and maybe feign gagging myself when older folks would get emotional about something in the past, and say things like "where did the time go?" So. Here I am. 2024. And it absolutely *_blows my mind_* to try to comprehend the _instantaneous_ passage of multiple decades since this aired. I feel like a time traveler, a lost one at that, having unfortunately emerged in to some bizarre, future parallel time line. If you are mid-20s _now_ like I was _then,_ rolling your eyes at all the ancient nostalgic coots, then *mark my words:* Tomorrow morning you will wake up and find that somewhere between three and four decades will have passed. _Overnight._ I doubt you believe me, but seriously, tomorrow morning you'll find yourself in the year 2059, and realize that you're staring 60 years old straight on in just a few weeks. And you won't have the *_tiniest clue_* as to how or why that giant chunk of time passed in a single night. So my advice is to cherish today. _PS: RIP Sonny, I had no idea you were such a sweet guy. And Cher? I had no idea you are so damn likeable!_

I watched this live back in 1987, I waited all day for it as I loved Cher’s remake of “I Found Someone” I had the VCR all cued up, blank tape ready to go. I was blown away with her performance and then watching her and Sonny reunite for “I Got You Babe” had me in tears. Now watching it again in 2023 takes me right back like I never missed a beat. Those were the best days for music and Late Night TV 📺 I wanna go back ❤

Even after their divorce they remained very close. Cher gave the eulogy at his funeral. He really helped her become the Cher we have today. He saw SUPERSTAR in her from the start. RIP Sonny Bono. I'm so glad I saw this when it first aired. When performed together, on Late Night With David Letterman , I cried. It was so moving and sweet. You could feel their love for each other and the respect. Best Late Night episode ever! Also the way she honors him in her live concerts, by doing a duet of this song with him, using clips of him singing his part, and she faces him and it's crazy how you still feel their connection like he's on that stage with her. Best part of her live show.

Cher's eulogy for Sonny at his funeral left no dry eyes for anyone that watched. They loved each other just couldn't live with each other. I loved Sonny and Cher when I was a kid in the 70s.

This is something that is completely gone today. You can still see their chemistry and bond. The coolest thing is Cher misses her line and it becomes a great moment as they just pick it up and make it a unique moment. Hard to believe this is over 34 years ago.

I met Sonny just after he became mayor. It was in San Diego and it was a small meet, just four of us. I'll never forget how genuinely nice he was.

I met Sonny a couple times, he was such a sweet man. I loved Cher’s eulogy at his funeral. They were very sweet. Love this.

Sonny was so underrated . He created Sonny and Cher and was the perfect straight man. They were so much magic there this is my favorite all-time moment in late night history . RIP Sonny you deserve it.

Wow! I bet I wasn’t the only one getting teary-eyed when I saw them sing this again. I’m so sorry Sonny is no longer with us! 😢 He was such a nice guy!

I don't think Dave truly realized when he set this up it would make history AND the last time they would ever sing together again. Cher was unsure at first but see her suddenly so happy and emotional by the end of the song had us all a mess.

Always chokes me up. They are so cute together and you can see the deep friendship and real love they have for each other. The way she stuck up for him when Letterman was making fun of Sonny's belly. You go Cher!!!

This is my first time (10/31/2023) watching Sonny and Cher on Letterman. It's hard to feel bad for not knowing about this show because of how good it is to watch. It's awesome to watch them sing again! Such a great, great episode!

In the early 70's my ex husband and I went to Magic Mountain amusement park. It was $5 or $10 dollars to get in. They had the "dancing waters" show, and there was a performance at night. The night we were there, Sonny & Cher was the act!! It was awesome!

Who is watching during quarantine😷 what a great performance RIP Sonny

So happy that Sonny had this moment before passing.❤️❤️❤️

The Best of the Best!!!!! Even Now in 2023...💗

If this didn't put a lump in your throat, I loved it...!! They still loved each other and had loving respect for each other. RIP Sonny.

The 80s were great times and so were the people. 2020 sucks.

I just watched three Sonny and Cher Christmas specials and then I found this. What a way to cap a night with them. Such an awesome couple. So sad their marriage didn't survive, but holy smokes are they always charming together.

Sonny and Cher were so genuine and full of love ❤

You could see how hard they were both trying to keep it together. They both had tears in there eyes. Really sweet!

I'm so glad Cher agreed to sing with Sonny. She was definitely reluctant . . . not prepared. But as soon as it was over, I think she was happy she sang with him because it was a special moment. It was special for her and him and everyone that was watching and I think she came to realize that as she was performing. But even more so, she's probably extremely grateful that she had this moment now, considering what ultimately happened. I'm sure Chaz cherishes this moment too. It turns out sadly, it was the last time she sang with Sonny.

One of the greatest Letterman episodes ever. Dave is giddy, and Paul seems to be reluctant about the whole chance of them singing together. And when Sonny says "I'll sing with Cher anytime" you knew the magic was about to happen.

What a couple. You'll never recreate chemistry like this again. Absolute loved watching this.

Sonny was the love of her life, she would always be greatful for what he has done for her. There will always be a special dedication to Sonny, in Cher's concerts, it is a way of saying thank you for getting me started in performing, and for being there whenever I needed you the most. I will always respect Cher for honoring Sonny, it is the respect that is solely deserves. I am certain he would do the same for her as well. Let's stand up and applaud and pay tribute to Sonny. Applaud applaud. Amen.

I am SO glad Sonny and Cher sang this song that night. There is something so "like-able" about them when they're together.

U can tell they still and always loved each other!

This is 35 years ago tonight! Wow, time is a strange animal, at times its excruciating slow and tonight, it feels far far to fast. Shes always been an amazing powerhouse. RIP Sonny.

They obviously have something very special between them that defies explanation. Everything that could be said at Sonny's funeral speaks volumes how they felt about each other. Cher said it herself "I would not be Cher without Sonny". Her emotions poured out of her, raw and honest. That my friends can not be replaced by anyone else. Life is funny, weird and wonderful.

I also loved the fact that you see Sonny was still so enamored with Cher. He was like a giddy lil kid. So missed and so wonderfully understanding that his wife Mary understood they a connection she had to accept. I thought it was so wonderful that she asked Cher to give the Eulogy at his funeral ( Women don't come more understanding then that!!).

Seeing them holding hands? Makes me happy! ❤🥰😭

so touching..I will always miss his big smiles..what a kind man he was

So touching! RIP Sonny Bono, I cried when he teared up. Such memories of when I was little and watching them every week on television. Those were the good old days.

I grew up watching the Sonny and Cher show every week. To see every thing that happened over the years that lead to these classic moments in time. . I was tearing up right along with them. RIP Sonny.

You see the love and sadness in both their eyes.

I smiled through this like an idiot with a tear in my eye - what a great piece of TV :)

I koved that they seemed happy and surprised that they still sang so well together. They just dropped into their iconic slots with no effort. Cher was uneasy at first that they hadnt rehearsed. They didn't need to! ❤

Man Sonny was so genuine

History in the making. I bet Cher thanks God she actually sang with him this last time 🥰🌟🧡

In the early 70s, my brother and I would be playing outside, and my mother would call to us , Sony and Cher is on. We dropped everything and bolted to the house. We were in elementary school, and loved the show. Good memories. ☺️

Being a child when they had their TV show and hearing “I Got You, Babe,” now was SO sweet and truly nostalgic! Thank you Sonny and Cher for this memorable performance!

This was Late Night’s greatest show. I was 18 years old. I remember loving Sonny and Cher show when I was a kid. Love it.

No one can ever compare to your first love. The love you built with your first is incomparable with any other love there forward. It may not have worked out between them, but they never stopped loving each other. Seeing Sonny cry after singing with Cher made me emotional, and then to see David getting emotional with his reunion with Cher at the end of his show got me teary eyes too. She also wore the same jacket on, too, which i thought was really sweet. 😢😢😢

Yes it meant a lot. Praise God they had that moment! RIP Sonny!

I met Mayor Bono at his restaurant in Palm Springs, our entire office of 11 went to have lunch at his place, we wore t-shirts that had a huge yellow bow wrapped around the words" we support our troops" regarding Desert Storm. He was so nice and all smiles, engaged in conversation and amused by our t-shirts, greeted each of us individually. He even posed for pictures, he seemed down to earth and genuine. ☹️

"Im not even friendly with my husband" 🤣 Only Cher! And did anyone else shed a little tear when they did the duet?

A love that never died even if they were divorced. Sonny and Cher ❤️ forever ❤️

I almost cried - love how they had separate lives, but came together to do this!

The speed of the passing of time is unbelievable, sometimes you hardly notice it, then you see something like this, and you think "how fast did that all go?"

This is a classic moment. Cher was so devastated at his funeral u dont have that kind of reaction of u dont still love someone. I think cher was very young he was like svengali they called him " il primo" so he was just the boss & cher matured & wanted to be free. Cher said sonny was shaking during this can u imagine the memories that must have come back . U can see how cher got so excited talking about the old days . This was really sweet. Wow

All these years later, this still makes me so happy

It’s the way he physically took her hand in his and then blushed like a nervous little school boy does before his first kiss, for me.

Cher, it was SO obvious after watching this that Sonny still loved you!! What a priceless video!! I loved the S&S show in the 70s, and your singing was just icing!!

Very touching to see them together and be so kind to each other. RIP Sonny.

Feb 6, 2023: I grew up with Sonny & Cher and loved them as a talented couple. His untimely death broke many hearts....sweet man.

You know, I wasn't alive to witness these two as a duo, but the chemistry and energy is just beautiful between these two. Honestly puts a lump in my throat. Sonny seems like he was such a good guy, a shame he had to go so early.

Love his smile when she started to sing. Reminded him of their past. ♥️

Seeing Sonny and Cher perform makes me feel like memories are more real and powerful than time.

Sonny and Cher was my favorite duo of all time. In 1987, I was introduced to Sonny by a mutual friend at his restaurant, Bono's, in Palm Springs. If memory serves me right, it was on Indian Canyon Dr. He sat down with us for a few minutes and treated me like I had been his friend for years. And Cher has been my dream girl forever. Thanks Dave for making this reunion happen!

The most memorable moment of the original David Letterman show! Still gives me goosebumps. Cher always had an incredible voice.

As I have seen Cher in current concerts, she will always have a special momental memorial tribute to Sonny. Sonny, and Cher parted as friends who would still care for each other.

This is the most bittersweet moment in TV history. I saw it live and it's just as powerful a feeling as it was then.

Sonny DID choke up at the end. He was always such a class act. And she a force of nature. It had to implode. Doesn't mean they stopped loving each other. This was a treat.

This popped up and hit play….now I’m hysterical crying 🥺😭 Those truly we’re the days…I remember when they announced their divorce, yep cried then also. I’m 60 and watching this just took me back. THANK YOU for sharing ❤

Loved Sonny Bono. He was so sweet & funny!!! He & Cher were awesome!! He is missed.

Watch Sonny close, a real man NEVER forgets his real love.

It took a lot of strength for both of them to get through that song. Wow.

Cher has such a unique voice - nobody sounds like her. A one off.

During the song, when Sonny sings "Put your little hand in mine", ( 40:10 ) and holds Cher's hand, watch Cher, and also watch Cher at 41:40. 👍❤️

Cher did good, with a sore throat. Very impressive. I'm glad that she agreed to sing with him, since he was so willing. RIP, Sonny. ❤

Am here in December 2023. Saw Cher this month in three British TVshows, at Graham Norton, Strictly Come Dancing and Cher meets Rylan. She is a real artist and a surreal human. Thanks for this precious clip!

I've never seen the full interview before. one of the best interviews ever on late night talk shows, and when they sang together you could see the love they still had for each other

I am so in love with all of this! Cher is such a unique human! Her energy is intoxicating. Sonny and Cher’s relationship is so beautiful you can feel the connection and love despite not being together anymore. Ugh lllllloooooovvvvveeee it.

This seems like the right place to tell this little story. My coworkers and I were discussing our favorite artists and my 30 year coworker told me how much he loves Cher. Then my 60 year old coworker and I started talking about Sonny and Cher when the 30 year old breaks in with ...."who's Sonny???" Our mouths just hung open for a minute! Time goes by so fast!!!

Man, Letterman is one of the absolute best Late Night Hosts Eva!!!!!

All these years later- STILL WAY COOL to watch! Sonny was an AMAZING man, gone way before his time

This had to be very emotional for both Sonny and Cher. You could feel the love these two still had for each other. Great performance, it had me tear up even watching years later..

Seriously the best reunion - even if only for a song. This song they sing touches my soul! And this is the best version ever!

Wow what a sweet man Sonny was ! You could tell he loved her so and she loved him that’s so so sweet ! He was so emotional for him but it was tough for me to watch. Love and miss ya sonny love you to Cher !!

What a duo. So sad that Sonny is gone and so tragically. God Bless them both.

They might not have been able to stay married but you can clearly see the love is still there between them. Cher was so devastated when Sonny died.

That little glance over at Sonny when she walked out ... I bet she didn't even realize she did it.

That was history in the making!!! Thank you Sonny and Cher for being apart of my life since I was born in 1968!!

Sonny, when he starts singing.... I just can't help giggling like a kid, with happiness. He's SOOOOOOO beautiful ♥️!!! Can't help but Love him. And she really is a talent who enjoys every bit the spotlight she takes.

It's always mentioned Sonny getting emotional on this Letterman show, but it's all in Cher voice as she's singing their iconic song, her voice gets deep and emotional as she sings in this last clip of the both of them.

Wow something that wasnt lipsynched ... real legends matter.

Wow wow wow. First of all that was awesome Sonny and Cher singing together again!!! It is Christmas day 2022 I watched the whole show and cried through the singing of Sonny and Cher

Sonny was such a lovely human being. I miss him.