You can watch the music video for her hit song “If I Could Turn Back Time,”Cher filmed it on the USS Missouri, which was the last battleship that the U.S. ever produced. Before filming began, her team requested permission. Los Angeles TimesThe Navy was allowed to go over the storyline and make sure that it is presented in a positive light before they gave their approval. But they forgot to inquire about her outfit.
Bob Mackie called her the “Theatrical” because she wore it. “seatbelt outfit,”According toVariety. It was transparent with only one strap that covered her breasts. Although it was a famous outfit, it exposed her back. According to the LA Times, around 200 crewmen watched the filming. They were so happy with what they saw that Cher even got his hat.
The music video was released and all that changed. The Navy was furious and, according to the book “I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution” (via We are Mighty), MTV banned the video largely due to “visibility of Cher’s butt cheeks”. However, the network reversed its decision and continued playing the video after 9 PM.