Allman's former wife Cher identified with the song as well, and performed it in the high-profile opening slot of her 1989-1990 Heart of Stone Tour.
In 1989, Cher launched the Heart of Stone Tour (also known as The Cher Extravaganza), which continued until 1990.
Heart of Stone Tour (1989-1990)
"Love Hurts" was previously recorded for Cher's twelfth studio album Stars in 1975, and performed live in her 1989 Heart of Stone Tour.
"Hold On" (Mirage - Rehearsal - Heart Of Stone Tour 89)
Heart of Stone Tour (omitted from some dates)
Cher was the very first entertainer to perform at the venue - it was barely completed then - during her Heart of Stone Tour on June 2, 1990.
Cher performed the song on her first tour in 1979-1980 and again in 1989-1990 on the Heart of Stone Tour.
Heart of Stone Tour (performed towards the end of the tour in Australia only, before her studio recording)
It played in arenas and followed the previous sold-out Heart of Stone Tour.