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Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced & edited by Matty Ray. See Facebook for links to videos & songs mentioned in this episode! Email: Samantha@planet80s.com.auFacebook: the80smontagepodcast twitter: @the80smontage instagram: the80smontageRewind 80's Band - www.rewind80sband.comTickets - www.rewind80smixtape.com.auBookings - samantha@planet80s.com.auPlease Subscribe, Like, Share, Rate (Itunes please)You can join to for only $2 a month (Get On It)https://www.patreon.com/the80smontagepodcast*The views & opinions expressed in this Podcast are solely those of the individuals expressing them & do not represent the views or opinions of any third party.Where guests appear on the Podcast, their views & opinions are solely their own & do not represent the views or opinions of The 80's Montage hosts or team.The 80's Montage does not accept responsibility for the views of its guests & their appearance on this Podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.*SHE BOP - The Cyndi Lauper Experience 'She's So Unusual' In its entirety..Tickets - https://thewedge.com.au/event/she-bop-the-cyndi-lauper-experienceThe Commercial Hotel - South Morang Saturday 10th May 2025Tickets - https://bit.ly/3ChEnHRLinks: Rick Springfield-affair of the Hearthttps://youtu.be/VmVD5_ddVGQ?si=2d6Rl3hMoRJGBN0uThe Outfield - Your Love (Official HD Video)https://youtu.be/4N1iwQxiHrs?si=0sS6SunVEKA2Oa64Heart - If Looks Could Kill Original -1984https://youtu.be/fFYC205MjBU?si=vZM7Ow824pDS35e-Cyndi Lauper - 1985 When You Were Mine (Live at American Music Award)https://youtu.be/x7fMLJegjqU?si=Lh_AbW_3_U2RTp5bPrince - The Beautiful Ones from Purple Rain HDhttps://youtu.be/Ti0JAumfDME?si=X9bw8V-lylgMFTFbCATCHY '80s Fanta jinglehttps://youtu.be/t8rRPQlOJJk?si=1nrFEZ_Y53_eGkysWhitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You (Official HD Video)https://youtu.be/ewxmv2tyeRs?si=Sclsi5Db5rW_EiwlAlison Moyet - All Cried Outhttps://youtu.be/3wWi6OrgZe4?si=HqshykJatuZahQUZThanks For Listening!The 80's Montage Podcast

Another album down and only two to go! We wrap up She's So Unusual by covering Side B and talking about an eclectic bunch of songs that don't all land for Corey and Kevin, but they're a little ways apart on a couple of these tracks! What will Kev think of Cyndi going vaudeville? What will Corey make of a two-tone/ska/reggae song? And will Side B be able to match the quality of Side A overall?The only way to find out is to turn on, tune in, and hope He↑ will understand!Songs covered in this episode: "She Bop", "All Through the Night", "Witness", "He's So Unusual", "Yeah Yeah"Don't forget to follow us on social media and leave us a rating/review if you're enjoying the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltimateCatalogueClashBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ucatalogueclash.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/76F8G8FEX8Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ultimatecatalogueclash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyndi Lauper is a multi-award winning singer and songwriter. She has sold more than fifty million records, won an Emmy for acting and her musical Kinky Boots earned her a Tony and an Oliver award. Born in 1953, Cyndi grew up in a blue collar neighbourhood in New York. Her mother loved music and art and took her children to free exhibitions in New York which inspired Cyndi. As a very young girl, Cyndi listened to her mother's extensive record collection and mimicked the voices she heard from musicals and operas.After a difficult family home life due to her mother's turbulent marriages, Cyndi found solace in music and began writing songs when she was ten. She left home at seventeen determined to make it in the music industry. She started out as a singer in bands, whilst supporting herself doing a series of jobs. Early in her career, she lost her voice for almost a year after trying to make herself heard over amps which were too loud. Success eventually came when she released her debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983 – the first album by a female artist to spawn four consecutive US Top 5 singles.Cyndi lives in New York with her husband, David who is an actor. They met on a set of a film and rock legend Little Richard officiated their wedding.DISC ONE: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. Composed by Claude Debussy and performed by The Orchestre National de Lyon DISC TWO: All That Meat and No Potatoes - Louis Armstrong And His All-Stars DISC THREE: Puccini, “Un bel di, vedremo” (“One fine day, we shall see”) from Act II of Madame Butterfly. Performed by Maria Callas with Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, conducted by Herbert von Karajan DISC FOUR: Getting to Know You - Marni Nixon DISC FIVE: I Want Hold Your Hand - The Beatles DISC SIX: A Sailboat in the Moonlight - Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra DISC SEVEN: One Way or Another - Blondie DISC EIGHT: Hound Dog - Big Mama ThorntonBOOK CHOICE: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris LUXURY ITEM: A luxury hotel CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Puccini, “Un bel di, vedremo” (“One fine day, we shall see”) from Act II of Madame Butterfly. Performed by Maria Callas with Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, conducted by Herbert von KarajanPresenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor

In 1983, two young women emerged from the New York music scene and blazed their way into the popular music. Madonna's self-titled debut went 5 times platinum and this week's album, "She's So Unusual", went 5 times platinum. Madonna went from strength to strength and became a cultural icon, while Cyndi carved out a niche in the alternative music scene with brief daliances with the top ten over the subsequent decades. But, will Corey be as much a fan of this one as Kev was going in? Will the album stack up for Kev under the unforgiving format of the show? And what will this week's game throw up?The only way to find out is to turn on, tune in, and come over and eat!Songs covered in this episode: "Money Changes Everything", "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "When You Were Mine", "Time After Time"Don't forget to follow us on social media and leave us a rating/review if you're enjoying the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltimateCatalogueClashBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ucatalogueclash.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/76F8G8FEX8Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ultimatecatalogueclash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alberto, Steve and Elissa host the 2025 Birdie Awards, featuring special appearances from winners So Unusual, It's Britney BEEP, Miss Natalie Harlow, Serenity Jenny and David Spinks, John Hansen, David Dugan and Scott Gerling. In honor of this year's ceremony, Alberto goes to Disney World, and Eddie goes missing. Want to see this episode? Watch it on YouTube by following this link: https://youtube.com/TheM25Show Visit www.TheM25Show.com and hit the Show Us Love link Contact us by email at magpiepodcastnetwork@gmail.com or send us a text message at (562) 739-7029. *Disclaimer* Alberto is the one with access to these accounts. Messages for specific members of the show will be forwarded. Messages could also be read/listened to on the show. #PodcastingSomethingMore Natural Wunderz: At Natural Wunderz they create high performance health and wellness products that spring naturally from the seven natural wonders of the world. Be as clean and beautiful as nature intended you to be. You are the Natural Wunder. Visit https://naturalwunderz.com/ and enter the code TheM25Show to get 25% off you order. Michael Seril Fitness: Founded in 2005, MSF has motivated and inspired thousands of clients in Whittier, California over the last 15+ years. They are also a leader in Pay It Forward events that have benefited thousands of families in their community. Visit https://msf-strong.com/ for more information. Tacos Che & More: Be sure to book Tacos Che & More for all your catering needs. What makes them different from most taco catering businesses is that they cook up, at your request, a variety of different types of meals and of course tacos. Call and ask if they are able to prepare the meal of your choice. (951) 442-4587 or visit them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tacosche05

Ever tried to choose which two 80's Pop albums/cassettes you'd be willing to part with? That's the musical dilemma we tackled in this week's episode of "Music in My Shoes." Our journey starts with a random list of 28 cassettes, that Jimmy and I dive headfirst into, looking for the first 2 out and the first 2 in. Music is subjective and deeply personal, and our lively debate underscores just that as we reflect on the albums we just can't let go. Play along with us, with the list below.And that's not all—we also take you through our top five Super Bowl halftime shows, a list packed with electrifying memories from Michael Jackson's game-changing performance to U2's heartfelt tribute to 9/11. Each show left a lasting impact, with Prince's rain-soaked guitar solos and Paul McCartney's crowd-rousing "Hey Jude" sing-along standing out. As we meander through these iconic moments, we also pause to recall the timeless resonance of certain albums and even share a detour into the world of sports with the 1980 "Miracle on Ice." We look back at Aerosmith guesting in the 'Wayne's World' sketch on Saturday Night Live in 1990. Join us for a rich blend of music, memories, and moments that have shaped our lives.28 Cassette Stay or Go ChallengeCulture Club - Colour by Numbers / Debbie Gibson - Electric YouthHuey Lewis & the News - Sports / Stray Cats - Built for SpeedDuran Duran - Arena / Blondie - The Best of BlondieThe Cars - Shake it Up / Bananarama - True ConfessionsRoxette - Look Sharp! / Olivia Newton-John - PhysicalThompson Twins - Here's to Future Days / Richard Marx - Repeat OffenderWham! - Make it Big / INXS - KickBilly Idol / Rebel Yell / Bangles - Different LightThe Police - Zenyatta Mondatta / Prince and the Revolution - Purple RainDepeche Mode - Some Great Reward / Madonna - True BlueMichael Jackson - Thriller / Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's TrueBelinda Carlisle - Heaven on Earth / Go-Go's - Beauty and the BeatPaula Abdul - Forever Your Girl / Pet Shop Boys - ActuallyDaryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes / Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual"Music in My Shoes" where music and memories intertwine.Learn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease Like and Follow our Facebook and Instagram page at Music In My Shoes. You can contact us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Alberto has a “cheerful” Christmas message this year. Steve is worried he's going to have a bad future in a nursing home. Eddie says he's been cutting down on the drinking. Elissa is powering through the show while under the weather. Plus to celebrate the holiday season, we're joined by special guests Natalia and the Bawdy Buccaneers, David Dugan, Randy “Bones”, and It's Britney Beep. We also have special musical performances by So Unusual, Jay Rin, Jimmy Becker and “The King” Rodney Hamrick. Also, to continue our holiday tradition, Austin Powers impersonator Richard Halpern returns for a very groovy reading of “T'was The Night Before Christmas”. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We'll see you again on January 16, 2025! Want to see this episode? Watch it on YouTube by following this link: https://youtube.com/TheM25Show Visit www.TheM25Show.com and hit the Show Us Love link Contact us by email at magpiepodcastnetwork@gmail.com or send us a text message at (562) 739-7029. *Disclaimer* Alberto is the one with access to these accounts. Messages for specific members of the show will be forwarded. Messages could also be read on the show. #PodcastingSomethingMore Natural Wunderz: At Natural Wunderz they create high performance health and wellness products that spring naturally from the seven natural wonders of the world. Be as clean and beautiful as nature intended you to be. You are the Natural Wunder. Visit https://naturalwunderz.com/ and enter the code TheM25Show to get 25% off you order. Michael Seril Fitness: Founded in 2005, MSF has motivated and inspired thousands of clients in Whittier, California over the last 15+ years. They are also a leader in Pay It Forward events that have benefited thousands of families in their community. Visit https://msf-strong.com/ for more information. Tacos Che & More: Be sure to book Tacos Che & More for all your catering needs. What makes them different from most taco catering businesses is that they cook up, at your request, a variety of different types of meals and of course tacos. Call and ask if they are able to prepare the meal of your choice. (951) 442-4587 or visit them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tacosche05

Dave and Milt, alongside guest David Kaufer, draft their favorite albums, movie soundtracks, and TV theme songs from the year 1983. The episode includes discussions on iconic albums like The Police's 'Synchronicity,' David Bowie's 'Let's Dance,' and Cyndi Lauper's 'She's So Unusual.' The team also covers memorable soundtracks such as 'The Big Chill' and 'Flashdance,' as well as TV themes like the 'A-Team' and 'Fraggle Rock.' With humorous and personal anecdotes, the draft offers a nostalgic trip through one of music's most eclectic years.Topics01:58 Special Guest Introduction04:00 Drafting the Top Albums of 198305:46 Draft Rules and Team Names11:17 First Round Picks17:43 Second Round Picks32:32 Third Round Picks48:30 Bryan Adams49:42 Billy Joel's 'An Innocent Man' Album Deep Dive52:34 The Big Chill Soundtrack: A Game Changer56:43 Valley Girl Soundtrack: A Nostalgic Trip01:01:54 ZZ Top's 'Eliminator' and More Picks01:14:24 Cyndi Lauper and TV Theme Picks01:20:12 Final Picks and Wrap-Up

ReBarbz just want to have fun!! This week, Joram from Chicago emo-punk band Rust Ring takes us through the ICONIC debut album from Cyndi Lauper: She's So Unusual. We'll gush over cover songs from various decades, parse out lyrics intentionally obfuscated by Google Translate, and sip on Brooklyn Lager by Brooklyn Brewing. Cyndi is, of course, a NYC girly. Listen to She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper here.Check out RANA on Instagram, and listen to them here! (Check out their newest single "Who's The Bitch?")Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song!You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews)TW/CW: Explicit language, sexual references, alcohol use and references.Like what you hear? Consider rating us on Spotify or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts!Logo Attribution: Thank you to Vecteezy for providing free vectors used as part of our podcast art. Support the show

Alberto is currently not thinking about getting a tattoo. Steve figures out his earlier stomach problems were just butterflies due to our guest. Eddie disappeared because of his internet. Elissa had to explain to her grandma why she wore a thong. Plus we talk with Becky “Syndee” and Wade Finch of the Cyndi Lauper tribute band So Unusual. Visit So Unusual at www.sounusualband.com Want to see this episode? Watch it on YouTube by following this link: https://youtube.com/TheM25Show Visit www.TheM25Show.com and hit the Show Us Love link #PodcastingSomethingMore Natural Wunderz: At Natural Wunderz they create high performance health and wellness products that spring naturally from the seven natural wonders of the world. Be as clean and beautiful as nature intended you to be. You are the Natural Wunder. Visit https://naturalwunderz.com/ and enter the code TheM25Show to get 25% off you order. Michael Seril Fitness: Founded in 2005, MSF has motivated and inspired thousands of clients in Whittier, California over the last 15+ years. They are also a leader in Pay It Forward events that have benefited thousands of families in their community. Visit https://msf-strong.com/ for more information. Tacos Che & More: Be sure to book Tacos Che & More for all your catering needs. What makes them different from most taco catering businesses is that they cook up, at your request, a variety of different types of meals and of course tacos. Call and ask if they are able to prepare the meal of your choice. (951) 442-4587 or visit them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tacosche05

A principios de 1980, Cindy Lauper, en bancarrota, dejó a su banda Blue Angel y volvió a su vida de trabajo en una tienda de ropa de segunda mano durante el día y a cantante de bar de noche. En una de esas noches conoció a David Wolff, quien ofreció ser su manager y fichó a la artista para Portrait Records, hermana menor de Epic Records, con la que publicó su álbum debut. ‘She’s So Unusual’ tomó la new wave como columna vertebral, con las canciones influenciadas por el synth pop y pop rock. El álbum contó con seis sencillos, incluyendo ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ y ‘Time After Time’, que fueron éxitos mundiales y convirtieron a Cindy Lauper en una de las primeras artistas habituales del canal musical MTV. El éxito de ventas, crítica y premios de ‘She’s So Unusual’ llevó a Cindy Lauper a las portadas de las revistas, tras firmar “un clásico que mezcla confianza, pop efervescente, sentimentalismo y humor inteligente”.

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They say if you listen to this podcast you might go blind. But if you can't stop messin' with the danger zone then welcome to the best podcast about Cyndi Lauper and the 184th greatest album of all time, She's So Unusual.   But before we get to the music your four favorite therapeutic tools provide some curmudgeonly commentary on adult pick-up basketball, thermostat control, and bar hopping in Ft. Lauderdale on spring break. We also go the distance on polyamorous opportunities, bumping and grinding, and other glorious topics.     Then at (1:06:00) we bop with the original quirky singer, Cyndi Lauper, and her debut studio album She's So Unusual. We discuss Cyndi Lauper's place in 80's pop culture, the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, and the best songs featuring the melodica.   Next week we have no expectations that we will become the best Rolling Stones podcast when we cover their 1968 roots rock album, Beggars Banquet.

We are the world. We are children. We are the ones who make the best podcast about D'Angelo and the 183rd greatest album of all time, Brown Sugar, so you should start listening.1   Before we get to the music, we provide our rebuttal to the State of the Union with some discussion about the Wizard of Oz, the keys to good hospitality, and 44 days of amazing music in 1991.2  We're also your accountability buddy when it comes to airport etiquette when we chat about security checkpoint stops and normalizing kiosk shoplifting.   Then at (55:00) this podcast takes a smooth turn when we discuss D'Angelo's 1995 debut studio album Brown Sugar. We discuss D'Angelo's double entendres, the Voodoo sound, and the best weed songs ever.3   Next week we just want to have fun when we become the best Cyndi Lauper podcast and cover her 1983 debut studio album, She's So Unusual.    1. The opening of this writeup was a play on words from the song We Are the World, which was covered in the 2024 Documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop. 2. If our discussion of the 7 Legendary Rock Albums that were released in 44 days gives you the perfect body feeling, then reading this article reference will put a little mustard on it. 3. If you think this video of Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson singing Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die deserves a two star rating then you probably should've just left this podcast about 15 minutes earlier.    

In an era of iconic music (and fashion) superstars, Cyndi Lauper burst onto the scene in the 1980s with a flash of neon-infused female-forward pop. She was perfect for the MTV generation, as her look took the pop culture world by storm. But “She's So Unusual” was not just a vehicle to get her on TVs. The album is packed with timeless classics like “Time After Time,” “All Through the Night” and the VERY progressive for its time “She Bop.” But with “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” Lauper delivered a female anthem that resonates 40 years later. And she looked so … “unusual” doing it.

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Cyndi Lauper wanted her debut record to count, so made sure the stamp of her personality came across in every track. The fellas discuss melodica solos, rock and roll hiccups, and how to rearrange your cover songs properly.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mngKXXJFhsv6JLzEtkvpn?si=cf7c4ecec65e402aListen to She's So Unusual here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1FvdZ1oizXwF9bxogujoF0?si=hTrnyXWwQyudkuqKj6JkUwIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Carpenters - Close to You

Eagles were already riding high on the success of a greatest hits album and the label was calling for more, more! Enter Hotel California, one of the most successful albums of all time. The guys discuss great harmonies, equality in songwriting, and the challenges of breaking from your country rock roots. Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hBcXd6s6WtnJfH9FcHb7z?si=73c74af737434bf1Listen to Hotel California here:https://open.spotify.com/album/2widuo17g5CEC66IbzveRu?si=iJelfpc7Qoahf2Tqc6-LkwIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual

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Nachdem Madonna 1982 ihr Debütalbum veröffentlicht hatte, kam ein Jahr später Cyndi Lauper mit "She's So Unusual" um die Ecke, brach erneut Tabus und schaffte damit den Durchbruch. In den 80er-Jahren ist unglaublich tolle Popmusik entstanden und ganz viele Künstler, die inzwischen Weltstars sind oder waren, haben da ihre ersten musikalischen Gehversuche gemacht oder haben den Sprung vom Popsternchen zum Popstar geschafft. Madonna brachte zum Beispiel ein Jahr vor Cyndi Lauper ihr Debütalbum raus und schockierte und begeisterte damit viele. Cyndi Lauper schockierte mit ihrem Debüt ebenfalls, war aber doch ganz anders als Madonna. So bunt schrill, ungewöhnlich wie sie war, wurde sie vom Online-Musikmagazin laut.de sogar als Anti-Madonna beschrieben. Der Weg zum Popstar verlief für Cyndi Lauper alles andere als einfach. Mit 17 verlässt die gebürtige New Yorkerin wegen schwieriger Familienverhältnis ihr Elternhaus, holt ihren Highschool-Abschluss nach, schnappt sich ihren Hund Sparkle und zieht nach Vermont. Dort arbeitet sie als Haushälterin, Tierpflegerin und Kellnerin. Ein Leben kann sich Cyndi Lauper dort nicht wirklich aufbauen, deshalb kehrt sie Ende der 70er-Jahre wieder zurück nach New York und fängt an zu Singen. Auch hier gelingt ihr nicht direkt der große Durchbruch, sondern sie startet erst in Coverbands, bis sie die Rockabilly Band "Blue Angel" gründet und mit ihr den ersten Plattenvertrag bekommt. Die Plattenfirma ist weniger von der Band als mehr von der schrillen und besonderen Stimme von Cyndi Lauper begeistert. Nichts, was Cyndi Lauper so tut, ist in irgendeiner Form gewöhnlich. Warum also sollte es die Songzusammenstellung auf ihrem Debütalbum sein? Zehn Songs sind insgesamt auf dem Album, fünf davon sind Coverversionen. Das ist ungewöhnlich, aber für Cyndi Lauper genau die richtige Entscheidung gewesen, denn so konnte die junge Sängerin direkt zeigen, dass sie jedem Song ihren ganz eigenen Stempel aufdrücken kann. Für ihr Debütalbum hat Cyndi Lauper auch ganz eng mit der Rockband The Hooters zusammengearbeitet. Cyndi wollte einen Mix aus richtigen Instrumenten und auch den elektronischen Synthie-Sound, der in den Clubs gerade angesagt war. Monatelang sind die Hooters für das Album zwischen Philadelphia und New York gependelt. Als die Band eigentlich schon nicht mehr konnte und die geplante Studiozeit fast zuende war, sollte aber noch ein letzter Song entstehen. In wenigen Minuten geschrieben wurde der dann zu einem der größten Hits von Cyndi Lauper: "Time After Time" Auch am Song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" haben die Hooters zusammen mit Cyndi Lauper gearbeitet. Geschrieben wurde er zwar nicht von den Hooters, aber das Arrangement kommt von Robert Hyman und der Band. Ursprünglich wollte Cyndi Lauper den Song auch gar nicht singen, erzählt Hyman im Interview. Aber der Produzent konnte Cyndi überreden, als er ihr klar machte: Wenn du als Frau den Song singst, dann kannst du ihn zu einer echten Hymne werden lassen. Es hat viele verschiedene Versionen und Arrangements gebraucht, bis auch Cyndi Lauper zufrieden war. Aber was zählt, ist ja schließlich das Endresultat, erklärt Hyman. Mit ihrer unangepassten, schrillen Art wurde Cyndi Lauper auch schnell zu einer Ikone der LGBTQ-Community. Sie ist zwar selbst heterosexuell, aber dadurch, dass sie damals schon ihr "Anderssein" zelebriert hat und es Anfang der 80er-Jahre kaum offen schwule, lesbische oder andere nicht hetereonormative Popstars gab, wurde sie zu einer "Straight Ally", also einer heterosexuellen Verbündeten, wie SWR1-Musikredakteur Dave Jörg im Podcast erklärt. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album “She's So Unusual” wird im Podcast gesprochen 09:01 Mins – “Money Changes Everything” 19:54 Mins – “Time After Time” 32:28 Mins – “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” 46:05 Mins – “She Bop” 54:36 Mins – “All Through The Night” __________ Über diese Songs wird außerdem im Podcast gesprochen 11:19 Mins – “Money Changes Everything” von The Brains 18:58 Mins – “Satellite” von The Hooters 38:40 Mins – “Come on Eileen” von Dexys Midnight Runners 52:57 Mins – “Be Bop a Lula” von John Lennon __________ Shownotes: Buchempfehlung "She Bop" von Lucie O'Brien: https://lucyobrien.co.uk/books Musikvideo zu "Time After Time": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY7BusJNU Entstehung von "Time After Time" mit Rob Hyman von den Hooters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsAE9mCX3CE Cyndi Lauper – eine "Gay Ikone": https://www.queer.de/detail.php?article_id=46017 Cyndi Lauper über queere Kultur, die sie beeinflusst hat (Englisch): https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cyndi-lauper-loud-and-proud_uk_571e144ae4b018a884dd24ac Deutsche Albumbesprechung von "She's So Unusual": https://www.laut.de/Cyndi-Lauper/Alben/Shes-So-Unusual-30760  __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die SWR1 Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Schreibt uns an: meilensteine@swr.de

Notes: Songs can be career counselors, harmonizing means you don't have to memorize words, if you don't like to sing alone, then singing with others can unlock your voice, how to leave space for people, how to become a found family (food is involved) -- what other ideas might VoiceExchange have to share with you? This quintet of singers improvised their way through the pandemic -- learn how they honed their ability to play even when geographically distant (and hear an example at the very end, created on the fly with Zoom faces and Jacktrip sound). Improvisation can be a weird and wonderful world -- a chance to hear the unexpected. The song they shared is a tree speaking... and what a beautiful sense of embrace it creates. ​Songwriter Info: VoiceExchange initially formed as a practice group following a 2012 Bobby McFerrin Circlesongs workshop. As singers from disparate musical influences, they came together, connecting through a shared passion for vocal improvisation, and formed a unique a cappella group that blends diverse vocal styles into spontaneous harmonious arrangements. During the challenges of the pandemic VoiceExchange began a series of sequentially recorded collaborations for leading online circles. This resulted in a library of recordings, among them, Touch the Sky and Take My Hand. VoiceExchange members are Amado Ohland, Beth Lyons, Dina Torok, Joy Truskowski and Paris Kern. They can be found leading Circlesinging events in Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts & Vermont as well as offering online and in-person workshops and providing spontaneous music to churches, temples and other community gatherings.  Amado Ohland began his semi-professional career as a jazz and blues vocalist shortly after graduating University of Maryland at College Park with a bachelor's in music composition and theory. He attended his first Circlesongs workshop in 2011, and has been leading circlesinging events since 2013 in Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and western Virginia. He has recently received a master's degree in music from Radford University. For his doctoral dissertation he is working on a participatory ethnography of circlesinging worldwide and a song cycle of pieces based on circlesinging techniques. Born into a musical family, Beth Lyons actually can't remember a ‘before' time when singing-in-community wasn't a part of her life. She currently performs improvised musicals with iMusical, the house musical improv team for Washington Improv Theater, performs and leads Circles with VoiceExchange, and leads online immersive Song Dive workshops and a Monday morning online choir named Coffee Choir. You can learn more about her offerings and sign up for her “Heads Up” notification/invite list at www.RiverChoir.org.   Dina Torok has sung in and been musical director for various a cappella groups from college through adulthood. She was a professional film and television session singer, performed in various pop/rock bands in Los Angeles, and recorded an original solo album and a piano/vocal album of show tunes. Dina found VoiceExchange and circle singing in 2015 and has been a grateful member ever since. Joy Truskowski is a singer-songwriter and community songleader. She has performed as a solo artist in the Roanoke, VA area for 13 years. You can find her original songs on Bandcamp under the name “Joy Tru”. She started Star City Circlesinging in 2019 and has been leading circles with other co-leaders in Roanoke ever since. During the beginning of the pandemic she started contributing to VoiceExchange's online circles. She fell in love with all of them, and they all asked her to marry them. She said, “I can't marry you, but I'll join your group!” And that was a fair compromise. So she officially joined in the summer of 2021. Paris Kern started performing traditional folk music at coffeehouses and concerts when she was 16 years old. She studied classical vocal performance in college, but her heart was always in the world of pure traditional folk traditions. In 2011, for reasons unknown to her, she was internally compelled to attend Bobby McFerrin's CIrclesongs workshop. Feeling like a fish out of water, surrounded by mostly Jazz musicians, she nonetheless was hooked by the magic of Circlesongs and the sensation that her heart was being sung back to her. She has been leading circles in Washington DC, and Baltimore and is now starting circles in Southern Vermont. Sharing Info: VoiceExchange would love to know if you plan to teach or perform Touch the Sky or another of their songs; drop them a line at info@VoiceExchange.org. And if teaching/performing their song is a profitable business for you, please share a bit of the profit with them via their donation link at https://voiceexchange.org. Links:  Paris mentions a Burl Ives recording, but we could only find a link for Patti Page's version of "How Much is that Doggy in the Window?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rJo9yJxd5M Julie Andrews: https://www.biography.com/actors/julie-andrews Joan Baez: https://www.biography.com/musicians/joan-baez David Crosby: https://davidcrosby.com/ Martin Carthy: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/martin-carthy-mn0000367979 "It's a Small World After All" by Richard and Robert Sherman https://www.songfacts.com/facts/disneyland-childrens-sing-along-chorus/its-a-small-world "Diddle, Diddle Dumpling, My Son John" : https://allnurseryrhymes.com/diddle-dumpling/ Freddie Mercury: https://www.biography.com/musicians/freddie-mercury Somatic Voicework: http://thevoiceworkshop.com/somatic-voicework/ Bobby McFerrin Circlesinging: https://circlesongs.com/circlesong-school-2023/ Tuvan throat singing: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210414-a-revival-of-indigenous-throat-singing All the Way In- Rhiannon: https://www.rhiannonmusic.com/all-the-way-in-home Motor, interlock definitions: http://songsofthemoment.com/category-rhiannon/ Take My Hand: Episode 104 on A Breath of Song: https://www.abreathofsong.com/episodes--show-notes/104-take-my-hand Vocal River by Rhiannon: https://www.rhiannonmusic.com/vocal-river Zuza: https://singers.com/vocal-coach/Zuza-Goncalves/ “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/66354.Flow Tuck & Patti album 1988 Time After Time: https://www.discogs.com/release/10168223-Tuck-Patti-Time-After-Time Star City Circlesinging: https://www.meetup.com/Star-City-Circlesinging/ Musica do Circulo Brazil: https://www.playgroundforthearts.com/musica-do-circulo Amado on Bandcamp: https://naviarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/haiku-10 "She's So Unusual" by Cindy Lauper: https://www.allmusic.com/album/shes-so-unusual-mw0000194590 "The Game" by Queen: https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-game-mw0000650663 "Medicine Music" by Bobby McFerrin: https://www.allmusic.com/album/medicine-music-mw0000309576 Prince: https://www.prince.com Eagles: https://eagles.com Sting: https://www.sting.com Billy Joel: https://www.billyjoel.com Alanis Morisette: https://alanis.com "Blue" by Joni Mitchell: https://jonimitchell.com/music/album.cfm?id=5 "Abbey Road" by The Beatles: https://www.thebeatles.com/abbey-road Patrick Watson: https://patrickwatson.net Great interview with Martin Carthy: https://www.innerviews.org/inner/martin-carthy.html And here's a link to Martin singing “The Trees they Do Grow High”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaKGeTmFqbE "Vocabularies" by Bobby McFerrin: https://bobbymcferrin.com/albums/vocabularies/ VoiceExchange on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/circlesinging-dc/ Jacktrip Software: https://www.jacktrip.com VoiceExchange's quiet Website: https://voiceexchange.org Email: info@voiceexchange.org VoiceExchange on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoiceExchangeMusic?mibextid=LQQJ4d VoiceExchange on Instagram: https://instagram.com/voiceexchange?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== VoiceExchange's Email: info@voiceexchange.org Amado's Website: https://amadomusic.com/ Paris's Website: https://www.pariskern.com Joy's Website: http://www.joytru.com Beth's Choir Website: https://www.riverchoir.org/ Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:05:10 Start time of reprise: 01:14:25 Improvisation at 1:18:55 ​​ Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, Major, 3-part harmony, 3-layer ​Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! 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Episode #76 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast begins with a round of general knowledge questions. Then, we're heading to Hollywood for a round of Child Stars Trivia.Round OneThe game starts off with a Health Trivia question about the organ in which a nurse might listen for crackles, rhonchi, or stridor.Next, we have a Geography Trivia question about the largest island located completely within the Indian Ocean.The first round concludes with a History Trivia question that challenges the Team to name the massive exhibition at which Ford unveiled the now-iconic Mustang.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the History question from the first round.Round TwoFrom The Wizard of Oz to Stand By Me, some of the best moments in Hollywood history have come from young talent. We're testing our memory about a few of those entertainment prodigies with a round of Child Stars Trivia!The second round begins with an Advertising Trivia question about the brand of sunscreen for which Jodie Foster was a “spokesbaby” at the age of 3, which marked the beginning of her acting career.Next, we have a Books Trivia question about the celebrity memoir Junior, which was published by a former child star in 2007.Round Two concludes with a Television Trivia question about the beloved children's series in which both Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato appeared before their Disney Channel debuts.Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Music. Get ready to make your big debut!The Trivia Team is given four band or artist debut albums and asked to place them in order by release date from earliest to most recent. Do you have an idea of when The Chronic was released by Dr. Dre? Or how about She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper?Hey Trivia fans, we'd love to hear what you think about the Last Call Trivia Podcast! Share your thoughts with us in this short survey: https://forms.gle/9f5HqDV5CLPWkjoZ9To learn more about how Last Call Trivia can level up your events, visit lastcalltrivia.com/shop today!

The Hooters were most known for their handful of rock singles in the 80s: "And We Danced," "Day By Day," "All You Zombies," to name a few. There is a reggae-tinged to "All You Zombies." Earlier versions of the song were more overt because when they formed, The Hooters were one of the US's first ska bands. Today we sit down with Hooters' members Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian to talk about their ska years in Philadelphia. The group got a lot of local radio play with their cover of The Skatalites' "Man on the Street." We also discuss their first rendition of "All You Zombies," which was another crowd-pleaser during these years. Their history with ska is expansive. Rob tells us about visiting Jamaica in the 60s as a teen and hearing Eric Monty Morris' "Sammy Dead" on the radio and immediately deciding he needed to track that record down. We also dive deep into a very unusual and interesting time for the band in the 80s when they collaborated with Cyndi Lauper on her "She's So Unusual" album. We discuss such favorites as "Time After Time" and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and hear about all the ska and reggae elements that started out on this record in the demo phase (Some of those elements remained!) The band confirms for us that Cyndi loves ska. And of course, it wouldn't be a proper episode of In Defense of Ska if we didn't ask a fellow Philly band about Catbite. And no surprise, they are besties!  Support the show

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ed Legge open their discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' book "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year" with an overview of what made 1984 so special for pop music: Thriller, Purple Rain, Born in the USA, Like a Virgin, She's So Unusual and many many more beloved classics that all hit the radio at once and reinvigorated a moribund early 80's music scene. Buy the book and support the show. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. SAVE THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST We're less than $120 from our goal to fund a year's worth of production on the Let It Roll podcast (that's 104 episodes)! The outpouring of support for the show has been really exciting to see. If you already gave, thanks so much! If you don't have the funds to give anything, no worries, enjoy the show. Click here to support the show Here's the link if you need to cut and paste: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-the-let-it-roll-podcast-alive Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony joined Warren fresh from So Unusual's stunning win at Headquarters yesterday on RSN 927

In October of 1983 Cyndi Lauper released her debut album. The album is a pop masterpiece and has gone on to sell over 16 million copies worldwide. Let's talk Cyndi Lauper, She's So Unusual!

Cate and Lori are back ON REPEAT singing the praises of singer, songwriter, actress, feminist, activist, and all-around queen, Cyndi Lauper and her breakout 1983 debut album, She's So Unusual. The gals dance deep into the album's bops, ballads, and sometimes unusual music videos. In true Cyndi form, things get a little colorful as the ladies talk about their suburban childhood, middle school cafeteria lunches, phone rules, crazy nights past 8 PM, and that very real single teardrop pain of running away from love. Cyndi Lauper - She Bop (Official HD Video) Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video) Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time (Official Video) K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast

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Discussing 100 albums of the 1980s selected from https://besteveralbums.com. The show starts at (2:14). This Day in Music History segment starts at (8:27). The Essential Question segment starts at (14:41). Internet Killed the Video Star segment starts at (17:17). This episode covers the following albums: The Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual (34:27), New Order - Power, Corruption and Lies (1:03:24), and R.E.M. - Murmur (1:36:45). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/combingthestacks/message

www.iconsandoutlaws.com    Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton was born June 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York City, right here in the U.S., to Catholic parents, Fred and Catrine. Her mother was from Sicily. She has two siblings, a younger brother Fred (nicknamed Butch), and an older sister, Ellen. Her parents divorced when she was five.   Her earliest childhood days were spent in Brooklyn, but when she was about four years old, the family moved to Ozone Park, Queens, where she lived in a railroad-style apartment through her teenage years. Growing up, Lauper felt like an outcast. She grew up listening to such artists as The Beatles and Judy Garland. Then, at only 12 years old, she began writing songs and playing an acoustic guitar that she got from her sister.   Cyndi was primarily raised by her mother, who worked as a waitress to support the family. Mom loved the arts and frequently took Cyndi and her siblings to Manhattan to see Shakespeare plays or visit art museums. However, Cyndi did not do particularly well in school. She was reportedly kicked out of several parochial schools in her youth. Raised in the Roman Catholic faith, Cyndi Lauper recounted in Boze Hadleigh's "Inside the Hollywood Closet" the time a nun attacked her after catching a nine-year-old Lauper scratching a friend's back: "A nun ran in, ripped me off her back, threw me against the lockers, beat the s**t out of me, and called me a lesbian."   As many kids do, she expressed herself with various hair colors and eccentric clothing. She took a friend's advice to spell her name as "Cyndi" rather than "Cindy." Unfortunately, her" unusual" sense of style led to classmates bullying her and even throwing stones at her.   Lauper went to Richmond Hill High School, where she was expelled but later earned her GED. In her book, Cyndi revealed that after her stepfather threatened to sexually assault her and her sister and then secretly watched her take a bath, she left home for good. Cyndi left Home at 17 to escape her creepy ass stepfather, intending to study art. Her journey took her to Canada, where she spent two weeks in the woods with her dog Sparkle, trying to find herself. She eventually traveled to Vermont, taking art classes at Johnson State College and supporting herself by working odd jobs. Money was sparse, so she waitressed, served as an office assistant, and even sang in a Japanese restaurant for a time. At one point, her boyfriend at the time hunted and shot a squirrel, which she cooked up and ate. Lauper also faced an unplanned pregnancy, which she wanted, but her boyfriend did not. So, Lauper terminated the pregnancy.   "Nobody wants to run in and do that," She later told HuffPost. "It's just that I didn't want to have a kid that I love come into the world and not be able to share the kid with a dad." During this period, Cyndi got around by hitchhiking. Unfortunately, she put herself into close quarters with some potentially crappy individuals, such as the man who gave her a ride and forced her to perform a sexual act on him. "I just wanted to be able to live through it, get to the other side of it." On another occasion, she was assaulted by a bandmate and two accomplices.   Sometimes, it all understandably got too overwhelming for Lauper. "A lot of times I couldn't take it anymore, so I just lay in bed all the time," Lauper wrote. "When I really couldn't deal with anything, I used to get the shakes, just complete anxiety attacks." In 2019, Lauper gave the commencement address at Northern Vermont University-Johnson, the academic institution that now includes Johnson State. At this event, NVU awarded her the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters.   In the early 1970s, Cyndi performed as a vocalist with several different cover bands. One of those bands, Doc West, covered disco songs and Janis Joplin. A later band, Flyer, was active in the New York metropolitan area, singing songs by bands including Bad Company, Jefferson Airplane, and Logan's favorite, Led Zeppelin. Although She was performing on stage and loving that part, she was not happy singing covers. One night, while singing a cover of Kiki Dee's "I've Got the Music in Me" in 1974, her voice gave out. But it came back shortly after, and Lauper continued to sing in cover bands and a Janis Joplin tribute act. Then, in 1977, Cyndi's pipes said no more. Her voice disappeared again, and doctors discovered that she'd suffered a collapsed vocal cord.   Recommended by her temporary replacement in the Joplin cover band, Lauper sought the help of vocal coach Katie Agresta. She helped heal Cyndi and provided her with the tools and techniques to prevent it from happening again. Agresta also helped her realize that she was singing the wrong music entirely, discovering that she was more suited to pop, not hard rock. As Lauper wrote in her memoir, "[I realized] what I was aching for — to sing my own songs, in my own voice, in my own style, that I made up myself." In 1978, Lauper met saxophone player John Turi through her manager Ted Rosenblatt. Turi and Lauper formed a band named Blue Angel, Combining a New Wave look with a '60s throwback sound, and recorded a demo tape of original music. Steve Massarsky, manager of The Allman Brothers Band, heard the tape and liked Lauper's voice. He bought Blue Angel's contract for $5,000 and became their manager. "The playing was bad. There was something interesting about the singer's voice, but that was all," he later told Rolling Stone. Massarky set up a few major label showcases, but they all thought the same thing; the band wasn't great, but the singer was something special. Lauper received recording offers as a solo artist but held out, wanting the band to be included in any deal she made. She even turned down the chance to record a song by herself for the soundtrack to the MeatLoaf movie Roadie, produced by legendary disco song crafter Giorgio Moroder, the founder of the former Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany. Blue Angel was eventually signed by Polydor Records and released a self-titled album on the label in 1980. Lauper hated the artwork, saying it made her look like Big Bird. Still, Rolling Stone magazine later included it as one of the 100 best new wave album covers (2003). Despite critical acclaim, the album sold poorly ("It went lead," as Lauper later joked), and the band broke up. The members of Blue Angel had a falling-out with Massarsky and fired him as their manager. He later filed an $80,000 suit against them, which forced Cyndi into bankruptcy. She then temporarily lost her voice due to an inverted cyst in her vocal cord.   After Blue Angel broke up, Cyndi worked in retail stores, waitressing at IHOP (which she quit after being demoted to the hostess when the manager sexually harassed her), and singing in local clubs. Her most frequent gigs were at El Sombrero, which sounds like they have amazing chimichangas. Music critics who saw Her perform with Blue Angel believed she had star potential due to her four-octave singing range, which was not an easy feat. Then, in 1981, while singing in a local New York bar, Cyndi met David Wolff. He took over as her manager and had her sign a recording contract with Portrait Records, a subsidiary of Epic Records. On October 14, 1983, Cyndi released her first solo album,"  She's So Unusual." The album became a worldwide hit, peaking at No. 4 in the U.S. and reaching the top five in eight other countries. She became extremely popular with teenagers and critics, partly due to her hybrid punk image, which was crafted by stylist Patrick Lucas.   Lauper co-wrote four songs on She's So Unusual, including the hits "Time After Time" and "She Bop." On the songs she did not write, Lauper sometimes changed the lyrics. Such is the case with "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," originally written and recorded by Robert Hazard, which you can find on YouTube, and it's pretty awesome. She found the original lyrics misogynistic, so she rewrote the song as an anthem for young women.    The album includes five cover songs, including The Brains' new wave track "Money Changes Everything" (No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100) and Prince's "When You Were Mine." The album made Cyndi Lauper the first female artist to have four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 top five hits from one album. The L.P. has stayed in the Top 200 charts for over 65 weeks and sold 16 million copies worldwide.   Cyndi won Best New Artist at the 1985 Grammy Awards. She's So Unusual also received nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"), and Song of the Year (for "Time After Time"). She wore almost a pound of necklaces at her award ceremony. It also won the Grammy for Best Album Package, which went to the art director, Janet Perr.   The video for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" won the inaugural award for Best Female Video at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, making Cyndi an MTV staple. The video featured professional wrestling manager "Captain" Lou Albano as Lauper's father and her real-life mother, Catrine, as her mother, and also featured her attorney, her manager, her brother Butch, and her dog Sparkle. She was a huge wrestling fan. In 1984–85, Cyndi appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone magazine, Time, and Newsweek. In addition, she appeared twice on the cover of People and was named a Ms. magazine Woman of the Year in 1985.   In 1985, she participated in "USA for Africa's" famine-relief fund-raising single "We Are the World," which has sold more than 20 million copies since then.   At the Grammys in 1985, She appeared with another professional wrestler, a Mr. Terry" Hulk" Hogan, who played her "bodyguard." "'The Grammy means a lot to me,' said Cyndi (in the arms of Hulk Hogan) after winning Best New Artist, 'Because I never thought I would amount to anything. I always wanted to make art.'" She would later make many appearances as herself in a number of the World Wrestling Federation's "Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection" events and played Wendi Richter's manager in the very first WrestleMania event. Dave Wolff, Lauper's boyfriend and manager at the time, was a wrestling fan as a boy and helped set up the rock and wrestling connection.   In 1985, Cyndi released the single "The Goonies' R' Good Enough," from the soundtrack to the movie The Goonies and an accompanying video that featured several wrestling stars. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.   She then received two nominations at the 1986 Grammy Awards: Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for "What a Thrill" and Best Long Form Music Video for Cyndi Lauper in Paris.   Cyndi released her second album, "True Colors," in 1986. It entered the Billboard 200 at No. 42 and has sold roughly 7 million copies.   In 1986, She appeared on the Billy Joel album The Bridge, with a song called "Code of Silence." She is credited with having written the lyrics with Joel, and she sings a duet with him. In the same year, Cyndi also sang the theme song for Pee-wee's Playhouse, credited as "Ellen Shaw." In 1987, David Wolff produced a concert film called Cyndi Lauper in Paris. The concert was broadcast on HBO.   Cyndi made her film debut in August 1988 in the comedy Vibes, alongside a nobody named Jeff Goldblum, Peter Falk, and Julian Sands. She played a psychic in search of a city of gold in South America. To prepare for the role, Cyndi took a few finger-waving and hair-setting classes at the Robert Fiancé School of Beauty in New York and studied with a few Manhattan psychics. The film flopped and was poorly received by critics but would later be considered a cult classic.   Cyndi then contributed a track called "Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China)" for the Vibes soundtrack, but the song was not included. Instead, a high-energy, comic action/adventure romp through a Chinese laundry video for the song was released. The song reached No. 54 on the U.S. charts, but did way better in Australia, reaching No. 8. Cyndi's third album, A Night to Remember, was released in 1989. The album had one hit, the No. 6 single "I Drove All Night," originally recorded by Roy Orbison, three years before his death on December 6, 1988. Cyndi received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 1990 Grammy Awards for That track. Still, overall, album sales for the album were down. A side note; The music video for the song "My First Night Without You" was one of the first to be closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. That record sold around 1.3 million copies.   Due to her friendship with a familiar name here at Icons and Outlaws, Yoko Ono, Cyndi was a part of the May 1990 John Lennon tribute concert in Liverpool. She performed the Beatles song "Hey Bulldog" and the John Lennon song "Working Class Hero." She was also involved in Sean Lennon's project, "The Peace Choir, "performing a new version of John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance."   Shortly after, the album was met with a dismal response, and she split with her boyfriend and manager, David Wolff. Cyndi lived alone in a New York hotel, emotionally drained and considering suicide. "I had come so far but felt like I had failed," she wrote in Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir (via Bullyville). "I would go to the studio, and then sit in my dark room and drink vodka. I had to spend most of my time alone. I was grieving. I thought the sadness would never go away." Indirectly, it was Cyndi's best-known song that encouraged her to try to crawl out of her low place: "The only thing that always ­prevented me from suicide is that I never wanted a headline to read, 'Girl who wanted to have fun just didn't.'" On November 24, 1991, Cyndi married actor David Thornton, who's been in home alone 3, John Q with Denzel, and that god-awful tear-jerker, the Notebook.   Cyndi's fourth album, "Hat Full of Stars," was released in June 1993 and was met with critical acclaim but failed commercially, unsupported by her label. The album tackled topics like homophobia, spousal abuse, racism, and abortion, sold fewer than 120,000 copies in the United States and peaked at No. 112 on the Billboard charts. The album's song "Sally's Pigeons" video features the then-unknown Julia Stiles playing a young Cyndi. You may remember Julia from ten things I hate about you, alongside a young Heath Ledger.   In 1993, Cyndi returned to acting, playing Michael J. Fox's ditzy secretary in the movie Life with Mikey. She also won an Emmy Award for her role as Marianne Lugasso in the hugely popular sitcom Mad About You with Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt. On November 19, 1997, Cyndi gave birth to her son, Declyn Wallace Lauper Thornton, who is now a trap rapper. Her fifth album," Sisters of Avalon," was released in Japan in 1996 and worldwide in 1997. Just like "Hat Full of Stars," some songs on "Sisters of Avalon" addressed dark themes. The song "Ballad of Cleo and Joe" addressed the complications of a drag queen's double life. The song "Say a Prayer" was written for a friend who had died from AIDS. "Unhook the Stars" was used in the movie of the same name. Again without support from her label, the release failed in America, spending a week on the Billboard album chart at No. 188. This album also received much critical praise, including People magazine, which declared it "'90s nourishment for body and soul. Lauper sets a scene, makes us care, gives us hope." Let's just say it… her label sucks!   On January 17, 1999, Cyndi appeared as an animated version of herself in The Simpsons episode "Wild Barts Can't Be Broken." She sang the National Anthem to the "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" melody. That same year, she opened for Cher's Do You Believe? Tour alongside Wild Orchid. Yeah, that group with a young Fergie. Cyndi also appeared in the films "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle" and The "Opportunists." In addition, she contributed to the soundtrack of the 2000 animated film, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, performing the song "I Want a Mom That Will Last Forever." On October 12, 2000, Cyndi took part in the television show Women in Rock, Girls with Guitars performing with Ann Wilson of Heart and with the girl group Destiny's Child and the queen B herself!. A CD of the songs performed was released exclusively to Sears stores from September 30 to October 31, 2001, and was marketed as a fundraiser for breast cancer.   In 2002, Sony issued a best-of CD, The Essential Cyndi Lauper. Cyndi also released a cover album with Sony/Epic Records entitled At Last (formerly Naked City), which was released in 2003. At Last received one nomination at the 2005 Grammy Awards: Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) for "Unchained Melody." The effort was also a commercial hit, selling 4.5 million records.    In April 2004, Cyndi performed during the VH1's benefit concert, "Divas Live" 2004, alongside Ashanti, Gladys Knight, Jessica Simpson, Joss Stone, and Patti LaBelle. This event supported the Save the Music Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America's public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education. She made appearances on Showtime's hit show "Queer as Folk" in 2005, directed a commercial for the Totally 80s edition of the board game Trivial Pursuit in 2006, served as a judge on the 6th Annual Independent Music Awards, and made her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated "The Threepenny Opera" playing "Jenny." In addition, she performed with Shaggy, Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver/Stone Temple Pilots, Pat Monahan of Train, Ani DiFranco, and The Hooters in the VH1 Classics special Decades Rock Live. In 2006, she sang "Message To Michael" with Dionne Warwick and "Beecharmer" with Nellie McKay on McKay's Pretty Little Head album.   On October 16, 2006, Cyndi was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. In 2007, she served as a guest performer on the song "Lady in Pink" on an episode of the Nick Jr. show, The Backyardigans. Cyndi's sixth studio album, "Bring Ya to the Brink," was released in the United States on May 27, 2008. Regarded as one of her best works when it was released, the Songwriters Hall of Fame has regarded the album track 'High and Mighty' as one of her essential songs. The album would be Cyndi's last release to date of original material, in addition to being her last for Epic Records, her label since her 1983 debut solo album. The album debuted at #41 on the Billboard 200, with 12,000 copies sold. Other projects for 2008 included the True Colors Tour and a Christmas duet with Swedish band The Hives, entitled "A Christmas Duel." The song was released as a CD single and a 7" vinyl in Sweden. Lauper also performed on "Girls Night Out," headlining it with Rosie O'Donnell in the U.S.   On November 17, 2009, Cyndi performed with Wyclef Jean in a collaboration called "Slumdog Millionaire," on The Late Show with David Letterman. In January 2010, Mattel released a Cyndi Lauper Barbie doll as part of their "Ladies of the 80s" series.   In March 2010, Cyndi appeared on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice with the then-future president, Donald Trump, coming in sixth place.   Cyndi's 7th studio album, Memphis Blues, was released on June 22, 2010, and debuted on the Billboard Blues Albums chart at No. 1 and at No. 26 on the Billboard Top 200. The album remained No. 1 on the Blues Albums chart for 14 consecutive weeks; Memphis Blues was nominated for Best Traditional Blues Album at the 2011 Grammy Awards. According to the Brazilian daily newspaper O Globo, the album had sold 600,000 copies worldwide by November 2010. In addition, Cyndi set out on her most extensive tour ever, the Memphis Blues Tour, which had more than 140 shows, to support the album.   Cyndi made international news in March 2011 for an impromptu performance of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" while waiting for a delayed flight at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. A video was later posted on YouTube.   In November 2011, she released two Christmas singles exclusive to iTunes. The first release was a Blues-inspired cover of Elvis Presley's classic "Blue Christmas," and the second was a new version of "Home for the holidays," a duet with Norah Jones. In June 2012, Lauper made her first appearance for WWE in 27 years to promote WWE Raw's 1000th episode to memorialize "Captain" Lou Albano.   In September 2012, Cyndi performed at fashion designer Betsey Johnson's 40-year Retrospective Fashion show. She also released a New York Times best-selling memoir, "Cyndi Lauper A Memoir," which detailed her struggle with child abuse and depression.   Cyndi then composed music and lyrics for the Broadway musical Kinky Boots, with Harvey Fierstein writing the book. The musical was based on the 2006 independent film Kinky Boots. The musical tells the story of Charlie Price. Having inherited a shoe factory from his father, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business. It opened in Chicago in October 2012 and on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 4, 2013. She won Best Score for Kinky Boots in May at the 63rd annual Outer Critics Circle Awards. The musical led the 2013 Tony Awards, with 13 nominations and six wins, including Best Musical and Best Actor. In addition, she won the award for Best Original Score. Cyndi was the first woman to win solo in this category. After a six-year run and 2,507 regular shows, Kinky Boots ended its Broadway run on April 7, 2019. It is the 25th-longest-running Broadway musical in history. It grossed $297 million on Broadway.    In the summer of 2013, celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut album "She's So Unusual," Cyndi embarked on an international tour covering America and Australia. The show consisted of a mix of fan favorites and the entirety of the She's So Unusual record.  She stated:"  It's been such an amazing year for me. When I realized it's also the anniversary of the album that started my solo career, I knew it was the perfect time to thank my fans for sticking with me through it all. I'm so excited to perform She's So Unusual from beginning to end, song by song and I can't wait to see everyone!" The tourtour grossed over $1 million   She was a guest on 36 dates of Cher's Dressed to Kill tour, starting April 23, 2014. In addition, a new album was confirmed by her in a website interview.   Cyndi hosted the Grammy Pre-Telecast at the Nokia Theatre, L.A., on January 26,  later accepting a Grammy for Kinky Boots (for Best Musical Theater Album).   On April 1 (March 1 in Europe), Cyndi released the 30th Anniversary edition of She's So Unusual through Epic Records. It featured a remastered version of the original album plus three new remixes. The Deluxe Edition featured bonus tracks such as demos, a live recording, and a 3D cut-out of the bedroom featured in the 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' music video with a reusable sticker set.   On September 17, 2014, Cyndi sang on the finale of America's Got Talent. Then, on September 25, as part of the Today Show's "Shine a Light" series, she re-recorded "True Colors" in a mashup with Sara Bareilles' "Brave" to raise awareness and money for children battling cancer. By October, the project had raised over $300,000.   The Songwriters Hall of Fame added Cyndi to its nomination list in October 2014. Also, her fourth consecutive 'Home for the Holidays' benefit concert for homeless gay youth was announced in October. Acts included 50 Cent and Laverne Cox, with 100% of the net proceeds going to True Colors United. In July 2015, She announced a project with producer Seymour Stein. She later told Rolling Stone it was a country album co-produced by Tony Brown.   On September 15, 2015, Kinky Boots opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End.   In January 2016, Cyndi announced she would release a new album on May 6, 2016. This record was made up of her interpretations of early country classics entitled "Detour." The announcement was supported by a release of her version of Harlan Howard's "Heartaches by the Number" and a performance on Skyville Live with Kelsea Ballerini and Ingrid Michaelson. Then, on February 17, 2016, she released her version of Wanda Jackson's "Funnel of Love."   In February 2016, Cyndi was nominated for an Olivier Award for contributing to the U.K. production of the play "Kinky Boots" along with Stephen Oremus, the man in charge of the arrangements. In January 2017, this production's album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.   In May 2016, she was featured on "Swipe to the Right" from Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise by French producer Jean-Michel Jarre. This second album of the Electronica project is based on collaborations with artists like Tangerine Dream, Moby, Pet Shop Boys, and more.   In October 2016, her son Dex Lauper was the opening act for her in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada, for her dates on her Detour Tour.   In January 2017, Cyndi was featured on Austin City Limits' 42nd season, performing some classic bangers alongside some of her country tunes from the "Detour." album. The episode aired on PBS.   In March 2018, it was announced that Cyndi and co- "Time After Time" songwriter Rob Hyman would compose the score for the musical version of the 1988 film "Working Girl." Ya know the movie that starred Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver. She teamed up with Hyman because she wanted "the music to sound like the 80s". The musical would be staged by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley. A developmental production premiere of the musical is planned for the 2021/2022 season.   For Grandin Road, Cyndi exclusively designed her own Christmas collection, 'Cyndi Lauper Loves Christmas', available from September 2018. "I've always loved Christmas. It reminds me to find some happiness in the little things," she said.   Her annual Home For The Holidays concert at the Beacon Theatre in New York was held on December 8, 2018.   Cyndi guest starred, playing a lawyer in an episode of the reboot of the television series Magnum P.I.. The episode, titled "Sudden Death", aired on October 22, 2018.   On November 15, 2018, iBillboard announced that Cyndi would receive the Icon Award at the Billboard's 13th annual Women in Music Event on December 6 in New York City. According to Billboard's editorial director, Jason Lipshutz, "The entire world recognizes the power of Cyndi Lauper's pop music, and just as crucially, she has used her undeniable talent to soar beyond music, create positive change in modern society and become a true icon."    The song "Together" was featured in the Canadian computer-animated film Race time, released in January 2019. Originally written and performed in French by Dumas, Cyndi performed the English translation in the English version of the film initially titled La Course des tuques.   On June 26, 2019, she performed at the opening ceremony of Stonewall 50 – WorldPride NYC 2019. Backed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Cyndi played two concerts on July 12 and 13, 2019, at the iconic Hollywood Bowl.   In September 2019, it was announced that Cyndi would star alongside Jane Lynch in the new Netflix comedy series described as "kind of The Golden Girls for today." However, as of March 2021, there have been no updates on this project. On April 23, 2020, Cyndi participated in an online fundraising concert to raise money for LGBTQ nightlife workers who struggled financially because of the coronavirus pandemic. Her finale was her performing "True Colors." The show was initiated by the Stonewall Inn Gives Back nonprofit organization of the historic Greenwich Village gay bar.    In November 2020, She dueted with former top ten "American Idol" finalist Casey Abrams on a cover version of the song 'Eve of Destruction.   In November last year, Shea Diamond featured Cyndi as a guest vocalist on the track 'Blame it on Christmas.' An official video was released in December.   She then performed at this year's MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Show, honoring folk icon Joni Mitchell on April 1.   It was announced in May this year that Alison Ellwood will direct a career retrospective documentary about Cyndi. The project is already in production but does not yet have a release date. "Let The Canary Sing" will be the title of this career-spanning documentary produced by Sony Music Entertainment.   Still killing it after all these years!   "Shes So Unusual" ranked No. 487 on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003. In addition, the album ranked No. 41 on Rolling Stone's Women Who Rock: The 50 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2012.   "Time After Time" has been covered by over a hundred artists and was ranked at No. 22 on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of the Past 25 Years and at No. 19 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s.   "She Bop," the third single from She's So Unusual, is the first and only top ten song to directly mention a gay porn magazine. An ode to masturbation, it was included in the PMRC's "Filthy Fifteen" list, which led to the parental advisory sticker appearing on recordings thought to be unsuitable for young listeners. Rolling Stone ranked it the 36th best song of 1984, praising its unusual playfulness regarding sexuality.   "True Colors" is now considered a gay anthem, after which True Colors United, which advocates for runaway and homeless LGBT youth, is so “colorfully” named.   Info used from: Nickiswift.com Wikipedia.com

Everybody knows Cyndi Lauper's big hit, “Girls Just want to have Fun”, but not so well-known is her career since then - a star-turn on “We are the World”, a string of great albums including Billboard's Blues Album of the Year, and writing “Kinky Boots”, a hit Broadway musical, all contribute to her story.   Our album "To Listen To Before You Die" this week – Leonard Cohen's “Songs of Love and Hate” - is chock-full of understated songs and amazing turns of phrase. Show regulars will know that Mick loves it, and Jeff not so much.  Tune in to find out why. Jeff takes a look at Extreme Ironing as an up-and-coming sport, and the boys look at how one of Elon Musk's batteries could boost tourism to Central Australia by allowing a pizza shop and ice-creamery to open in the country's most remote parts.    References:  “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die” Robert Dimery, Leonard Cohen, Songs of Love and Hate, Jennifer Warnes, Paul Buckmaster, Elton John, “Hallelujah”, ”Famous Blue Raincoat”, Lloyd Cole, “Avalanche”, Nick Cave, “From Her to Eternity”, “There's a crack in everything / That's how the light gets in”, “The Young Ones”, 70's British comedy, Rick Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Polydor Records, Portrait Records, David Thornton, Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Sinead O'Connor, Prince, Masturbation, Donny Sutherland's “Sounds”, “She's So Unusual”, The Hooters, Eric Bazilian, ”We are the World”, Quincy Jones, Memphis Blues, Yoko Ono, John Lennon, “Working Class Hero”, “Life with Mikey”, “Mad About You”, The Simpsons, "Wild Barts Can't Be Broken", “Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir” By Cyndi Lauper with Jancee Dunn, Richmond Hill High School in Queens, Broadway, “Kinky Boots”, 2013 Tony Awards, Best Musical, Best Actor, first woman to win solo Best Original Score Tony Award, Mattel, Cyndi Lauper Barbie Doll Extreme Ironing Around the World Extreme Ironing Skysurf Playlist

Cyndi Lauper has sold over 50 million records worldwide. She's a singer, songwriter and activist whose first album She's So Unusual landed her on the list of top female debut artists of all time. But before going six-times certified platinum, Lauper was ridiculed for her eclectic look and fired from bands time after time. She was broke, working at a vintage store and skipping dinner every other night. Then came the WWE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer Rob Harvilla joins DJ Louie for a deep dive into foundational early MTV-era icon, Cyndi Lauper. First, Louie and Rob parse what made the early 1980s such a crystallizing moment for The Pop Star as we know it today and particularly the role MTV played in taking pop stardom 360°, making it a visual endeavor as much as a musical one. They then breakdown Cyndi's rough-and-tumble upbringing in Queens and how it established her distinct star persona and voice, her stint as a cover band front-woman honing her skills as a canny interpreter of other people's songs, and her first breakout attempt as the lead singer of erstwhile new wave band, Blue Angel. Next, they consider her seminal solo debut album, 1983's She's So Unusual, how she remade cover songs in her own image, the towering success of her first single “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” which both solidified her place in the pop canon but potentially became an albatross around her neck, as well as the versatility she displayed on her second hit, quintessential ‘80s power-ballad “Time After Time”'. Next, Rob and Louie examine Cyndi's successful sophomore album, 1986's True Colors, how it cemented both her more overt activist bent and her status as an LGBTQIA+ icon, Cyndi's third record, 1989's A Night To Remember, which she's since referred to as “A Night To Forget”, how she struggled to regain her commercial footing through the ‘90s and ‘00s despite releasing some of her best music and finally, her surprising late-career renaissance as the Tony-Award winning composer of the hit Broadway musical, Kinky Boots. Finally, Louie and Rob place Cyndi Lauper in the official Pop Pantheon. Send questions about this episode, the pantheon, pop stars in general or whatever else is on your mind to PopPantheonPod@gmail.com! Join the Pop Pantheon Discord Tonight (1/20) at 8PM ET / 5PM PT! Check Out Louie's Cyndi Lauper Essentials Playlist Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram Follow Pop Pantheon on Twitter Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter

On our season two premiere, we talk to the Induct Cyndi Lauper team (Joe, Colin and Bay) about their ongoing campaign to get this 80s icon into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (sign their petition here). We also have an in-depth discussion of Lauper's life, career and impact on American popular culture. Topics discussed include Lauper's iconic debut album She's So Unusual, her involvement with the then-WWF in the mid-1980s, her ventures into other forms of art (including television, film and theatre) and her political and social activism. 

On October 14th of 1983, American singer Cyndi Lauper, released her debut studio album, She's So Unusual. Lauper's first band had broken up, she had filed for bankruptcy, and she was singing at a Japanese restaurant. Then this debut album of razor-sharp dance pop became the first by a female performer to score four Top 5 hits. Learn more about True Colors United: www.truecolorsunited.org In this podcast we go through Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. As selected by a panel of music critics, journalists and musicians and published in 2003. Follow me: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/500albumspod Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/500albumspod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, look at that - it's a mailbag episode! Kirk answers your questions on Bo Diddley, Minecraft, The Supremes, chorus guitar, XTC, Parquet Courts, and the mystery of the "Careless Whisper" sax solo.REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:“Wake Up” by XTC from The Big Express, 1984“Waterfall” and “Don't Stop” by The Stone Roses from The Stone Roses, 1989“The Mind Electric” by Miracle Musical from Hawaii: Part II, 201“Minecraft” by C418, 2009The Minecraft episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz: https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft“Briony” by Dario Marianelli from Atonement, 2007“The Mayor” by Kirk Hamilton from The Exited Door, 2009“Bo Diddley” by Bo Diddley, 1962“You Can't Hurry Love” by The Supremes written by Holland-Dozier-Holland (and backed by The Funk Brothers), 1966“Wake Up” by Arcade Fire from Funeral, 2004“In The Heights” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from In The Heights, 2008 and the 2021 film“Chinese Satellite” by Phoebe Bridger from Punisher, 2020“Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo from Sour, 2021“Time After Time” by Cindi Lauper and Rob Hyman from She's So Unusual, 1983“Wide Awake” by Parquet Courts from Wide Awake, 2018“Careless Whisper” by George Michael from Wham!'s 1984 record Make It BigDan Forshaw's video about Steve Gregory's “Careless Whisper” sax solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UvoRqBDwsIOUTRO SOLOIST: Luke PriceThis episode's outro soloist is Portland fiddle player Luke Price. 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Broken Social Scene's bandleader Kevin Drew joins me to talk about his spark of Inspiration, Do Make Say Think's fifth album You, You're A History In Rust. Kevin is friends with the band (a couple of DMST's members are also in BSS), but he talks about being able to separate his personal relationships with the musicians from the music he loves so much.  Our conversation covers learning to live with grief, the beauty of film soundtracks, our mutual love for Cyndi Lauper's She's So Unusual and we also propose a collaboration between Do Make Say Think and Rihanna.Kevin's brilliant new instrumental album Influences (under the K.D.A.P moniker) is out now on Arts And Crafts.Links:Kevin DrewYou, You're A History In RustMary J Blige: My Life

Today is the 68th birthday of the singer/songwriter/actor/activist Cyndi Lauper. I remember when her “She's So Unusual” album was released. She was unusual, she was different, she was everything that we needed, but didn't know we needed. She has changed the landscape of music and activism over her 30+ year career and we are all the better for it. Song: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough This episode is also available as a blog post: http://waldina.com/2021/06/22/happy-68th-birthday-cyndi-lauper/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/waldina/message

Today for link 3 we are giving away a vinyl copy of Prince's third album released in 1980 DIRTY MIND. The entire album was produced, arranged and composed entirely by Prince in his studio home, featuring tracks Uptown and She's So Unusual which was later covered by Cyndi Lauper.

What a thrill to welcome Cyndi Lauper to the podcast for its first season finale! In their illuminating conversation, Cyndi and Hal speak about her very personal process writing "Not My Father's Son” for Kinky Boots and the importance of her glass ceiling-breaking Tony win for Best Original Score. Cyndi reflects on the roles of women in her family and their influence in shaping her idea of womanhood. Finally, Cyndi shares the creative freedom she feels while writing for Broadway and the importance of recognizing each of our own authentic selves. Cyndi Lauper is a groundbreaking Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning songwriter and performing artist with global record sales in excess of 50 million. Her iconic voice, influential punk glamour, and infectious live shows have catapulted her to stardom. Lauper won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist with her first album, She's So Unusual, and became the first woman in history to have four top-five singles from a debut album. Since then, Lauper has released ten additional studio albums, yielding timeless classics like “Time After Time” and “True Colors,” and the anthemic “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” She’s been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, seven American Video Awards, and 18 MTV Awards. In 2013, Cyndi Lauper became the first solo woman to win Best Original Score (music and lyrics) for Kinky Boots. She contributed a Tony-nominated song to the score of the Broadway musical SpongeBob SquarePants and is currently writing the score for the Broadway adaptation of the 1988 feature film Working Girl. A pillar of female success, Lauper was inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015, released a New York Times best-selling memoir, and continues to collect impressive accolades across the music industry and beyond. In 2018, Lauper designed and launched a sold-out Home Decor Collection with Grandin Road and added a guest starring role on CBS’ hit TV show Magnum PI to her acting resume. She closed out 2018 by receiving the “Icon Award” from Billboard at its 13th annual Women In Music event and brought down the house with a rousing tribute to Cher at Kennedy Center Honors. In addition, Lauper is tireless in her advocacy work. She has been an activist since day one, always fighting for the underdog - especially women, people living with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQ people. Her commitment runs so deep that she started her own charity, the True Colors United in 2008 to bring an end to homelessness amongst LGBTQ youth, who make up to 40% of the youth homelessness population. Over the past 10 years, the True Colors United has had an indelible impact on ending youth homelessness in America. From playing a lead role in securing $167.5 million in new annual federal funding from Congress to invest in 46 communities across the country, which Cyndi powerfully testified in support of in the U.S. Senate, to training close to 2,000 homeless youth service providers for free over the past year to inclusively work with LGBTQ youth, Cyndi and the True Colors United are fundamentally changing how the country is working to prevent and end youth homelessness for the 4.2 million youth who experience it each year. Follow Cyndi on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @CyndiLauper and stay informed on the advocacy of True Colors United on Facebook, Twitter (@TrueColorsUnite), and Instagram (@TrueColorsUnited). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music Mayhem returns! And we're kicking it off with a pick by Father Chuck, "She's So Unusual" by Cyndi Lauper. This album is loaded with bangers, from the iconic 80s bop "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" to the all-timer ballad, "Time After Time," this is the album that cemented Cyndi Lauper as an 80s icon, and would influence pop music and female vocalists for years to come. But what did the Masters of Divinity think? Press play and find out today! Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/mastersofdivinity Twitter ►https://twitter.com/mastersdivinity​ Facebook ►https://bit.ly/2DGtIFj​ Become a patron via Patreon! ►https://patreon.com/mastersofdivinity​ Visit our website! ►https://themastersofdivinity.wordpress --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message

On this episode Bryn and Angie round out our third of three weeks listening to music from the 1980's with 1983's She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper. We discuss how watching her episode of Behind the Music helped us connect with Cyndi as an artist and her find a level of charm and enjoyment in the album we didn't see originally. Angie puts Bryn on the spot for more "this or that" 80's song questions. We also discuss gaining weight over COVID and the toll it's taking on how fast our pants wear out. Podcast Theme Music by Devon Rose

Hey guys, today Cate and Lori are singing the praises of singer, songwriter, actress, feminist, activist, and all-around queen, Cyndi Lauper and her breakout 1983 debut album, She’s So Unusual. The gals dance deep into the album’s bops, ballads, and sometimes unusual music videos. In true Cyndi form, things get a little colorful as the ladies talk about their suburban childhood, middle school cafeteria lunches, phone rules, crazy nights past 8 PM, and that very real single teardrop pain of running away from love. Cyndi Lauper - She Bop (Official HD Video) Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video) Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time (Official Video) K.I.T. www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast

Cyndi Lauper spoke with Joe Kelley while on tour with Cher in 2002. A Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winning artist with 30 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 50 million, Cyndi Lauper has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. Lauper recently became a New York Times Best Selling author with her autobiography – Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir – published by Simon & Schuster and wrote the original score for the Tony award winning best musical Kinky Boots. A Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winning artist. Helping others has always been a guiding force for Cyndi and she focuses her efforts to make a difference through the True Colors Fund. An unwavering advocate for equality long before she became famous, she co-founded the organization in 2008 to bring an end to homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and create a world where all young people can be their true selves. In addition, Cyndi is the Honorary Chairperson and a co- founder of the True Colors Residence, the first project of its kind to provide a permanent, supportive and secure home to formerly homeless LGBT youth in New York City. Cyndi also continues to be a tireless participant in the struggle to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic and ensure that women are treated equally around the world. Advocate for equality. Making a difference. For more than 30 years, Cyndi Lauper has been a songwriting provocateur. Her musical achievements are so pervasive that they have become entwined in the cultural landscape. Cyndi first found acclaim in 1983, co-writing a pair of memorable singles "Time After Time" and "She Bop" for her seminal debut, She's So Unusual. Spring-boarding off this success, she co-wrote most of her follow-up album, True Colors, including the hit "Change of Heart." As her craft evolved, so did her nuance for expressing social issues, notably on Hat Full of Stars ("Sally's Pigeons," "A Part Hate", "Broken Glass") and Sisters of Avalon ("Ballad of Cleo And Joe," "Say A Prayer"). Throughout her career Cyndi has penned tracks with an assortment of her peers including Billy Joel, The Hooters, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jeff Beck, Junior Vasquex, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nellie McKay and Max Martin. In 2013, those decades of songwriting culminated in Cyndi's first foray into Broadway, composing the music for the critically adored Broadway musical Kinky Boots.  The musical won six Tony Awards, including one for her score, which made her the first woman to win solo in that category. The show has gone on to set a box office record. All told, Cyndi's spirited songwriting has earned her more than 50 million in album sales, two Grammys®, an Emmy, and a Tony. www.cyndilauper.com www.joekelleyradio.com

Brian and Brian end the show forever with a party record, She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper. VV-mails: volcanovinyl@gmail.com tVVitter: twitter.com/volcanovinyl Funstagram: instagram.com/volcanovinyl

Cyndi Lauper talks "She's So Unusual!"

Billy Joel's former drummer, Liberty DeVitto, talks about life with Billy Joel.A Halloween decoration at a Kansas City man's house gets national attention.A Central CA man runs 37 miles on his 37th birthday for a special reason.Cyndi Lauper talks "She's So Unusual!"

It's Cyndi Lauper week with D-Listed writer, journalist and Cyndi fan Mieka Strawhorn! We are starting at the very beginning with an album review of the first, the iconic, the never overplayed: "She's So Unusual." So strap a tutu to your head, throw some glitter in the air and get ready to bop like Tipper Gore ain't watchin'! We put on our Prince thongs, play mouth guitars, destroy pool toys and pretend to cry with white girls as we worship this era-defining, activist legend. So get ready to enjoy your private She-Bop, learn about Fiona Shaw's Grammy, and of course HAVE FUN as we celebrate this steel piped joyful Brooklyn Diva!

In this episode we are joined in the studio by Grace's mom and Scott's wife; Amy Hiler. They start with a belated Father's Day quiz similar to the Mother's Day episode; Grace will answer trivial questions about Scott and Amy will guess what her father Charlie French answered. Who is the best daughter? Only these questions about favorite movies and first cars will tell. Next up is their fourth album review; 2 weeks ago Amy got to choose She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper and Grace chose The Pains of Growing by Alessia Cara. Contact us through our email gendividepodcast@gmail.com and find us on our Facebook and Instagram @gendividepodcast

In the first ever cagematch episode, Scott and Grace debate over which is better; Blockbuster or Netflix? Scott argues for Blockbuster with his nostalgia of a simpler time and movies like Armageddon and Contact with Jodie Foster. Grace argues for Netflix with the convenience and cost effectiveness / lack of late fees and the ability to watch Netflix Originals such as Stranger Things, Fuller House, and Black Mirror. Stay tuned for our next four episodes including a crossover with our studio mates Head Canon and Loose Cannons discussing "Friends", a brand new special guest, album review of Cyndi Lauper's "She's So Unusual" and Alessia Cara's "The Pains of Growing", and another film review with our movie genius Derek Worlow of "Rad". Email us your thoughts through gendividepodcast@gmail.com If you don't want to want to miss out on anymore pre-show engagement then head over and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @gendividepodcast

Escucha: Cyndi Lauper: She’s So Unusual

Yakuza, known in Japan as Ryū ga Gotoku (Like a Dragon, Japanese), is great Beat ‘em up series that not only has had popularity over its home country of japan, but has gotten a big following in the united states and in Europe. So it is why this STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour, you better set up which fighting style works better as you are about to journey through the streets of Kamurocho taking down some thugs with these selected tracks from the Yakuza game series. (Complete Composer Credits: https://nostalgiaroadtrip.com/2019/08/stage-66-yakuza/ ....Don't blame me, blame the description letter limit here on Soundcloud) ++===========Game – Composer – Title – Company========++ 1.) Yakuza 0 – “Force Addiction, La-Di-Da, Ultimate Road Rage, One-Eyed Slugger, Oath of Enma, JUDGEMENT (w/ vocals by Takaya Kuroda) & 24 hour Cinderella (w/ vocals by Hidenari Ugaki)“ 2.) Yakuza – “Funk Goes On, Scarlet Scar, ID & Poison Pill” 3.) Yakuza 2 – “As a man/As a brother, Push Me Underwater, Blockhead Boy, Face To Face & Evil Itself“ 4.) Yakuza 3 – “Fly, Bruise, Ryu-Kyu Humming, Crush and Strike, Test Your Imagination & D 2 A (w/ vocals by Chihiro Aoki)” 5.) Yakuza 4 - “Underground Dazzling Star(Neo), The Myth, Fighting Fighter & MachineGun Kiss” 6.) Yakuza 5 – “Hailstorm, I believe in you, Receive and Slash You, The COOL GUY SOSUKE, Comin’at ya/My girl, Noodle shop Ryuya & Loneliness loop (w/ vocals by Rie Kugimiya)“ 7.) Yakuza 6: The Song of Life – “Bonds, Seakillers, Town Bully, Bloodstained Philosophy, Lots of Lights & Like A Butterfly (w/ vocals by Takaya Kuroda & Saki)“ 8.) Yakuza Kenzan (Ryū ga Gotoku Kenzan!) – “Water and Melon, Blood Maker, Immortality & Masochism“ 9.) Kurohyō: Ryū ga Gotoku Shinshō – “Die anyway, DIGITALIZED, Kill city, YOUR KNIFE FEELS GOOD & SO UNUSUAL“ 10.) Project X Zone 2 – “Funk Goes On“ 11.) Yakuza: Dead Souls (Ryū ga Gotoku OF THE END) – “Inescapable Battle, Cry, Akiyama Battle Theme & Gary’s Boot Camp“ 12.) Yakuza Ishin – “Shika Flower, Sad sword, Roar, Willow’s Riff & Destroyed“ 13.) Judgment (Judge Eyes)- “Drumfire, Moth, Line of sin, Final decision, BUZZY, Darkness & The Last Assassin XIV: Symphony of The Judgment“ 14.) Yakuza Kiwami – “Funk Goes On, Flirt With Bomb, Ideal For Violence, The End Of The Dogma & Cherry blossoms 2000“ 15.) Yakuza Kiwami 2 – “The End Of The Dogma, Amusing Octagon, Update With Gunfire & The Wicked“ Edgar Velasco: @MoonSpiderHugs www.patreon.com/nostalgiaroadtrip Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NostalgiaRoadTripChannel Official Site: nostalgiaroadtrip.com/ FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/nostalgiaroadtrip/ Official Twitter: @NRoadTripCast

William Wittman is another producer/engineer/mixer whose name may not sound familiar, but who no doubt has worked on scores of songs you know and love. His first major work was on Cyndi Lauper's monumental She's So Unusual. Included on those sessions were the guys from The Hooters, which lead to WW doing their breakthrough Nervous Night. The same team went on to help craft Joan Osborne's smash Relish. From there, the hits just kept coming with albums by The Outfield, The Fixx and Scandal. He's also worked artists like the A's, Graham Parker  Mick Jagger and Pat Benatar. In the 90s he played in his own band Too Much Joy, which also paved the way for him to continue as a professional musician. Today you can find him slapping the bass in Cyndi's band as well as serving as her musical director.  And finally, a young William once passed up an opportunity to hobnob with rock's ultimate royalty because he was so dedicated to finishing a job, well...that and...he really had to pee.

On this episode we talk about Cyndi Lauper & her debut album She's So Unusual. Have a great weekend!!! Used & Abused can be found on social media at the following: Twitter: twitter.com/UsedAbusedpod Facebook: Used & Abused: A Music Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/usedandabusedpod/ Email: usedandabusedpod@gmail.com YouTube: Used And Abused Pod Also if you want to hear this album you can find it under our liked videos under playlist tab on our YouTube page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/used--abused-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/used--abused-podcast/support

"Time After Time" war Cyndi Laupers erster Nummer-1-Hit. Eigentlich war er gar nicht für ihr Debütalbum "She's So Unusual" geplant.

Cyndi Lauper's debut album title She's So Unusual is nothing short of the perfect descriptor for her looks, the sound of her voice, and the genre-bending compilation of tracks that won her Best New Artist at the 1984 Grammy's. Growing up, Big Jay Oakerson was drawn to her strangeness, and he was not alone. Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga created careers out of replicating and building upon that oddball personality, letting their freak flags fly.  This conversation was recorded in Montreal at Just For Laughs, July 2018.  Jay and Josh go deep on some interesting topics including the heart palpitating music of the '80s, songs to cry to, hip hop figuring out how to entertain and put on a show by studying KISS, and Cyndi's imprint on the evolution of music itself. The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts.  For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com.   New Song / Artist influenced by Cyndi Lauper: "She's Kerosene" by The Interrupters (YouTube) & (Spotify) Join. The. Movement. 

William Wittman is a Grammy winning producer, engineer, musician and songwriter who’s credits include Cyndi Lauper’s 6x platinum She’s So Unusual, Joan Osborne’s 3x platinum Relish, and the Outfield’s 2x platinum Play Deep among others. He’s also twisted the knobs on hits for Pat Benatar, Mick Jagger, The Fixx, and many more. He's currently on tour with Cyndi Lauper as her bassist and musical director. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nicole and Jen discuss Tully, feminism and domestic work, meeting our younger selves, and the controversy around the movie. Check out the perfectly timed Dear Sugar podcast dealing with the invisible labor women do. Also read criticism of the movie by Postpartum Support International and a counter argument on the value of fiction from Vox. Nicole recommends Cyndi Lauper's album, She's So Unusual and Jen recommends the movie version of Parenthood. Check out our website where you can sign up for our newsletter and visit our store, talk to us on Twitter, visit our Facebook Page, and please leave a review for us on iTunes.

Get the real story about recording “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” with Cyndi Lauper, and other great studio stories, and recording tips! My guest today is Eric Bazilian, Founder of The Hooters, and part of the band on Cyndi Lauper’s “She’s So Unusual”, as well as Joan Osborne’s “Relish”, for which Bazilian wrote the Grammy-nominated “One Of Us’ one night in his dining room. He then went on to write for and produce artists as varied as Busted, The Scorpions, Ricky Martin, Robbie Williams, Amanda Marshall, Jonatha Brooke, Billie Meyers, Leanne Rymes, and many more he can’t remember at the moment. His proudest moment as a producer in recent history is the album he produced with William Wittman for Dave Hause, “Bury Me In Philly”. Thanks to our sponsors: Chris Graham Mastering: http://RSRockstars.com/FreeMasteringSample Roswell Pro Audio: https://RoswellProAudio.com Listen to Eric Bazilian's records on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jenWdylTtzs&list=PLbJhbD1bWQszGMrEwVcfIhFQrHQv8NFco If you love the podcast then please Leave a review on iTunes here And if you want to learn more about mixing you can get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/122

For May 2017 The Sonic Collective member Scott Gregory has selected Cyndi Lauper's first album She's So Unusual that took the early 1980s by storm. Listen to why Scott selected this album and join us back in June to hear our reviews. For the supporting article and to see all our selection and reviews please join us at http://thesoniccollective.com.

女权，一直是个敏感的话题。无论国内、国外，有关女性权益的讨论从未停止。不过，毋庸置疑的是，尽管现代文明已经发展至此，女性的社会地位今非昔比，但她们依然是弱势团体。本期节目，小马和勺子将用 8 首歌的时间，讨论有关女权的种种，权当送给各位女性朋友的礼物，预祝各位节日快乐。   本期歌单 阿密特 - 母系社会 @ AMIT2 (2015) 蔡依林 安室奈美惠 - I'm not Yours @ 呸 (2014) Beyoncé - If I Were a Boy @ I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008) Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl @ Under the Pink (1994) Maddie & Tae - Girl in a Country Song @ Start Here (2015) Ne-Yo - Miss Independent @ Year of the Gentleman (2008) 莫文蔚 - 妇女新知 @ Karen Mok (2000) Cyndi Lauper - She Bop @ She's So Unusual (1983)  

This week Shelley and Christian discuss Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir. The legendary and iconic singer, songwriter, actress and activist offers a personal account of the journey that led her to become an international superstar. After leaving her childhood home at seventeen, Cyndi took on a series of jobs: racetrack hot walker, IHOP waitress, and, as she puts it, “gal Friday the thirteenth,” as she pursued her passion for music. She worked her way up playing small gigs and broke out in 1983 with She’s So Unusual, which earned her a Grammy for Best New Artist and made her the first female artist in history to have four top-five singles on a debut album. And while global fame wasn’t always what she expected, she has remained focused on what matters most. Cyndi is a gutsy real-life heroine who has never been afraid to speak her mind and stick up for a cause—whether it’s women’s rights, gay rights, or fighting against HIV/AIDS. Published by Simon and Schuster on September 18th, 2012 and written with Jancee Dunn. Disclaimer: The views expressed here by Shelley Sorenson are made in her capacity as a private citizen, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the San Francisco Public Library or the City of San Francisco.

The Hooters were a pretty big band back in the mid-to-late 80s with three top 40 hits (and a few others that barely missed). Sadly, sales started to sag around the beginning of the 90s, but the band continues on to this day in some form, still drawing large crowds in parts of Europe. In this interview we talk about fickle American crowds, The Hooters slot playing at Live Aid, Eric and his Hooter partner Rob Hyman's involvement in the recording of Cyndi Lauper's smash debut album She's So Unusual, and him writing Joan Osbourne's "One Of Us", one of the biggest songs of the 90s. Eric remains a relentless artist, praying his muse will point him toward the next big hit. 

Ryan and Matt listen to and discuss Cyndi Lauper’s “She’s So Unusual.” Episode 171: First Take Fun, Then Take Freedom originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

Amanda Long discusses Cyndi Lauper's debut album, She's So Unusual