Cyndi Lauper is known for her powerful four-octave vocal range and eccentric style, earning her the title 'Queen of Quirky Pop.'
Lauper has been a lifelong advocate for LGBTQ rights, inspired by her sister Ellen, who is a lesbian.
Her debut album, 'She's So Unusual,' featured the iconic hit 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun,' which became a feminist anthem.
Biography
Early Life
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper, known as Cyndi Lauper, was born on June 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Catholic family. Her father, Fred, was of Swiss-German descent, while her mother, Catrine, was of Italian (Sicilian) descent. Growing up in Ozone Park, Queens, Lauper was influenced by artists like the Beatles and Judy Garland. She began writing songs at age 12 and developed a unique sense of style that led to bullying during her school years. After a tumultuous childhood, including her parents' divorce and an abusive stepfather, Lauper ran away from home at 17, seeking to pursue her passion for art and music.
Career
Lauper's music career began in earnest with the formation of the band Blue Angel in 1978, which released a self-titled album in 1980. Despite critical acclaim, the album did not sell well, leading to the band's breakup and Lauper's temporary financial struggles. However, she soon found success as a solo artist with her debut album, "She's So Unusual," which featured hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and established her as a pop icon. Over the years, Lauper has released numerous albums, including "True Colors," "A Night to Remember," and "Memphis Blues," showcasing her versatility across genres such as rock, pop, and blues.
Activism and Legacy
Beyond her music, Lauper is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights, inspired by her sister Ellen's experiences. She co-founded the True Colors tour and established True Colors United, an organization aimed at ending youth homelessness, particularly among LGBTQ youth. Lauper's contributions to music and society have earned her numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and a Tony Award for Best Original Score. Her distinctive style and powerful voice have influenced a generation of artists, solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in the music industry and a champion for equality.
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Discography
Detour2016
- 1.Funnel of Love3:16
- 2.Detour2:55
- 3.Misty Blue3:19
- 4.Walkin’ After Midnight2:16
- 5.Heartaches by the Number3:11
- 6.The End of the World3:13
- 7.Night Life2:59
- 8.Begging to You3:24
- 9.You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly3:43
- 10.I Fall to Pieces3:01
- 11.I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart3:14
- 12.Hard Candy Christmas3:54
Memphis Blues2010
- 1.Just Your Fool3:37
- 2.Shattered Dreams3:52
- 3.Early in the Mornin’3:51
- 4.Romance in the Dark5:44
- 5.How Blue Can You Get?5:23
- 6.Down Don’t Bother Me3:03
- 7.Don’t Cry No More2:44
- 8.Rollin’ and Tumblin’3:29
- 9.Down So Low3:55
- 10.Mother Earth5:19
- 11.Crossroads4:42
Bring Ya to the Brink2008
- 1.High and Mighty4:44
- 2.Into the Nightlife4:01
- 3.Rocking Chair3:39
- 4.Echo3:56
- 5.Lyfe3:39
- 6.Same Ol’ Story5:55
- 7.Raging Storm5:24
- 8.Lay Me Down3:29
- 9.Give It Up3:24
- 10.Set Your Heart3:42
- 11.Grab a Hold3:28
- 12.Rain on Me4:24
The Body Acoustic2005
- 1.Money Changes Everything5:15
- 2.All Through the Night4:41
- 3.Time After Time4:17
- 4.She Bop4:17
- 5.Above the Clouds3:58
- 6.I’ll Be Your River4:47
- 7.Sisters of Avalon5:27
- 8.Shine3:33
- 9.True Colors4:10
- 10.Water’s Edge4:49
- 11.Fearless4:08
- 12.Girls Just Wanna Have Fun3:01
At Last2003
- 1.At Last2:45
- 2.Walk On By4:34
- 3.Stay3:15
- 4.La Vie en rose3:34
- 5.Unchained Melody4:27
- 6.If You Go Away4:29
- 7.Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)4:39
- 8.My Baby Just Cares for Me2:39
- 9.Makin’ Whoopee4:15
- 10.Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood3:39
- 11.You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me4:04
- 12.Hymn to Love3:37
- 13.On the Sunny Side of the Street4:05
The Essential Cyndi Lauper2003
- 1.Girls Just Want to Have Fun3:55
- 2.Money Changes Everything5:03
- 3.Who Let in the Rain4:38
- 4.She Bop3:49
- 5.Time After Time4:01
- 6.I Drove All Night4:13
- 7.Hat Full of Stars4:29
- 8.Change of Heart4:25
- 9.Sisters of Avalon4:22
- 10.All Through the Night4:30
- 11.When You Were Mine5:04
- 12.True Colors3:48
- 13.Unhook the Stars3:59
- 14.The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough3:38
The Great Cyndi Lauper2003
- 1.Girls Just Want to Have Fun3:59
- 2.Maybe He’ll Know4:27
- 3.Calm Inside the Storm3:56
- 4.What’s Going On4:41
- 5.The Goonies ’R’ Good Enough3:29
- 6.That’s What I Think4:19
- 7.Broken Glass5:34
- 8.Unhook the Stars3:57
- 9.Money Changes Everything5:02
- 10.True Colors3:49
- 11.Time After Time4:03
- 12.She Bop3:48
- 13.When You Were Mine5:06
- 14.I’m Gonna Be Strong3:52
- 15.All Through the Night4:31
- 16.Change of Heart4:26
- 17.I Drove All Night4:40
- 18.Sally’s Pigeons3:48
- 19.Come On Home4:38
- 20.Iko Iko2:06
- 21.Hat Full of Stars4:29
- 22.A Night to Remember3:45
- 23.The World Is Stone4:26
- 24.Insecurious3:33
- 25.You Don’t Know5:16
- 26.Cold3:33
- 27.Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China)3:58
- 28.Unconditional Love3:58
- 29.Who Let In the Rain4:37
- 30.Fall Into Your Dreams4:48
- 31.Fearless3:39
- 32.Hot Gets a Little Cold3:39
- 33.Witness3:42
- 34.I’ll Kiss You4:10
- 35.9113:18
- 36.Ballad of Cleo & Joe4:01
- 37.Sisters of Avalon4:22
- 38.Unabbreviated Love4:20
- 39.What a Thrill3:18
- 40.One Track Mind3:41
- 41.I Don’t Want to Be Your Friend4:23
- 42.Yeah Yeah3:17
- 43.Hey Now (Girls Just Want to Have Fun)3:54
Best of Cindy Lauper2002
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36 All-Time Favorites!2002
- 1.Girls Just Want to Have Fun3:58
- 2.Maybe He’ll Know4:27
- 3.Calm Inside the Storm3:57
- 4.What’s Going On4:40
- 5.The Goonies ’R’ Good Enough3:39
- 6.That’s What I Think4:40
- 7.Broken Glass5:35
- 8.Unhook the Stars4:00
- 9.Insecurious3:32
- 10.You Don’t Know5:16
- 11.A Night to Remember3:45
- 12.Cold3:29
- 13.Change of Heart4:26
- 14.Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China)4:00
- 15.Right Track Wrong Train4:41
- 16.What a Thrill3:17
- 17.Witness3:43
- 18.I’ll Kiss You4:08
- 19.Money Changes Everything5:05
- 20.9113:18
- 21.Ballad of Cleo and Joe4:02
- 22.Sisters of Avalon4:23
- 23.Unabbreviated Love4:20
- 24.I Drove All Night4:12
- 25.True Colors
- 26.When You Were Mine
- 27.Heading for the Moon
- 28.Time After Time
- 29.All Through the Night
- 30.Unconditional Love
- 31.Who Let in the Rain
- 32.Hat Full of Stars
- 33.Sally’s Pigeons
- 34.Fall Into Your Dreams
- 35.Fearless
- 36.Hot Gets a Little Cold
Pop & Wave2002
- 1.Girls Just Want to Have Fun3:52
- 2.Time After Time3:59
- 3.She Bop3:48
- 4.All Through the Night4:29
- 5.True Colors3:47
- 6.Change of Heart4:24
- 7.What’s Going On4:40
- 8.Money Changes Everything5:01
- 9.I Drove All Night4:10
- 10.The World Is Stone4:21
- 11.Hey Now (Girsl Just Want to Have Fun)3:54
- 12.She Bop (Maxi)6:23
Shine2001
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Feels Like Christmas2001
- 1.Feels Like Christmas4:33
- 2.Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree2:46
- 3.Minnie and Santa3:57
- 4.The World Is Stone4:21
- 5.December Child3:11
- 6.Christmas Conga3:33
- 7.Heading for the Moon3:20
- 8.Silent Night4:19
Media Markt Collection: Cyndi Lauper2001
- 1.Girls Just Want to Have Fun3:53
- 2.True Colors3:48
- 3.I Drove All Night4:11
- 4.Who Let in the Rain4:36
- 5.A Night to Remember3:44
- 6.All Through the Night4:28
- 7.Change of Heart4:23
- 8.What’s Going On4:45
- 9.Money Changes Everything5:00
- 10.Unconditional Love3:57
- 11.When You Were Mine5:01
- 12.One Track Mind3:41
Time After Time: The Best Of2000
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Merry Christmas… Have a Nice Life!1998
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Wanna Have Fun1998
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Sisters of Avalon1996
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She's so Unusual / A Night to Remember1995
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Twelve Deadly Cyns… and Then Some1994
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Hat Full of Stars1993
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She’s So Unusual / True Colors1990
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A Night to Remember1989
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True Colors1986
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The 12″ Tape1986
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She’s So Unusual1983
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- Portrait
- Record label
- Downtown Records
Achievements
- Award
- Tony Award for Best Original Score
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- VH1 Trailblazer Honors
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video
Groups
- Peace Choircurrent
- Blue Angel1979–1980
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: C. Lauper, Cindi Lauper, Cindy Lauper, Cyndia Lauper, Cyndy Lauper, Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Lauper is known for her distinctive image, which features eccentric clothing and a variety of hair colors. She is also known for her powerful four-octave vocal range. Lauper has been dubbed the "Queen of Quirky Pop." She has sold over 50 million records worldwide. She has also been celebrated for her humanitarian work, particularly as an advocate for LGBTQ rights in the United States.
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