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Cyndi Lauper’s classic and popular songs

Introducing songs by American singer Cyndi Lauper, who began her career as a solo artist in 1983.

From her debut single “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” through her fourth single, she landed in the top five of the charts, catapulting her to stardom.

Thanks to her ability to handle a wide range of styles, she’s often called a singer with a rainbow of voices.

It’s said that during her early years, she worked at a Japanese restaurant in New York, which sparked her deep affection for Japan.

She has taken part in charity efforts for earthquake relief and has appeared on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Now, please enjoy Cyndi Lauper’s vocals with this playlist.

Cyndi Lauper’s classic and popular songs (31–40)

At LastCyndi Lauper

A song sung over an unadorned piano with gently supporting bass and strings.

It preserves its simplicity while being performed with rich emotion, and—as the title “At the End” suggests—it carries a mood that evokes a sense of finality.

Early Christmas MorningCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper Early Christmas Morning (Music Video)
Early Christmas MorningCyndi Lauper

“Early Christmas Morning” is included on Cyndi’s first Christmas album, “Merry Christmas… Have a Nice Life!” The cover features her husband, actor David Thornton, dressed as Santa Claus.

The Okinawan-style feel of the song makes it especially fun.

Money Changes EverythingCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Money Changes Everything (Live)
Money Changes EverythingCyndi Lauper

This song was released as the fifth single.

Cyndi Lauper delivers a dynamic cover of a track by singer-songwriter Tom Gray.

It’s a song about the reality that money changes everything.

Above the Clouds (with Jeff Beck)Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Above The Clouds (Feat. Jeff Beck)
Above the Clouds (with Jeff Beck)Cyndi Lauper

“Above the Clouds” is included on the 2005 album “The Body Acoustic.” It features a collaboration with British star guitarist Jeff Beck.

As the album title suggests, it has an acoustic finish.

Ballad of Cleo and Joe (1997)Cyndi Lauper

“Ballad of Cleo and Joe” (1997) is a single released from the fifth album, “Sisters of Avalon,” which came out in 1996.

Although the title includes “Ballad,” the song’s style seems somewhat different from what is called a “ballad” in Japan.

Cyndi Lauper’s classic and popular songs (41–50)

CrossroadsCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Crossroads (Feat. Jonny Lang)
CrossroadsCyndi Lauper

It starts with a blues guitar intro and then the vocals come in.

The arrangement features various instruments in a blues style, and arrangements in this genre are simple yet profound.

That makes it challenging, but since it’s music, we should enjoy even that aspect.

Down Don’t Bother MeCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Down Don’t Bother Me
Down Don't Bother MeCyndi Lauper

This piece is an arrangement based on the blues.

The key is how much you can express within the relatively limited framework of the blues.

Every instrument is tightly arranged.

Her vocals are quite something, and I was genuinely impressed.