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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 (41–50)

Kinky Boots: Lola’s World (The BEST Lola)Cyndi Lauper

Kinky Boots, the Broadway musical etched in many people’s memories as one of Haruma Miura’s signature works.

The story depicts a men’s shoe factory on the brink of bankruptcy turning its business around after meeting the drag queen, Lola.

This piece is The Land of Lola, used during Lola’s entrance scene.

It’s a song that conveys the glamour and strength of drag queens.

It’s an impressive track that blends the hallmarks of Cindy Lauper—who could be called a master craftsperson of pop music—with elements of gospel.

Calm Inside The StormCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Calm inside the storm (HQ audio)
Calm Inside The StormCyndi Lauper

Included on her second album, True Colors, in which Cindy, who became an overnight sensation thanks to the massive commercial success of her debut, took on the challenge of expressing her “true self.” The sound features a simple arrangement stripped of excessive ornamentation.

At the time, footage of her performing this song was broadcast on Japanese television with the lyrics subtitled.

On the Sunny Side of the StreetCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper and On the Sunny Side of the Street
On the Sunny Side of the StreetCyndi Lauper

Included on the 2003 album “At Last.” A singer born in 1953 from New York State.

The song was composed around the 1930s and later became a jazz standard performed by many musicians.

The intermittent keyboard tones blend well with her vocals, creating a nicely polished pop sound.

Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China)Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Hole In My Heart (Vibes version)
Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China)Cyndi Lauper

Released in 1988, “Hole in My Heart” was the theme song for the film “Vibes,” which marked Cyndi’s first appearance in a movie and her first leading role.

It’s a fun rock tune with a lively rhythm.

However, the film itself seems to have received mixed reviews.

Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Who Let In The Rain
Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper

It’s the first single from her fourth album, Hat Full of Stars.

It only reached No.

32 on the UK charts, so it wasn’t much of a hit, but while the literal translation is “Who Let the Rain Fall,” it really means “Who’s to blame for things ending up like this.” It’s a gentle, lovely song.