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.
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Cyndi Lauper’s Famous and Popular Songs (1–10)
Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper
Girls Just Want to Have Fun was Cyndi Lauper’s first major single as a solo artist.
In Japan, its initial title was High School wa Danceteria, which was later corrected to a katakana rendering of the original title.
The song reached number one in 10 countries and entered the top 10 in more than 15 countries.
That’s What I ThinkCyndi Lauper
“That’s What I Think” is a song released as a single in 1993 from the fourth album, “Hat Full of Stars.
” It has a lively rhythm, and the lyrics (in my personal opinion) express the singer’s feelings for her beloved boyfriend.
Girls Just Wanna Have FunCyndi Lauper
This is a classic song known for encouraging women’s advancement in society.
Released in 1983 as Cyndi Lauper’s debut single, it became a massive hit, reaching No.
2 on the U.
S.
charts and No.
1 in ten countries worldwide.
Its bright, catchy melody and powerful vocals are memorable, and the lyrics—celebrating women’s right to have fun freely—resonated with many as a message that challenged the stereotypes of the time.
The music video also drew attention, surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube in January 2022.
It’s a perfect pick-me-up when you’re tired from work or relationships and need a boost.
Listening to Cyndi’s voice is sure to give you courage.
Sisters of AvalonCyndi Lauper
Released in 1997, “Sisters of Avalon” is the title track single from the fifth album “Sisters of Avalon,” released in 1996.
This track was issued as a single only in Japan.
Unconditional LoveCyndi Lauper
This is a track from the album “A Night to Remember.” The title, when translated into Japanese, means “unconditional love,” and you can sense emotions like compassion and tenderness in the tone of the song.
In the latter half, you can also find many expressions characteristic of Cyndi.
Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
I’ve heard this song somewhere before, and the arrangement gradually builds from the intro through the A section to the B section.
Even though the refrain is predictable, the mid-tempo track remains enjoyable.
It’s a song that never loses its luster.
The Goonies ‘r’ Good EnoughCyndi Lauper
It’s the song that climbed the hit charts in that movie and made me aware of her.
The intro is poppy, and since it came from the film, it naturally became a hit.
It’s a song that represents the ’80s of that era.
This BGM also appears in video games.