Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper is an American singer-songwriter and actress known for her distinctive voice, colorful style, and songs including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”

Girls Just Want to Have Fun: A 1983 pop song by Cyndi Lauper that became an international hit and an anthem of female independence. Its video and exuberant delivery established the image most closely associated with Lauper.
Rob Hyman: An American musician and songwriter, and a co-founder of the band the Hooters. He co-wrote “Time After Time” with Lauper and sang backing vocals on her debut album.
Queens: A borough of New York City, home to a large and diverse population. Lauper grew up in Queens, where her musical interests developed.
Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights: A campaign founded by Cyndi Lauper to raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. The initiative extends the song’s language of freedom into direct advocacy.
Time After Time: A 1983 ballad by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman, released on Lauper’s debut album. The song revealed a tender, reflective side alongside her energetic pop persona.
Billy Steinberg: An American songwriter known for co-writing numerous pop hits with Tom Kelly. He co-wrote “True Colors,” one of Lauper’s best-known recordings.
Blue Angel: An American band that released a 1980 album featuring Cyndi Lauper as lead singer. The group gave Lauper early experience as a recording artist before her solo breakthrough.
True Colors United: A nonprofit organization working to end homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. Lauper co-founded the organization, turning her public advocacy into sustained support.
She Bop: A 1984 Cyndi Lauper song whose lyrics address female sexual pleasure. Its playful frankness helped make Lauper’s early pop image distinctive.
Tom Kelly: An American songwriter and musician who frequently collaborated with Billy Steinberg. He co-wrote “True Colors” with Steinberg before Lauper recorded it.

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