The Great Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper · 2003
176 min · 43 tracks · blues · country · new wave
A vibrant collection of Cyndi Lauper's eclectic hits blending pop, rock, and emotional ballads.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic mix of tempos
- sing-along anthems with friends
- cathartic full-volume release
- nostalgic reflections on love
- playful energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer minimalistic soundscapes
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- women's independence anthem· 1980s pop culture· emotional balladry· playful nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'The Great Cyndi Lauper' is a retrospective compilation that showcases Lauper's evolution from her breakthrough with 'She's So Unusual' in 1983 to her continued relevance in the early 2000s. It features a mix of her most iconic tracks alongside lesser-known gems, reflecting her diverse artistry and influence across multiple genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Annie Lennox· Debbie Harry
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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True Blue by Madonna — Shares the same vibrant pop sensibility and exploration of women's empowerment themes.Diva by Annie Lennox — Features emotional ballads and eclectic influences, echoing Lauper's lyrical depth and vocal prowess.Tuesday Night Music Club by Sheryl Crow — Combines pop-rock with introspective lyrics, reflecting a similar blend of playful nostalgia and independence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Girls Just Want to Have Fun 3:58
- 2 Maybe He’ll Know 4:27
- 3 Calm Inside the Storm 3:56
- 4 What’s Going On 4:40
- 5 The Goonies ’R’ Good Enough 3:29
- 6 That’s What I Think 4:19
- 7 Broken Glass 5:33
- 8 Unhook the Stars 3:57
- 9 Money Changes Everything 5:02
- 10 True Colors 3:49
- 11 Time After Time 4:03
- 12 She Bop 3:47
- 13 When You Were Mine 5:06
- 14 I’m Gonna Be Strong 3:51
- 15 All Through the Night 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 Change of Heart 4:25
- 2 I Drove All Night 4:39
- 3 Sally’s Pigeons 3:47
- 4 Come On Home 4:37
- 5 Iko Iko 2:06
- 6 Hat Full of Stars 4:29
- 7 A Night to Remember 3:45
- 8 The World Is Stone 4:26
- 9 Insecurious 3:32
- 10 You Don’t Know 5:16
- 11 Cold 3:32
- 12 Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China) 3:58
- 13 Unconditional Love 3:57
- 14 Who Let In the Rain 4:37
Disc 3
- 1 Fall Into Your Dreams 4:47
- 2 Fearless 3:39
- 3 Hot Gets a Little Cold 3:39
- 4 Witness 3:42
- 5 I’ll Kiss You 4:09
- 6 911 3:18
- 7 Ballad of Cleo & Joe 4:01
- 8 Sisters of Avalon 4:22
- 9 Unabbreviated Love 4:20
- 10 What a Thrill 3:17
- 11 One Track Mind 3:40
- 12 I Don’t Want to Be Your Friend 4:23
- 13 Yeah Yeah 3:17
- 14 Hey Now (Girls Just Want to Have Fun) 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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