Cyndi Lauper: Girls Always Want To Have Fun Poem by Paula Glynn

Ultra cool and original Cyndi Lauper christened
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper
Her starsign cancer: having been born June 22nd 1953
A little girl that would grow up to become free
And be all that she ever wanted to be
Brooklyn in New York where she was destined to be born.

Her father, Fred, coming from Swiss-German descent
Her mother, Catrine (née Gallo) her lifeline 1930-2022
Being of Italian descent (from Sicily) although not speaking Italian
Lauper's siblings her younger brother Fred (nicknamed Butch)
Her older sister Ellen always a friend but parents divorcing at five years old
However her mother remarried and divorced again.

Expelled from Richmond Hill High School
But Cyndi never again playing the fool
Going on to leave home to Canada at 17 years old
Her abusive stepfather letting her sleep in the cold
But Cyndi to go to Johnson State College to study art
Cyndi deeply artistic and following her heart.

Blue Angel managed by Steve Massarsky
The man liking Cyndi's melodic and beautiful voice
The demo tape of original music magnificent
But Blue Angel to split in 1980, Cyndi resorting to odd jobs to pay her way
In 1981, while singing in a local New York bar,
Cyndi Lauper met David Wolff who would make her a star.

Starting with the hit album "She's So Unusual" for Portrait Records
The album starring hits "Girls Just Want to Have Fun'
A song hitting number one and sticking in people's minds
The nostalgic and timeless classic 'Time After Time'
'She Bop' making all the music listeners at parties rock
And 'All Through the Night' playing on every stereo tonight.

1985 the year Cyndi rightfully awarded Best New Artist
The 27th Annual Grammy Awards showcasing
Cyndi Lauper's success in the music industry
A woman never destined to be a one-hit wonder
In spite of the assumptions that she'd disappear: go under
Cyndi working on other important and unforgettable albums.

The movie "The Goonies" soundtrack designed by Cyndi
The brilliant Broadway musical "Kinky Boots" designed by Cyndi
"Memphis Blues' designed by Cyndi: a blues album beyond time
Awards issued for these and other musical works
Cyndi Lauper ahead of her time, understanding complex music
And artistically creating works of genius art that speak from the heart.

"True Colors" hitting the charts like a vibrant firework explosion
Cyndi now recognized for her individual musical style
With songs from deep and serious to light that make you smile
"Change Of Heart" a beautiful melody with glorious guitars
Music that makes Cyndi Lauper an immortal star
Her fame worldwide and with ultimate happy pride.

With different fashion styles throughout the years
Cyndi has always been flamboyant with her looks
With funky and unique hair from purple to orange
Colours that make someone admiringly stare
And clothes that Vivienne Westwood would design
Cyndi Lauper ultimately stylish and ahead of her fashion time.

Cyndi Lauper in the charts from being a young woman
Showing the world her charisma and charm
Making everyone love her and they to respectfully disarm
Her social presence soul deep and riches steep
With every genius and wonderful album sold
In this world Cyndi Lauper to take a strong hold.