Cyndi Lauper appeared on BBC’s “Graham Norton” show this month (shown on BBC America this weekend) and showed that she is still as cool as ever. She is a well grounded musician that has taken numerous chances, including leaving her major record label in the 90s to independently produce music. Viewing her interview on Graham’s show, Cyndi continues to be real and very candid. Her commentary on the current Presidential race was comical as she mentioned that Sarah Palin doesn’t have time to study for her interviews with Katie Couric because she’s spending all of her time shooting moose and the last polar bears from her front door. She went on to say, “It’s like, “She has nice legs and I like those glasses. I think I’ll vote for her.” No, it’s so stupid.” AGREED!
Outside of all of this, the best part of the interview came from the following dialogue between Graham and Cydni:
Graham: “You came out with that iconic “Girls Just Wanna Have fun” look.”
Cyndi: “I got my revenge, didn’t I? All the people that threw rocks at me because of how I dressed were wearing the same clothes as me. [Turns to audience] Just keep that in mind. F*ck it! F*ck it!”
Cyndi continues to live by this mantra wearing her crazy clothing to this day. Some of her most commendable work is seen through her vast efforts for the Human Rights Campaign and GLBT rights. Cyndi has been a strong ally for the GLBT community for years now, raising funds and promoting equality throughout the country. Launching a year’s tour entitled “True Colors Tour,” Cyndi gathered other musical acts who supported equality and embarked on a national tour promoting equality and donated portions of the profit to the HRC.
Cyndi Lauper is one of those musical acts in pop culture that continues to produce great music, and also stand for something important to her. Her latest album, “Bring Ya to the Brink” is a fun, dance album. The talent displayed within this album should not be devalued simply because it is dance, which seems to be a common conception amongst many. Cyndi maintains her classic sound, whilst also incorporating modern beats and sounds, without needing to pretend that she is Britney Spears or Pink. She proves that she still has it. She’s still cool and she’s not going anywhere soon. That “F*ck it” attitude is alive and well!
Here is Cyndi Lauper’s latest single, “Into the Nightlife” for your viewing pleasure and look for reruns of her appearance on Graham Norton on BBC America:
For those looking for some classic Cyndi, “True Colors” is that touching ballad from the 80s that is without a doubt one of the prettiest and touching songs of both that decade and even today.
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October 19th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Cyndi is cool indeed…I have seen her open twice for Cher and she gave me chills up my spine. It’s funny how her, Cher and Madoona all have the “f*ck it” attitude and have made it so far in their careers. They know how to have that attitude though…in a cool way. Not in a way that will turn off people but in a way that people respect. That is the big difference. They know their shit stinks and they don’t care that it does!