A Cyndi Lauper documentary is in the works
The singer has been involved in making the film
The amazing life and career 80s icon Cyndi Lauper will be shown in a new documentary called Let the Canary Sing. The feature-length film was announced on 3rd May by Sony Music and is currently in production.
The documentary will follow Cyndi's career from her upbringing in Queens through to topping the charts in the 80s and other aspects from her almost 40-year-long music career. As well as her rise to fame, it will show: 'The generations she has influenced with her songs, her inimitable ever-evolving punk style, unapologetic feminism and devotion to advocating for others.'
Directed by award-winning documentarian Alison Ellwood, who also worked on the Go-Go's 2019 documentary, it will be produced by Fine Point Films and distributed by Sony Music Entertainment's Premium Content Division.
Alison shared a statement about the film, and commenting on the 'She Bop' singer's story she said: "Like many people, I assumed when Cyndi Lauper burst onto the music scene in the early ’80s, that she was another young star experiencing a meteoric rise to fame and success thanks to MTV.
"Her music videos were wild and colorful, her songs like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" were infectious. But as it turns out, her story is one of hard knocks, hard work and dogged determination. Cyndi wanted her voice not just to be listened to, but a voice to be heard. The documentary will be a full portrait of Cyndi Lauper – her “True Colors” shining through."
Take a look through some of our favourite Cyndi Lauper songs:
'Time After Time'
'Time After Time' is definitely a fan favourite. This love song was one of Cyndi's first singles and is full of emotion. The ballad made it to Number 3 in the UK Chart when it was released in 1983.
Watch 'Time After Time' on YouTube
'Girls Just Want To Have Fun'
Originally sung by Robert Hazard to explain why he couldn't find a woman to settle down with, Cyndi Lauper turned the song on its head and made one of the greatest feminist anthems of all time.
It got to Number 2 in the UK Chart and was one of the biggest songs of the 80s.
Watch 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' on YouTube
'I Drove All Night'
Released in 1989, 'I Drove All Night' really shows off Cyndi Lauper's incredible vocal range. Cyndi wanted to cover the song as she liked the idea: "of a woman driving, of a woman in control." Celine Dion later covered the track in 2003.
Watch 'I Drove All Night' on YouTube
'True Colors'
'True Colors' is a heartwarming song that got Cyndi Lauper a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Vocal Performance.
Watch 'True Colors' on YouTube
'She Bop'
Although this catchy tune from 1983 didn't rank as highly in the charts, its still a fan favourite!
Watch 'She Bop' on YouTube
'I'm Gonna Be Strong'
'I'm Gonna Be Strong' from her 'Twelve Deadly Cyns...and Then Some' album shows off Cyndi's incredible vocals. The song is both powerful and emotional, and is seriously underrated!
Watch 'I'm Gonna Be Strong' on YouTube
'Change of Heart'
From her second album, 'Change of Heart' is one of Cyndi's favourite songs to perform live, and she always puts on the most amazing performance!
Watch 'Change of Heart' on YouTube
'All Through The Night'
This is a cover of Jules Shear's song from his 1983 'Watch Dog' album which Cyndi made into a pop track. The lyrics, melody and vocals come together perfectly to make 'All Through The Night' a beautiful song.
Watch 'All Through The Night' on YouTube
'Just Your Fool'
Cyndi showed she could work across different music genres with her 'Memphis Blues' album, which she released in 2010 on her 57th birthday.
The best-selling album was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2011 for Best Traditional Blues Album, and the upbeat track 'Just Your Fool' features blues harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite.
Watch 'Just Your Fool' on YouTube
'The Goonies 'r' Good Enough'
With a long comedic music video, this song was written by Cyndi for The Goonies film soundtrack. She was the musical director for the film and she got her friends the Bangles onto the soundtrack as well. Listen to this song when you need a bit of 80s nostalgia!
Watch 'The Goonies 'r' Good Enough' on YouTube
According to a statement released by Sony Music: 'The film will offer an immersive journey into the world of the iconic and history-making singer-songwriter, actor, activist, and best-selling musical composer. Made with Lauper’s full participation and support, the film will reveal a multi-faceted artist who has reinvented herself “time after time.” '
A release date has yet to be confirmed for the upcoming documentary, however it is currently in production and Sony Music teased that it is 'Coming to you soon'.
You can hear all of Cyndi Lauper's biggest hits on Greatest Hits Radio.
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