Being a straight teenager in the 80s, it was almost impossible to admit to liking this song at school without someone beating you up! For this was a feminist anthem that was released long before the Spice Girls came on the scene. Bizarrely, the song was originally recorded by a man! Yes, musician Robert Hazard wrote and recorded the track back in 1979, although Cyndi Lauper changed the lyrics slightly so that they were coming from a female's point of view. Released in 1983, the song was the lead single from Cyndi Lauper's debut album She's So Unusual, and reached #2 in both the UK and U.S. it also reached number one in several countires including Canada, New Zealand and Australia. 
This stunning 80s ballad was the lead single and title track from the American singer's second studio album. Although it was her most successful single released from the album, ironically, it was also the only original track she didn't help to pen. The song reached No,1 in the U.S., but only #12 in the UK - what is the matter with us Brits? This deserved a Top Ten placing, at least! The original demo for the song was created in a gospel style and written by Billy Steinberg. However, as with Girls Just Want To Have Fun, alterations were made. In this case the arrangement was altered by Lauper and the first verse of the lyrics were changed by Tom Kelly.  |
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