Cyndi Lauper Reveals She Was Not a Fan of Competing Against Barbra Streisand and Madonna for Record Sales
Throughout her music career, Cyndi Lauper had to overcome various challenges before becoming a pop icon. One major obstacle she faced was being constantly compared to other successful women in the industry, particularly emerging artist Madonna.
Despite dedicating her life to art, Lauper refused to compromise her integrity for success. She clashed with music executives who wanted her to emulate iconic figures like Barbra Streisand and Madonna.
Cyndi Lauper rejected the idea of being pitted against other successful women
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Lauper, now 71, reflected on her experiences in the music industry spanning four decades. She recalled how music executives wanted her to follow in the footsteps of Streisand, to which she responded, “Look, you already had a Streisand.”
Lauper also found herself being compared to Madonna, who was gaining popularity after the release of her debut album in 1983. The Girls Just Want To Have Fun singer questioned why the industry felt the need to pit successful women against each other.
She defended Madonna’s work ethic and expressed her belief that there should be room for multiple successful women in the industry, rather than fostering competition between them.
Despite acknowledging that her career might have been easier if she had appeased the executives, Lauper has no regrets as she believes the challenges she faced shaped her into the artist she is today.
Cyndi Lauper announces final tour and documentary
After four decades in the industry, Lauper has announced her final tour, Girls Just Want To Have Fun Farewell Tour, starting in early October. Additionally, a documentary titled Let the Canary Sing, focusing on Lauper’s life and career, has been released.
The documentary explores Lauper’s childhood, her journey to becoming a music icon, and the creation of her hit song Girls Just Want To Have Fun. It also delves into the legacy she has built over the years.
Let the Canary Sing premiered on 7 June and is now available for streaming on Paramount+.
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