Paramount+ introduced the premiere of Cyndi Lauper: Let The Canary Sing on Wednesday, June fifth. Documentary concerning the award-winning singer and producer had its world premiere on the 2023 Tribeca Festival and is directed by Emmy® winner Alison Ellwood.
It chronicles Lauper’s rise to stardom within the Eighties and her profound impression on a number of generations via her music, her ever-evolving punk model, her unwavering feminism, and her tireless combat. The documentary takes audiences on a charming exploration of a famend and pioneering artist who maintains a outstanding legacy together with her artwork.
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Cyndi received the Grammy for New Artist in 1985 for the album “She’s So Unusual”, which bought 16 million copies worldwide. It is ranked 184th on Rolling Stone’s checklist of the five hundred Greatest Albums of All Time. The similar publication positioned it in forty first place on the checklist of fifty Essential Albums by Women in Rock.
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In 2019, the U.S. Library of Congress chosen the album as a National Recording Recordings asset for being ‘culturally, traditionally, and aesthetically important.
Cyndi Lauper wins Emmy Awards
The music video for the music “Girls Just Wanna To Have Fun” received the MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video of 1984.
In 1995, Cyndi received an Emmy as a Special Guest on the Comedy Series ‘Mad About You’.
In 2013 she received a Tony for the soundtrack to the Broadway musical ‘Kinky Boots’.
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“Over the years, I’ve been requested to make a documentary about my life and work, however it by no means felt like the proper time. Until now. When I met Alison Ellwood, I instantly knew I might belief her to inform my story truthfully, which was extremely necessary to me, and he or she did simply that. I want to thank Alison, the producers and the entire wonderful documentary individuals who agreed to be interviewed,” stated Lauper.
The companion album Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing is a group that spans Lauper’s total profession, from her Blue Angel days to her hit “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and the long-lasting pop stardom that adopted. Featuring hits like “True Colors,” “I Drove All Night” and plenty of extra, this assortment is a must have for any Cyndi Lauper fan. The album can be launched on vinyl and in an expanded digital version.