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On October 14, 1983, She's So Unusual was released and peaked at No. 4 in the US becoming a worldwide hit.

With help from Rick Chertoff, Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman ( of The Hooters ) as her primary studio musicians, She's So Unusuals popularity spread like wildfire.

At the time, Lauper became popular with teenagers and critics, in part due to her hybrid punk image, crafted by stylist Patrick Lucas.