In 1978, after regaining her voice, Lauper met saxophone player John Turi through her manager Ted Rosenblatt.

Turi and Lauper became writing partners and formed a band called Blue Angel.

Lauper co-wrote most of the album with Essra Mohawk, John Turi, Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly.

#" Maybe He'll Know " ( Remixed by Phil Thornally ) ( Lauper, John Turi )

#" Time After Time " ( Lauper, John Turi )

Lee Brovitz was the primary songwriter, sharing co-writing credits with Lauper and Turi.

Lauper took a role and wrote a song for the Serbian movie Here and There, which stars her husband, David Thornton, in one of the main roles.

In preparation for the album, Lauper visited England and France during summer 2007 to write for the album and wrote songs with dance artists like Axwell, The Scumfrog, Basement Jaxx, Digital Dog, Dragonette, Kleerup and others.

Eric Greenwood for Drawer B wrote it is " a retrofitted with stale synths and chugging guitars " with " dorkier lyrics than even Cyndi Lauper would dare ", Sandy Cohen from Toronto Star called it " the year's love anthem ".

In January 2010, American toy company Mattel released a Cyndi Lauper Barbie doll as part of their " Ladies of the 80s " series.

" Rolling Stone magazine would later report that Epic Records labelmate Cyndi Lauper was interested in recording " Voices Carry " with the original lyric, but only if the band didn't put it on their own release.

In October 2008 it was revealed the band had recorded a Christmas duet entitled " A Christmas Duel " with Cyndi Lauper, which was available as a free download from their website on November 28, 2008.

That same year, Bazilian and Hyman were asked to write, arrange and play on the debut album of a relatively unknown singer named Cyndi Lauper, She's So Unusual, who was being produced by their former producer and unofficial bandmate from Baby Grand, Rick Chertoff.

Other international artists including Blondie, ABBA, John Mellencamp, Meat Loaf, Boz Scaggs and Cyndi Lauper achieved their first hits in Australia, thanks to their video clips being aired on Countdown, and this in turn led to their records being picked up and becoming hits in America and / or Europe.

They recorded their second album Big Bad Noise with producers Peter Blyton ( The Radiators, Machinations ) and Brian McGee ( The Rolling Stones, Cyndi Lauper ).

" When it was finally time for Lauper and Albano to settle their differences in the ring, a match-up was scheduled with Albano representing Moolah against the challenge of Lauper ’ s protégé, Wendi Richter.

The oldies format returned to WCBS-FM on July 12, 2007 in an updated form featuring music from 1964 to 1989 ( and without the word " Oldies ", but rather " Greatest Hits " in the on-air positioning ), with songs such as " Girls Just Want to Have Fun " by Cyndi Lauper, " Gloria " by Laura Branigan, and " We Built This City " by Starship in rotation ( though it should be pointed out that the original WCBS-FM played current hits mixed in with its oldies as late as the late 1980s and the three songs mentioned here during most of their years ).

Cyndi Lauper and Sade signed with Portrait, but their contracts were absorbed by Epic after that incarnation of the label was shuttered.

Many notable rock musicians wear their designs, including Debbie Harry, Steven Tyler, and Cyndi Lauper.

Piper expressed his gratitude to Richter and Lauper for their " Rock ' N Wrestling " angle and presented Lauper with a gold record, with which she eventually hit Heath Slater, who had come to the ring to denigrate the former Superstars.

Well-known musicians such as Mary J. Blige, P. Diddy, Pitbull, Cyndi Lauper, Robin S., Roberto Blanco and Ivana Trump have had their tracks exclusively remixed by the two artists.

After The Cars recorded their own version, which they did not use on any of their albums, Lauper decided to cover it.

" Hey Bulldog " has been covered by many artists and groups, including Miles Kane, Alice Cooper, Crash Kings, Jim Schoenfeld, Tea Leaf Green, Eric McFadden, Ween, Elvis Costello, Cyndi Lauper, Fanny, Honeycrack, Ian Moore, Gomez, Rolf Harris, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Firewater, The Gods, Skin Yard, Dave Matthews, Paddy Milner, Of Montreal, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Boxer, the Eric McFadden Trio, as well as The Roots, who covered it during jams in their live shows with the Beatles ' vocals replaced by rapping from their MCs.

" In reality, she was trying to find a separate image for herself, being inspired by then artists like Boy George, Cyndi Lauper and David Bowie, and their constantly shifting image and persona.

Although the album was not a commercial success peaking at # 80 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, it gave them the chance to perform as an opening act for Cyndi Lauper and Huey Lewis and the News and brought the group to the attention of Prince, who would write " Manic Monday ", their first hit.

Lauper knew she could write songs, but the record company had a lot of material they wanted her to record.

Lauper wanted to write her own material and stop doing cover songs.

Lauper reprises two holiday-themed tracks for previous albums that blend seamlessly with the newer material: " Feels Like Christmas ", a Cajun-spiced tune from Hat Full of Stars and " Early Christmas Morning " from Sisters of Avalon.

Though she had not released an album of new material since 1997's Sisters of Avalon, Lauper remained busy through the years.

Lauper recorded an album of all new material during 2007.

Also in 2000, Lauper co-wrote a song, " If You Believe ", with Faye Tozer of the British pop group Steps.

* January 28 – Various artists, under the group name USA For Africa, including Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis, Tina Turner, Sheila E., Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Kim Carnes, Dionne Warwick, Waylon Jennings, Bob Geldof and Stevie Wonder, record the song " We Are the World ".

She's So Unusual led Lauper to win an award at the 1985 Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, the album also won the Grammy for Best Album Package, this award went to the art director, Janet Perr ; Additionally, it received four nominations ; Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for " Girls Just Want To Have Fun ", and Song of the Year for " Time After Time ".

Lauper also sang the theme song for the series " Pee-wee's Playhouse " the same year, though she was credited as " Ellen Shaw ".

Lauper also returned to acting, playing Michael J.

It was especially popular in the UK, "( Hey Now ) Girls Just Want to Have Fun " hit number four ( the single also returned Lauper to the US Hot 100, albeit briefly ).

Lauper was also a judge for the 6th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists ' careers.

Lauper also performed alongside Thelma Houston, Melissa Etheridge and Rufus Wainwright at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Lauper also signed a book deal for an autobiography that is scheduled to come out at the end of 2009 or early 2010.

Lauper also performed on the " Girls Night Out ", headlining it with Rosie O ' Donnell in the US.

Lauper performed a duet with Leona Lewis on VH1 Divas on September 19, 2009, singing " True Colors " and also appeared along side hip hop artist Eminem for a comedy skit at the MTV VMA's in September 2009.

Lauper was also one of the celebrities who designed a T-shirt for the second Fashion Against Aids campaign in 2009, a collaboration between H & M and Designers Against Aids to raise HIV / AIDS awareness worldwide, particularly amongst youngsters.

Lauper also has a cameo in the film, performing the song on TV, although the song was not completed until after filming.

The video clip is also about this, with Lauper coming home after a long day at work to an empty room after a separation.

Lauper was also getting ready to release an album later that year called " Kindred Spirit " but the release was canceled, most likely due to the backlash of this release.

He also released Acoustic Cafe, an album, that with the exception of " You Have My Heart ," is a collection of covers ranging from Bob Dylan (" If Not For You ," " Make You Feel My Love ") to Cyndi Lauper (" Time After Time ").

" Strawberry Fields Forever " has also been covered by Trey Anastasio, The Bee Gees, The Bobs, Justin Currie, Noel Gallagher, Richie Havens, David Lanz, Cyndi Lauper, Eugene Chadbourne, Campfire Girls, Hayseed Dixie, Laurence Juber, Zlatko Manojlović, Marilyn Manson, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Peter Gabriel, Plastic Penny, Mother's Finest, Odetta, Andy Partridge, The Residents, Miguel Ríos, The Runaways, The Shadows, Gwen Stefani, Tomorrow, Transatlantic, The Ventures, Cassandra Wilson, XTC, and Ultraviolet Sound.

They also participated in the True Colors Tour 2008 with Cyndi Lauper and embarked on a European tour in July.

Nyro's influence on popular musicians has also been acknowledged by such artists as Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, Todd Rundgren, Steely Dan, and Melissa Manchester.

Drummer David Uosikkinen, having moved to San Diego, California, launched an independent record label, Moskeeto Records, while also working as a drummer for various artists including Patty Smyth, Cyndi Lauper, Rod Stewart and Alice Cooper.

Cyndi Lauper is also a high-profile mountain dulcimer player, having studied with the late David Schnaufer.

PE ' Z is also noted for performing with Cyndi Lauper in a TV program.

Derringer also played with Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, among others, in addition to forming later bands, such as DNA, with drummer Carmine Appice.

The album, which also features such vocalists as Cyndi Lauper, Santigold, Roisin Murphy, Natalie Merchant, and Tori Amos, chronicles the life of Imelda Marcos, the widow of former Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos.

Singer Cyndi Lauper also used Manic Panic products ( Electric Sunshine ).