There’s a song for every mood, every occasion, every thought out there. But none do uplifting melancholia quite like “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper, thanks to the ultimate combination of a voice unlike any other paired with lyrics that twist our hearts into bowties in the best and worst ways that makes this track uniquely timeless—and we can prove it. Lauper first graced and haunted listeners with “True Colors” in 1986, with lyrics masterfully crafted by songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. It was completed just in time for Lauper’s second studio album, which shares the song’s name, and enjoyed two weeks sitting nice and cozy at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100. But Lauper and the gang did more than release a chart-topper; this would be the go-to ballad when listeners need to put sound to their pain and that was very unintentionally by design. “True Colors” performed by Cyndi Lauper was a perfect storm for an emotional journey The original demo of “True Colors” was styled around a piano-based gospel ballad. Lauper took this original version, as produced by Steinberg and Kelly, and went a step further. Steinberg told Songfacts, “Cyndi completely dismantled that sort of traditional arrangement and came up with something that was breathtaking and stark.” If that isn’t an incredible framework for a song about tapping into your true, beautiful colors, then nothing is. RELATED: Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” Is Still A Timeless Dream Come True One fact remained, however: Kelly originally wrote this tear-jerker about his mother. Thankfully the accompanying music video is perfectly worthy of this powerful ballad. It’s cyclical in nature, much like life is, but with a resounding message of hope; what starts off as unrelenting isolation becomes uplifting change. There is love and there is heartbreak, and at the end of the day, it will be okay. Legends never fade The song remains emotionally relevant across decades and generations / Famous/ACE Pictures ACE Pictures, Inc. tel: 646 769 0430 Email: infocopyrightacepixs.com www.acepixs.com “True Colors” proved formative for Lauper and her career. The track she produced alongside record producer Lennie Petze proved that she was a pop singer who was neither a one-hit wonder nor a star destined to dwindle. But it also became an anthem for the grieving, an embodiment of an inner ache that almost all other words couldn’t reach. To this day, “True Colors” manages to resonate deeply across generations, even when listeners are feeling at their worst—and through the bittersweet notes, it manages to inspire…if not exactly hope, then at least comfort. “This song makes me feel sad, I’m not sure why,” one listener mused of the music video, which has over 155 million views on YouTube, “like it’s reminding me of something I had forgotten.” Cyndi Lauper shows her true colors as a masterful performer / YouTube screenshot For some, they know exactly what it’s reminding them of, with many listeners sharing stories of loved ones who have since departed or—at the time they wrote their comments—would be soon leaving this world. In sharing their stories, listeners across generations have also been brought together, as is the case with one fan who shared a story of hardship, bullying, and harmful thoughts. “I will forever be grateful for this song getting me through that tough time in my life and the tough time I’m currently going through,” the user shared, adding, “Sending hugs to everyone who needs it.” Another summed it up perfectly, “I’m listening to this in 2024, and it made me teary eyed. It sounds better now than I remember it did in the 80’s.” The album celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2021, an occasion marked by an expanded digital edition released that October. Have you listened to this special edition yet? Listeners get a pleasant kind of sadness from it / Ray Mickshaw / TM and Copyright ©20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved/courtesy Everett Collection Click for next Article The post “True Colors” By Cyndi Lauper Shows Off A Voice Like No Other Getting Us Through Bad Times appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly

Richard Simmons was a delight to everyone who encountered him on or offline, even up until his final days. The celebrity fitness guru’s life has been a lesson of hope, comebacks, and the fickleness of life as friends and fans remember his selfless nature even while battling issues in private. Richard only spent a day being 76, however he left behind an impact that will outlive him for decades to come. He told PEOPLE during his final interview that he was grateful to be alive, and shared an update about his much-anticipated Broadway musical with composer Patrick Leonard. Richard Simmons’ final days Richard Simmons, 1994 A decade ago, Richard suddenly withdrew from the spotlight, abandoning his popular fitness studio, Slimmons Studio, in Los Angeles. He would later admit that he simply needed rest and a breather from the demanding celebrity life. During this 10-year hiatus, there were rumors about him being held hostage by his housekeeper, Teresa Reveles, but he recalled being out in disguise several times. RELATED: Richard Simmons’ Gravesite Revealed Amid Investigation Into His Death Richard’s time away from the spotlight did not stop him from reaching out to fans, as he dedicated time to responding to over 100 emails a day. He credited his heart for people to his parents, who he watched take shelter people and help the needy growing up. Richard Simmons with fans for SWEATIN’ OF THE OLDIES, (ca. 1980s-1990s) Richard’s short-lived comeback Earlier this year, he announced his skin cancer diagnosis, specifically Basal Cell Carcinoma, which he had treated by a certain Dr. Ralph A. Massey. Instagram Two months later, and with the cancer gone, Richard announced his intention to create an interactive Broadway play, which would let members of the audience work out in an open space beside the stage. At the time of his passing, Richard had written 14 songs with the help of Leonard. In all, Simmons was excited about life, about his comeback, and had big plans. He will surely be missed. Click for next Article The post A Glimpse Inside Richard Simmons’ Final Days appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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