As most of you know,
Cyndi Lauper has a very special appeal (hence your visiting of this site). I just
wanted to take a moment to reflect on why that is. It is my own personal feeling,
but I imagine most people would agree with me. If you've been cruising the webring,
it's immediately obvious that there are many, many people out there who love her...love
her with all their heart. Arguably, this can be said of any superstar artist, past
or present, and maybe this is a biased judgement, but I think Cyndi holds more of a
special place in peoples' hearts than your average pop star. At first glance, she is
a somewhat dismissable '80s teenybopper novelty. However, a closer scrutiny into her
recorded output reveals a truly talented singer (and, in most cases, songwriter as
well). A closer look at her as a person reveals a very beautiful, vibrant,
down-to-earth, intelligent, strong woman with a top-shelf sense of humor. She does
not come across as some goddess who is out of reach, but instead as someone you want to
reach out and touch. She has a very open, honest quality that is immediately
endearing...not one bit tarnished by an air of self-importance or pretentiousness.
The song "True Colors" is a perfect example of just how powerful she can be
through her music. This has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and
even though she did not write it, it is undeniable that her deliverance lends so much to
the song's emotional whollop that she might as well have. This is but one of many
examples. Anyone who has delved into her body of work realizes how special and truly
enriching her spirit is. She is (or at least makes you feel she is) like a
"kindred spirit", to take a phrase directly from her. A friend whose smile
would light up your soul on the bleakest of moments. An inspiration by example to
live life vigorously and enjoy every aspect of it. She can make you laugh or cry
without even seeming to try. She truly is a treasure and we cherish her. God
bless Cyndi Lauper. : )
-GS
