Ultimate Classic Rock

Meet the Man Who Wrote ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’

"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is an anthem for women around the world, but, surprisingly, Cyndi Lauper's 1983 No. 2 hit wasn't written by a woman. The song was a multi-Grammy nominee, MTV Video Award ...
Yahoo

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” with These 6 Cyndi Lauper Songs

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer Cyndi Lauper was a staple of the 1980s, putting out hits like “True Colors” and “Time After ...
BroadwayWorld

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN to be Adapted Into a Stage Musical Featuring Hits From the 80s

From the producers of Clue On Stage and Mystic Pizza: The New Musical comes the musical stage adaptation of the beloved cult classic story, GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN. Adapted from the screenplay by ...
American Songwriter

The Inclusion and Diversity Within Cyndi Lauper’s Video for “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”

The song was actually a reworking of a tune by Robert Hazard, but the traditional perspective of a girl-crazy guy was usurped to become an anthem for young women seeking independence in their life ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood Flashback: 40 Years Ago, Cyndi Lauper Declared “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”

The singer’s first single became a radio and MTV hit — and remains a beloved feminist anthem. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter By the time Cyndi Lauper broke out with “Girls Just Want to ...
Decider

Cyndi Lauper Had A "Fight" With The 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' Movie Producer: "I Didn't Want Him To Take My Image And Make Some Bullsh*t Story"

Cyndi Lauper was not a fan of the Girls Just Want to Have Fun movie, which was inspired by her hit song of the same name. The singer stopped by the Bravo Clubhouse for Sunday night’s (Sept. 15) ...
AOL

How 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' Launched Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, and Shannen Doherty

In 1983, Cyndi Lauper dropped “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” a fun, rebellious anthem that celebrated female freedom and friendship. A couple years later, that same spirit hit the big screen with ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Cyndi Lauper on ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ Movie: ‘It Sucked’

Cyndi Lauper was far from thrilled when her 1983 smash "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" was turned into a movie. The 1985 romantic comedy of the same name starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt, ...
American Songwriter

Watch Hayley Williams and Cyndi Lauper Perform “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” in Nashville

It was a mix of artistry that just seemed to work beautifully. Lauper is an icon in the world of pop and 1980s new wave music. We’ll be sad to see her retire after this farewell tour wraps up.

The crones just wanna have fun, and you should, too

Veteran Akron musicians play 1980s songs of female-fronted acts. See them open for the Fleetwood Mac tribute at the Celestia ...
Cinema Blend

There’s A Personal Reason Why Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ And Other Big Songs Are In The Persian Version, And Now I Appreciate Them More

From our interview with the writer/director. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Among the 2023 new movie releases hitting theaters ...
Uproxx

Cyndi Lauper Claimed The First Verison Of ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ Actually ‘Sucked,’ And She Explained Why

Since the release of Cyndi Lauper’s song “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” karaoke bars have not been the same. Over the weekend, festivalgoers attending Glastonbury 2024 had the chance to experience to ...