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Cyndi truly is the most underrated female singer of her generation. She is truly gifted.
Clare Maguire iq the most underrated singer of my generation.
I don't think she's underrated. Who doesn't know Cyndi Lauper?
I always knew she was an outstanding singer from when she started out , and I agree she’s underrated, in the 80s she kinda of got lost with Madonna rolling all over the floor lol
@@bluedragon4 i think, at least for me, when we say UNDERRATED, we mean 2 things (or 1 of 2 things at least) 1) mentioned up there with Whitney and Mariah as one of the top female voices of all time, with just pure talent and 2) still pretty relevant and WELL known with the "younger" generation...
As an 80s kid and big wrestling fan my entire 41 years being alive lol, I'll never forget Cyndi, and personally i think she is absolutely right up there, probably on even ground,,with Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga, and IMHO, better than Mariah Carey, in terms of just such a beautiful, booming, amazing singing voice... but again, a lot of people dont really fully realize that. I mean, the lady who did this video even says it, that she didnt know she had such a voice and range and talent
Lys yes she is, love her! ❤️
I’ve always loved Cyndi. I’m shocked you didn’t know how phenomenal she is. She’s iconic and deserves much more recognition. ❤️
Ант Кочевник agreed!!!!!
99,9% people in this world doesn't know Cyndi is on the major leagues with Christina, Mariah, Celine & Whitney.
Cyndi is an all around entertainer! She has always been very charitable to Gay community. Cyndi is one of my favorite too.🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🍀🌸🌸🌺🍃💐🌹🌷🌷🌹🍃🌺🌸🌸🍀🌻🌻💜💋💙♥🍂🌈🌈💮🌼🌹💐🍃🌸🍀🌻💚💜💜💋💙💙♥🍂🍃🌺🌺🍀🍀🏵🌻💚💜💋💙🌸♥🍂🍃💐💐🌹🌷🌷🌼💮💐🍃🌺🌸🍀🏵
Cyndi is the best. Cyndi Lauper is badass! And what I love so much about her, is that she doesn't use sex in her art to make it as an artist. My respects to Cyndi.
She's the Queen!!!
Yes, she's always been such a good vocalist. So underrated.
Kolniður I agree! She has such a powerful, piercing belt and she’s such a creative artist.
@@arthurg9877 True. It's not a surprise to me, she's in my opinion one of the most complete popstars ever.
I had NO IDEA. I knew she had a great voice but I was unaware of how phenomenal her range was. And the true colors clip got me in the feels.
@@Hiiiiiiiiieeee She often gives a different impromptu speech after true colors every performance. That's what makee her great, she's very much in the moment
She is not underrated, she is just NOT a "celebrity" and I am happy for her. It means she is not overwhelmed with too much attention and suffocated and exposed in the public market. I think she is happy, too. God bless her beautiful voice!
She opened for Cher a few years ago and she was belting G#5 while rolling on floor. I was losing my mind in the best way possible.
they yare really close friend...love when talented women give support to each others...
She’s better than Cher (vocally). I love Cher but let’s be real,
I was in tears!!!! SHE WAS AMAZING
Still sad after all she has accomplished she has to "open" for anyone.
@@queerchoreography54 we don't have to put one female down to lift another. Work on that.
Cyndi is possibly the most underrated vocalist of all time. Welcome to the club!
Amen!
Oh my god!!! I didn't know she can hit those whistle notes 😱
*WHY IS SHE SO UNDERRATED!?*
Because Madonna won a bitter popularity contest
I know she totally surprised me.
There's no question that she's insanely talented & does a lot to support the LGBTQ community, but I lost a lot of respect for her after watching her as a contestant on "Celebrity Apprentice" (2010). She behaved like such a bitch/diva the entire time she was on the show. She was completely uncooperative on tasks and absolutely would not accept any sort of criticism. Almost everyone dreaded having to work with her.
If that show was a true indication of how she behaves offstage, I can totally understand why she's not more prominent.
@@VapidRedux Why does music have to be a popularity contest?
Vapid Redux can say the same for Mariah while she’s still popular
She's so incredible and versatile that people categorizing her as just "that weird pop star from the eighties" is pretty insulting to her artistic legacy.
Nobody who really ever listened ever says that. Soooo uneducated people say that. Sure. ☺️
She is quite the chameleon of vocal techniques! She can sing most any genre, that big voice gal!
She's so underrated it hurts! Fantastic singer, up there with Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston!
She is not up there with them. Don't get me wrong. Cyndi is a fantastic singer, but her artistic expression (the way someone sing, like how X'tina always growl) will never let her be as good as them. She she is definitely a better singer than Madonna, Janet or Kylie both in power and range.
It seems to me, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston are up there with her!
@@honestcat8881 Cyndi's artistic expression was barely showcased in this video
I think she is better
Pariah Carey, never ever been a fan Her better than you attitude and her forced sexiness is so annoying to me that I just can't deal with her.
She is a SIREN! HUGE fans here! Seen her many many times and my hubby had the privilege of meeting her. If you havent seen it, look up here singing "baby work out " live in concert. Its mind blowing!
Fun fact, Cyndi's had the same vocal coach since the late 70s. Her name is Katie Agresta. In a recent interview Cyndi said she still tries to take two vocal lessons per week.
I think they've been working together since 81. It was after losing her voice in blue angel.
@@stylebyniall 1977 she lost her voice and took a year off singing. That's when she started working with Katie and regained the voice.
Wow. Sounds really oitstanding.
She can bring you to tears. She is just amazing and so giving.
I'm not crying, you're crying! But seriously. She can.
If u ever had the pleasure of hearing her live, like i did as a young man in my 20s, you def get choked up; especially if she does a simple, acoustic version of time after time, which is yet another underrated song in the "most beautiful songs out there" category
I know! 😢 miss her already.
She is the only singer Miles Davies adored. Her best friend is the Iconic Patti Labelle. I think that she is probably too talented for ppl to comprehend, which is why she never got the huge following she deserved.
She’s got them power lungs.💪
She really can sing, more popular for being an 80's pop princess but she is a lot more versatile than that!
A whole lotta voice packed in that little body! I’ve loved her since the 80s, and even more so now. She can easily make me cry..
Cyndi Lauper is a force to be reckoned with! She’s amazing live! Love her!! The definition of a true artist!!
Thank you for looking at Cyndi. She’s such an overlooked artist ❤️
I worship Madonna but have always loved Cyndi. Madonna is one of the best performers ever but not the best vocalist. Cyndi’s vocals are phenomenal.
Cyndi is *known* for having an epic voice. I'm surprised you didn't know that.
She even featured in the Simpsons singing the national anthem.
So ? I’m sorry, hardly a highlight. I’m not even sure that’s her voice tbh
Also she composed for the Broadway version of Kinky Boots for which she received a TONY award.
A long and illustrious career.
This is by far your most honest reaction to a vocalist. Thank you for reacting to Cyndi Lauper's vocal.
I've seen Cindy 3 times and i myself was amazed at how talented she is and how under valued she's been as an artist. She is incredible but people just don't know it.
There's no one like Cyndi !!! I've cried sometimes. She is so unic !!!
ugh - had to watch this again to see your reaction. I love sharing Cyndi with people because so many people don't know how amazing she is. I've seen her 23 times live. Her voice just resonates inside you - you can actually feel the sonic vibrations from her belting. So underrated and so great of a human being.
Cyndi Lauper might have the most underrated voice that at least ive heard/seen in my 41 years on this planet. She's just so incredible, and when she is ever on these shows like American Idol or The Voice or even where she SHOULD BE, America's (or really any country) Got Talent, the kids she works with should be hanging onto every word of the advice she gives.
She's so incredible. Nice job on this video breaking it down.
I’ve seen her live many times. She’s a firework. Such an amazing bluesy rock pop tone in her voice. And she had a range and could really belt.
Her records (I have them all) virtually span over multitude of styles and genres. She's a Legend. No doubt about that. Such an emotive performer. A Great. Loved your video!!
I had NO IDEA as well.
I've always loved her spirit and love her songs "Time After Time" and "True Colors", they are timeless classics.
...But I had never looked up her other performances. Had no idea she was this amazing and versatile! What a treasure! Amazing!
please look her show "Cyndi Lauper Live...At Last" dvd you can find it on her youtube channel!
Look up River Deep Mountain High with Tom Jones!!!!
One of my favorite artists since I was 3 (I'm 37 now). So underrated.
Im 41, so you grew up pretty much the same time i did. I liked her a lot in the 80s, and always mentioned her as one of the best voices, when people would say like Mariah or Gaga had the best voice ever... not saying either pf those 2 DONT have incredible vocies, but for me, Its Whitney 1 and Lauper 2, and then u can juggle the rest however you please hahaha
OMG. I'm so excited you did Cyndi. I was gonna suggest her. She is an amazing singer and most people have no idea. I've seen her live several times and she never disapoints.
Ah, i guess you HAVE seen her live lol
Cyndi Lauper is so underrated as a singer. She's beautiful. Strong and soulful.
True Colors is one of the best songs ever...❤️
Oh my word!!! I did NOT know she was capable of this, I’ve always said she was underrated, but this...😳
This compilation is lacking some of her most impressive moments, like singing "River Deep, Mountain High" with Tom Jones in 1992. She hits the STRATOSPHERE near the end and the entire song is sing in a higher key that Tina or Celine ever did it. And the note I am talking about is absolutely JAW-DROPPING. Xtina, celine, and Whitney could NEVER belt this note. The clarity. The power. The vibrato. Unrivaled. Listen to it!!!!!!!!
Omg!! I had no idea how incredible she is. I always thought she was kind of a one trick pony with just a couple songs that the radio played over and over. I’m totally amazed!
Yeah she's incredible. I grew up where she's from, and moved to where she moved to, so she is a little more well known around my parts haha, but overall, yeah, its kinda surprising how she isn't one of the 1st names out of people's mouths when you talk about the best female voices, like, EVER.... to ME, and maybe im bias because i was an 80s kid, and again, grew up in her hood, but she is just a couple notches under Whitney Houston for best voice i ever heard
This compilation is lacking some of her most impressive moments, like singing "River Deep, Mountain High" with Tom Jones in 1992. She hits the STRATOSPHERE near the end and the entire song is sing in a higher key that Tina or Celine ever did it. And the note I am talking about is absolutely JAW-DROPPING. Xtina, celine, and Whitney could NEVER belt this note. The clarity. The power. The vibrato. Unrivaled. Listen to it!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this video!! I love Cyndi, her music, and her support to LGBT People. Have a nice Day Vocal's Coach!
I've seen her live 3 times over the years. Never disappointed. Amazing voice.
Cyndi is my favorite artist!
Nina hagen please, has one of the best voices in the world
We're so lucky that she shared her gift.
Loving your reactions here! Many of us have always known how unbelievably talented and diverse Cyndi is. She is the platinum standard and never falters in her show-stopping performances. "Fearless" is one of her best, BTW.
Man Cyndi Lauper is so underrated. Great vocalist!
At about 8:45, @TheHonestVocalCoach looked like she was so touched that she might cry. I was touched by that. Thanks for that.
And God let her shine with all the Beaty of her heart in those moments
So talented. One of the first artists to get me excited about music in my youth. Under the age of 10, I replayed 'girls just want to have fun' a million times (drove poor ole mum nuts) and even dressed up as her for Halloween. Ah, the good ole days.
A friend of mine studied with her voice teacher Katie Agresta years ago. Said Cyndi had lost her voice (pre Stardom) and Katie helped her with technique and well...the rest is history. Once of the great pop vocalists of our time.
That's very true. Before Lauper had turned 30 she was bankrupt, had a flopped album with her first band and was told her voice was permanently damaged. Most would just give up but Cyndi persevered
Her voice is like a musical instrument that she has mastered.
This had me absolutely SHOOK! I knew she was good but not this good.
OMG, never rated her that highly, as I thought she just had a few commercial hits and was never really a serious singer (nice songs, unique voice, and quirky character, but I was being so unfair to her incredible talent and professionalism). I think it's significant, her little address to the audience about not giving one's power away. In staying true to herself, she may have missed some of the limelight, but she can be proud of her longevity in the business, the real respect she has well-earned from fellow professionals, and the genuine fans. She must know that she leaves many celebrated singers standing to have the confidence not to feel she has to crave the hype. Thank you for your review! If she was performing somewhere I could get to, I would definitely go and see her!
Love your reax! As a Cyndi fan for decades, I know she is so underrated by the general public, most of which just know her as an 80s pop star. She is extremely dedicated to her craft and it shows. Definitely see her live if you can - she’s sooooo amazing and fun live!! I’ve met her a handful of times as well and she’s a lovely sweet person - one time she called my mom and left her a voicemail message, I still have it! Also her life story and what she’s overcome is amazing - read her autobiography if you can.
Aww this is whats been going on in my head, took someone like you to put these thoughts into organized group of sentences. Thank you for clearing up some clouds in my head.
I really preferred Cyndi over Madonna back in the day. Too bad, Cyndi’s popularity waned in the 90s.
Adjani Aguilar because nobody cares about true talent
Adjani Aguilar so did Madonna’s
Josh Miller Madonna just had a number 1 album at 60. She was not forgotten.
@Screaming Mimi's and thank god, she was brave enough to experiment new stuff and genres
Stop with putting one female down to lift another. STOP JUST STOP!!
I saw Cyndi Lauper in 2007. It was a summer festival thing with many different acts. She played for an hour. And I was totally shocked and blown away. She was phenomenal with this massive stage presence. And what I was really surprised by was how powerful her voice was live. It carried across the stadium. She rocked it with that voice. I never forgot that. I always liked her and knew her from her hits. And she sings great on her albums, but live I did not expect that. She had one of the greatest live voices I had heard at any show. Then I found out she had been opera trained early in her career. You can tell. It’s that powerful.
Cyndi’s the eternal underdog, she’s made of magic, I’m glad you got to see it! I’m a Cyndi Lauper advocate, gutta educate the masses they’ve slept on Cyndi.
Omg what the actual hell how didnt I know she could sing like this?! I love her songs and she sounds great on this but I had no idea she was this talented! Absolutely phenomenal I'm shook!!
This compilation is lacking some of her most impressive moments, like singing "River Deep, Mountain High" with Tom Jones in 1992. She hits the STRATOSPHERE near the end and the entire song is sing in a higher key that Tina or Celine ever did it. And the note I am talking about is absolutely JAW-DROPPING. Xtina, celine, and Whitney could NEVER belt this note. The clarity. The power. The vibrato. Unrivaled. Listen to it!!!!!!!! Also look up "Baby Workout" live as well. Ridiculous!
Cyndi is the best and watching the coach's facial reactions to Cyndi's vocals was fun to watch.
Wow, I have always loved Cyndi's hits, I knew she was talented, but I didn't know her vocals could be this incredible! Thanks for this ❤
This compilation is lacking some of her most impressive moments, like singing "River Deep, Mountain High" with Tom Jones in 1992. She hits the STRATOSPHERE near the end and the entire song is sing in a higher key that Tina or Celine ever did it. And the note I am talking about is absolutely JAW-DROPPING. Xtina, celine, and Whitney could NEVER belt this note. The clarity. The power. The vibrato. Unrivaled. Listen to it!!!!!!!!
@@rcarnegie78 re watch all Xtinas performances before makong that assunption lol
@@rcarnegie78 That clip is in the compilation though...
Adore this reaction - you can see the joy on your face at her absolutely nailing these performances. So much colour and feeling and technical mastery.
I'm watching in 2024 and I'm so glad that you have found Cyndi's world. I love her since I was 9, always folowing her career.
I wish Cyndi would do live concerts in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh Britain etc.
She's my favourite singer
Wow! I always knew she could sing - but this is OUTSTANDING!
Could you react to Anita Baker?
Anita Baker!! Now THERE'S a woman who could sing her arss off!
Cyndi's voice is the first voice I fell in love with back when I was 5 :) She's unique 🧡
I had a similar reaction to her performances. Really amazing.
OMG! I can't believe you only just found out about the voice of Cyndi Lauper, she is fantastic. I've been to many, many concerts in my life and heard many singers, but Cyndi Lauper remains the most impressive vocalist I've ever heard live. I agree with the comments below, it just shows how underrated Lauper actually is, but once you've actually heard her you can't forget it.
She's one of the greatest vocalists ever! I saw her live in Turin, Italy. She was PHENOMENAL.
She was the first artist that I ever liked. I'm not a musician in any way, shape or form, so I don't have any technical knowledge about music but Cyndi's vocals just always felt right to me. I've always been listening to her no matter what phase of her career. She never ceases to impress. I'm glad that you also enjoyed her vocals, Georgina! Cheers from Portugal! 🇵🇹 🥂
I’ve always thought that if cyndi had been more mainstream in her appearance and personality she would have been so much bigger then she is. But I’m eternally grateful she has always been authentically quirky and true to herself because that’s the person I fell in love with the first time I saw and heard her sing. I was fortunate enough to meet her at the end of a concert and she was delightful
Although Mariah is my favourite, I think this is the video I have enjoyed the most of you reacting. I love your channel, Georgina. True Colours is in my Top Ten of all time.
Cyndi is always an amazing singer from 80’s till now!
She has unique vocals❤️I Love Cyndi❤️
Look at her singing Carey at a Joni Mitchell tribute. Great.
Maz Dodd Oddly, I absolutely adore Cyndi and my favourite singer-songwriter ever is Joni, but I just don’t care for that version of Carey. Maybe it’s the slower tempo or something, but sadly it just didn’t do it for me. 😢
LOVE that version
@@hathi444 I think maybe listen to it a few more times, and keep an open mind. It was highly lauded by critics and received the only standing ovation of the night. Its commanding, gorgeous, and captivating. The audience was mesmerized.
I just cried at the true colors part, such a powerful and emotive voice. ♥
Wow!!!!! I didn't know she could sing this well. What a voice this woman has. Just spine tingling.
I am and will always be a fan of Cyndi Lauper she stays true to herself and always pleases her fans ...Cyndi is the Queen!
That's our girl from Queens!!! 👏👏👏 The athleticism and stamina of her voice is crazy!
I had no clue Cyndi Lauper could sing like that!
Cyndi Lauper is PHENOMENAL
I never knew she sang like this. 😍
She keeps saying "I had no idea". Yeah, most people don't. Cyndi is amongst the greatest female vocalists who ever walked the face of the earth.
Cyndi is an incredible artist - so much emotion when she performs. I remember getting her first album back in the 80s for Christmas.
she's one of the very few that can sing live with Patti Labelle
She was such a force.
Cyndi is AND will always be a legend. I’ve loved her since the 80s and I’m so surprised that she has always been on the back burner. Her voice is truly amazing 🎤🎧🎼
Kenny Brown she prefers it that way. She can be an artist but has a lot lower stress level than big stars.
Wow. I knew she was an amazing singer but I didn’t know to what extent.
Cyndi layover is one of my favourite 80s pop stars a loving legend 👏🏾
One of my favourite LIVE vocal performances was when she sang a duet on time after time with Patti labelle I urge you to check it out if you haven’t !
She performed at my college in Philadelphia and also saw her live opening for Cher. Walked by me on steps singing. Best female singer I’ve ever seen live.
I knew you were going to be surprised by how amazing and talented Cyndi is! Her voice and technique are unique ❤️
Love Cyndi! She's such an underrated vocalist.
I've seen her live 23 times. No one like her. You can feel her voice inside of yourself.
Georgina, I have to say I am quite new to your page. I have been going through a tough time lately and your videos bring me so much joy. I think you are so genuine and i really enjoy your content. Thanks for posting. Cyndi is so underrated I’ve always believed. Keep up the amazing work ;)
Just got tickets to see her in Tokyo in October ♥️
I knew you would love it, iv seen Cyndi lauper live she gets better and better, she never disappoint live
I'm a big Cyndi Fan, which is why I found this video. I really enjoyed your reactions to Cyndi's work, thank you for posting!
Wow that was incredible, I had no idea either, I love several of her songs, but I am about to check out her complete catalogue. Iconic voice!
Iconic, beautiful and so underrated. I love her music.
Maybe Cyndi lost the battle of popularity with Madonna, but she didn't, and will never, get defeated on the field of singing ability.
cyndi fans never get tired of bringing up madonna in every video about cyndi omg
I like Madonna but oh my she sounds terrible the way she's singing for the past 5 years
Cyndi can outdo her in every day of the week, such a high quality singer and super emotional performer as well !
@@MVUK358 To be fair, Cyndi has lost a lot her range in the last five years
@@Downfall1990 maybe so, but Madonna NEVER had the range.
there was no battle
Thanks for doing a video on Cyndi, I am always shocked how obviously underrated she is. There are plenty of her great live vocal performances, the whole concert in Paris in 1987 and Yokohama in 1991 are outstanding, as well as every Letterman live performance, just to mention a few.
My eyes & ears were opened to Cyndi's voices when she sung, "At Last" by Etta James. Wow, she had such control over her notes, her head voice & vibrato. I was pleasantly surprised & blown away by her vocal ability. She has some soul in her instrument. She could have cross over to rhythm & blues easily.
Jesus! How has Cyndi Lauper never been recognized as an AMAZING vocalist??? SO MUCH MORE RESPECT NOW.
Kkkkkkkk
This compilation is lacking some of her most impressive moments, like singing "River Deep, Mountain High" with Tom Jones in 1992. She hits the STRATOSPHERE near the end and the entire song is sing in a higher key that Tina or Celine ever did it. And the note I am talking about is absolutely JAW-DROPPING. Xtina, celine, and Whitney could NEVER belt this note. The clarity. The power. The vibrato. Unrivaled. Listen to it!!!!!!!! Also look up "Baby Workout" live as well. Ridiculous!
Cyndi's spartan vocal hygiene and technique allowed her to keep her voice intact for 3 decades! In her autobiography, she stated her range was 3 and a half octaves (or 4,on a good day).
In the "Blue Angel"/"She's so Unusual"/"True Colors" (1980 - 1987) era, her tone was very sharp throughout her middle/upper range. She was very direct in her vocal delivery and although she rarely utilized techniques such as riffs and runs, her voice was outstandingly flexible, granting her the ability to reach for belted B5s as well as high head voice/whistle notes without a sign of fatigue. Since she was singing a lot of punk/pop punk/rockabilly material around that time, she would frequently utilize distortion ("Money Changes Everything", "Maybe He'll Know").
A stylistic shift sealed by her 1989 release "A Night to Remember" allowed her to approach her repertoire in a more pop-rock aesthetic. She showed the ability to go for her craziest vocals from the previous era, additionally exploring a more toned down yet still vocally challenging repertoire ("I Drove All Night", "My First Night Without You"). She also started building up spectacular slides up her range (e.g. to a belted A5 in "Dancing With a Stranger" in Chile) as well as tasteful ad-libs in head voice.
The "The World is Stone"/"Hat Full of Stars"/"Twelve Deadly Cyns... and Then Some" (1992-1995) period was her most experimental both artistically and vocally. She wasn't afraid of exploring a variety of different tones and stylistic grounds across her entire range (nasal, crystalline, dark; gospel-like belting), reaching up to powerful Bb6s in her live rendition of the song "Lies" or mixed B5s in "River Deep, Mountain High".
In the ""Sisters of Avalon"/"Shine EP" (1996-2002) era, Cyndi's voice started reaching maturity due to age and pregnancy. Her tone started becoming rounder and much more natural (most noticeably in songs such as "Fall Into Your Dreams" or "Mother"), still allowing her to express emotions such as anger or bitterness with a convincing edge (e.g. the climactic part of the song "Sisters of Avalon" or the almost wailing head voice/whistle notes in "Say a Prayer" ).
In my opinion (and her very own opinion too), she was in the best vocal condition in the "At Last"/"Shine CD" (2003 - 2005) era . She utilized jazzy and soulful vocal techniques and her tone was particularly beautiful and rich. Her lows started gaining more weight and color ("Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"), although she never hesitated to reach the top of her belting range (A5, Bb5) with resonance and a similarly exciting depth.
Between the previous and the "The Body Acoustic"/"Bring Ya to the Brink" (2006 - 2009) era, her voice started gaining inconsistent natural rasp, but there were no other significant changes in her vocal condition. During her "Bring Ya to the Brink" tour, there seemed to be minor tension in her upper belting range, which still didn't stop her from sustaining G5s, G#5s (and even A5s in her live renditions of the song "Sisters of Avalon") effortlessly.
In the "Memphis Blues" (2010-2012) era, her voice was particularly soulful and agile. She experimented with vocal stylings, using bluesy riffs, crescendos and a very characteristic, breathy (even falsetto-like) mixed voice that she had also used in her cover of the Marvin Gaye classic "What's Goin' On" (1986). Although she focused on her lower and middle range, she never struggled to go for time-stopping upper belts (even up to a G#5). However, a few of her F5 attempts in "I'm Gonna Be Strong" came across as underwhelming.
Sadly, 2013 (the "She's so Unusual 30th Anniversary" era; 2013 - 2015) was the year when her voice started changing drastically. Because of age, her battle with psoriasis and constant touring, her tone started getting raspier and heavier, making her upper range less accessible. She somehow managed to sustain the spectacular G5s in "Money Changes Everything" (despite some underwhelming or failed attempts) or hit quick G5s in "True Colors". Surprisingly, she sustained a C#6 whistle in "When You Were Mine" in 2013.
NOW: The arguably misguided country release "Detour" came with an even greater struggle. Although her middle range was relatively comfortable, especially in the beginning of 2016, most of her upper range was lost. Unhealthy rasp hindered her once brilliant belting, resulting in cracks and throaty hollering.
In 2017, despite the fact that she started lowering the key of some of her most challenging songs for the very first time, her flexibility, precision and power worsened.
Last month, she performed at the Hollywood Bowl and a slight improvement was noticeable. She still failed to sustain the "Money Changes Everything" high notes properly and some of the other "money notes" from her heyday didn't come out well, to put it simply. The highlight of the show was "I'm Gonna Be Strong" , sung for the first time since 2014 in a lowered key, which she handled confidently. The final D5 (instead of the original F5) sounded really strong.
I recommend you watch the following performances by Cyndi:
"Walk on By", "I Drove All Night" or "Money Changes Everything" (from Live... At Last);
"Carey" (Joni Mitchell tribute);
"Baby Workout" (live in Paris).
You will not be disappointed!
I absolutely love this comprehensive overview of Laupers vocal.
I agree that her voice was fantastic in the early 2000s I loved her live at last DVD.
It's sad to hear so much tension and struggle in her upper belts now
I am shocked never been a fan, but seeing her live omg!!👏👏
I had NO IDEA that Cyndi could sing like this - truly amazing and respectable talent!
I'm only familiar with a handful of her singles. Looks like I will have to explore her discography on Amazon Music a bit!
If only Madonna had Cyndi's range, power and technique.
Very different artists/ vocalists. In many ways Cyndi is better and more talented and not a bitch like Madge.
Madonna is limited in her range but she works what she has
Omg...I've loved her forever, covered the obvios.....but her belt, head voice is a wake up. Just AMAZING xx