Rob Hyman reflects on how Cyndi Lauper's performance style misled many into thinking she was solely a fun pop artist, as demonstrated through her emotional depth in the song 'Time After Time.' He says, 'People tended to think, 'Oh, she's just kind of this fun pop singer,' and she had such a unique voice with all the vocal ad libs and sounds she was putting on 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun.' And then you hear her sing something like 'Time After Time,' which is heartbreaking.'
Hyman recalls the moment when producer Rick Chertoff insisted on one more song for Lauper’s debut album, saying, 'Rick came in one day and said, 'We could use one more song.' And I felt like, 'One more song - you gotta be kidding!' We were really spent.' This demand led to the creation of 'Time After Time,' which became Lauper's first No. 1 hit.
Reflecting on Lauper's career trajectory, Hyman states, 'Indeed, the second single off of 'She's So Unusual' would prove that the success of 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' was no fluke - and that Lauper was an artist to be taken seriously.' This insight underscores Lauper's range as an artist and solidifies her legacy in pop music.
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