Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour culminates in a powerful performance of 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun,' a track that celebrates women's pleasure and freedom. The song, originally written by Robert Hazard, became Lauper's anthem, contrasting the repressive experiences of previous generations. Emphasizing diversity in its visuals, the performance integrates references to artist Yayoi Kusama, highlighting misunderstood brilliance. As the concert concludes, Lauper transforms the empowering song into a rallying cry for women's rights, effectively connecting the spirit of the 1980s anthem with contemporary social justice movements, making it a celebration of autonomy and choice.
Or we think we do. There can only be one finale to Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour set, soundtracking the streamer explosions garlanding a sea of upheld phones.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun does yet more uplifting, managing to fulfill its cheery remit while throwing in even more substance.
Lauper explains how for years Kusama was misunderstood. She had mounted a protest installation outside the Venice Biennale in 1966.
Girls just want to have their fundamental rights! yells Lauper. Everyone wants to have their fundamental rights! The crowd chant it back at her.
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