Cyndi Lauper shows us EXACTLY how to ENGAGE a crowd! 

Cyndi's voice really is exceptional - not only because it's so distinctive, but because it's so well preserved even as she closes in on 70. In 2014 she did a full length concert of her entire debut album, and she sang every song in its original key - at 60!

Second. In 1986 I caught her at a concert in a local arena. She had a round stage in the center. She ended a song on her knees, then with her right fist began pounding the ground in front of where she was. Next she folded her upper body to lay it on her thighs and knees, still pounding her fist all the while singing. I assumed the energy she used had left her exhausted; you could hear her breathing as if she had run a great distance. There was a spotlight on her. Incredibly she slowly began to stand while effortlessly going into What's going on by Marvin Gaye. With more lights on she walks over to a ladder staircase at least 25 feet tall ascending it while singing. She sings the rest of the song while standing on a small platform at the top.

Cyndi makes this song great .She did a very chilling and personal version of " Carrie " performed for at a ribute to Joni Mitchell. Joni was shocked. She's a special artist and one of the top female vocalists in Pop n Rock .

I love this. Cyndi is honoring Cher by singing a song that has been so very much associated with her, but also by the way she is moving on the stage , referencing, but not imitating how Cher moves.

Fil, I totally respect that you play the entire song through (almost) before you make your comments, dig in to your reaction. Makes all the difference to know that you are an accomplished musician. Love you!

i saw her live about 10 years ago in a small venue when she was touring a blues album ...i've never heard a more powerful voice...she sang Time After Time as an encore...it was unbelievable.

I have always loved her voice. It seemed in the 80’s people missed how good she could sing because of her fun playful act. I always appreciated her talent. AWSOME to see she still has it. Loved it.

I love how Cyndi's naturally vibrato voice expresses a kind of vulnerability that from the get go invites us to be on her side. And it carries the emotion of this song so well. Thank you, Fil, for explaining the power of setting the tempo. That makes so much sense. I love how little Cyndi appears to have to do to give the audience the invitation to enter the song with her. She doesn't point the microphone at the audience, she doesn't cup her ear, she doesn't make a competition from side or side or male to female, there's no laboured "come on everybody!" I think I just spotted three hand claps and one verbal prompt. That's a measure of her power and rapport eh! Incidentally doesn't she look fabulous at 65!! Gives me hope :)

Hey Fil! The expression of joy on your face while you're watching and listening to these amazing performers is priceless!

Her joy in performing for a crowd is just infectious, resistance is futile! Great analysis of her voice and this beautifully written song's journey. And look at YOU! YAY!!

She is wonderful and kept her voice in top top condition after a long career

I loved Cindy as a kid and tween in the 80s. However, it wasn't until I grew older that I realized what a great vocalist she really is. ❤ She's a phenomenal performer and it's definitely infectious.

Always enjoyed Cyndi. She is quite the performer. Cher really liked it too. Great to see you with the guitar!!

Cyndi is a talented woman....I'm so happy I got to experience her music since 1983.....a treasure .....

Always loved Cyndi Lauper's quirky style. What a great singer songwriter & entertainer. This is a great performance & tribute to Cher. Cyndi has had a lot of hits especially in the 80's such as "Girls Just Want To Have Fun", "Time After Time", "She Bop", "All Through The Night", "True Colors", "Change Of Heart", "I Drove All Night" etc.

Have loved this woman since she arrived on the scene! And, as always, your analysis FIL, only adds to the enjoyment. ✌

Cyndi always has my complete attention.

Cyndi's voice is so distinctive. Cher is loving this as everyone else in this great performance. She is in complete control of everyone

I saw Cyndi live more than once, but especially loved her performance when she toured with Cher in 1999. It was the Believe tour. What a vocal powerhouse!

Three things. In separate comments. First, Cindy can sing! She'll belt it, croon it, even yell it and it sounds great.

YES! Cyndi Lauper is so beloved - and performances like this are emblematic of her whole career - like the best story tellers, she brings you in, she makes you feel the song and you're swept up! And listen to her!! What a powerful wonderful voice and a perfect cover!! LOVE Cyndi!! I daresay, bet Cher never got quite this reaction! Thanks for this!!

Saw these two powerhouses in concert in ‘99. FABULOUS. Best concert I’ve ever seen.

I absolutely adore Cyndi Lauper and I adore Cher so

I saw her in concert in 1984 with Peter Gabriel at the Agora Ballroom. She was awesome. They both were!

She is a very talented singer great vocalist this is the same concert Adam Lambert performed at she can draw a crowd that's for sure she can put on a show such a great performance she has a lot of energy she has power awesome one

What a fantastic performer! A true professional. I always enjoy her 💚

I don't know if you noticed this, but the few people standing and dancing at the beginning of Cyndi's performance include the amazing Angelique Kidjo & Broadway Goddess Kristin Chenoweth. As a lifelong Cyndi fan, you are astutely picking up on what makes her so special. She is a strong, skilled. professional musician who knows what she wants. She has been portrayed as the bubble-headed weirdo, but she is completely in control of her stage and all that's happening on it. She is hyper vigilant about sound to the point where I've seen her berate a sound engineer for not listening to her.

Loved her since I was a young teen. Had the pleasure of seeing her perform several times and she always gives a full on show and people are always amazed at her live vocals.

I love her! Her voice, in my layperson's terms, is unpredictable. She is always in total control of her voice, but I could never predict where she was going to go, Phenomenal performer.

Cyndi is so under rated, what a vocal range and performance

She learned that stuff from Lou Albano, her manager (dont know if he still is). He was a wrestler from the 60s, when fun and craziness were the rule in wrestling. He taught her that looking outrageous and acting nutty was the way, because it pulls people's attention in to you . She started doing it his way and became a super star .

I love Cyndi Lauper. A very good singer and she's so damn cute 😍 💕. I hear she likes to have fun too 😄 😊.

Cyndi is a great singer, songwriter, and human being. Incredibly satisfying to see you with your guitar again! As another commenter said, "All's right with the world!"

I saw Cyndi live in one of her concerts in Spain a few years ago and it was awesome, one of the best performers in the music scene. People went wild with her!

Got to see her a few years ago. She sounds as good live if not better. I was blown away.

Fastest thumbs up, ever! This is one of my favorite videos.......it's such a sweet look at their friendship, too. Okay, I will settle down, watch and learn something! Rock!

Saw Cyndi Lauper a few years ago in Syracuse. She was the opener for MeatLoaf - another one who knew how to engage his audience.

I love Cyndi Lauper since she came on the music scene Got to see her in concert and no one sat down ,we danced through it all! She did the Marvin Gaye song The Ecology.Fantastic.thanks Fill.

You had that wish I was there look on your face, so priceless! I see you haven't lost your touch on your guitar. 🎸

Absolutely ageless♥️ if anyone can turn back time it is Cyndi! Thanks for reviewing this voice Fil.

Cyndi Lauper is another great singer. This is a great cover. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️

I love Cyndi...she has always marched to her own beat. You're playing in a video again. What a happy surprise on an already awesome analysis!

Alot more to that performance analysis and from the analyzer than expected! Hope the guitar dude is back for good.

Cyndi is awesome & a great performer, love her outfit. I also enjoy her tribute to Joni Mitchell in 2000, performing the song Carey. Cyndi is so expressive & delivers a great performance, must see & perhaps a future reaction. Another great performance is Cyndi & Patti Labelle, 1985 performance of Time After Time.

True, if you can work that audience, you’ve already concurred the song! ❤️

A great analysis of a very talented singer....also great to see you pick up the guitar again....Congrats!

For some reason I didn't think she could cover this very well but she knocked out of the park. Nice to see you play guitar!

Great performance by Cyndi on this Cher cover. One of my favorite Cyndi Lauper live performances is from Live In Paris singing Jackie Wilson "Baby Workout" playing vocals with guitar, her mimicking the vocal line on guitar was impressive. She's a great underrated vocalist, but admired by many talented artists, which some influenced by Cyndi Lauper. Icon!

I have always loved Cyndi Thanks for your analysis

One fo the greatest singers of all time. Excellent fabulous performer!

Thanks fil. That was a great performance by cyndi Lauper. For your viewers: cyndi has a video singing " heartaches by the numbers, " a classic country western song. If you get the right video she does a great Elvis impersonation. It's a fun song and she does a great job.

I really need some Cyndi Lauper today. She has always been a favorite of mine. She's a wild child that one. I always loved the way she dressed as well. It's good to see you with your guitar again Fil. I hope all goes well Steve Stevens. Thanks for another awesome analysis... continue to Rock on🤘

What a performer. Icon celebrating an icon. Thanks, Fil!

Cyndi is an amazing artist singer one of the best in the music industry saw her manny times live just pure talent.

This is such a good one! Don’t sleep on her vocals.

@Wings of Pegagus so happy to see you playing guitar again Fil. Hope that's a sign of things to come.

what a FABOO analogy with your tidbits and thoughts, i lalalove Cyndi, and thank you for sharing this! much love and light from the 50th state of Hawaii💜💜💜💜💜

Thanks for reminding us of the delightful individuality of Cyndi, she is one of a kind! A musician I'd love to see you look at is country singer Orville Peck. You just don't hear voices like his these days, he gets compared to Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash but his sound is all his own. Well worth a listen.

I truly appreciate the range in music genres you explain.

Well my favorite is Time after Time. But seeing your smile always makes the video more enjoyable and i really hope you didnt hurt your arm playing your guitar!

I'd not noticed the vibrato in her voice until I saw it. That is such a cool app you use!

And everyone is smiling and having a good time. She does that. My 3 year old granddaughter learned how to FaceTime me. She set me( tablet ) up on her book shelf. She took out a microphone 🎤 that played Girls Just Want To Have and she danced around pretending to sing and it was so fun. Cyndi has that ability no matter what age.

She’s an American treasure vocally and stylistically. Nice to hear you play guitar. Hope that means you’re almost 100. Love that SRV shirt too !! Much love🤘🏿🤘🏿🖤🖤

It'd be great to see something like this on Cher live performance.

She is so precious!

Being able to carry a tune and have all components of the tune in harmony and in proper volume is just as important as vocal accuracy

Fil, glad you were able to use the guitar. Missed it. Great analysis. Rock on.

Love you did a breakdown with your guitar with notes used, musical terminology, as I'm trying to learn some basic things🎸🎼🎤Cyndi always been a fun singer. Thanks Fil 😊💚

Omg I have LOVED Cyndi Lauper since her Blue Angel days. Brilliant Vocalist, Wonderful Human Being, and FUNNY as Hell. Fil, have you analyzed any of her Blue Angel stuff? I literally wore the Vinyl Blue Angel out back in the 80's, Bought the CD, of course, in the '90's, but I've yet to find any decent *live* videos of either "Maybe He'll Know", or "I'm Gonna Be Strong", both of which are, in my opinion, FUCKING BRILLIANT. Pardon my French. Love. Love. Love.

Great commentary, great performance. Extremely helpful to me as a musician & performer to hear Fil's comments on vocals, instrumentation, & performance. I've been watching these videos for a couple months now & am beginning to think Fil is a genius. I hope he gets paid well for coaching professionals.

This video was fantastic. I'm a huge Cyndi Lauper fan. So great to see your beautiful smile interacting with her music. ---T in NYC

When watch your analyses I am always learning something new. I love this one too! I love Cyndi Lauper! Thank you, Fil. And it's so nice to see you playing again!

Hi, Fil!! Woohoo!! Seeing you having fun with your guitar made my day. You go, boy!! 🎸Love Cyndi. She's such an amazing Artista! Fil, thank you for another wonderful analysis 🖤🤘🏽

Great cyndi. Incrível. Maravilhosa.

Again, you did not disappoint! Love all the little things that you pointed out and the breakdown of the chords at the end of your video. It’s great placement too, to save that for the end. For those who are not interested in chord progressions….

Love this performance 😻

She really is the whole package and my favourite song by Cindy is time after time. Thank you for not a great reaction which I enjoyed

I'd love to see you discuss her cover of Carey at the Kennedy Center Honors for Joni Mitchell. So so good.

Great analysis. From a vocals perspective I'd love to know what Cyndi has done over the years to maintain that incredible voice of hers, for she still retains pretty much her original range that she had when she was young. For a lady of nearly 70, who has regularly performed all her life and lived (at times) a bit of a rock n roll lifestyle, that is incredible. Even Cher, who she is paying tribute too and still has an incredible voice, has lost a little off the top of her range (especially in a full belt) as she's aged (as almost all of us do). Cyndi seems almost impervious to aging, in body, peformance and voice.

Cyndi - great performance and atmosphere

She's amazing!!!!

Love your videos!!!!! Thanks for helping us realize why we love the artists we love!

Love her cover and performance. She really made it her own.

Ohh I love her stage presence

I saw Cindi when she first hit it big in 1985. She was touring with the Bangles and to be honest the Bangles blew her off the stage because they were hungry and were super talented, especially, bassist Michael Steele and Suzanna Hoffs. Cindi had a great show and clearly wowed the crowd but discerning music fans at the moment in time could see The Bangles as a true musical force. They were a year or so away from mega stardom but you could see fame coming.

Cyndi Lauper es mucho más que una cantante, ella es una energía.

I'm just so happy to see that guitar...😌🙏

I remember when she made her debut, Cyndi said, "Who is Cyndi Lauper and why is she so unusual?" I'm just catching up to your wonderful analysis of her performance. You made a wonderful point that it's not so easy for a performer to get the audience engaged and you provided great examples of how Cyndi did that. I read that her vocal range spans 4 octaves but you reminded me that there's more to vocal range when it comes to putting on a show. Sending you well wishes for a full recovery, Fil!

Cyndi is a party personified. Fun to watch.

The drama in her vibrato lends to a felt worthy crying.

Wow, that song works even without a battleship and a hundred sailors.

Great analysis and even better to see you back with your guitar!

Your right about a lot of the crowd having a blank stare, especially at 9:10, that’s people who would have fit better at a Johnny Mathis concert.

Fascinating analysis. Thank you.

So fun!

She's still so unusual!

Hi Fil, I enjoyed this video and I'm so glad to see that you're able to play your guitar again.

Today you get two likes sir, one for Cyndi Lauper and one for that cool t shirt. 🤘🏼

Beautifully talented.💖

Love this, so good to see you with your guitar 🎸 Fil 😁