Here's an example of a live performance being MUCH better than the recorded version. The percussion and drums are so much bigger, and her vocals are spine chilling. I think this is Cyndi's best live performance ever!

Here is a woman that stood up to the suits (not just men but women too), took control of her career, sacrificed sales and popularity to stay true to her work and vision ... and is rarely recognized for her work or for the fact that she is still going strong despite any support from Radio or a strong commercial outlet .. SHE deserves all the life time achievement awards that the Music Industry has to offer - She is Rock n' Roll Royalty and She is Pop Culture ... She is, Cyndi Lauper.

The way she gives it up for Boy Blue in this increasingly intense and then unstoppable avalanche of anger and loss is simply astonishing. It is so much more than a mere "performance". It is real. And yes, of course. It does help to understand why....

Few singers sound good live but she is an exception. This woman has always been a fascination to watch! This song should've been given more recognition!

This has to be the best live performance I have ever heard/seen from any artist. The amount of talent and emotion it took to pull off this performance is insane.

She never fails to sound exactly the same live as on record, if not even better!

One of the greatest live performances from any artist

Cyndi's talent is timeless. Uncomparable artist.

This is one of the most brilliant performances ever captured on video! perfection on every level.

So energetic, so great a performer. Cyndi Lauper is sure one of the most underrated artists in music history.

Can't believe it's live ... she's Amazing!

This song was written for Gregory Natal, one of her best friends, who died on January 1, 1986 at age 29. He had a tragic life, being kicked out of the house by his mother (I believe at age 12) after being raped by his father. He had low self-confidence and didn't really seem to care about his life, but he was still happy and had a great sense of humor. I think he and Cyndi bonded over this and the fact that they both had rough early lives.

Great version, the reason its longer than original she was upset about her friend and kept singing part of the song so the band followed suit and played along. Amazing!

Cyndi was so ahead of her times in terms of fashion. EVERYONE is trying to get the look she had, but nobody will compare. Also read her memoir recently, (incredible) and it was really interesting to read the full detailed reasoning behind this song and others. She went through such a hard time in the industry, and I can't even comprehend how, because she can sing like no other!

Aside from Janis Joplin, I can't think of any other female singer pouring her heart and soul so intensely into a song like Cyndi Lauper here ... I'm always reminded that Cyndi Lauper in this period of time being the greatest female singer I've had the good luck to listen to ..

This performance (and song) will always be a huge favorite of mine. Very few live performances give me the goosebumps, but this one gets me EVERY time. Really now.. how many singers of today can practically scream while singing and still sound amazing? I wish so much that Cyndi got the recognition in the 80s that she should have. Unfortunately, I think the US just wasn't ready for her quirkiness (which is what I adore most about her). I freakin' adore the woman.. always have, always will!

Is a live performing in Paris, at Zenith, in 1987. She was in the highest of her career. She is amazing

I was never really into Cyndi Lauper, but this live version of her song is incredible. It's a nice departure from her regular pop style. She can be very intense!!

I would have worn out her True Colours album ten times over on cassette. The sound that album had was ahead of it's time. The synths and the dive bomb guitars gave the album that extra flair.

SHE IS THE QUEEN

An inspirational woman with an incredible voice; to be able to even sing those insanely high notes at all is an achievement, but to do it live, flawlessly and consistently, with that much energy and raw power... that's pure talent.

Can't say why people compared Cyndi and Madonna all the time ! They are just so different. i do not know Madonna's message as an artist but Cyndi's message helps me feel good everytime i hear a tune from her.

Absolutely incredible energy in this video. After all these years this is still one of the best live performances out there. Kudos to Cyndi for pulling together some awesome talent for her band: Rick Derringer (lead guitar), Sue Hadjapoulos (percussion), Sterling Campbell (drums)...

A beautiful tribute to a friend of Cyndi's who died from Aids her passion that voice always was and always will be an amazing talent a very unique and underrated singer .

This is so awesome!.. she gave her all and that's why she's a true artist and performer even to this day!

Best performance...EVER!

Her voice is just amazing.

This is my favorite track from Cyndi, and one of my favorites period. Absolutely gorgeous vocals, and that rhythm section just doesn't quit.

I listened to this song over and over and over in the 80s. I never got sick of it, and I never forgot how it made me feel. I still love it as much now as I did then. And this is an amazing performance! I miss live performances. No one can do this now. No one even tries!

this performance is intense and incredible.

Que garganta, Jesus. Mulher incrível.

thank you god for giving us such a talented singer saw her live in the 80's wish i could see her again she's the best live singer ive ever seen absolutely amazing :) :) :) :)

Estuve presente en este concierto en el Zénith de Paris. Esta version es la mas inolvidable de todo su concierto. Nunca he visto cantar a una artista con tanta fuerza, pasion y amor como lo vi esa noche con Cindy. Love for ever. Simply the Best !!!

Simply the best... Viva Cyndi Lauper 😍

I remember watching this when I was 9 or 10 years old and I fell in love with her and this is my favorite song by her... I love you Cyndi!!!!

One word is enough: Amazing!

This live performance rocks. I've seen Cyndi about 20 times in concert. Her live performances are where the bar is set. Just another example of how talented ms lauper is...bravo,cyndi,bravo.

She's BRILLIANT! Wow...

I've had this video in my info in the 90's...got booted...and Cyndi came thru with flying colors in HD. Thank you! And thank you for your devotion to AIDS awareness. You are an amazing woman, mother & friend...

what this does to me! every time I watch, brings tears, 100% rocking performance! you, Bjork, man!

Omg cindi I love that voice. God i loved the 80s. How lucky am I. Wow A true gift Love Celeste

She put her heart and soul in this song!! ❤❤❤❤

This brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it,because I know it hurts.

One of my sooo many all-time fave. live performances of Cyndi .

I was born 1977 in Indonesia.actually this was my first cassete.whos listening this dec 2018?

I remember going to the mall in roanoke va. by myself and asking to see a Cyndi lauper cassette, and noones knew who she was....so I've always been a fan! I love when she hits a high note! It clears my head!! I love her and her voice...she's legendary

Cyndi Lauper is one of the greatest eighties singer's I've always listened to and loved,Thank you Cyndi for the songs and memories love you girl.

I dedicated this beautiful song to my oldest son when he was 15 years old now he's 29 and when he went missing last year "Where are you my babyboyblue.

You know how you listening to music as a tiny kid and you are so true to yourself without even know what the lyrics mean? It's about rhythm and belting first, then the message. That's how I feel when I listen to Cyndi. I feel the most like me when I listen to her and I don't even care what her message is. This song, her look and her movements is everything of what me being a child in an adults body is. Then I read the lyrics and I am catapulted into day dream fantasies.

Uma porrada nos ouvidos Que som maravilhoso pode crer A melhor cantora do mundo cyndi Lauper

Great Performance Cyndi!

Memo to today's pop tarts: Cyndi is singing live. No auto-tune. No lip syncing. No sparks. No dancers. Straight up singing!

Boy can she belt them notes out! The high notes give me chills!!!

Great band Cyndi.. From Indonesia !!!

THE BEST live performance !

I got this album for my 8th birthday, I played out the vinyl, I did girls just want to have fun for my 5th grade talent show, ahh the neon and checkers shaved in the side of my head. Thanks mom!

I can listen TO this song 10 times in a row....and still freak out when she screams like a ......(i cant come Up with an equivalent...such IS her Magic And power)

She was waayyy ahead of us, wasn't she?

When I was in Junior High School and High School Cyndi Lauper was my favorite artist because she is such a warm and loving person and naturally talented.

One of my favourite songs - such a haunting song esp when she goes into her primal screams in the outro... it's even more gutwrenching when she sings it live

Wonderfull Performance!!!

After reading the memoir, this song is so clear and very moving

One of the geatest artists of all time imho !

She just sang her heart out. A deep passion and unchained performance. Cyndi has a spirit of Muse.

watched this about 132678 times ! what she gives , particulary at 4'07 makes me love her more and more each time! ,was litteraly crazy for her in the 80s at 7-8 yo :) i love her the same way today at 46 ! CYndi Lauper gente!, my icone!!

Como Não amar essa mulher ?❤❤❤😍

Cyndi Thank You For Your Simply Amazing Singing Talent. Your Great!

It´s so increadible how her voice is so powerfull and identical to the recorded song when she sings on her concerts! Or even better! 'Cause is more full of energy and vibration! And another thing: she sings fully, without stop any part to get air! That's really amazing, considering over the decades and not a single modification, staying as always, a diamond voice! And this song is so difficult to sing some parts, but not so difficult to her! She is really a perfect singer!

Fortunate to have had the chance to see her live. Thank you for all you have done. :)

Prefer this version better than the original studio one

Cyndi han pasado poco más de 15 años desde que oí tu primer disco y me enamoré, ahun sigo siendo tu fan..👏👏

I don't understand artists but damn we need them :D

Uma de suas melhores performances. Genial. Brilhante. Autentica. Our soul is wonderful.

Adoro Cyndi e ho amato tutto quello che ha fatto in passato! Ho amato in special modo i suoi anni '80! E che dire? Avevo questo live o ce l'ho ancora da qualche parte della mia capiente stanza! Un saluto sincero a tutti i fans della Cyndi!!

14 años cuando este tema...que suerte de haber vivido esta época. Y si que es especial...

A phenomenal song and performance by Cyndi Lauper. I don't know why it hasn't gotten more public play. Awesome talent! I saw cyndi perform this the first time I saw her in concert.

Imagine having Cyndi Lauper write a song for you!

"I tried to write about my friend. I knew he really loved 'That's What Friends Are For.' I know that maybe he would have liked me to do a song like that. Instead I wrote about him personally. I don't know that my lyrics were good enough, I don't know that anything was good enough. Maybe it was too personal. I don't know. But I wrote it for him. It was because of him that I keep trying to do stuff. And other friends. So many talented people, so many of our friends and so many gifted people have passed on. Or struggle everyday. Just to live. And it was because of my friends and others that I do this. Maybe that song wasn't good enough, I don't know." Cyndi about your fried Carl who died of AIDS

Cindy's voice is awesome!!!IShe suprise me!!!GREAT CINDY!I LOVE U!!!!!!

the power cyndi Lauper arrebentando, show.

Cyndi is without a doubt one of the absolute greats in music. She did not get the recognition she deserved, and those of us that were there still love her even more today. Her unique style and amazing depth along with her passion have NO equal today. We love you Cyndi!

Cyndi you are amazing!

Still In Love With This Song After All These Years 7 / 16 / 19

saw cyndi at vanderbilt uiversity in nashville years ago...she had the bleachers rocking! i was so lucky just like yesterday and I will be 60 next year!!!!

I listen to this around 4-5 a.m in the morning...it just always plays in my head when I randomly wake up 🌛🎑🌴

I Watch This Video All The Time. I'm Like One Of The Thousands Of Fans Out There Who Listen To Cyndi. She's On My mp3, In Car, I Love Her. She's Beautiful.

You never knew yourself well enough But she never knew you at all And when she put you out on your own It may have stolen your innocence But not your soul Tell me where is little boy blue You'll find him standing always One step ahead Fast a little, shy a little, boy blue Wise blood runs warms and deep On the street ... Kids walking, just a kid walking You send a letter with photographs And I'll tuck them under my dreams And if we wake up old beyond our years Not quite as brave as we seem It's just the pain that never disappears Tell me where is boy blue You'll find him standing always one step ahead... Dance a little, cry a little... Where are you boy blue Where are you...

What an outstanding song and performance, what an awesome voice . . .

Such a great voice. And with passion. And I never heard anything bad from her, scandal wise. What an angel.

I love this song 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💕💕💕

Many of her songs are underrated. She is as good as Madonna!

Always one of my favorites from Cyndi.......Damm she can sing !

We all still love you Cyndi xoxo

Breathtakingly Beautiful and supremely talented woman who has stood the test of time!🤗

My all time favorite artist...i love cyndi lauper...

Wow. I forgot just how talented she is. She does not get enough credit for her contribution in the 80s

I have watched this video so many times. It's my fav. I think it shows her registar and accutually its very challenging to sing on your stomach or back, she is so gifted and wonderful, she captures me every time she sings, everytime. I love you cyindi

I will always love this version of the song. Love you Cyndi Lauper Thanks

I love this song from 1987 until now ...i love cyndi lauper " madura indonesia"

I forgot how great this was.