This trip through the BBC’s archives captures why Cyndi Lauper became, and remains, one of the most positive female forces in modern pop music.

Bee Gees: One Night Only
1998
8.2/10

The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium
2023
7.8/10

Whitney
2018
7.3/10

Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour
2018
8.2/10

Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem
2026
8.3/10

Hounddog
2008
6.5/10

Roger Waters: The Wall
2014
8.0/10

One Chance
2013
6.7/10

Teen Spirit
2019
6.0/10

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
2018
7.5/10

Metallica: Through the Never
2013
6.8/10

Love Happy
1949
5.8/10

The Big Four: Live in Sofia
2010
8.3/10

Halftime
2022
6.8/10

ariana grande: excuse me, i love you
2020
7.9/10

Too Late Blues
1961
6.4/10

Respect
2021
6.8/10

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
2022
8.0/10

Beastie Boys Story
2020
7.5/10

Footlight Parade
1933
6.8/10

There Is a PiL in Heaven
2012
0/10