487 - Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual - Big Jay Oakerson

The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

Next Chapter Podcasts, Josh Adam Meyers

Comedy, Music, Music History, Comedy Interviews, Music Commentary

4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 January 2019

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

Cyndi Lauper's debut album title She's So Unusual is nothing short of the perfect descriptor for her looks, the sound of her voice, and the genre-bending compilation of tracks that won her Best New Artist at the 1984 Grammy's. Growing up, Big Jay Oakerson was drawn to her strangeness, and he was not alone. Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga created careers out of replicating and building upon that oddball personality, letting their freak flags fly. This conversation was recorded in Montreal at Just For Laughs, July 2018. Jay and Josh go deep on some interesting topics including the heart palpitating music of the '80s, songs to cry to, hip hop figuring out how to entertain and put on a show by studying KISS, and Cyndi's imprint on the evolution of music itself. The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. For show notes, guest playlists, complimentary documentaries, and audiobooks about the music go to The500Podcast.com. New Song / Artist influenced by Cyndi Lauper: "She's Kerosene" by The Interrupters (YouTube) & (Spotify) Join. The. Movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Next Chapter Podcast
0:02.0	Podcasts
0:05.0	Fly Better to your perfect winter getaway with Emirates.
0:09.0	Whether it's a tropical break in Thailand,
0:12.0	family fun in Dubai, or ultimate relaxation in the Maldives.
0:17.8	But remember, it's not just about where you're going, it's how you get there.
0:23.0	Fly Emirates and start your holiday with delicious regional dining,
0:27.4	complimentary drinks, outstanding service,
0:30.3	and award-winning entertainment.
0:32.4	Emirates, fly better.
0:34.0	Twas a night in November at your pal's Christmas party.
0:41.0	When an elf arrives.
0:43.0	Oh, with a toffee night latte!
0:45.0	Hey everyone, who wants a Starbucks?
0:48.0	Ooy, same one for me.
0:51.0	Get the group together for Starbucks best if favorites. It's IRL season.
0:57.0	At a Starbucks near you.
1:00.0	Ahem, subject of availability whilst talks last. I said Monday
1:15.0	Monday
1:16.0	Monday
1:20.0	I bet each and every one of you guys thought I was going to play girls just want to have fun.
1:24.4	Nope. I played Money Changes Everything. It's from the 1983 debut album, She's So Unusual from
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