Cyndi Lauper is one of the most underrated artists of all time. After her initial shot to fame with her amazing debut album, 1984's She's So Unusual, Cyndi scored about three for more ten hits and faded away from the pop mainstream. She has continued to consistently put out excellent music throughout her stellar career and this is no exception. From her 1997 album Sisters of Avalon, The Ballad of Cleo and Joe is a foot-stomping, dance club number and an ode to one of Cyndi's biggest supporters: Drag Queens!! The song takes us on the journey of a "working boy" named Joe who transitions at night to a "dancing queen" named Cleo. The song was ahead of its time and pure Cyndi. I adore it. The video, shot only to be shown in clubs, was filmed while Cyndi was about 300 months pregnant, and she uses her belly to great effect. Watch, learn and enjoy the excellent The Ballad of Cleo and Joe. Go, Cyndi!Tuesday, January 10, 2012
FORGOTTEN CLASSICS: CYNDI LAUPER - BALLAD OF CLEO & JOE
Cyndi Lauper is one of the most underrated artists of all time. After her initial shot to fame with her amazing debut album, 1984's She's So Unusual, Cyndi scored about three for more ten hits and faded away from the pop mainstream. She has continued to consistently put out excellent music throughout her stellar career and this is no exception. From her 1997 album Sisters of Avalon, The Ballad of Cleo and Joe is a foot-stomping, dance club number and an ode to one of Cyndi's biggest supporters: Drag Queens!! The song takes us on the journey of a "working boy" named Joe who transitions at night to a "dancing queen" named Cleo. The song was ahead of its time and pure Cyndi. I adore it. The video, shot only to be shown in clubs, was filmed while Cyndi was about 300 months pregnant, and she uses her belly to great effect. Watch, learn and enjoy the excellent The Ballad of Cleo and Joe. Go, Cyndi!
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