Penned by the songwriting team, Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, the lyrics were originally about Steinberg’s mother. The ballad is truly representative of the vibrant and empowering spirit of the trailblazing performer.Īlthough “True Colors” was the only song on Lauper’s second album that she did not write, she still had a strong imprint on the final recorded version. It is also an empowering anthem for the LGBT community, inspiring the name of the nonprofit co-founded by Cyndi Lauper in 1986 to end the LGBT youth homelessness crisis, The True Colors Fund. The inspiring ballad about embracing one’s true nature has a universally appealing message, making it a popular cover song for many well-known artists. As the title song from her second album, “True Colors” stayed at the top spot for two weeks and also earned Lauper a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. On October 25, 1986, Cyndi Lauper’s song “True Colors” hit No.
October 25, 1986: Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” Reaches No. Article Details: October 25, 1986: Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” Reaches No.
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