5 Best Cyndi Lauper Ballads

Picking the 5 best Cyndi Lauper ballads is a truly difficult task. The flamboyant singer has so many amazing ballads to choose from. While her early career in the '80s was perhaps best known for her upbeat pop hits, her career since has been filled with amazing ballads and torch songs. Her distinctive voice is well suited for ballads, as she has a talent for displaying a wide range of emotions. The best Cyndi Lauper ballads include a few songs that did well on the charts, as well as a few hidden gems.

1. "All Through the Night" - This Cyndi Lauper ballad is a cover version of a song written by Jules Shear. It made all the way to number five on the Billboard Top 100 despite not having a video release, a rare event in the '80s.
2. "Time After Time" - A beautiful love ballad, this song was released on Cyndi's first album and made it to the #1 spot on the charts. It was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 1985 Grammy Awards.
3. "True Colors" - The first single released from the album of the same name, this Cyndi Lauper ballad was also a #1 hit. It's been covered by many artists, most notably Phil Collins in 1998.
4. "Strawberry Fields Forever" - Cyndi did a cover version of this Beatles' song for the tribute concert to John Lennon. Her stripped down turned the song into a beautiful ballad, with Cyndi playing the harpsichord as an accompaniment.
5. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" - Originally written for Nina Simone, this song has also been covered by many artists. But it's one of the best Cyndi Lauper ballads, as she slows it down and performs it in her distinctive voice.