Cyndi Lauper’s music video for “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” officially crossed 1 billion views on YouTube — marking the music icon’s first entry onto the video platform’s billion-views club.
Lauper’s recording of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”On her historic debut album, she released it in 1983. “She’s So Unusual,”Lauper’s breakthrough hit and feminist anthem. The accompanying music video, which culminates in Lauper dancing back to her parents’ New York City apartment accompanied by a parade of revelers, was first Upload to YouTubeOctober 2009.
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is the fourth song from the 1980s to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, alongside Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” A-ha’s “Take on Me” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
Lauper, commenting on her hit song and video, said that many people don’t realize that “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”This is actually a political song. Robert Hazard composed and performed the song. It was released as a single in 1979.
“When I got my feminist hands on [‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’], I knew I wanted to make it into an anthem for all women. Sonically, I wanted the song to be uplifting and joyful,”The statement was made by the artist. “When it came time to make the video it was really important to me to make sure we included women from every walk of life. I wanted every little girl watching the video to have the joyful experience of seeing herself on that screen. I wanted us to be a community.”
Lauper was also added. “Back when we made the video there was no YouTube, so when you think about it, it’s really extraordinary. The reach that this song has. The longevity. That people still purposely seek this video out and press play. Wow. I’m really grateful. Thank you.”
Lauper has sold more 50 million records in total worldwide. She was the first woman ever to have four top-five singles off a debut album.“She’s So Unusual”(), was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also received a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lauper’s advocacy work has included co-founding True Colors United in 2008 to fight and end homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth.