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Presenting 'Switched On Pop': the Cyndi Lauper conspiracy

The cover for the 1983 album She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper, which featured singles like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "All Through the Night." hide caption

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Presenting 'Switched On Pop': the Cyndi Lauper conspiracy

In this special bonus episode, Sam joins Switched On Pop co-host Charlie Harding to talk Cyndi Lauper. Many fall for "Girls Just Want To Have Fun," but Sam's favorite song is the slow burner "All Through The Night," save for one moment: the synthesizer solo. For Sam, this solo never fit in. Charlie investigates the source of Sam's musical malady and uncovers how the '80s got its groove. Hear Sam on another episode of Switched On Pop making the case for why Labrinth's "Sexy MF" should be a modern classic here.

Presenting 'Switched On Pop': the Cyndi Lauper conspiracy

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Cyndi Lauper Charts Her Own Path — Thanks, In Part, To Patsy Cline

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Cyndi Lauper Charts Her Own Path — Thanks, In Part, To Patsy Cline

She says seeing Cline on TV as a child helped her rethink the possibilities for spirited women. Her new album, Detour, brings a country sound to the pop icon's repertoire.

Cyndi Lauper Charts Her Own Path — Thanks, In Part, To Patsy Cline

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All Songs Considered

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Returns With The Volcano Choir, Music From Senegal And More

On this edition of All Songs Considered we've got an unusual new project from Victoria Bergsman.

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Returns With The Volcano Choir, Music From Senegal And More

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In a Soulful Return, Al Green Lays It Down

Lizzy Goodman from Blender magazine discusses the week's new album releases, including a spectacular soul record from Al Green. Also discussed: new discs from Usher, Spiritualized, Cyndi Lauper and more.

In a Soulful Return, Al Green Lays It Down

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