Night To Remember

Out of print in the U.S. Cyndi Lauper's third studio album is an excellent example of her work as it grew from She's So Unusual and True Colors to A Night To Remember. Lauper is accompanied by a large number of studio musicians like Bootsy Collins on bass, Rick Derringer on guitar and a guest appearance by Eric Clapton. On "My First Night Without You," she builds from a whisper to a scream and captures all the nuances in between. "I Drove All Night" and "Unconditional Love" were both released as singles, but never got the airplay they deserved. Lauper's lyric concerns have matured, but it's her music that's truly come of age. The ballads, Lauper's forte since her days with Blue Angel, smolder with purpose.