New Cyndi Lauper documentary and companion album to be released in June

Streaming platform Paramount+ have announced a brand new feature-length documentary to celebrate the remarkable life and career of American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.

Titled Let The Canary Sing, the documentary will premiere in the UK on Wednesday 5th June, just one day after its US release, and will tell the story of Cyndi's meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact on generations through her music, ever-evolving punk style, unwavering feminism and tireless advocacy.

The documentary takes the audience on an engaging exploration of a renowned and pioneering artist who has left a remarkable legacy with her art.

Speaking about the new documentary, Cyndi said: “Over the years I’ve been asked to do a documentary about my life and work, but it never felt like the right time. Until now. When I first met Alison Ellwood, I knew right away I could trust her to tell my story honestly, which was incredibly important to me, and she succeeded in that. I'd like to thank Alison, the producers, and all of the amazing documentary participants who agreed to be interviewed!”

What is it called?

Cyndi's documentary will be called Let The Canary Sing.

What is it about?

Paramount+ say of the new documentary: 'Alison Ellwood’s spirited documentary Let the Canary Sing takes the audience on a nostalgic exploration of the life and career of legendary pop icon Cyndi Lauper, with a boisterous narrative anchored by the inimitable Lauper herself.

'The film traverses her upbringing in a lower-class Queens neighborhood through her rebellious youth pushing back against intolerance, all the way to her meteoric rise in the music scene crafting classic songs that are vibrant and catchy as well as socially resonant. Ellwood presents a revealing and honest Lauper alongside lively archival footage of her cheeky personality and many absorbing performances through the years.

'The result is a film that captures Lauper’s body of work as an outspoken feminist artist who has been a stalwart advocate and champion for others.'

When is it out?

Let The Canary Sing will be available to stream in the UK on Wednesday 5th June.

How can I watch it?

The feature-length documentary will air exclusively on Paramount+.

How do I sign up for Paramount+?

Plans on Paramount+ start from £6.99 per month.

You can sign up right here.

What is Let The Canary Sing album?

As well as the documentary, Legacy Recordings have also announced they will be releasing a companion album of the same name.

'Let The Canary Sing' album is a career-spanning collection that follows Cyndi's amazing career, starting from her days in Blue Angel to her breakout single ;Girls Just Want to Have Fun'.

The album will be released on both vinyl and as a digital expanded edition.

What is the track list?

TRACK LIST (VINYL):

SIDE A

1) 'I’m Gonna Be Strong'

2) 'Money Changes Everything' – Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Laguna Hills, CA – 09/22/1984 (Let The Canary Sing Edit)

3) 'Time After Time'

4) 'Who Let In The Rain (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

5) 'I Drove All Night'

6) 'Into the Nightlife (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

SIDE B

1) 'Sisters of Avalon (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

2) 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'

3) 'The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

4) 'She Bop'

5) 'Early In The Mornin’ (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

6) 'At Last (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

7) 'True Colors (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

TRACK LIST (DIGITAL):

1) 'I’m Gonna Be Strong'

2) 'Money Changes Everything – Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Laguna Hills, CA – 09/22/1984 (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

3) 'Time After Time'

4) 'Who Let In The Rain (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

5) 'I Drove All Night'

6) 'Into the Nightlife (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

7) 'Sisters of Avalon (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

8) 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'

9) 'The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

'She Bop'

'Early In The Mornin’ (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

'At Last (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

'True Colors (Let The Canary Sing Edit)'

'All Through The Night'

'The World Is Stone'

'That’s What I Think'

'Change of Heart'

'My First Night Without You'

'You Don’t Know'

'Funnel of Love'

'Heading West'

'Sally’s Pigeons'

How can I buy it?

'Let The Canary Sing' is available for pre-order now.

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