“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper is one of the most iconic songs of the ‘80s. Its message of female empowerment has kept it relevant for five decades. The song tells a simple story about a young woman trying to convince her parents to let her have a good time.

Released in late 1983, the song was accompanied by a colorful music video featuring Lauper in thrift store attire: a prom dress, cheap sunglasses, and plenty of bangles. The video also featured wrestling legend “Captain” Lou Albano as Lauper’s father. After the video became a smash, their unlikely friendship would help merge the rock and wrestling worlds.

A different beginning

An overlooked fact about the ubiquitous song is that it originally had a completely different meaning.........

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