True Colors - Cyndi Lauper's pop classic - Breakdown

[@LeeGee]

I never really got into commercial pop music or TV, but this song did stood head and shoulders above anything playing in those days.

[@orchestralcinematiceducation]

Possibly my favourite track of the '80s. Great to see it broken down.

[@davehouston2554]

Written by Bill Steinberg songwriting partner Tom Kelly. They made many hits in the 80s

[@gaston-alegre-stotzer]

Cindy's blues album is amazing! Thanks for this Chris.

[@harryleblanc4939]

Truly a classic.

[@ronald220964]

Miles Davis did a cover and its indeed a very nice progression and a nice song.

[@ohyeahthatjason]

I was a child when this song first came out, but I remember hearing it on the radio and seeing the video - it always stuck with me. Now I know why lol
Thank you so much Chris for this thoughtful analysis and sharing your thoughts with us.

[@clares58]

Great analysis! Hope to see more videos like this.

[@ImpliedMusic]

Thanks, will do!

[@kenvives]

True Colors was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly - they also wrote Like a Virgin and many others. Just to give credit where it’s due. Not to take away Cyndi Lauper,s contribution.

[@ImpliedMusic]

thanks!

[@jonwsheltmine]

Awesome tutorial! What plugin did you use for the piano sound?

[@ImpliedMusic]

Thanks! Pianoteq, a custom preset of mine.