Cyndi Lauper on the Late Billy Steinberg, ‘True Colors' Co-Writer: ‘Pure Genius'

Steinberg, who co-wrote "True Colors," "Like a Virgin" and more with Tom Kelly, died Feb. 16.

Billy Steinberg, Songwriter Who Co-Wrote Smashes Including ‘Like a Virgin,' ‘True Colors,' ‘Eternal Flame' and ‘So Emotional,' Dies at 74

Billy Steinberg, a longtime member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame who is regarded as one of the most successful tunesmiths ...
American Songwriter

Cyndi Lauper’s ‘True Colors’ Turns 35

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Cyndi Lauper’s second album True Colors, the title track was certified platinum by RIAA, and Legacy Recordings has released an expanded digital edition of the ...
The Cheat Sheet

The Hidden Meaning of Cyndi Lauper’s ‘True Colors’

The bets music is honest. Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” is one of the best pop ballads ever written. Lauper didn’t write the song, but she said it came from an earnest place in her life. The tune was ...