Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour went out with a bang — along with some notable guest appearances along the way.
On Saturday, August 30, Lauper was joined by both Joni Mitchell and Cher at different points in the evening, among some other surprise guests. The show wrapped up her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour which began back in October 2024, and consisted of over 69 shows across the world.
Lauper, 72, and Mitchell, 81, stood side by side for a heartfelt rendition of “Carey,” a song originally by Mitchell herself. Video of the duet is currently circulating on social media, with fans going wild over the performance. Later, Cher, 79, hopped on stage to trade verses with Lauper during the iconic closer,“Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” another moment which sent social media into a frenzy after the Grammy winner shared it to YouTube.
“I literally have no words!!! They’re unstoppable!!” said one fan on YouTube.
Another person shared on X, “can’t believe i saw cyndi lauper, joni mitchell, sza AND cher all in the same night last night……… Maybe life is worth living.”
“Cher said goodbye to the audience at the Hollywood Bowl last night after her performance with Cyndi Lauper, saying “see you all soon…” a Cher fan account on X noted, sharing a video.
In addition to Cher and Mitchell, special guests like SZA, John Legend, Trombone Shorty, and Jake Wesley Rogers made cameo appearances throughout the night, making it a true celebration of musical collaboration and the end of an era for Lauper.
After the final song, the venue lit up with fireworks and confetti. A visibly moved Lauper tried to present a bouquet of flowers to Cher, but the legendary singer gently pushed them back to her friend and declared with a smile, “you’re the f**king queen.”
After nearly five decades on the road, Lauper made clear that she just can’t keep up the pace. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live in June 2024, she explained, “I’m not doing the trains, planes, and automobiles anymore. I’m strong now, but I don’t know what I’m going to be like in four years. I wanted a chance to just do this when I’m feeling strong and, you know, celebrate with people.”
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