The 3 Strangest Song Inspirations of the 80s – Featuring Tina Turner, Kate Bush & Cyndi Lauper

Alright, today we’ve got something of an unusual show lined up for you. This one is going to be a little weird, but it’s also going to be a lot of fun. You know in the past we’ve told plenty of stories of songs that started off in unexpected and unconventional ways. From vampires to pillow fights to hymn books and kung fu confrontations… the inspiration for a hit song can really come from anywhere. And for this episode, we’re leaning into that idea as we feature three solo artists, Tina Turner, Kate Bush, and Cyndi Lauper who broke out in the 80s thanks to some really off-the-wall inspirations… I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but be ready for a role-reversal stripper, some flatulence used for sound effects, and a trip to the grown-up section of the magazine rack to write a song no female had ever attempted. We’ve got the top 3 strangest 80s song stories coming your way … NEXT on the Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .