Glastonbury was brought to a close on Sunday night by American singer SZA. The 34-year-old, known for her hits including Saturn, Snooze and Kill Bill, made her debut at the festival after taking to the Pyramid Stage.
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Glastonbury fans were left divided by Cyndi Lauper's set as those who didn't make it to Worthy Farm this year watched all the action unfold on the BBC. Day two of music at Glastonbury Festival 2024 got underway on Saturday (June 29) with the US singer among those hitting the Pyramid Stage.
Cyndi, 71, who is set for what is “billed” as a farewell tour next year, arrived on the festival's main stage wearing a jacket with a blue train, a silver bodice and silver pants.
She opened with her 1980s track The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough, while dealing with mic issues, that appeared to be improving by the end. She also had a solo moment with the recorder, during her second track.
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Cyndi later disappeared from stage saying she had to do “one little thing” before returning to triumphantly sing one of her biggest songs I Drove All Night which received applause after the crescendo.
The American singer told the Pyramid Stage crowd that she was "glad to be playing here at Glastonbury" and wished them a “happy Pride for those celebrating”. She joked ahead of Change Of Heart, that while dancing in London’s Leicester Square during the music video for the 1986 song, she stepped on "some of the pansies" and is "not allowed there anymore".
But as some were left divided by her performances, others spoke out in her defence and referenced her age, which came as a surprise to some. @jabberwocky43 said: "Cyndi Lauper is 71. #Glastonbury2024 I think the legendary New Yorker is doing a great job. Give her some respect.
@shiner_sam commented: "If I make it to
Glastonbury was brought to a close on Sunday night by American singer SZA. The 34-year-old, known for her hits including Saturn, Snooze and Kill Bill, made her debut at the festival after taking to the Pyramid Stage.
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Shania Twain graced the Pyramid Stage in the coveted Legends slot, but many viewers at home all had the same complaint about the singer's performance.
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Camila Cabello was quick to turn heads with some left 'baffled' by her Glastonbury Festival performance. The singer, who rose to fame as a member of the pop girl group Fifth Harmony, didn't hold back as she took to the Other Stage at the massive music event on Saturday (June 29).
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American music legend Cyndi Lauper will be taking to the Glastonbury stage today for a memorable and career-defining performance on the Pyramid Stage.
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