Who wrote/performed the original song of 'True colours'?

Question

You know the song, Phil Collins/Casey Chambers ect

Answer 1

The song "True Colors" was originally written by Billy Steinberg between 1983 and 1985, the song in it's original form was about his own mother, and had an alternate first verse. At the request of his songwriting partner Tom Kelly the first verse was modified to it's current version.

The song was revised over the following three months, and was subsequently submitted to Cindy Lauper, who liked the song and went on to record it. This would lead to a successful collaboration of songs between Steinberg, Kelly, and Lauper.

The song was originally performed by Cindy Lauper in 1986 and appeared on her album "True Colors" the same year. It has since been covered by various artists including:

Elain Page (1991)
Aztec Camera (1993)
Tuesday Child (1997)
Phil Collins (1998)
Leatherface (2000)
David Young (2000)
Fredo Starr & Jill Scott (2001) ("Save The Last Dance" theme song - under the title "Shining Through")
Sarina Paris (2001)
Eva Cassidy (2003)
Voice Male (2003)
Kasey Chambers (2003)
Kalan Porter & Theresa Sokyrka (2004)
Anna Tsuchiya (2006)
K (2007)

Steinberg is famous for writing songs such as:

"Precious Time" by Pat Benatar
"Like A Virgin" by Madonna
"In Your Room" by The Bangles
"I Drove All Night" by Cindy Lauper, Roy Orbison & Celine Dion
"I Touch Myself" by The Divynils
"Sex As A Weapon" by Pat Benatar
"Look Me In The Heart" by Tina Turner
"I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders
"Falling Into You" by Celine Dion
"All About Us" by t.A.T.u.
"Too Little Too Late" by JoJo
"Over It" by Katherine McPhee

Steinberg has also written songs for: Kylie Minogue, K.D. Lang, Melanie C., The Corrs, Robert Miles, Amber, Enrique Iglesias, Chynna Phillips, Ace of Base, Edyta Górniak, Vitamin C, and Lisa Loeb.

He also co-wrote the song "When It All Falls Apart" by The Veronicas.

Watch the original "True Colors" Music Video by Cindy Lauper:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S453Q_xLJ4

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Who wrote/performed the original song of 'True colours'?
You know the song, Phil Collins/Casey Chambers ect

Answer 3

True Colours Song

Answer 4

Cyndi Lauper is the first I heard it from in the 80's.

Answer 5

Cyndi Lauper, early 80's.

Answer 6

I See Your True Colours

Answer 7

Cyndi Lauper in 1986

Answer 8

Cyndi Lauper

Answer 9

Billy Steinberg wrote it, Cyndi Lauper performed it for her 1986 album of the same name.

Answer 10

Cindi Lauper