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Branigan BOOM! Without a doubt, Branigan will always be remembered for her 1982 hit "Gloria." While the song was maligned by hipsters and punk rockers at the time (partially because it was so omnipresent — it spent 36 weeks on the Billboard charts), it's one of the most memorable Top 40 songs from that era. With nine albums released over the past two decades, Laura Branigan may be best known for her debut anthem "Gloria". Branigan had reportedly been complaining of a headache for a couple of weeks and died of a brain aneurysm while sleeping. groups.msn.com /BraniganBOOM/home.htm   (621 words)

Laura's Passing When a song like Gloria or Self Control came on, many would sing with smiles and perhaps remember a shared moment that they may have had to that specific song. Laura it was your voice that caressed so many of us, and you will truly be missed not only as a singer but also as a person who has brought such happiness with your songs of feeling. Laura's music has been passed on through the years and will live on not only in our hearts but for generations to come. www.laurabranigan.com /Lauras_Passing.htm   (306 words)

Gloria (song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Laura Branigan re-recorded the song, and "Gloria 2004" became a Hi-NRG club hit prior to her death in August of that year. The most successful single recording of a song with the title "Gloria" was released by Laura Branigan in 1982 off her debut album, Branigan. "Gloria", a famous doo-wop song written by Leon René in the 1940s and later revised by Esther Navarro, with notable performances by The Mills Brothers, The Modernaires, The Cadillacs, The Manhattan Transfer (The Manhattan Transfer, 1975), and The Passions (Just to Be With You, 1992). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gloria_(song)   (705 words)

westcoastmusic: Laura Branigan dies, passed away Laura Branigan's first major appearance on the pop scene was with the anthem "Gloria" in 1982, which has become the signature song of her career. Laura Branigan, singer and actress, was born on July 3, 1957 in the upstate New York town of Brewster and raised in nearby Armonk, New York. Laura Branigan’s album "Hold Me" was released in 1985 and included the top 40 hit "Spanish Eddie". noted.blogs.com /westcoastmusic/2004/08/laura_branigan_.html   (1112 words)

Laura Branigan Singer of Song Gloria Dead at 47 - 1980s Laura Branigan who is best known for her early 80's pop song "Gloria" has died at age 47. Laura Branigan Singer of Song Gloria Dead at 47 Laura Branigan Singer of Song Gloria Dead at 47 - 1980s www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art23714.asp   (292 words)

Blog of Death: Laura Branigan Branigan's self-titled debut album sped up the charts in 1982 with the release of the song "Gloria." Her powerful, five-octave voice propelled the platinum hit to #2 on the Billboard pop chart, where it remained for 22 weeks. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer, died on Aug. 26 of a brain aneurysm. Laura was more than just a singer, her voice, in my case anyways, has the ability to move my soul from the inner depths each and every time I hear her. www.blogofdeath.com /archives/001142.html   (11348 words)

Gloria by Laura Branigan Songfacts Interestingly, each version of the song (the original Italian, the Laura Branigan version and the Sheila B. all have somewhat different lyrical meanings, and are not literal translations. This was originally an Italian pop song recorded by Umberto Tozzi in 1979. The song was also recorded by Sheila B, in French. www.songfacts.com /detail.php?id=3309   (450 words)

Amazon.com: Music: Flashdance: Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] Laura's other song "Gloria" is also in the movie when Jeanie skates, but not on the soundtrack. Too bad the song "Gloria" by Laura Brannigan is not on this soundtrack, because it was in the film. A relativly unkown singer/writer/producer, Michael Sembello, scored the second mega hit from the release with his own song, Maniac, and he contributed to the Laura Branigan track on this album, Imagination. amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000009CMK?v=glance   (450 words)

Branigan BOOM! Without a doubt, Branigan will always be remembered for her 1982 hit "Gloria." While the song was maligned by hipsters and punk rockers at the time (partially because it was so omnipresent — it spent 36 weeks on the Billboard charts), it's one of the most memorable Top 40 songs from that era. With nine albums released over the past two decades, Laura Branigan may be best known for her debut anthem "Gloria". Branigan had reportedly been complaining of a headache for a couple of weeks and died of a brain aneurysm while sleeping. groups.msn.com /BraniganBOOM/home.htm   (621 words)

Amazon.ca: Music: Best of ... Atlantic Records really has never seemed all that interested in making Laura Branigan into something interesting and she has always seemed like a singer destined to be left with everyone else's leftovers (witness the sadly cheesy video for "Gloria", her biggest hit... It seemed that there were 2 sites competing for the title "Official Laura Branigan Web Site" and both of the sites' discussion boards were littered with constant bickering over true identities and even though I wasn't a huge Branigan fan, I found myself visiting the sites daily to see what the latest insult was. While she's always pleasant to listen to, Laura Branigan is a touch bland. www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002J4M   (1474 words)

Gloria (song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gloria (Laura Branigan song), the most successful single recording of a song with the title "Gloria", released by Laura Branigan in 1982. Gloria (Van Morrison song), the most often-cited song of this title composed in the rock era, written by Van Morrison and originally recorded by Morrison's band Them in 1964. "Gloria" is the title of many different songs, both in contemporary popular music as well as classical music of the sacred Christian genre. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gloria_(song)   (215 words)

Laura Branigan -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article She eventually recorded Branigan, the album that contained "Gloria," and the song, originally a hit only in (A republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD) Italy, became an international hit. Branigan received the first of her four (additional info and facts about Grammy Award) Grammy Award nominations for the song. Branigan broke both legs after a fall from a ladder outside her Westchester County house in 2001. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/la/laura_branigan.htm   (614 words)

Satanosphere Death Watch '04: Laura Branigan, D-Roc from Body Count Branigan's hit song "Gloria" -- which, if you confuse it with the Van Morrison/Them version, might mean you might want to get that head problem checked out -- was all over the pop music stratosphere in 1982, despite the best efforts of scientists and faith healers. Branigan's death was the most tragically unexpected -- she had complained of headaches two weeks before, but had not sought out medical attention. Branigan's final Top 10 hit was "Self-Control," from the album of the same name, whose title temporarily puzzled album collectors who had trouble with alphabetization. www.satanosphere.com /story/2004/8/28/204343/543   (553 words)

Amazon.com: Music: Best of Laura Branigan Laura Branigan burst on the scene with the incredible "Gloria" athem that set her apart from others as a singer of remarkable power and range with a glorious haunting voice that is a complete original. Laura Branigan was a wonderful singer with a powerful voice who recorded great songs but her overall record suggests that she should have been more successful than she actually was. Laura also had a big American hit with How am I supposed to live without your love, but Michael Bolton (who co-wrote the song before he was famous) later had an American number on with it after he became a successful singer in his own right. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002J4M?v=glance   (553 words)

Amazon.com: Music: Best of Laura Branigan Laura Branigan burst on the scene with the incredible "Gloria" athem that set her apart from others as a singer of remarkable power and range with a glorious haunting voice that is a complete original. Fans of '80s music will always remember Laura Branigan's distinctive voice and trademark songs, and her music will live on through albums like this one. If you like Laura (and who in their right mind doesn't?), one of her original studio albums would be a better choice than this cd, which is nothing but an unorganized collection of Laura songs, chosen at random for no apparent reason. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002J4M?v=glance   (553 words)

westcoastmusic: Laura Branigan dies, passed away Laura Branigan's first major appearance on the pop scene was with the anthem "Gloria" in 1982, which has become the signature song of her career. Laura Branigan, singer and actress, was born on July 3, 1957 in the upstate New York town of Brewster and raised in nearby Armonk, New York. Laura Branigan's life, legacy, and contributions to popular music will be remembered not only with fond memories and thoughts, but through thecontributions of new artists who follow Laura Branigan example of putting total feeling and emotion into every note they sing. noted.blogs.com /westcoastmusic/2004/08/laura_branigan_.html   (1094 words)

Umberto Tozzi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article Two of Tozzi's most famous works are Ti Amo (1977) and Gloria (1979), both of which were adapted by American singer (additional info and facts about Laura Branigan) Laura Branigan. He won (additional info and facts about San Remo Music Festival) San Remo Music Festival in 1987 with the song "Si può dare di più" sung with (additional info and facts about Enrico Ruggeri) Enrico Ruggeri and Gianni Morandi. Umberto Tozzi (born March 4, 1952) is an (A native or inhabitant of Italy) Italian pop singer and composer, born in (Capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy) Turin. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/u/um/umberto_tozzi.htm   (108 words)

Self control - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Self Control" is also the name of an international hit song (Giancarlo Bigazzi/Raffaele Riefoli/Steve Piccolo) recorded in 1984 by Laura Branigan (also known for the hit "Gloria"), as well as the album on which it appears. Known for its half-whispered refrain ("You take my self/You take my self control") and for stopping the rhythm and instrumentation of the song as a chorus of male backing vocals (o-o-OH) rises to a sonic boom, the song was also recorded that same year by Raf (a/k/a Raff). Self control is the exertion of one's own will on their personal self - their behaviors, actions, thought processes. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Self-control   (190 words)

US pop singer Laura Branigan dies - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM Laura Branigan, the US pop singer who delivered a throaty cover of the 1970's Italian song Gloria and turned it into a worldwide hit in 1982, died in her sleep last week She was 47. US pop singer Laura Branigan dies - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM Branigan was born July 3, 1957, and raised in Brewster, New York, where she attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. www.jamaicaobserver.com /magazines/TeenAge/html/20040830T220000-0500_65467_OBS_US_POP_SINGER_LAURA_BRANIGAN_DIES.asp   (285 words)

Pulp : Different Class - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect From the faux-show tune romp of the anthemic opener "Mis-Shapes" and the glitzy, gaudy stomp of "Disco 2000" (complete with a nicked riff from Laura Branigan's "Gloria") to the aching ballad "Underwear" and the startling sexual menace of "I Spy," Pulp construct a diverse, appealing album around the same basic sound. Coming from Cocker, who made secondhand clothes and music glamorous, the song is undeniably affecting and exciting, much like Different Class itself. By the time Different Class was released at the end of October 1995, the band, particularly lead singer Jarvis Cocker, were genuine British superstars, with two number two singles and a triumphant last-minute performance at Glastonbury under their belts, as well as one tabloid scandal. www.artistdirect.com /store/artist/album/0,,221385,00.html   (445 words)

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