![]() 2002 saw the release of "The Essentials", a digitally remastered hits compilation. In early 2001 she made her return to the studio. During the late 90’s while Laura was dealing with the loss of her husband, she performed only the occasional concert. In the mid 90's Laura took a break from her career and devoted her time to caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with cancer, until his death. ![]() ![]() Laura’s acting credits included television’s "CHiPs" and "AutoMan", among others, and the films "Mugsy’s Girls" and "Backstage". Laura performed for audiences in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa, touring the world several times.ĭuring her career, Laura appeared frequently on several of the most popular television shows of the day, including "The Merv Griffin Show," American Bandstand," The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," and "Solid Gold." This hits compilation included two new cover tracks, "Show Me Heaven" and "Dim All The Lights." There have been several international greatest hits compilations released also. In 1995, a US greatest hits collection called The Best of Branigan was released. This recording was by far her most personally reflective to date. With this album, Laura added producing to her repertoire with her cover of the disco-era "Turn The Beat Around." Laura's seventh album, Over My Heart, was released in 1993. Throughout the 80’s, Laura’s songs also appeared on the Ghostbusters, Body Rock, Coming To America, and Salsa soundtracks. The ballad, "The Power of Love”, returned Laura to the top 40. With this album, Laura became more personally involved with the recording process. Laura’s album Hold Me was released in 1985 and included the top 40 hit “Spanish Eddie”. Laura also won the coveted Grand Prize at the 13th Tokyo Music Festival for her riveting performance of “The Lucky One.” Another single from the album, "The Lucky One" went top 40. "Self Control" became Laura's biggest international hit single. In 1984, the album Self Control was released with the title track, "Self Control" reaching the top ten. Her musical involvement with the film led her to receive her second Grammy nomination. That same year, Laura could also be heard on the Flashdance soundtrack with “Imagination”. In 1983, Laura released Branigan 2 and had two more top ten hits with “Solitaire” and “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”, confirming her status as a major artist, with the latter track reaching the #1 position on the adult Contemporary charts. Laura received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocalist Female for the song. “Gloria” was a multi-platinum hit single, rising to the top of the Billboard charts and staying on the charts for an amazing thirty-six weeks. The track came from Laura’s debut album, Branigan. Laura’s first major appearance on the pop scene was with the anthem “Gloria” in 1982, which has become the signature song of her career. Her first album, known as Silver Dreams, was to be released in 1981 but it was canceled due to a contract lawsuit with her management. In 1979, Laura Branigan signed with Ahmet Ertegun to the label, Atlantic Records. ![]() Laura’s powerful talent, as well as her drive and determination, led to her being signed in October 1977. Upon Laura’s return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to pursue a career as a solo artist. In 1976 (April - July) she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. In the early 1970s Branigan was a member of the band Meadow, which released one album in 1973 called The Friend Ship. After graduation from high school, Laura moved to Manhattan and attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. It wasn't until her senior year at Byram Hills High School, (1966-70) where she performed the lead role in a school musical,(Pajama Game), that she began to consider a career in entertainment. She grew up in Armonk, Westchester County, New York, USA. Laura Ann Branigan (born July 3, 1952, Mount Kisco, New York died Aug(aged 52), East Quogue, New York) was a singer, songwriter and actress best known for the hits "Gloria" and "Self Control". ![]()
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