Laura Branigan

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Laura Branigan, singer, songwriter, and actress, was born on July 3, 1957 in the upstate New York town of Brewster and raised in nearby Armonk, New York. It wasn’t till her senior year in high school, where she performed the lead role in a school musical, that she began to consider an entertainment career. After graduation from high school, Laura moved to Manhattan and attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In the late 70’s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. Upon Laura’s return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to pursue a career as a solo artist. Laura’s powerful talent as well as her drive and determination led to her being signed by Atlantic Records founder, Ahmet Ertegun.

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. The track came from Laura’s debut album, Branigan. “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. Laura received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocalist Female for the song.

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. That same year, Laura could also be heard on the Flashdance soundtrack with “Imagination”. Her musical involvement with the film led her to receive her second Grammy nomination.

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AlbertoBattles wrote:
Friday evening

I'm proud to say that the 3 most listened song of laura are italian compositions: you can find the umberto tozzi version of gloria or self control by raf

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arod1122 wrote:
last week

R.I.P.

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VASINGER wrote:
last month

I loved her voice. I wish she had recorded a few more Country songs, though. I like it when she sang with the piano. It was her best. Not the dance pop junk.

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encantada27 wrote:
December 2009

me encanta laura branigan

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legonz wrote:
December 2009

Hello everybody ! If you like Pat Benatar, welcome to this group http://www.lastfm.fr/group/Pat+Benatar Greetings !

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monclo wrote:
December 2009

http://soundcloud.com/nathan-vice/self-control =]

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cwpanti wrote:
December 2009

Cine asculta ba Laura Branigan?

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pyroNadin3 wrote:
December 2009

When the Heat Hits the Street is great =]

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IslandDoom wrote:
December 2009

i just love self control,GTA vice city rules.

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amin4d wrote:
November 2009

i miss her too :( self control is the best ...

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davamaba wrote:
November 2009

self contro is one of my favorites. she was awesome

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bonnybeliver wrote:
October 2009

Forever young...Years like diamonds and diamonds are forever...

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Partypleaser wrote:
October 2009

I Miss you Laura!

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Eilas wrote:
September 2009

Now I'm the one who loves you But I know we can't hide we can't run We're standing in the shadow forever Her shadow's in the way of our love What should have been forgotten Forever more The shadow of what was...

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a13freestate wrote:
August 2009

:') !! rest in peace laura... (L)!

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Antoine1985 wrote:
August 2009

Remembering Laura today - five years on already... rest in peace.

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marillano wrote:
August 2009

Rest in Peace !

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bonnybeliver wrote:
August 2009

Adore her great wild voice!...Laura <3

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Pablo_Iglesias wrote:
August 2009

GTA Vice City :D [3]

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Ryffeli wrote:
July 2009

Rest In Peace, Laura Branigan. You were so underrated. :'(

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