Share. She was 52. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. "[4] She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. "Gloria" reappeared on the iTunes singles chart thanks to the trend, going to number 3 after the Blues won the Stanley Cup. Laura Branigan, who has died of a brain aneurysm aged 47, was a powerful singer with a five-octave range who in an earlier generation would have graced the Broadway . [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. Carole Lombard's Funeral In 1942. added by cherl12345. Nearly 13 years after "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press has issued numerous corrections about her 2004 obituary. Peter Burke returned for a second stint of duty at Local 10 News in February 2014. Family members linked to this person will appear here. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Branigan recorded a duet with David Hasselhoff which was hugely successful for being broadcast as the closing track of the Baywatch TV series. Her father was an insurance salesman and her mother was a housewife. Legal Statement. It was reported in the media that she had been experiencing headaches for several weeks before her death, but did not seek medical attention. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1st 2023 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Scarpaci Funeral Home (1401 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228). The next day the Blues went on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers in a 30 shutout. She also had success in the United Kingdom with both \"Gloria\" and \"Self Control\" making the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.Seeing her greatest level of success in the 1980s, Branigan's other singles included the Top 10 hit \"Solitaire\" (1983), the U.S. AC chart number one \"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You\" (1983), the Australian No. "I left Janis because the producers failed to file with Equity properly," she told the Sunday News in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Laura Branigan 's powerful voice was a staple of early 1980s radio. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called I Believe for the soundtrack of the television show Baywatch. She released a 13-track Best of Branigan LP the next year. GREAT NEWS! Following their January 7 victory over the Flyers, which was Binnington's first NHL start, the Blues played "Gloria" in the locker room to celebrate their victory, with it then becoming a regular locker room ritual. This nomination was not given to Laura Branigan alone. The hits continued with "Spanish Eddie", which was her sixth U.S. Laura Branigan, 'Gloria' singer, dies at 52 NEW YORK (AP) -- Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Branigan's vocal coach was Carlo Menotti, and she worked with Steve Lukather (Toto), Dann Huff (Giant) and Michael Landau; keyboardists Greg Mathieson, Harold Faltermeyer, Michael Boddicker and Robbie Buchanan; bassists Nathan East and Dennis Belfield (Rufus); drummers Carlos Vega and Doane Perry (Jethro Tull); percussionists Paulinho Da Costa and Lenny Castro; and guest vocalists including Joe "Bean" Esposito and background vocalists including The Waters Sisters (Maxine and Julia), James Ingram, and Richard Page and Stephen George (Mr. Mister). In the era of "fake news" accusations, this certainly doesn't help lend credibility to mainstream media, but, as the saying goes, it's never too late to do the right thing. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". [2] From January 2019 the Blues would post a 30-10-5 record in the remaining games to finish at 45-28-9 and qualify for a playoff spot, eventually advancing to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, the teams' first Stanley Cup Final since 1970, where they defeated the Boston Bruins in 7 games to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Branigan died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm Thursday at her home in East . Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on "CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's Girls" and "Backstage. Branigan. [15][16] The record was not properly promoted and never re-released. NEW YORK (AP) When the pop singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press, relying on information from her management company, reported in an obituary on Aug. 28, 2004, that she was 47 and had been born on July 3, 1957. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, N.Y. She attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Birth date: 5 November, 1892, Saturday. NEW YORK Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. She also made occasional appearances in films and television and, in 2002 received excellent reviews for playing Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis. becoming both a meme and victory chant for Blues fans. The 19901991 Laura Branigan Tour, which was kicked off with an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on July 13, 1990[25] was followed by a performance in the Trump Regency Showroom in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 14,[26] and filmed for a syndicated U.S. television show SRO in Concert, which was released on videocassette and laserdisc; on July 15, 1990, she performed at the Warwick Musical Theatre in Rhode Island. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. [4] Branigan's legacy manager and representative Kathy Golik embraced the trend and traveled to St. Louis to publicly represent Branigan among the Blues fanbase during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, later stating her belief that Branigan and "Gloria" "will forever be intertwined" with the Blues and the city of St. According to the Associated Press she was 47 years old. Both "Gloria" and "Self Control" were successful in the United Kingdom, making the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. ", Branigan released seven albums after her debut "Branigan." Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. Year should not be greater than current year. She performed duets with John Farnham as well as Latin pop artist Luis Miguel. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." The titles Solitaire and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You are songs, not albums. Add to your scrapbook. Laura nasceu em 3 de julho de 1952, na cidade de Mount Kisco, no Condado de Westchester, em Nova Iorque.Apaixonada por msica desde a infncia, comeou a cantar no coral de uma igreja em sua cidade natal. She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad "Gloria." Search above to list available cemeteries. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Laura Branigan (9375990)? #PlayGloria #LauraBranigan", "LAURAS MOM HAS PASSED AWAY The Official Laura Branigan Discussion Forum", "Obit for Armonk pop star Laura Branigan corrected again, 12 years later", "Chris Van Cleave Singer-Songwriter-Actor Feature Page", "Photographic image of Meadow album sleeve credits", "Laura Branigan: 19572004 The Singer Shot to Fame with, "LB's show in Warwick Musical Theater (1990)", "Laura Branigan learns the answer to her pop query", "Obit for pop star Laura Branigan corrected, 12 years later", "Gloria! A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Every once in a while I'd hear one of her songs. Besides her duties as a jury member of this international musical competition, Branigan performed on February 16 on the main stage for an audience who enthusiastically sang her greatest hits. Branigan's version was reworked with Tozzi's own arranger, Greg Mathieson, who updated its production with fellow producer Jack White to give it what Branigan called "an American kick" to match the new English lyrics. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. It also stayed on the U.S. Verify and try again. After being contacted recently by one of Branigan's fans, the AP conducted a thorough review and established that she was actually 52 when she died. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. The album went gold, and the single was eventually certified platinum (sales of more than two million U.S. copies). Although most sources at the time of her death gave Branigan's birth year as 1957, reliable sources subsequently confirmed she was born in 1952. completed a historic mid-season turnaround, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Learn how and when to remove this template message, XXXVII Festival Internacional de la Cancin de Via del Mar, "Vampire Weekend & Phish Cover Laura Branigan's 'Gloria' to Salute NHL Champs St. Louis Blues", "Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died", "One More St. Louis Blues Win, And Laura Branigan's 'Gloria' Becomes An Unlikely Championship Anthem", "2/3 It truly makes me smile to know that Laura & "Gloria" will forever be intertwined with @StLouisBlues & city of St. Louis, & I feel that connection personally too.THANKS AGAIN for welcoming me so warmly to STL. Other pop, disco, and adult contemporary hits from the Self Control album include "The Lucky One" (which won her a Tokyo Music Festival prize), the continental ballad "Ti Amo" (another Umberto Tozzi hit, and a No. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate that she was born in 1952. Learn more about managing a memorial . She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9375990/laura-branigan. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. 2, according to Billboard.com. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. 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