The song was written by Diane Warren and The Doctor. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Branigan's version reached No. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Gloria, a signature song from her debut album Branigan, stayed atop the pop charts for 36 weeks and earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist, the first of four nominations in her career. Also in 1985, Branigan performed the main theme song for the television mini-series Hollywood Wives, based on the novel by Jackie Collins. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. She also contributed songs to motion picture and television soundtracks, including the Grammy and Academy Award-winning Flashdance soundtrack (1983), the Ghostbusters soundtrack (1984), and Miami Vice (1984). The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Peter Burke returned for a second stint of duty at Local 10 News in February 2014. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on "CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's Girls" and "Backstage. 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. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Laura Branigan (9375990)? Upon Laura's return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to . [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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. During the height of her career, Branigan also made acting appearances, first in 1981 in An American Girl in Berlin for West German television, and then after the success of "Gloria", guest appearances on American television series such as CHiPs ("Fox Trap", season 6, episode 16, in which she played Sarah, lead singer of the female rock band Cadillac Foxes),[20] Automan and Knight Rider. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. Celebrities who died young Club Join New Post. Birth date: 5 November, 1892, Saturday. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You can always change this later in your Account settings. We will remember him forever. I want to thank everyone who recently joined this memoriam tube!Self ControlLaura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. NEW YORK - 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. "I was sort of relieved. [2], Branigan's legacy manager and representative Kathy Golik has embraced the trend, with Branigan's verified Twitter page frequently posting support for the Blues, especially during their 2019 playoff run. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on CHIPS, and in the films Mugsys Girls and Backstage., Branigan released seven albums after her debut Branigan, including Solitaire, Self Control, and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, which was co-written with Michael Bolton. Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. Try again later. The album went gold, and the single was eventually certified platinum (sales of more than two million U.S. copies). Editor's note: This article has been corrected. Laura branigan funeral. [31][32] At the time of her death, it was widely and erroneously reported that she was 47 years old, resulting from a technical error the Associated Press published after contacting Branigan's management company. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She performed duets with John Farnham as well as Latin pop artist Luis Miguel. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Sorry! She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979, not 1982, according to the record company. Just as Blues & city made a commitment to "Gloria" & Laura, I made a commitment to Blues & city as well! She also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, New York, and not Brewster, as the AP's original obituary said. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Branigan added production to her list of credits with her cover of Vicki Sue Robinson's disco-era "Turn the Beat Around" and the atmospheric "Let Me In", a cover of an Eddie Money song. 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. Its peak position was No. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. Branigan was also nominated for an award at the American Music Awards of 1985 for favorite pop/rock female video artist, won by Cyndi Lauper. The late great singer Laura Branigan was turning in her grave on Wednesday. In August 26. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. Failed to remove flower. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Laura Branigan, 'Gloria' singer, dies at 52. 2004 Laura passed away of a brain aneurysm. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. She was the middle child of three sisters. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [40], At the time, the Blues had the worst record in the league at 15184, had fired head coach Mike Yeo, called up rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington from the minor leagues to replace struggling starter Jake Allen, and seemed bound for a lost season. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". 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. Branigan . On June 13, 1985, Branigan made her fourth appearance on legendary TV music show American Bandstand, performing "Spanish Eddie" and "Hold Me". 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The titles Solitaire and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You are songs, not albums. 2. Laura Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, at age 52. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Vesco to show support. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died in August 2004. She was 52. added by cherl12345. The year 1984, while she was working with German producer Jack White,[21][22] was the height of the European synthpop era, and "Self Control", the title track of Branigan's third album, released in April 1984 became her biggest hit internationally, topping the charts in over six countries, most notably West Germany, where it spent six weeks at No. She also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. The album also featured an understated version of Carole King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"; as a counterpoint to all the dance productions, it was a bare-bones piano version. All rights reserved. Branigan preferred not to discuss her involvement with Meadow publicly. Gloria, a signature song from her debut album Branigan, stayed on the pop charts for 36 weeks and earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist, one of two nominations in her career. The album's closing track, a cover of Bryan Adams' "The Best Was Yet to Come", was produced and arranged by Branigan. She is also best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. Year should not be greater than current year. There was a problem getting your location. All rights reserved. Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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). In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." Branigan's other popular singles include "Solitaire," "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?," "The Power of Love," "Spanish Eddie," "Self-Control," "Imagination." [2] She returned to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. She wasn't 47 when she died of a brain aneurysm, she was 52. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. ", Branigan released seven albums after her debut "Branigan," including "Solitaire," "Self Control," and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You," which was co-written with Michael Bolton. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. After being contacted recently by one of Branigans fans, however, the AP conducted a thorough review and established that she had actually been 52 when she died. [42] Branigan's official website also got updated with a new splash page which expressed support for the Blues and proclaimed Branigan as the "Original Play Gloria". Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. There is no photo or video of Laura Vesco.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. [36][37], The St. Louis Blues NHL team began using Branigan's version of "Gloria" as its unofficial victory song when they went on a franchise-record 11-game winning streak during the 201819 season. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. [citation needed]. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. [citation needed], Branigan was raised in Armonk, New York,[9] and as a child attended a Catholic school in nearby Chappaqua. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. The story behind the Blues new (old) postgame victory song", "How a night in a Philadelphia bar inspired the Blues' infectious 'Play Gloria' celebration", "Play Gloria! A corrected version of the story is below: Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He would not disclose the cause, although her official Web site listed it as a brain aneurysm. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on CHiPs, and in the films Mugsys Girls and Backstage., Branigan released seven albums after her debut Branigan. Other hit singles included Solitaire, Self Control and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, for which Michael Bolton had a songwriting credit. Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. In 1994, not long after the release of Over My Heart, Larry Kruteck, Branigan's husband (m. 1978), was diagnosed with colon cancer. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. This account has been disabled. This is a carousel with slides. Photo: AP. Enter Laura's Official Website! [23] Her chart success began to wane as the decade closed and after her last two albums Laura Branigan (1990) and Over My Heart (1993) garnered little attention, she generally retired from public life for the rest of the 1990s. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. and "Inspiration" from the soundtrack to "Flashdance" (1983). NEW YORK - Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. ~Kathy,Other Half Entertainment #PlayGloria", "How 'Gloria' Became the St. Louis' Song & Why Every Keeps Saying 'Play Gloria! She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. 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. [16] The album also included a return to the Billboard top-40 with her cover of Jennifer Rush's "Power of Love", which was one of the 20 bestselling singles in the U.S. during the Christmas season. Her vocals propelled her English-language version of the French song, "Solitaire" toward the top of the U.S. charts. The bands Phish and Vampire Weekend, who were both holding concerts in St. Louis on the night of Game 7, performed covers of "Gloria" when they learned the Blues had won the Cup. 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). Death date: 0 August, 1984, Wednesday. [38] A few Blues players visited a bar in South Philadelphia called Jacks NYB to watch the NFL Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, aged 52. Try again later. GREAT NEWS! She was 52. "Shattered Glass" was performed by Branigan on the last episode of American Bandstand (hosted by Dick Clark) to be broadcast on ABC (the show would last for two more years, first in first-run syndication and finally on the USA Network) on September 5, 1987, becoming their last guest performer. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. According to the Associated Press she was 47 years old. In February 1986, Branigan was invited for the first time to XXVII Festival Internacional De La Cancin De Via Del Mar in Chile, having a successful performance on the main stage and by television and thus increasing its popularity both in Chile and in the rest of Latin America. Her pop single "Looking Out for Number One", from her unreleased album Silver Dreams, made a brief appearance on the U.S. dance chart, reaching No. A system error has occurred. Laura made Gloria - Self Control in the 80s, the must famus songs in the world. 4 in the U.S. [12], Between 1970 and 1972, Branigan attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City,[12] and supported herself by working as a waitress. "So we just happened to get a win the next day and made it our win song." The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Her father was an insurance salesman and her mother was a housewife. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The full name of the school she attended is the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and not the Academy of Dramatic Arts. 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 . Laura Branigan was born on July 3, 1952 in Mount Kisco, New York. LauraBraniganOnline.com, the Official Laura Branigan Website, uses Macromedia Flash technology and Javascript. Would you like to offer Laura Vescos loved ones a condolence message? Branigan refused to accept the medical prognosis, and left the music industry to devote her attention to him. 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. 2, according to Billboard.com. "Gloria", an Italian love song recorded in 1979 by Umberto Tozzi and successful in several European countries, was released as the album's second single. based on information from your browser. U.S. radio stations were initially unreceptive to "Gloria", but after it was embraced by dance clubs it eventually won them over, becoming one of the biggest hits of the 1980s. To see them win and to hear that song blaring and coming up in the arena and looking around and seeing people singing out as loud as they can, cheering and having a good time, it's indescribable what that's like. Pop Singer. Legal Statement. Weve updated the security on the site. Copyright 2017 by WPLG Local10.com. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. In addition, Branigan's boyfriend at the time of her passing Tommy Bayiokos, who also was in her band, said "Laura would have gladly satisfied fans' desire to hear it live. Learn more about managing a memorial . 2. Find a grave is a very important source in genealogy, so their correction of Laura's birth year was a huge step in my research. [44] Custom-made Blues jerseys with Branigan's name and the number 82 surged in popularity during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, with one being displayed on Branigan's Twitter page, along with other Blues merchandise sent by fans. In the late 70's, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. In the spring of 1983, Branigan released her second album Branigan 2. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The 13-track The Best of Branigan included two newly recorded covers: "Show Me Heaven" (written by Maria McKee) and the Donna Summer hit "Dim All the Lights", which Branigan released in several remixes. [17], Branigan met attorney Larry Ross Kruteck (19361996) at a party in Manhattan in 1978, and they married in December of that year. 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You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Branigan. All the misinformation prompted a revised obituary, released Friday. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Her hit song "Gloria" was on the U.S. pop chart for 36 weeks, not atop it for that long. NEW YORK (AP) Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. He would not disclose the cause, although her official Web site listed it as a brain aneurysm.Gloria, a signature song from her debut album Branigan, stayed atop the pop charts for 36 weeks. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. Bobbie's Bests for Less: Save up to 50% off on Elemis, IT Cosmetics and more. NEW YORK Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. After the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals, on June 12, Y98 played "Gloria" again for 24 hours. Errol Flynn's Funeral In 1959. added by cherl12345. Louis. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Laura Branigan was singer, songwriter and actress of here heart. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 69 on the Billboard charts in early 1982. All rights reserved. She was born July 3 1957. 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