Laura we got you in heart forever.\rLaura I miss you so much,You gave me the music for life. Laura Branigan, 'Gloria' singer, dies at 52. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "They just went nuts when they heard it, and we loved watching it," Blues forward Robby Fabbri said. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. All rights reserved. The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed ventricular brain aneurysm. My voice isn't anything like Janis Joplin's, and there were 19 of her songs in the show. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. She performed duets with John Farnham as well as Latin pop artist Luis Miguel. [23] 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. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979 and not 1982, according to the record company. The titles "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" are songs and not albums. [19] Also in 2002, her second official US hits collection, The Essentials, was released, including the long out-of-print hit "I Found Someone". . Please reset your password. [35], On April 18, 2019, Jain debuted a single titled "Gloria" that is not a cover, but a tribute to Branigan. Laura Branigan In Memoriam ..Died August 26, 2004 478,506 views Oct 18, 2020 I want to thank everyone who recently joined this memoriam tube! During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Branigan was born in Mount Kisco, New York and grew up in Armonk in Westchester County. Louis. In 1972, Branigan met acoustic guitarist Walker Daniels and his future wife Sharon Storm, and acoustic guitarist Chris Van Cleave, forming the folk-rock band Meadow. Verify and try again. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Try again. All rights reserved. Market data provided by Factset. IE 11 is not supported. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Two of her songs were selected for the movies . 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). Branigan's maternal grandparents were William O'Hare Jr. (son of William John O'Hare and Agnes B. O'Connor) and Mary Conway (daughter of Francis J. Conway and Mary Teresa McGuiness). 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. Sorry! "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. Laura Branigan, the high-volume, Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, N . In 1984, Branigan's live show was recorded twice, for a syndicated radio concert series and a concert video. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Laura Branigan was singer, songwriter and actress of here heart. [6] For several years Atlantic had difficulty classifying Branigan's powerful voice. Year should not be greater than current year. Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York, USA, East Quogue, Suffolk County, New York, USA. 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. After high school, Laura moved to Manhattan and attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Laura Branigan (9375990)? added by cherl12345. The Associated Press contributed to this report. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Her father was an insurance salesman and her mother was a housewife. Upon Laura's return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to . [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. The album went gold, and the single was eventually certified platinum (sales of more than two million U.S. copies). Three years later, at just 52, Branigan died in her sleep of a . 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. The subsequent single release "Hold Me" was a U.S. top-40 dance hit, and Branigan's introduction of the rock ballad "I Found Someone" (co-written by Michael Bolton, a later hit for Cher) scored even higher on the adult contemporary chart. She sang on major national television and radio campaigns for products including Dr Pepper, Coca-Cola and Chrysler, which sponsored her 19851986 "Hold Me" tour. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She was 52. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. "I left Janis because the producers failed to file with Equity properly," she told the Sunday News in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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. All rights reserved. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". Kruteck survived for another two and a half years and died on June 15, 1996, after which Branigan stopped performing. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [15][16] The record was not properly promoted and never re-released. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Laura Branigan was born on July 3, 1952 in Mount Kisco, New York. Her hit song "Gloria" was on the U.S. pop chart for 36 weeks, not atop it for that long. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. They have now turned back to 1957, born in Brewster. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. After being contacted recently by one of Branigans fans, the AP conducted a thorough review and established that she was actually 52 when she died. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. April 18, 2016, Find a Grave regret the recognition of 1952. 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. She was 52. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. 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. [2] She returned to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Branigan recorded a duet with David Hasselhoff which was hugely successful for being broadcast as the closing track of the Baywatch TV series. The first single from the album was "All Night with Me", which reached No. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. and "Inspiration" from the soundtrack to "Flashdance" (1983). On August 15, 1995, Branigan was a guest on the TV show Talking Food, hosted by Robin Leach and broadcast by the Food Network, and she promoted the album and sang "Dim All the Lights", before preparing her Summer Delight pasta dish on the show.[29]. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single \"Gloria\", stayed on the U.S. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. "[4] Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. With the 11th anniversary of Laura Branigan's death on Wednesday, fans of the "Gloria" singer want to set the record straight. . She released a 13-track "Best of Branigan" LP the next year. She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad Gloria. 60. Louis. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. Photo: AP. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979, not 1982, according to the record company. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Share. 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 was nominated for two -- not four -- Grammy Awards. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 2002 If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. Harry Anderson . School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. [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. She was 52. Just as Blues & city made a commitment to "Gloria" & Laura, I made a commitment to Blues & city as well! Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. As she was recording new music and preparing a comeback to the music industry, she died at her home in August 2004 from a previously undiagnosed cerebral aneurysm. Laura Branigan, singer, born July 3 1957; died August 26 2004, US rock singer whose biggest hit was the power anthem Gloria, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Laura Branigan: best known for power anthem Gloria. She was 47. Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, aged 52. Laura made Gloria - Self Control in the 80s, the must famus songs in the world. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. becoming both a meme and victory chant for Blues fans. 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. 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. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks. 2004 Laura passed away of a brain aneurysm. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Vesco to show support. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." Learn more about merges. 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. ", Branigan released seven albums after her debut "Branigan." 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. NEW YORK Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. 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). [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. She would later appear in independent films including Mugsy's Girls (aka Delta Pi, 1985) with Oscar-winner Ruth Gordon, and the Australian film Backstage. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The album's third single, "Cry Wolf", a top-30 AC hit, did not capture the attention of pop radio stations and stalled; the ballad was recorded two years later by Stevie Nicks, and more recently by its writer Jude Johnstone. 1. Web. [4] The song's resurgence in popularity has led to Branigan's management getting numerous requests for live performances and public appearances, leading them to release a statement reminding the public that Branigan is deceased, as well as adding a note about this to her social media accounts. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She is also best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. Local radio station Y98 played the song for 24 hours following the Blues' Game 7 double-overtime 21 victory over the Dallas Stars on May 8 and again two weeks later on May 22 after its Game 6 51 win over the San Jose Sharks to win the Western Conference Championship and advance to the finals. Editor's note: This article has been corrected. Its peak position was No. [47] Golik noted that streams of "Gloria" have surged across all platforms and this has had a "trickle down" effect to the rest of Branigan's catalog, with her other hit songs such as "Self Control", "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" seeing significant upticks in streams and downloads during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pop Singer. NEW YORK (AP) Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. ", 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. 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. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Laura Branigan was singer, songwriter and actress of here heart. [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. This account has been disabled. Her song 'Gloria' reached number one in Australia and Canada. 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). 1. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Failed to remove flower. Market data provided by Factset. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. [3], Branigan and her music saw renewed popularity and public interest in 2019 in the US after "Gloria" was adopted by the NHL's St. Louis Blues as their unofficial victory song while they completed a historic mid-season turnaround to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, leading to the song entering ice hockey lore as an "unlikely championship anthem". Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her. [17], Branigan had official greatest hits collections released in South America, Japan, Germany, South Africa, and the U.S.; the U.S. collection was released in 1995. Add interesting content and earn coins . In the spring of 1983, Branigan released her second album Branigan 2. This memorial website was created in memory of Laura Branigan, 91, born on November 5, 1892 and passed away on August 0, 1984. 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. 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. Branigan's other popular singles include "Solitaire," "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?," "The Power of Love," "Spanish Eddie," "Self-Control," "Imagination." 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Laura Branigan was a Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter, and actress. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. 4 hit \"Self Control\". Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. She also contributed songs to motion picture and television soundtracks, including the Grammy and Academy Award-winning Flashdance soundtrack (1983), and the Ghostbusters soundtrack (1984). This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In early 2001, Branigan's return to the stage was postponed, when she broke both of her femurs in a 10-foot fall from a ladder while she was hanging wisteria outside her three-bedroom lakeside home in Westchester County, New York, resulting in physical therapy for six months. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "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, the first of four nominations in her career. This is a carousel with slides. Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 [nb 1] - August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. The dramatic turnaround in the Blues' fortunes following their adoption of "Gloria" led to it being embraced as their new victory anthem. The album also includes '"Unison",[24] which was the title track for Cline Dion's English debut CD in the same year. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. Weve updated the security on the site. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. [citation needed]. Would you like to offer Laura Vescos loved ones a condolence message? Under new management and using different producers, Branigan took a more active role in her work and in the studio, seeing her return to dancefloors with the Stock-Aitken-Waterman-produced track "Shattered Glass", written by Bob Mitchell and Steve Coe, of the band Monsoon. (In concerts and television appearances throughout her career, Branigan accompanied herself on the piano for the song.). Other hit singles included "Solitaire," "Self Control" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You," for which Michael Bolton had a songwriting credit. [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. A corrected version of the story is below: Laura Branigan, Gloria singer, dies at 52. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The funeral for Laura Branigan was held on August 23, 2004, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in Greenwich Village, New York City. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. [31] The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed cerebral aneurysm. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. 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. 46 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart for the week of June 22, 2019. There is no photo or video of Laura Vesco.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. She rose to prominence through her cinematic, synth-driven, club-friendly dance-pop songs. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, N.Y. She attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. There's still time to send flowers to Laura Vesco's service. When fans of the Boston Bruins, the Blues' opponent in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, started re-purposing the "Play Gloria" meme it earned a rebuke from Branigan's Twitter page which went viral. There was an error deleting this problem. In the late 70's, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. Her most successful studio album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. Scarpaci Funeral Home 1401 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228, Moravian Cemetery 2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. She was 47.\rHere family lost a sister, daughter, A great missing. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Also during 1984, Branigan contributed the song "Hot Night" to the Ghostbusters soundtrack. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. The St. Louis Blues win song has quite the backstory", "I WILL be at GAME 6 on SUNDAY, just as I've been here for EVERY Watch Party & EVERY game during the @StLouisBlues Stanley Cup run. Originally published Aug. 28, 2004, an AP report, relying on information from her management company, claimed that the pop singer was 47 and had been born on July 3, 1957. Tue 31 Aug 2004 06.59 EDT. 2 hit "Ti amo" (1984), her return to the top 40 "The Power of Love" (1987), and "Shattered Glass" (1987), which reached the top 15 of the U.S. dance chart. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Two other early Atlantic singles, "Tell Him" and "Fool's Affair", followed. 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. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. Her hit single "Gloria" shot to the top of airplay charts all over the world in 1982 and 1983, setting a record as it. Try again later. 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. [citation needed]. Death date: 0 August, 1984, Wednesday. Try again later. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. 2, according to Billboard.com. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song "The Lucky One". 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 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. Nearly 13 years after "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press has issued numerous corrections about her 2004 obituary. Laura Branigan Funeral. Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary: Her hit song Gloria was on the U.S. pop chart for 36 weeks, not atop it for that long. 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