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 inġ973 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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