She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. [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". NEW YORK Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. Try again later. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. Her father was an insurance salesman and her mother was a housewife. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Two other early Atlantic singles, "Tell Him" and "Fool's Affair", followed. She was 52. Laura Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, at age 52. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. Learn more about managing a memorial . [5], Laura Ann Branigan was born on July 3, 1952, in Mount Kisco, New York,[6] near New York City, the fourth of five children born to Irish-American parents[7] Kathleen O'Hare Branigan[8] and James Branigan Sr., an account executive and mutual funds broker; they later separated. (In concerts and television appearances throughout her career, Branigan accompanied herself on the piano for the song.). NEW YORK (AP) -- Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. [citation needed]. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad "Gloria." The dramatic turnaround in the Blues' fortunes following their adoption of "Gloria" led to it being embraced as their new victory anthem. [18] He died of colon cancer on June 15, 1996.[6][19]. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9375990/laura-branigan. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. Market data provided by Factset. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. 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. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Would you like to offer Laura Vescos loved ones a condolence message? He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She was 52. In February 1996, she was selected to be part of the international jury at the XXXVII Festival Internacional de la Cancin de Via del Mar[es], in Chile. Legal Statement. 2 hit \"Ti amo\" (1984), her return to the top 40 \"The Power of Love\" (1987), the top hit 15 dance Shattered Glass. In the spring of 1983, Branigan released her second album Branigan 2. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. [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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 12 on the hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. As her stature grew, she attracted Grammy-winning producers including Phil Ramone, Richard Perry and David Kershenbaum. This memorial website was created in memory of Laura Branigan, 91, born on November 5, 1892 and passed away on August 0, 1984. ", Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This browser does not support getting your location. "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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Pop Singer. 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. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. Every once in a while I'd hear one of her songs. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. 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. She rose to prominence through her cinematic, synth-driven, club-friendly dance-pop songs. Just as Blues & city made a commitment to "Gloria" & Laura, I made a commitment to Blues & city as well! IE 11 is not supported. [13] In 1973 the group, with bass player Bob Valdez, released their debut album The Friend Ship,[14] featuring the singles "When You Were Young", and "Cane and Able", which featured the hook line "Throw away your cane and you are able". Add interesting content and earn coins . Oops, we were unable to send the email. She was 52. Funeral arrangement under the care ofScarpaci Funeral Home Inc. She released a 13-track "Best of Branigan" LP the next year. Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 [nb 1] - August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. Laura Branigan 's powerful voice was a staple of early 1980s radio. For her 1990 self-titled album, see, "Play Gloria" association with St. Louis Blues. 4 in the U.S. Laura we got you in heart forever.\rLaura I miss you so much,You gave me the music for life. Failed to delete memorial. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. [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. 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 Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. Family members linked to this person will appear here. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. [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. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "Gloria" reappeared on the iTunes singles chart thanks to the trend, going to number 3 after the Blues won the Stanley Cup. (Pessis, Wells), a smooth mid-tempo number. If she were here, I know she would have participated in a very big way. 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. When their stadium's DJ learned of it, he began playing the song in the stadium to rally the team. The single I Believe was originally released on CD album in 1994. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Louis. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. There's still time to send flowers to Laura Vesco's service. The original version was recorded a few months earlier, still in 1984, under the name of one of the song's co-writers "Raf" (Raffaele Riefoli), and held the West German number 2 spot during this time period; Branigan's version enjoyed more success outside of Raf's native Italy, hitting No. Search above to list available cemeteries. She began returning to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. This is a carousel with slides. On June 13, 1985, Branigan made her fourth appearance on legendary TV music show American Bandstand, performing "Spanish Eddie" and "Hold Me". Her most successful studio album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. Please try again later. Tue 31 Aug 2004 06.59 EDT. 2, according to Billboard.com. #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! Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Vesco to show support. The album alternated four energetic up-tempo songs with five ballads, including one of the few songs written solely by Branigan, "I Wish We Could Be Alone". All the misinformation prompted a revised obituary, released Friday. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". Its peak position was No. Branigan's performance of "Gloria" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance alongside Linda Ronstadt, Olivia Newton-John, Juice Newton and that year's winner, Melissa Manchester, becoming her only solo nomination. 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. [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. Photo of Laura Branigan for fans of Celebrities who died young 41344981. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Two of her songs were selected for the movies . This account has been disabled. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. [6] In 2002, she performed twice as the "singing" Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, before dropping out of the show. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." 2 hit in Australia for Branigan) and the dance hit "Satisfaction". Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". 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. She was born July 3 1957. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. [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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [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". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [4] Golik has also stated her belief that Branigan and "Gloria" "will forever be intertwined" with the Blues and the city of St. She also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. Try again later. There is a problem with your email/password. All rights reserved. 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. [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. Try again later. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Copyright 2017 by WPLG Local10.com. 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. The "Play Gloria" wave started at the Jacks NYB bar and was totally UNSCRIPTED,it's been bittersweet and a testament of Laura's musical prowess."[49]. [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. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Laura Vesco (Brooklyn, New York), who passed away on February 26, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Tena 47 aos. Golik stayed in St. Louis and attended every game and watch party during the Blues' 2019 Stanley Cup run as Branigan's representative among the Blues fanbase[43] while discussing the trend with media outlets. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Branigan . Her most successful album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews.Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks. In 1984, Branigan's live show was recorded twice, for a syndicated radio concert series and a concert video. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. A burial will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at the Moravian Cemetery (2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306). There is no photo or video of Laura Vesco.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. [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. She was 52. 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. 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. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. Add to your scrapbook. Web. Also during 1984, Branigan contributed the song "Hot Night" to the Ghostbusters soundtrack. 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). She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Laura made Gloria - Self Control in the 80s, the must famus songs in the world. "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. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. With the 11th anniversary of Laura Branigan's death on Wednesday, fans of the "Gloria" singer want to set the record straight. She was 47. Death date: 0 August, 1984, Wednesday. Biografia. [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. While the rioting in Washington was raging, the Trump family partied in a heated tent on the outskirts of despicable. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Associated Press recently revealed that she died at the age of 52 and not 47, as had previously been reported in her original obituary. Market data provided by Factset. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Laura made Gloria - Self Control in the 80s, the must famus songs in the world. 4 hit \"Self Control\". By the time Branigan's fourth album, Hold Me was released in July 1985, "Self Control" was a worldwide success. 1 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart. She released a 13-track "Best of Branigan" LP the next year. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. Laura Branigan was singer, songwriter and actress of here heart. Birth date: 5 November, 1892, Saturday. Lived: 33515 days = 91 years. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song \"The Lucky One\". The original "Solitaire" was written and recorded in 1981 by French singer-songwriter Martine Clemenceau. 4 hit "Self Control", which was released by Italian singer and songwriter Raf the same year. The titles Solitaire and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You are songs, not albums. All rights reserved. Learn more about merges. 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