Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952[nb 1] August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. [31] It was reported that she had been experiencing persistent headaches for several weeks before her death, but had sought no medical attention for them. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. (In concerts and television appearances throughout her career, Branigan accompanied herself on the piano for the song.). 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. Biografia. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. [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. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her. [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. 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. Branigan died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm Thursday at her home in East . LauraBraniganOnline.com, the Official Laura Branigan Website, uses Macromedia Flash technology and Javascript. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [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. 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. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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! and "Inspiration" from the soundtrack to "Flashdance" (1983). Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Laura Branigan, singer and songwriter, was born in the upstate New York town of Brewster. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. 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. 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. [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. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at 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." cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thanks for your help! Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [35], On April 18, 2019, Jain debuted a single titled "Gloria" that is not a cover, but a tribute to Branigan. The first single from the album was "All Night with Me", which reached No. Try again later. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Her name blipped back briefly in August 2004 when she died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm. 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). For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. She released a 13-track "Best of Branigan" LP the next year. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. 4 hit "Self Control", which was released by Italian singer and songwriter Raf the same year. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, N.Y. She attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Year should not be greater than current year. In the spring of 1983, Branigan released her second album Branigan 2. Her most successful album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. The hits continued with "Spanish Eddie", which was her sixth U.S. 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. She was 52. She is also best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. She began returning to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. According to the Associated Press she was 47 years old. She also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. The song was featured on the eighth episode of the first season of the TV series, Miami Vice, entitled "The Great McCarthy", which aired on November 16, 1984. 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. "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. and DJ Matt Cella obliged by putting on Branigan's catchy pop hit every commercial break. Seeing her greatest level of success in the 1980s, Branigan's other singles included the Top 10 hit "Solitaire" (1983), the US Adult Contemporary Chart number one "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" (1983), the Australian No. In 1984, Branigan's live show was recorded twice, for a syndicated radio concert series and a concert video. "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. Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. 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. [2] She returned to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. Weve updated the security on the site. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Branigan's sixth album, Laura Branigan (1990), brought her back to the Hi-NRG charts and gay clubs with "Moonlight on Water", and she scored a top-30 adult contemporary hit with "Never in a Million Years". Branigan preferred not to discuss her involvement with Meadow publicly. 1. They have now turned back to 1957, born in Brewster. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Branigan was born in Mount Kisco, New York and grew up in Armonk in Westchester County. She was born July 3 1957. 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. ", 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. She was nominated for two Grammy Awards, not four. 2 hit \"Ti amo\" (1984), her return to the top 40 \"The Power of Love\" (1987), the top hit 15 dance Shattered Glass. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. 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). [34], At Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York, the Laura Branigan Memorial Scholarship is given annually to a senior for excellence in the performing arts. "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. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. Two other early Atlantic singles, "Tell Him" and "Fool's Affair", followed. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 [nb 1] - August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Laura Branigan, 'Gloria' singer, dies at 52. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ~ Kathy, Other Half Ent. It also stayed on the U.S. 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 . 2002 Try again. Branigan recorded a duet with David Hasselhoff which was hugely successful for being broadcast as the closing track of the Baywatch TV series. [15][16] The record was not properly promoted and never re-released. It included "Didn't We Almost Win It All" (by Branigan and Brian BecVar) (released as the first single), a cover of Cher's song "Hard Enough Getting Over You" (released as the second single), a cover of the Patty Loveless single "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye", a cover of Roxette's song "The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye", and "Is There Anybody Here But Me?" School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. "They just went nuts when they heard it, and we loved watching it," Blues forward Robby Fabbri said. "Gloria" reappeared on the iTunes singles chart thanks to the trend, going to number 3 after the Blues won the Stanley Cup. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. GREAT NEWS! ~Kathy,Other Half Entertainment #PlayGloria", "How 'Gloria' Became the St. Louis' Song & Why Every Keeps Saying 'Play Gloria! added by cherl12345. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Her song 'Gloria' reached number one in Australia and Canada. 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. We will remember him forever. A corrected version of the story is below: Laura Branigan, Gloria singer, dies at 52. 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. Copyright 2017 by WPLG Local10.com. "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. Durante a adolescncia, venceu diversos concursos musicais em boates de Nova York, logo atraindo ateno da indstria fonogrfica, sendo convidada a gravar discos em pouco . During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. 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. 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. Lived: 33515 days = 91 years. [23] She was 52. 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. After the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals, on June 12, Y98 played "Gloria" again for 24 hours. Her chart success began to wane as the decade closed and after her last two studio albums Laura Branigan (1990) and Over My Heart (1993) garnered little attention, she generally retired from public life for the rest of the 1990s. Sorry! 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. There is no photo or video of Laura Vesco.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. The Official Laura Branigan Website - A comprehensive site on Laura Branigan including news concert info biography discography media features discussion fun stuff and the official online store. [citation needed]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. She released a 13-track "Best of Branigan" LP the next year. Bobbie's Bests for Less: Save up to 50% off on Elemis, IT Cosmetics and more. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Also in 1985, Branigan performed the main theme song for the television mini-series Hollywood Wives, based on the novel by Jackie Collins. PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. Well, this is awkward. [18] He died of colon cancer on June 15, 1996.[6][19]. Add interesting content and earn coins . Carole Lombard's Funeral In 1942. added by cherl12345. 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. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. Tena 47 aos. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979 and not 1982, according to the record company. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Laura Branigan (9375990)? [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. ", Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The original version of this story said she died at age 47. The album also includes '"Unison",[24] which was the title track for Cline Dion's English debut CD in the same year. Nearly 13 years after "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press has issued numerous corrections about her 2004 obituary. 2, according to Billboard.com. 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. 'Gloria' singer Laura Branigan, who died 15 years ago, is getting offers to perform her resurgent song The St. Louis Blues have adopted the 1982 hit, and fans want to hear it sung live By. 1. 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. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The world lost the must GREAT singer ever. [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". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [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. Scarpaci Funeral Home 1401 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228, Moravian Cemetery 2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306. 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. In Show more Show. Web. Laura branigan funeral. There was an error deleting this problem. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. 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. [39][40][41], A club member kept yelling, "Play 'Gloria!'" The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. 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. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. 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. 46 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart for the week of June 22, 2019. While the rioting in Washington was raging, the Trump family partied in a heated tent on the outskirts of despicable. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. [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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East. 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. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. Failed to remove flower. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single \"Gloria\", stayed on the U.S. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Add to your scrapbook. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. As her stature grew, she attracted Grammy-winning producers including Phil Ramone, Richard Perry and David Kershenbaum. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Laura Branigan I found on Findagrave.com. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. For her 1990 self-titled album, see, "Play Gloria" association with St. Louis Blues. 12 on the hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "[30] In later years she continued to record, and dated Tommy Bayiokos, the drummer in her band. When their stadium's DJ learned of it, he began playing the song in the stadium to rally the team. She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad Gloria. ", Branigan released seven albums after her debut "Branigan." The full name of the school she attended is the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, not the Academy of Dramatic Arts. 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. "[4] Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. Branigan put Kruteck on herbal treatments, eventually nursing him full-time. Her vocals propelled her English-language version of the French song, "Solitaire" toward the top of the U.S. charts. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Upon Laura's return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to . All rights reserved. [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. April 18, 2016, Find a Grave regret the recognition of 1952. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Branigan . Pop Singer. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The album went gold, and the single was eventually certified platinum (sales of more than two million U.S. copies). 1 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart. 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. Try again later. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Vesco to show support. Branigan's 9-track debut album, Branigan, was released in March 1982. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [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. The funeral for Laura Branigan was held on August 23, 2004, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in Greenwich Village, New York City. There is a problem with your email/password. [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". [19] Also in 2002, her second official US hits collection, The Essentials, was released, including the long out-of-print hit "I Found Someone". 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 . 60. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. becoming both a meme and victory chant for Blues fans. 2004 Laura passed away of a brain aneurysm. [citation needed], Branigan was raised in Armonk, New York,[9] and as a child attended a Catholic school in nearby Chappaqua. The titles "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" are songs and not albums. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. 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