2004 Laura passed away of a brain aneurysm. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. Branigan's other popular singles include Solitaire, How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?,. Branigan, born July 3, 1957, and raised in Brewster, N.Y., attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. amy winehouse grave. NEW YORK (AP) Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. The titles "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" are songs and not albums. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Lived: 33515 days = 91 years. ~Kathy,Other Half Entertainment #PlayGloria", "How 'Gloria' Became the St. Louis' Song & Why Every Keeps Saying 'Play Gloria! 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. Her vocals propelled her English-language version of the French song, "Solitaire" toward the top of the U.S. charts. 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. and "Inspiration" from the soundtrack to "Flashdance" (1983). Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East. IE 11 is not supported. 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. and DJ Matt Cella obliged by putting on Branigan's catchy pop hit every commercial break. 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. 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. Thanks for your help! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. This memorial website was created in memory of Laura Branigan, 91, born on November 5, 1892 and passed away on August 0, 1984. Jacks members say they have trademarked "Play Gloria" and they have sold over 700 shirts bearing the phrase. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. 1. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. Laura Branigan Funeral. Its peak position was No. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Peter Burke returned for a second stint of duty at Local 10 News in February 2014. Failed to delete memorial. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. 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. 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 signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. Also during 1984, Branigan contributed the song "Hot Night" to the Ghostbusters soundtrack. Harry Anderson . [31] The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed cerebral aneurysm. 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). The album went gold, and the single was eventually certified platinum (sales of more than two million U.S. copies). As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. There is no photo or video of Laura Vesco.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Branigan's version reached No. On Branigan's seventh and final studio album Over My Heart (August 17, 1993), the singer again produced (with Phil Ramone), and wrote and arranged. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 60. Try again later. The first single from the album was "All Night with Me", which reached No. Failed to remove flower. There's still time to send flowers to Laura Vesco's service. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Also in 1985, Branigan performed the main theme song for the television mini-series Hollywood Wives, based on the novel by Jackie Collins. 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! 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [48] Forbes described "Gloria" as an "unlikely championship anthem" and noted that the Blues' Stanley Cup victory could permanently alter the meaning and legacy of the song, with it becoming forever associated with the St. Louis Blues and ice hockey in general. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". Branigan. Celebrities who died young Club Join New Post. A reference to the latter song should have made clear she was not credited with co-writing it. She began returning 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 performed duets with John Farnham as well as Latin pop artist Luis Miguel. Year should not be greater than current year. 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! Her song 'Gloria' reached number one in Australia and Canada. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Both "Gloria" and "Self Control" were successful in the United Kingdom, making the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. She was nominated for two -- not four -- Grammy Awards. There is a problem with your email/password. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. 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The hits continued with "Spanish Eddie", which was her sixth U.S. [23] Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. [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". Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. [39][40][41], A club member kept yelling, "Play 'Gloria!'" Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. [citation needed]. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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). Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. 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. The titles Solitaire and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You are songs, not albums. If she were here, I know she would have participated in a very big way. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. 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. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979 and not 1982, according to the record company. 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. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy . This article is about the singer. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. Funeral arrangement under the care ofScarpaci Funeral Home Inc. There was an error deleting this problem. I know she's there in spirit. 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. 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. Branigan put Kruteck on herbal treatments, eventually nursing him full-time. 12 on the hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. In 1996, she lost her husband to colon cancer after a two-year illness, and in 2001, she suffered a bad fall and two broken legs. "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died in August 2004. Two of her songs were selected for the movies . 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. 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. Her father was an insurance salesman and her mother was a housewife. She was 52. The late great singer Laura Branigan was turning in her grave on Wednesday. [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". 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. Every once in a while I'd hear one of her songs. Her hit song "Gloria" was on the U.S. pop chart for 36 weeks, not atop it for that long. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. 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). You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Just as Blues & city made a commitment to "Gloria" & Laura, I made a commitment to Blues & city as well! You can always change this later in your Account settings. They have now turned back to 1957, born in Brewster. based on information from your browser. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 46 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart for the week of June 22, 2019. #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! [5] When asked how she thought Branigan would have reacted to the "Play Gloria" meme had she lived to see it, Golik said, "She was very sincere, very down to Earth, she would just have been very touched by it all. April 18, 2016, Find a Grave regret the recognition of 1952. Pop Singer. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. Nearly 13 years after "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press has issued numerous corrections about her 2004 obituary. By the time Branigan's fourth album, Hold Me was released in July 1985, "Self Control" was a worldwide success. When their stadium's DJ learned of it, he began playing the song in the stadium to rally the team. Its peak position was No. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. (In concerts and television appearances throughout her career, Branigan accompanied herself on the piano for the song.). [2] She returned to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. Birth date: 5 November, 1892, Saturday. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. We have set your language to Verify and try again. Laura Branigan was a Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter, and actress. Laura Branigan was born on July 3, 1952 in Mount Kisco, New York. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on "CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's Girls" and "Backstage. [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. . She was born July 3 1957. 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. [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. 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. During the years after Meadow broke up, Branigan had various jobs, including a stint as one of Leonard Cohen's backup singers for his European tour in AprilAugust 1976. Branigan's "Gloria" was a cover of a song written by Italian singer-songwriters Giancarlo Bigazzi and Umberto Tozzi. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "Gloria" reappeared on the iTunes singles chart thanks to the trend, going to number 3 after the Blues won the Stanley Cup. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. 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. GREAT NEWS! Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The world lost the must GREAT singer ever. It was reported in the media that she had been experiencing headaches for several weeks before her death, but did not seek medical attention. Louis. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song \"The Lucky One\". Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. She was 52. added by cherl12345. 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. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. 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. [28], After 1990, Branigan's chart success cooled in the U.S., though she was still in demand around the world and went on several global tours. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. 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]. It also stayed on the U.S. She was 47. A vocalist with a five-and-a-half octave range, she was a touring backup singer for Leonard Cohen before launching her solo career in the late 1970s. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. The funeral for Laura Branigan was held on August 23, 2004, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in Greenwich Village, New York City. 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. In 1979, after a chance meeting with manager Sid Bernstein on her return from Europe, Branigan was signed by Ahmet Ertegun to Atlantic Records. [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". All rights reserved. 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. (Pessis, Wells), a smooth mid-tempo number. [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. 2, according to Billboard.com. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. Market data provided by Factset. Errol Flynn's Funeral In 1959. added by cherl12345. [6] In 2002, she performed twice as the "singing" Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, before dropping out of the show. Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary. [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. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. 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". Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks. The original version of this story said she died at age 47. 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. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. However, 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. "[4] "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. Branigan's 9-track debut album, Branigan, was released in March 1982. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. All rights reserved. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. ", Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She was 52. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. 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. 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.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'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. Louis Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, aged 52. 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. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. 2 hit in Australia for Branigan) and the dance hit "Satisfaction". She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad "Gloria." In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song "The Lucky One". "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, singer and songwriter, was born in the upstate New York town of Brewster. [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. 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 signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. Weve updated the security on the site. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." While the rioting in Washington was raging, the Trump family partied in a heated tent on the outskirts of despicable. [4] Golik has also stated her belief that Branigan and "Gloria" "will forever be intertwined" with the Blues and the city of St. She was 52. Branigan's fifth album, Touch (released July 7, 1987) marked a change in her career. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979, not 1982, according to the record company. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed ventricular brain aneurysm. 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