Music brought to you by "Laura Branigan"
Power Of Love
As a recording artist
The 1986 edition of Music Master (page 195) had the following to say about her:
This american pop singer came to fame in 1982 with the single "Gloria". This Italian song had originally been a hit in
continental europe in the late seventies, but had been ignored in the UK and US, save for a minor British hit version by
the irrepressible Jonathan King. When Branigan recorded it in '82 (with a different English lyric from the King version),
it was a sleep smash, eventually climbing to No. 2 in the States. Her powerful voice breathed new life into this catchy
song, sung in a Donna Summer vein. It was also Branigan's first UK hit, peaking at No. 6 in early '83. Its follow-up
"Solitaire" was another Top Tenner in America, though not a major British success.
In 1984 she recorded another italian song and scored another international smash. "Self Control" reached No. 4 in the
US, was a huge hit, in complex structure but still with a broad pop appeal. The most extraordinary example of it's
success was in [the then] West Germany, where the Branigan version went to No. 1 while the original italian disc by
co-writer Raffaele Riefoli was simultaneously at No. 2. Raff's original had the disadvantage of lacking the Branigan
vocal performance, which was once again power-packed.
The next single "The Lucky One" was a Top 20 hit in the States. Her LPs are patchy in their choice of material, but her
voice is good enough to ensure that, when she has the right song, Branigan will sell many singles.
Written by Bob MacDonald in 1984. Subsequent to the 1986 edition, Music Master ceased including biographical data in their
listings, so no update is available.
DO I HAVE TO DANCE ALL NIGHT
This is a rare French record, made in Holland in 1976 (CBS 4431). This vinyl 7' single was recorded live in Paris in 1976. Side A has "Do I have to dance all night" (5:00). This song has never been included on any album, or issued in CD format. Side B has "The Butcher" (4:06). The backside of the cover gives French translations of the songs. Leonard’s band was: John Miller (bass and musical director), Luther Rix (drums), Fred Thaler (keyboards), Sid Mc Guinniss (guitars), Sheryl Barnes and Laura Branigan (vocals).
Tim Tyrrell & Laura Branigan
This picture was taken in 1995 when Laura Branigan came on the morning show at Mix 105 Radio. Laura has been a favorite of mine for years so it was great to finally meet her. That morning Laura performed some of her hits live on the air and it sounded great.
Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)
'The first SAW collaboration to hit paydirt, this was a number four hit in August 1984 for the diminutive songbird. SAW's own affection for the song is obvious; they remixed it exclusively for this album and recently re-recorded it with America's Laura Branigan.'
Alan Jones, Hit Factory sleeve notes
Following the enormous success of Tina Arena's latest single, Burn, and her acclaimed platinum album, In Deep, Frontier touring is proud to announce Arena's Australian tour starting in November. Tina Arena is joined by Jeff Jacobs on keyboards (who has toured with the likes of Foreigner, Billy Joel and Laura Branigan) and Crystal Talifero on percussion (who has worked with Billy Joel and John Mellencamp). Schuyler Deale will play bass guitar and Virgil Donati will play drums.
Tina Arena has won the hearts of many Australians with her powerful voice and catchy tunes.
Jane Rocca
Laura Branigan
Born 7/3/1957 in Brewster, NY
Genre - Rock
Styles - Pop/Rock, Club/Dance
Laura Branigan is a singer and, increasingly, an actress from Brewster, New York, who first gained notice when she became a backup singer for Leonard Cohen in 1977. Branigan achieved considerable popular success in the early '80s by applying
her big, powerful voice to translated versions of Eurodisco hits. She was less successful with subsequent recordings in the second half of the '80s, though by then she had begun to appear on television and in films. ~ William Ruhlmann, All-Music Guide
Guy Thomas
Guy has toured as lead guitarist with Sheena Easton and Laura Branigan and has been Kenny Loggin's lead guitarist for ten years. Guy also performs locally in the L.A. area with his own original band, as well as solo acoustic performances.
Jeff Southworth's life-long career in music has encompassed performing, composing, arranging,
producing, singing and songwriting. With his own band, he opened for acts such as Cream, The Byrds and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Arriving in New York City, he quickly landed a tour with Hall & Oates as their guitarist and background vocalist for two years during the peak of theircareer. He played the guitar solo on Kiss On My List and appeared in many of their videos and recordings. During years of session work and live playing, he toured with Laura Branigan, Graham Nash, Dan Hartman, Mary Travers, Gwen Guthrie as well as many others.
"Solitaire" is the inevitable "Gloria" followup, but the album also shows unusual range, including a version of The Who's "Squeeze Box" and the dramatic ballad "How Am I Supposed to Live without You," which was a minor hit for Branigan and a much bigger hit a few years later for Michael Bolton.
Saturday Night Live Guide 12/4/82 Musical Guest: Laura Branigan
KEN RICHTERS has shared the stage as the opening act for a number of show business veteran including Laura Branigan.
OLAF BERGER
Ein Wunschtraum ging für OLAF in Erfüllung, als das Berliner Erfolgsteam Jack White (Produzent u. a. von Laura Branigan, Tonie Christie, David Hasselhoff, Engelbert usw.) und Ingrid Reith (Managerin, die u.a. für Karel Gott, Dieter Bohlen, Bernhard Brink, Mary Roos, Andrea Jürgens etc. tätig war) einen langfristigen Vertrag mit ihm abschloß.
Brinsley Evans
Evans is a producer with the charisma and style to score as an artist in his own right. And he has actually flirted with the limelight several times in the past few years. He is one-half of the act Uncanny Alliance, who turned clubland upside down in 1993 with "I Got My Education" and the subsequent album, "The Groove Won't Bite." He has also helmed singles for divas that include Laura Branigan. His credo? "Ya gotta give 'em a little sauce to go with the groove," he says with a laugh. "Make it spicy, make it funky!"
Kenneth King
King, a prominent fixture in the fashion industry for more than a decade, designs what he calls "creative couture" for clients at his San Francisco studio. Geena Davis, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Don Johnson, and Laura Branigan each possess a penchant for King's eclectic yet elaborate clothing, hats, and accessories. Trained in the art of sewing by his mother and educated in France in the fine art of pattern drafting and design, King's business has grown from a few San Franciscofriends to faithful followers around the world.
The Great McCarthy Season 1: 1984-85
Episode #008
Air Date: 16 Nov 1984 (NBC)
Director
Georg Stanford Brown
Writers Philip Reed & Joel Surnow
Featured Music: Laura Branigan, Self Control
(from left to right: Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman, Mike Stock)
Britain's top record producers of the 1980's and early 1990's. From 1984 to 1993, they had a string of hits that kept on coming! Artists like Kylie Minogue (The Loco-Motion), Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever, It Would Take A Strong Strong Man), Samantha Fox, Hazell Dean, Dead Or Alive (You Spin Me Round, Brand New Lover), Bananarama (Venus, I Heard A Rumour), Jason Donovan, Lonnie Gordon, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Mel & Kim, Pat & Mick, Debbie Harry, Edwin Starr, Laura Branigan, Cliff Richard, Donna Summer (This Time I Know It's For Real), Boy Krazy, who had a top 20 hit in the U.S. back in 1993 with "That's What Love Can Do", and countless others have scored hit singles and albums with the classic sound of commercial pop and dance that Stock Aitken Waterman were always best at producing. In 1991, Matt Aitken quit PWL, and with the remaining 2 known as Stock & Waterman, they continued to chart with Miss America 1984 Suzette Charles (single release) (promo sleeve), Sybil, Slamm, and The WWF Superstars. In October 1993, Mike Stock departed from PWL, thereby dissolving one of the greatest partnerships in pop music history.
Harbinger, meaning "one who foreshadows the coming of a person or event," is a group of three individuals who, through their songs, entertain, question and enlighten. Harbinger not only reflects the spirit of what has been, but what is to come. Harbinger is comprised of vocalists Jon Joyce and Susan Boyd, and composer/lyricist Stephen Reinhardt. Each brings an impressive background to the group. Jon and Susan are established recording and commercial vocalists who have sung with artists including Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart, Laura Branigan, Linda Rondstadt, Michael Jackson and Barbara Streisand in addition to singing for literally thousands of movies, television shows, recordings and commercials. Stephen has conducted and musically directed numerous Broadway shows including the original companies of Godspell, Doug Henning's The Magic Show and Studs Terkels' Working. All songs published by Sparks Street Music, copyright 1995
Hollywood Wives (Double Pack)
Category: Drama:General
Director: Robert Day Starring: Candice Bergen / Anthony Hopkins / Angie Dickinson / Rod Steiger / Mary Crosby / Robert Stack / Steve Forrest /Stefanie Powers / Joanna Cassidy / Suzanne Somers / Roddy McDowall
Format: VHS HiFi Soundtrack
Hollywood Wives Sang by Laura Branigan
1985
"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You," which Michael Bolton had co-written, became a Top 40 hit for Laura Branigan.
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Billy Branigan: Hold On Street date: April 1987 (Mercury) / August 1995 (Spectrum).
Availability: Mercury: out of print / Spectrum: in print (budget release).
This CD was originally released by PolyGram Records (Mercury) in 1987 and rereleased in Europe in 1995 by Karussell
International (Spectrum Music) with slightly different cover art.
LAURA BRANIGAN :by Heaven McFadden Heaven McFadden has the sound and beauty of the great Laura Branigan. Remember the great hits GLORIA, SELF CONTROL, and the ever popular "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU". Heaven has that same sassy beautiful voice as the unforgettable LAURA BRANIGAN.
Laura Branigan
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