Hi my name is Nitesky on the Internet. I am here to share some of my photos of Laura Branigan with each and every one of you Laura Branigan fans. Please do not take any photos without permission. I went through alot of work to make this site unique
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LAURA BRANIGAN
Height: 5ft. 7 in.
Weight: 120 lbs.
Eyes: pale blue
Hair: Brown
Birthdate: July 3, 1957
Born c. 1958 in Brewster, N.Y.; daughter of a mutual-funds broker and an account executive
Married Larry Kruteck (an attorney), December 1981.
Education: Attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, c.1975.
Awards: "Gloria" nominated for Grammy in category Best Pop Vocal
Performance of the Year, c. 1982.
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ALBUMS
MARCH 1982
*BRANIGAN* ATLANTIC RECORDS
*Gloria* (hit single#1)
MARCH 1983
BRANIGAN II ATLANTIC RECORDS
*Solitaire* (hit single)
*How Am I Suppsed to
Live Without You (hit single)
APRIL 1984
*SELF CONTROL* ATLANTIC RECORDS
*Self Control* (international hit)
*The Lucky One* (hit single)
*Ti Amo* (hit single)
JULY 1985
*HOLD ME* ATLANTIC RECORDS
*Spanish Eddie*
Laura Branigan as a child
Laura Branigan in the early days
Another early day of Laura Branigan
Laura Branigan in recording studio
Following the completion of her 1983 headling tour, Laura got
right to work on her third albumn *SELF CONTROL.* Released in April 1984, the LP scanned powerful rockers and moving ballads alike. *SELF CONTROL* was highlighted by the title track, which not only hit the top five, but spawned a highly controversial video directed by Billy Friedkin. Certified RIAA gold in August, the LP also featured *THE LUCKY ONE,* which garnered Laura the Grand Prize at the prestigious 13th Tokyo Music Festival.
As before, Laura followed the release of *SELF CONTROL* with an extensive series of major concert appearances.
Despite her heavy recording and touring schedule,
Laura has also managed to actively pursue her other creative
love, acting. In 1983, she made a highly regarded guest star
appearance in a dramtic role on the "CHIPS" television series.
This was followed by the filming of her first major
motion picture - "Mugsy's Girls," co-starring Laura and
Ruth Gordon. And in the fall of 1985, she will journey
to Australia for the filming of "Backstage," from the makers
of the highly-acclaimed "Breaker Morant." Laura also appeared on German television in An American Girl In Berlin (1981).
But for Laura Branigan, music assuredly remains her
primary focus. This is clearly in evidence in the summer
of '85, with the release of her most mature and enticing
work to date, *HOLD ME.* As with her past three albumns, it
was expertly produced by Jack White (with two tracks
co-produced by Harold Faltermeyer). Not surprisingly, Laura
tackles a remarkable range of material with equal skill,
energy, and grace. Highlights include the infectious title
track the captivating *THE NIGHT SPANISH EDDIE CASHED IT IN,*
The Powerful Anthem *I FOUND SOMEONE,* and a moving version
of Alphaville's *FOREVER YOUNG.* Laura Branigan is clearly
very much in control of a career that has only begun to blossom.
Few performers have ascended the ladder of pop success
with the speed, style and savvy of Laura Branigan. Raised
in upstate New York, upon her graduation from high school Laura
headed to Manhattan. She studied drama, and was later recruited
by singer Leonard Cohen to tour Europe as his backing vocalist.
Returning to NYC, Laura concentrated on building a solo repertoire.
Meanwhile, the proverbial "street buzz" began to build; and her
two-week solo performing debut at the famed Reno Sweeney's was
SRO all the way. Shortly afterwards, Laura was signed to Atlantic Records by Chairman Ahmet M. Ergegun.
In March of 1982. Atlantic released Laura's debut album,
simply entitled "Branigan." Produced by Jack White, it heralded the arrival of a very special artist. Showcasing her marvelous voice, it was an assured, powerful set, which encompassed a variety of moods. As the LP gained momentum, one song in particular began to emerge as the people's choice. It was called *Gloria* and it would become one of the more remarkable success stories in contemporary music.
I took my daughter very young at the time (age 6) to see Laura in concert for her "Touch" tour in 1988. I was telling this story as to my daughter wanting to get up on stage and sing with Laura. She did crawl up and made it on stage at the edge but, a bodyguard made her come down. Well Laura was very pleased but knew what was going on so Laura gave my daughter a hug and kiss.
My daughter gave Laura Roses and she received a hug & kiss from Laura on stage. A day I will always remember and cherish.
Thank you Laura.
More pictures from Laura Branigan "Touch" tour in 1988.
Calling all Laura Branigan FANS! We are grouping together to email Rosie O'Donnell
to see if she will get Laura Branigan on her talk show. Rosie has been successful in getting other big stars on so we thought we could all try and show Laura the spirit and love we all have for her. I feel she needs her fans right now due to some unpredicable circumstances in her life.
ROSIE PLEASE GET LAURA ON YOUR SHOW!
Email Rosie by visiting her webpage at
http://www.rosieo.com/bin/mail2.cgi
or go to Email Rosie's Room http://www.rosieo.com/bin/mail2.cgi........
I was informed of a new email address change to Rosie.
The new email is listed above.
Thank you all Laura Branigan Fans........
*Nitesky*
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