After the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals, on June 12, Y98 played "Gloria" again for 24 hours. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Tue 31 Aug 2004 06.59 EDT. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. 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. 2 hit in Australia for Branigan) and the dance hit "Satisfaction". The hits continued with "Spanish Eddie", which was her sixth U.S. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. The album went gold, and the single was eventually certified platinum (sales of more than two million U.S. copies). There was an error deleting this problem. 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. 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 . Try again. [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". Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. "[30] In later years she continued to record, and dated Tommy Bayiokos, the drummer in her band. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. (Pessis, Wells), a smooth mid-tempo number. Photo: AP. Errol Flynn's Funeral In 1959. added by cherl12345. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, aged 52. Harry Anderson . The next day the Blues went on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers in a 30 shutout. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died in August 2004. Louis. The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed ventricular brain aneurysm. [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. All rights reserved. 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. This nomination was not given to Laura Branigan alone. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Share. 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. [citation needed]. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy . 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. Upon Laura's return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to . [18] He died of colon cancer on June 15, 1996.[6][19]. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. The titles "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" are songs and not albums. 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]. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. NEW YORK Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. NEW YORK (AP) Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. If she were here, I know she would have participated in a very big way. 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It also stayed on the U.S. [45][46] "Gloria" would also re-enter the Billboard charts in the wake of the Blues' championship, landing at No. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [6] For several years Atlantic had difficulty classifying Branigan's powerful voice. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. The full name of the school she attended is the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, not the Academy of Dramatic Arts. Her chart success began to wane as the decade closed and after her last two albums Laura Branigan (1990) and Over My Heart (1993) garnered little attention, she generally retired from public life for the rest of the 1990s. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ", Branigan released seven albums after her debut "Branigan." Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 2 hit \"Ti amo\" (1984), her return to the top 40 \"The Power of Love\" (1987), the top hit 15 dance Shattered Glass. [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. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Write your message of sympathy today. The funeral for Laura Branigan was held on August 23, 2004, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in Greenwich Village, New York City. Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Failed to report flower. She is also best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. [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. [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. Branigan's "Gloria" was a cover of a song written by Italian singer-songwriters Giancarlo Bigazzi and Umberto Tozzi. 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! Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. Two of her songs were selected for the movies . 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Other pop, disco, and adult contemporary hits from the Self Control album include "The Lucky One" (which won her a Tokyo Music Festival prize), the continental ballad "Ti Amo" (another Umberto Tozzi hit, and a No. Three years later, at just 52, Branigan died in her sleep of a . [10] She attended Byram Hills High School from 1966 to 1970,[11] starring in the high school musical The Pajama Game in her senior year. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. Bobbie's Bests for Less: Save up to 50% off on Elemis, IT Cosmetics and more. The world lost the must GREAT singer ever. The album also featured an understated version of Carole King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"; as a counterpoint to all the dance productions, it was a bare-bones piano version. She was 52. 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. 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. 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. 12 on the hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. All rights reserved. 1. She was 52. amy winehouse grave. A reference to the latter song should have made clear she was not credited with co-writing it. Pop Singer. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Also in 1985, Branigan performed the main theme song for the television mini-series Hollywood Wives, based on the novel by Jackie Collins. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song "The Lucky One". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Jacks members say they have trademarked "Play Gloria" and they have sold over 700 shirts bearing the phrase. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9375990/laura-branigan. 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