RIP Laura freakin' Branigan

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 03:19 PM

I think they got her num-ber...

NEW YORK - Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best
known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. She was 47.

Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her
home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. He said she
had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks
before she died, but had not sought medical attention.

"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.

She also made television appearances, including guest spots on
"CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's 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. Her
songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance"
and "Ghostbusters."

Branigan was born July 3, 1957, and grew up in Brewster, N.Y.
She attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. During
the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for
Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. She signed as a
solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982.

After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early
1990s attracted little attention. In 1994, she sang a duet with
David Hasselhoff (news) called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of
the television show "Baywatch." She released a 13-track "Best of
Branigan" LP the next year.

After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996,
Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001.
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.

She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were scheduled for Monday.

bluenoter · August-29th-2004, 05:44 PM

What a respectful thread title. Like, if that's how you feel, why bother?

Sergio Zamora · August-29th-2004, 06:01 PM

That's sad. She was very young.

I always thought she had a nice voice, and some of those cheesy Europop-like songs from the early 80's seem downright charming nowadays. I remember liking her version of 'Der Kommisar' (which, I believe, was not played on American radio) when I was a kid. Oh, and she made a guest appearance on 'Knight Rider', which at the time was my absolute favorite show.

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bluenoter

What a respectful thread title. Like, if that's how you feel, why bother?

I am merely expressing my discontent at the passing of a figure from my youth.

Oh, and that's what I used to call her as a kid. Laura freakin' Branigan. Like, "this radio station is crap. All they play is The Police, Rod Stewart, and Laura freakin' Brannigan."

Now hoping I beat everyone to announcing the demises of Phil-Fucking-Collins and Billy "Ass-Monkey" Joel,

Moné

frankiepop · August-29th-2004, 06:43 PM

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That's sad. She was very young.

she wasnt young...

i never really pinned which was she was when she had a hit...gloriia??? the same song gloria patti sang?

Monte Smith · August-29th-2004, 07:06 PM

That's a damn shame.

In Mone's defense, you can't be too flippant for our generation. The generation that preceded us is the most improperly sensitive generation in Earth's history, so we'll be different, thanks.

I liked the song "Gloria." I remember watching Laura Brannigan singing it from a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade.

RIP. How is Kim Carnes doing?

frankenmeister7 · August-29th-2004, 07:45 PM

what happened to my post mone?? it's gone and why?

was right after yours. in place is frankiepop!!

bluenoter · August-29th-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frankiepop

she wasnt young...

i never really pinned which was she was when she had a hit...gloriia??? the same song gloria patti sang?

She was 47!

No, not the same "Gloria." Completely different song.

crawjo · August-29th-2004, 08:08 PM

Is that woman who sang Bette Davis Eyes still living?

bluenoter · August-29th-2004, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mone peterson

Oh, and that's what I used to call her as a kid. Laura freakin' Branigan. Like, "this radio station is crap. All they play is The Police, Rod Stewart, and Laura freakin' Brannigan."

You thought The Police were crap, like the other two?

I'll admit that perhaps their big hits were a trifle overexposed.

bluenoter · August-29th-2004, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crawjo

Is that woman who sang Bette Davis Eyes still living?

Dunno. I could do the Googling for you, but that would be wrong.

crawjo · August-29th-2004, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bluenoter

Dunno. I could do the Googling for you, but that would be wrong.

Apparently it is Kim Carnes, and yes, she is still living. In fact, she may even be available for your next special event!

Monte Smith · August-29th-2004, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Smith

RIP. How is Kim Carnes doing?

Hello?

Am I just a voice in your head? Calling crawjo?

crawjo · August-29th-2004, 09:32 PM

Holy shit, man. I didn't even see that part of your post! We were thinking on the same wavelength, I guess. Damn.

Monte Smith · August-29th-2004, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crawjo

We were thinking on the same wavelength, I guess. Damn.

It's 80s ephemeral pop. The tunes check in but they don't check out.

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 09:42 PM

Francesca: I dunno. I got nothin' here.

Rita: I actually have come around to Branigan's "Gloria," but I still hate The Police. Can't fucking stand them.

What about the chick who sang "Kids In America?" (whoah-oh)

Il Anto · August-29th-2004, 09:42 PM

Hello?? "Self Control" people. That was obviously her *best* work. I had such a crush on her as an 8-year-old boy.

It's very sad. RIP, Laura.

jesus marion joseph · August-29th-2004, 09:56 PM

The Police rocked. Anybody who doesn't think so is a wig-wearing crumpet monkey.

frankiepop · August-29th-2004, 10:06 PM

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She was 47!

wow! that old???

????? time flies. that's as old as thelil..

however, he's right. i wanted to check the song out, so i illegally typed in my winmx: Laura freakin' Branigan and got lots of hits...there must be a lot like ol' mone....

anyway the download it took no time at all...i am already part downloaded and will stop due to the song...it's not so good. but i do recognize it. was it played in the dance movie where the chickie dancer at nite was a welder by day...remember that??

boy i hope thorn is outta town...he'll throw a hissy if he reads this thread ..and...he'll be emailing me and everything. pointing his experienced finger at me...let me tell ya son...u oughtta know bet.... bitchy bitch moan ..modecum of respect..blah blah..rag ..what's a (moe dee cuume) anyways??????.

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jesus marion joseph

The Police rocked. Anybody who doesn't think so is a wig-wearing crumpet monkey.

Sez you, you old fart. Why don't you go and spin your Eagles and Steve Miller records, before I bust you up like Tupac.

Ennis Snavely · August-29th-2004, 10:17 PM

I never heard of her. 47 is pretty dammed young and that's a rotten way to die.

In 1982 I still had "Give Me Back My Bullets" turned up to 11, so I never heard all that much.

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ennis Snavely

I never heard of her. 47 is pretty dammed young and that's a rotten way to die.

A rotton age to die, but a brain aneurysm in your sleep? I'd take that.

frankiepop · August-29th-2004, 10:27 PM

Tu-pac tupac shukur...

smoke tu-pac a day
that's why they called him tu-pac

hey some fine young djs have extended longer remixes to gloria, let me know if u want a copy. i could imessage it to u..i think it's nice that so many peeple put her music up...today

frankiepop · August-29th-2004, 10:43 PM

blu is walking through the home...quietly singing

'gloria ur always on the run now...

....i think ur headed for a breakdown...

all the voices in your head....calling gloria.."

cant get it out of her head..

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 10:53 PM

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I did not say that! Our highly ethical Resident Techie falsely put words in my mouth! I believe that a demerit is in order. Lois?

What the hell are you talking about? I was responding to you, not quoting you.

Christ, Laura freakin' Branigan. Even in death she causes trouble.

bluenoter · August-29th-2004, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mone peterson

What the hell are you talking about? I was responding to you, not quoting you.

Christ, Laura freakin' Branigan. Even in death she causes trouble.

I was joking! I should have put a after the . But I didn't know that you were responding to me, not quoting me. I thought that you were misquoting Franki and me as a joke. I'll delete my damn post.

I did wonder why you hadn't used the Quote function.

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 11:10 PM

I just looked up the lyrics. I was surprised to see that they read like this:

Gloria (Gloria)
I think they got your number (Gloria!)
I think they got the alias (Gloria!)
that you've been living under

Instead of "the alias" I always thought she was singing "Elliott." Was I the only one?

bluenoter · August-29th-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jesus marion joseph

The Police rocked. Anybody who doesn't think so is a wig-wearing crumpet monkey.

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Originally Posted by mone peterson

Sez you, you old fart. Why don't you go and spin your Eagles and Steve Miller records, before I bust you up like Tupac.

JMJ is right! What should I do, go spin my Country Joe & the Fish and Doors records?

moneyp · August-29th-2004, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bluenoter

JMJ is right! What should I do, go spin my Country Joe & the Fish and Doors records?

Yeah! And then burn your draft card and smoke some reefer, you hippie!

bluenoter · August-30th-2004, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mone peterson

Yeah! And then burn your draft card and smoke some reefer, you hippie!

It's a little anachronistic, but I'll have to burn my bra.