Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of atlantic records song self control. Throughout the rest of the 1980s, branigan would release three more albums with self control, hold me and touch. Laura branigans third album capitalized on the eurodancepop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. From her clearthroated, fistpumping postdisco singles like gloria to the sultry, roland 808 vamps and drum machine loops in self. Sadly we have no the complete video because it was not allowed to film. Obit for pop star laura branigan corrected, 12 years later. Laura branigan was a grammynominated pop singersongwriter and actress. Vinyl 7 laura branigan self control 1984, vinyl discogs. Billboard hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at no. Self control, gloria, power of love, ti amo, imagination, biography.
She died on august 26, 2004 in east quogue, new york. Were delighted to release this 2cd expanded edition of laura branigan s 3 rd studio album, self control, originally released in 1984 on atlantic records the album was a hit across many european chart territories and was certified platinum in. Internationally, it charted within the top five in several continental european countries. Self control is a song by laura branigan, featured on the album self control. This album, self control, originally released in 1984, went platinum. Laura branigan self control lyrics and tracklist genius. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Burrowes, initially thought to have limited creative control, decided they wanted more. Video to self control laura branigan self control videoclip complete.
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. Alex owens played by jennifer beals is a steel worker by day and an exotic dancer by night. See more ideas about singer, music and female singers. Self control is the third album by american singer laura branigan, released in 1984. In 1984, she reached number one in canada and germany. American actress and pop vocalist laura branigan 19522004 performing her biggest hit and great 80s anthem, self control of her homonym third studio album released on april 1984.
The lucky one, lyrics and music by bruce roberts, was first heard in 1983 when laura recorded a short version of it as the theme song for the tv film. Self control is the third studio album by american singer laura branigan. It was released as the lead single from her third studio album of the same name, released the same year history. Gloria 1982 was an english cover of the 1979 original italian song recorded by umberto tozzi. Youre watching the official music video for laura branigan self control from the album self control 1984.
Laura branigan on getting married and getting into film. Branigan s first major hit had also been cowritten by bigazzi. I know its a bit odd and not in the film itself but i have been listening to it. Laura branigan self control classic summer mix 1992. With her life and career cut short too soon, laura branigans distinctive voice is memorialized in this sevensong posthumous release of highenergy european danceflavored numbers designed predominantly for club play. Self control by laura branigan discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Kunstler new york city filmschauspieler us amerikaner geboren 1952. Her cinematic, synthdriven, clubfriendly dance pop and groundbreaking music videos sent her singles and albums to the top rungs of the charts and made her a huge concert attraction. Laura branigans hit song gloria was featured in the 1983 film flashdance.
Laura branigan final performance italia unita festival. With the help of her boyfriend boss played by michael nouri she finally makes it. Suggested by wmg 80s party playlist song self control extended version artist laura branigan. Selfcontrol tab by laura, branigan distorted guitar. Her signature song, the platinumcertified 1982 single gloria, stayed on the u. The following is the complete list of all 8 movies and tv shows that laura branigan have been heard or featured in. Self control by laura branigan samples, covers and. Amazing karaoke self control karaoke version originally performed by laura branigan. It also reached number one in australia and canada. The album peaked at number 23 on the us billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the recording industry association of america riaa. Against a new tomorrow, so i guess ill just believe it. Check out our editors picks to get the lowdown on the movies and shows were looking. The opening cut, the lucky one is a rousing anthem.
Laura branigan mangwane the wedding song laura branigan was a grammynominated pop singersongwriter and actress. Self control laura branigan oh the night, is my world city lights, painted girls in the day, nothing matters its the night time that flatters in the. Laura ann branigan july 3, 1952 august 26, 2004 was an american singer, songwriter, and actress. Hot night, a much, much greater love, memories, top tracks. Laura branigan was born on july 3, 1952 in mount kisco, new york, usa. The wolfman 2010 film self control laura branigan youtube. Originally when released this song was a top 40 hit. Released in 1984, self control rocked disco clubs around the world as ladies wearing big curly hair and shoulder pads danced frenetically with men. Licensed to youtube by antipodesmusicproductions, wmg on behalf of rhino atlantic.
Laura branigan all night with me single version 04. It was released on april 1, 1984, by atlantic records. Oh, the night is my world city light painted girl in the day nothing matters its the night time that flatters in the night, no control through the wall somethings breaking wearing white as youre walking. The complete atlantic albums, self control, over my heart, laura branigan, touch, singles. American singer laura branigan covered self control in 1984.
The song was about losing your selfcontrol to the night. The lucky one and heart start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being. Laura branigan self control official music video youtube. Vinyl 12 laura branigan self control extended version 1984, vinyl discogs. This is a non profit fan edited music tribute to fright night part 2 with the song self control by laura branigan. Laura branigans hit self control is the epitome of everything 80s, but is also the epitome of everything mk ultra. Laura branigan was gifted with a full, rich 5octive voice that we were fortunate to experience in a short time span. And while there are a few ballads and slower numbers, the music here definitely does not fit the mold of the adult contemporary hits that.
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