No she was 52. I dearly miss her, and would’ve only been twenty or so when she passed. She was a New York girl from Westchester, I have a soft spot for fellow New Yorkers, and she was such a kind woman, a sweetheart. She lived on Eastern Long Island when she died, not a far drive from my town. RIP Laura, I hope your happily reunited with your husband
💙One of my fave songs from any era. How many American Eurodisco songs start with a heavy riff? Laura was one of the best singers we've seen, and the vocal is compelling. A classic.💚
This is my favorite Laura song! Tragically she is no longer with us, but her music lives on! This song reminds of people partying more than they should and regretting it in the morning! Over indulgence can take you where you never wanted to go like the story of Hotel California! Something to think about I suppose! Ciao!
If you want to hear her hit those high notes then treat yourself to Solitaire, Shattered Glass, and the Power of Love. If you want to hear her tug your heartstrings, listen to the Sweet Hello the Sad Goodbye, and How Can I Help You to Say Goodbye 💔
I love a good old 80s power ballad! LB had a good voice that was very expressive. I think her problem was that she didn't fit into any one mould ie. rock / pop etc. This was what made her unique. Shame she's gone, as she was great.
Very nice! Reminds me being in elementary school (4th grade)and home watching Miami Vice in the mid 1980’s on Friday night with my older brother…memories…🙏🏻☮️
Loved this song and the music video was pretty hot for the time. The video was directed by William Friedkin ("The French Connection," "The Exorcist" and "To Live and Die in LA." This song made #1 in the countries of Austria, Canada, Switzerland, West Germany, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, South Africa and Denmark.
Hi Angela! You should listen to “power of love” by Laura- R.I.P. Laura ❤️🙌🏻❤️She did the song quite a while before Celine Dions version- Laura’s it’s a must listen- I’m sure, if you don’t already know it yet, you will love it- Laura adds soooo much grit and passion to it! 💜🙂✨
If you've done both "Gloria" and "Self Control" I recommend her other big hits such as "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" (a song written and later recorded by Michael Bolton).
Anyone else get the nostalgia of GTA Vice City or Scarface when this comes on? It takes me back to a happier, more simple time I feel like. Also makes me sad how fast time goes by and how much ive wasted. What a time it must have been to live in the 80's
My favorite female singer of the '80s. I first fell in love with Laura's voice listening to Gloria. Self Control is my favorite song of hers. Both songs are created by an Italian singer named RAF and I've listened to his version and they sound the same, except for the voices.
This great song was arranged by one of the guys that brought you Top Gun Anthem, Harold Faltermeier. Crushing it one guitars are session greats Mica=hael Landau and Dann Huff. If you want to listen to a heartbreaking song by Ms. Branigan, check out "Cry Wolf". Laura, you were gone way too soon . . . your music will live on in all of us. MUCH LOVE! Thank you Angela . . . for keeping Laura's voice alive and relevant.
Self control that what I got since I was a kid, if you don’t control yourself? Who is going to do it for you? I love ❤this song 🎧 from Laura Brannigan.
I like this song, My girl likes this song, so I love this song! LOL. She also does a bass cover of it here on RUclips if you feel like doing some digging. 😌 ..Okay, maybe that is specifically why I love this song 😁
great reaction Angela... you should try listening to Fleetwood Mac.... Rhiannon and Don't Stop are both great songs.... btw... you are seriously cute!!.... ☺☺
Young Lady, or Ms Day One, I really do like your style and I really appreciate you replaying these fabulous song's from the past, I especially like ( Heatwave song called Always and forever) I have to admit I too had to drop a few years as well my friend, again keep up the good work Sincerely JMW - 22 Remains in Operations 📡💎✨🕶️😎😈👽🕶️✨💎🎧🎥🔊🎼🧑🎓🧑🚀⛈️⛈️🌎🇺🇳⚖️🇺🇳🌍⛈️⛈️😇Self Control 📡
Aniway, this is a cover(and i say a bad, cover)of an italian song from 1984 by a famous singer called ""Raf"! Not "her dong", like some of you down here said. ..and i m proudly saying this.. as an italian guy😁👋
The RAF original was very successful in Europe but was not released in the US. The cover of L.Branigan was released at the same time. (also in Europe). In some charts they were in first and second place. In his career (almost all singing in Italian) he has sold over 20 million records.
Angela you must listen to Laura's "Solitaire" (not the same as the Carpenters song). It's SO good and her big voice is on ful display. 🙂 ruclips.net/video/8A5QjPUHJVA/видео.html
One of the best songs from the 80s. Laura had a good strong voice, had a few very good songs. Unfortunately she passed very young age 47. RIP!!
I was just about to say the same thing she was getting severe headaches and was ignoring them as she had a brain hemorrhage.
Laura passed at age 52. Not 47.
No she was 52. I dearly miss her, and would’ve only been twenty or so when she passed.
She was a New York girl from Westchester, I have a soft spot for fellow New Yorkers, and she was such a kind woman, a sweetheart. She lived on Eastern Long Island when she died, not a far drive from my town.
RIP Laura, I hope your happily reunited with your husband
Laura was a powerhouse! R.I.P. pretty lady! gone but not forgotten!
I LOVE that you're covering this! Her vocals were so powerful. This song was a big fav of mine! Hope you love it too
LOVE Laura Branigan. Her voice, personality and beauty. Amazing singer and woman. Still crying she is not with us anymore.
Regards from Chile.
Love Laura's voice, she had great power and range and was a much underrated artist I always thought. So sad that she passed at only 47.
Absolute banger of a song.
Definitely one of my favourite 80s songs and man, what a voice. She really was a special talent.
One of my favourite tracks. An unbelievable talent!!
RIP Laura... one of the true stars of the 80's.
Laura Branigan was a such a great talent - Gloria was a world wide sensation, Ti Amor an absolute passionate blast! Her voice is pure perfection.
Ooof. The video really sets off this song
R.I.P Laura...sadly she passed away at the the age of 52 in 2004. COD was a Cerebral aneurysm.
This song slaps just as much today as it did in ‘84…:-)
💙One of my fave songs from any era. How many American Eurodisco songs start with a heavy riff? Laura was one of the best singers we've seen, and the vocal is compelling. A classic.💚
Self-control was one thing that she definitely had with that voice!
This is my favorite Laura song! Tragically she is no longer with us, but her music lives on!
This song reminds of people partying more than they should and regretting it in the morning! Over indulgence can take you where you never wanted to go like the story of Hotel California! Something to think about I suppose! Ciao!
If you want to hear her hit those high notes then treat yourself to Solitaire, Shattered Glass, and the Power of Love. If you want to hear her tug your heartstrings, listen to the Sweet Hello the Sad Goodbye, and How Can I Help You to Say Goodbye 💔
I love a good old 80s power ballad! LB had a good voice that was very expressive. I think her problem was that she didn't fit into any one mould ie. rock / pop etc. This was what made her unique. Shame she's gone, as she was great.
Always enjoyed that song and I always enjoy your reactions!! Thanks for another good one!!
Imo her best Song. She had an incredible Voice.
Very nice! Reminds me being in elementary school (4th grade)and home watching Miami Vice in the mid 1980’s on Friday night with my older brother…memories…🙏🏻☮️
Loved this song and the music video was pretty hot for the time. The video was directed by William Friedkin ("The French Connection," "The Exorcist" and "To Live and Die in LA." This song made #1 in the countries of Austria, Canada, Switzerland, West Germany, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, South Africa and Denmark.
I remember they had to edit it so MTV could play it during the day. Boy have times changed!
The music video was filled with ee vil suggesting
Great song pic finally!!! Hooray!! Love this classic 80's hit!!! 🎶🔥♥️
I love Laura Branigan ❤
Laura is awesome thanks for sharing this happy Friday Angela
One of my all time favorites from the 80's. Both the song and the music video!
There is a really cool video version that you should watch that makes this song even more enjoyable...and YES it's dream like her video of the song!!
You need to see the video of the song...
Hi Angela! You should listen to “power of love” by Laura- R.I.P. Laura ❤️🙌🏻❤️She did the song quite a while before Celine Dions version- Laura’s it’s a must listen- I’m sure, if you don’t already know it yet, you will love it- Laura adds soooo much grit and passion to it! 💜🙂✨
If you've done both "Gloria" and "Self Control" I recommend her other big hits such as "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" (a song written and later recorded by Michael Bolton).
Yeah, this lady passed away much too young. Liked her songs. She was produced by a German called Jack White (stage name).
One of the disco Queens of yesterday! Dancing with Friends and creatures of the night!
This is the "international" version of an Italian song (the singer was Raf)
In fact, Raf version was much better!
Anyone else get the nostalgia of GTA Vice City or Scarface when this comes on? It takes me back to a happier, more simple time I feel like. Also makes me sad how fast time goes by and how much ive wasted. What a time it must have been to live in the 80's
you're right... the video is a dream itself
My favorite female singer of the '80s. I first fell in love with Laura's voice listening to Gloria. Self Control is my favorite song of hers. Both songs are created by an Italian singer named RAF and I've listened to his version and they sound the same, except for the voices.
No, both had in common the same co-author (G.Bigazzi) but this was in collaboration with RAF, Gloria with Umberto Tozzi.
This great song was arranged by one of the guys that brought you Top Gun Anthem, Harold Faltermeier. Crushing it one guitars are session greats Mica=hael Landau and Dann Huff.
If you want to listen to a heartbreaking song by Ms. Branigan, check out "Cry Wolf".
Laura, you were gone way too soon . . . your music will live on in all of us.
MUCH LOVE!
Thank you Angela . . . for keeping Laura's voice alive and relevant.
Good song, I remember her and I think she had another big hit, it also sounds like something that was played in a movie
Gloria was a massive hit for Laura.
My first time also . That 80s pop beat. Nice🔥
Gone too soon RIP Laura
She was great.
Self control that what I got since I was a kid, if you don’t control yourself? Who is going to do it for you? I love ❤this song 🎧 from Laura Brannigan.
I hope you got a chance to see the video
I figured she would catch on at first bridge
Listen to the original from Raf, an Italian artist.
I like this song, My girl likes this song, so I love this song! LOL. She also does a bass cover of it here on RUclips if you feel like doing some digging. 😌
..Okay, maybe that is specifically why I love this song 😁
great reaction Angela... you should try listening to Fleetwood Mac.... Rhiannon and Don't Stop are both great songs.... btw... you are seriously cute!!.... ☺☺
she was kinda big in the early 80's,,,,,,even appeared on a episode of "chips"
Probably the best example of her voice would be her hit Solitare
I’m glad I found your channel. I like your reactions and plus the music video is kind of like a dream. If you get a chance to see it, I would.
Have to listen to Gloria by her
Young Lady, or Ms Day One, I really do like your style and I really appreciate you replaying these fabulous song's from the past, I especially like ( Heatwave song called Always and forever) I have to admit I too had to drop a few years as well my friend, again keep up the good work Sincerely JMW - 22 Remains in Operations 📡💎✨🕶️😎😈👽🕶️✨💎🎧🎥🔊🎼🧑🎓🧑🚀⛈️⛈️🌎🇺🇳⚖️🇺🇳🌍⛈️⛈️😇Self Control 📡
RiP left us too young!!!!!
Aniway, this is a cover(and i say a bad, cover)of an italian song from 1984 by a famous singer called ""Raf"! Not "her dong", like some of you down here said. ..and i m proudly saying this.. as an italian guy😁👋
I'd be interested in your reaction to "Shannon" by Henry Gross
Watch the official music video when you get a chance! You won't be disappointed! :)
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RAF aka Rafaele Riefoli's version wasn't as big hit as this one but being the composer of this song, I am sure he cries all the way to the bank. ;P
The RAF original was very successful in Europe but was not released in the US. The cover of L.Branigan was released at the same time. (also in Europe). In some charts they were in first and second place. In his career (almost all singing in Italian) he has sold over 20 million records.
Shout out to the Fresh & Fit podcast!🔥
below I posted the original sung by Raf an Italian
😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘Angela is such a babe!!!
Hi Angela..😀😀 Please react to "The Sweetest Thing", by Juice Newton
Check out the video to this song 🙂
She also did a remake of a Michael Bolton song. How am I supposed to live without you.
ruclips.net/video/VniG9mztdEA/видео.html
Angela you must listen to Laura's "Solitaire" (not the same as the Carpenters song). It's SO good and her big voice is on ful display. 🙂 ruclips.net/video/8A5QjPUHJVA/видео.html
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