R.I.P. LAURA BRANIGAN

Laura Branigan was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Mount Kisco, New York on July 3rd, 1952. Some of her most well-known songs include “Self Control”, “Solitaire”, “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

Throughout her career, she contributed songs to many movie and TV soundtracks, including Flashdance, Ghostbusters, and Miami Vice.

On this very day, August 26th 2004, Laura Ann Branigan died in her sleep (at 52 years of age). In memory of her passing, exactly 20 years ago today, I’ve chosen an upbeat pop song that topped the charts in Canada. Released in June 1982, here’s the late, LAURA BRANIGAN, with “GLORIA”….