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Dean Winchester · 08-28-2004, 08:57 PM

I just found out that she died on Thursday. She was Celine Dion before Celine was Celine Dion.

What were your fave songs of hers? mine were Self Control and The Lucky One

vashti1999 · 08-28-2004, 10:29 PM

I just now found out as I'm watching the news, she had a brain aneurysm in her sleep. Sorry to hear that, she was cool. Definitely did the better version of How Am I Supposed To Live Without You. I pretty much liked all her singles, Self Control was my favorite.

dandelion wine · 08-28-2004, 10:51 PM

This is such sad news...

"Self Control" and "Gloria" were my two favorites.

Dean Winchester · 08-29-2004, 01:04 AM

I'm listening to her right now, musically this is probably the saddest death for me since Freddie Mercury. I LOVED Laura's 80's records.

MandieR1980 · 08-29-2004, 02:08 AM

My favorites were "Gloria" and "Self Control"

RIP Laura thanks for the music

JT · 08-29-2004, 04:33 PM

She sung the theme song to the 80s mini series "Hollywood Wives." I LOVE that song.

crystals · 08-29-2004, 07:47 PM

I love her song "Gloria". It's sad that she died so young.

80s_Fan · 08-29-2004, 09:32 PM

I was surprised to hear about her death this morning.
She had some good songs back in the 1980's.

musicradio77 · 08-29-2004, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by vashti1999
I just now found out as I'm watching the news, she had a brain aneurysm in her sleep. Sorry to hear that, she was cool. Definitely did the better version of How Am I Supposed To Live Without You. I pretty much liked all her singles, Self Control was my favorite.

You're right, Laura Branigan did the original version of "How Do I Supposed to Live Without You" before the song was remade by Michael Bolton and it was a big hit in early 1990.

diezman · 08-30-2004, 01:07 AM

I felt bad all day since I found out Laura Branigan died. I've always loved her music and her truly beautiful voice.

She reminded me of my sister too.

RIP Laura - We'll miss you

jamesanthony · 08-30-2004, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by Full House
You're right, Laura Branigan did the original version of "How Do I Supposed to Live Without You" before the song was remade by Michael Bolton and it was a big hit in early 1990.

I think her version of How Am I... is better than Bolton's even though Bolton wrote it.

Dean Winchester · 08-30-2004, 03:09 PM

AOL has a condolences board.

I cannot believe the crap... a lot of "who the hell is she?" posts. Followed by "she's just a one-hit-wonder" and even more "oh, who cares besides gay men?" posts. I cannot believe the audacity of these people. For example, I was never a fan of Reagan, but I never posted nasty things about him following his death, as well as other celebrities/politicians who've died that I didn't like.

How is she a one hit wonder? Yes, Gloria will forever be her signature song, but how can you say Self Control, Solitaire and How Am I Supposed To Live Without You also weren't big hits? Not every female artist of the 80's had the type of career someone like Madonna, Whitney or Janet had.

AKA · 08-30-2004, 03:29 PM

Would it make me a bad music fan if I admitted I don't recall hearing of her until about two days ago?

Dean Winchester · 08-30-2004, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
Would it make me a bad music fan if I admitted I don't recall hearing of her until about two days ago?

well, I'm not sure if she's your style of music. I have heard people describe her as a cross between Donna Summer and Celine Dion. She sang ballads and dance music. But you probably have at least heard Gloria and Self Control in your life, those were her two biggies. Her peak was roughly 1982-1985

AKA · 08-30-2004, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
well, I'm not sure if she's your style of music. I have heard people describe her as a cross between Donna Summer and Celine Dion. She sang ballads and dance music. But you probably have at least heard Gloria and Self Control in your life, those were her two biggies. Her peak was roughly 1982-1985

You're probably right. I've probably heard the songs; I just wouldn't connect them to the name.

But based on posts on this board and other boards I post at, I'd say she has a lot of fans.

08-28-2004, 08:57 PM	#1
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	RIP Laura Branigan I just found out that she died on Thursday. She was Celine Dion before Celine was Celine Dion. What were your fave songs of hers? mine were Self Control and The Lucky One

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vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I just now found out as I'm watching the news, she had a brain aneurysm in her sleep. Sorry to hear that, she was cool. Definitely did the better version of How Am I Supposed To Live Without You. I pretty much liked all her singles, Self Control was my favorite.
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08-28-2004, 10:51 PM	#3
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08-29-2004, 02:08 AM	#5
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	My favorites were "Gloria" and "Self Control" RIP Laura thanks for the music
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08-29-2004, 04:33 PM	#6
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	She sung the theme song to the 80s mini series "Hollywood Wives." I LOVE that song.
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08-29-2004, 01:04 AM	#4
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I'm listening to her right now, musically this is probably the saddest death for me since Freddie Mercury. I LOVED Laura's 80's records.

08-29-2004, 07:47 PM	#7
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	I love her song "Gloria". It's sad that she died so young.
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08-29-2004, 09:32 PM	#8
80s_Fan Healthcare_Clerk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,697	R.I.P. I was surprised to hear about her death this morning. She had some good songs back in the 1980's.

08-30-2004, 01:07 AM	#10
diezman why the long face? Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2004 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan (da UP eh?) Posts: 248	I felt bad all day since I found out Laura Branigan died. I've always loved her music and her truly beautiful voice. She reminded me of my sister too. RIP Laura - We'll miss you

08-30-2004, 03:09 PM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	AOL has a condolences board. I cannot believe the crap... a lot of "who the hell is she?" posts. Followed by "she's just a one-hit-wonder" and even more "oh, who cares besides gay men?" posts. I cannot believe the audacity of these people. For example, I was never a fan of Reagan, but I never posted nasty things about him following his death, as well as other celebrities/politicians who've died that I didn't like. How is she a one hit wonder? Yes, Gloria will forever be her signature song, but how can you say Self Control, Solitaire and How Am I Supposed To Live Without You also weren't big hits? Not every female artist of the 80's had the type of career someone like Madonna, Whitney or Janet had.

08-30-2004, 03:29 PM	#13
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Would it make me a bad music fan if I admitted I don't recall hearing of her until about two days ago?