Loura Branigan Apr 2026

Before her solo success, she was a member of the folk-rock group Meadow and served as a backup singer for legendary artist Leonard Cohen .

She was signed by Ahmet Ertegun to Atlantic Records in 1979, releasing her debut album, Branigan , in 1982. Peak Success and Major Hits Loura Branigan

Laura Branigan (1952–2004) was a powerful American vocalist and actress, best known for her high-energy synth-pop anthems and emotional ballads that defined the 1980s. Possessing a stunning four-octave vocal range, she rose to international superstardom with her signature 1982 hit "". Early Life and Career Beginnings Before her solo success, she was a member

Born Laura Ann Kruteck, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Before her solo success