In Memoriam Laura August 26, 2004

Self Control Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her signature song, the platinumcertified 1982 single Gloria, stayed on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. 2. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U. S. No. 4 hit Self Control. She also had success in the United Kingdom with both Gloria and Self Control ma