Historical Artist Profile
Laura Branigan
Biography & Overview
Laura Ann Kruteck (née Branigan; July 3, 1952 – August 26, 2004) was an American singer. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 cover of Umberto Tozzi's single "Gloria," stayed on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
5 Charted Tracks
"Gloria"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #2
"Self Control"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #4
"Solitaire"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #7
"How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #12
"The Lucky One"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #20
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
6 Charted Tracks
"Self Control"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #5
"Gloria"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #6
"The Lucky One"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #56
"Shatted Glass"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #78
"Spanish Eddie"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #87
"Ti Amo"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #100