
She also contributed to the soundtracks for Flashdance and Ghostbusters.
At the height of her career, Branigan also appeared in ’80s TV series and films like CHiPs, Automan, and Backstage. The song was cowritten by Michael Bolton, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 with his 1989 version. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Branigan’s 1983 single “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” (from her sophomore album, Branigan 2) reached No. “Gloria” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Her 1982 single “Gloria” (a cover of Umberto Tozzi’s 1979 single) became an international hit, peaking at No.
Branigan signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. In 1976, Branigan performed as one of Leonard Cohen's backup singers on a European tour. Meadow released one album, 1973’s The Friend Ship, before splitting up. They later formed a folk-rock group called Meadow along with Daniels’ future wife Sharon Storm. In 1972, Branigan met guitarists Walker Daniels and Chris Van Cleave while attending Manhattan’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Laura Branigan was a Grammy-nominated pop singer and actress who’s best remembered for her 1982 platinum smash “Gloria.”