FIRST TIME HEARING Laura Branigan - Self Control REACTION

[@garyrobinson5092]

RIP Laura Branagan. Underated and never got the respect and recognition she deserved.

[@swedeman5785]

Yes,I had no idea & got goosebumps when I read she died 2004,only 47...:-(

[@guitardiary12]

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[@constantinedeanfrownysmila2421]

@@swedeman5785 52. Still too youung though.

[@muslimcel4581]

​@@constantinedeanfrownysmila2421such is life😊

[@erroristmusic]

her voice was so damn impressive, in ''With every beat of my heart'' especially

[@jorGeRebelHeartCR]

Fun Fact: The video for Self Control was directed by William Friedkin who made The Exorcist in 1973🤯

[@frankvigliarolo9800]

Laura’s biggest hit was her #1 Gloria. Also check out these other hits: Solitaire, How am I Suppose to Live Without You and her version of Power of Love. Sadly she passed away from an aneurysm.

[@jco207]

It's funny how some artists can be so talented and commercially successful, but sort of fall into a pop culture memory hole. She was a star in the early 80s. RIP.

[@MaryUtah2]

Agree “Gloria” was a major hit and showed her voice more. Power of Love as well.

[@jimleonard8225]

Yeah, Gloria and Solitaire show the power in her voice!

[@erinhansen2110]

Another vote for Gloria

[@martinsv9183]

Her biggest hit was "Self Control". Also by far the most played on the radio worldwide.

[@DONALDEPPS-f7z]

Im glad you gave credit to Laura Branigan and thanks for commenting on the music video. Im 63 years old and back in the 1980s those videos were very important to us .

[@dorojessy6932]

This one from Laura Branigan was a cover, the original version is of RAF "Self Control" from 1984, who was an Italian singer.

[@williamcalderon9158]

Guys absolutely a great reaction to a beautiful and talented artist gone too soon. Your next reaction has to be Gloria!!!

[@chrispeek8412]

Laura's voice is fantastic on her song "Gloria." If any of you remember the 70s/80s TV show"CHiPs", there's a clip of her performing on that show.

[@francisrankin1771]

Yes I remember the 70 and 80 tv shows chip's

[@Tonyr2]

She was on 'Automan' too. Didn't see her in 'CHiPs'

[@headlibrarian1996]

Gloria was a bigger hit, but I think Self Control was by far the better song, and it had one of the best videos of the video era.

[@88feji]

Worldwide cumulatively Self Control probably outsells Gloria as it was a bigger hit in many European countries, and it was definitely much bigger in Asian countries than Gloria ... Gloria was bigger in the US/UK but thats it ... Self Control has to be bigger, as Europe has more than double the population of the US ...

[@Laceykat66]

It is interesting to see how the music video evolved from Gloria to this number. Gloria was just a camera on a set while this is a movie with script and direction. The early MTV world was the band in front of a camera while the 80s evolved into concept videos with budgets in the millions.

[@masterpenguin3507]

"The Power of Love" and "Spanish Eddie" was better than "Gloria" Even after that it didn't get a good recognition

[@leerobinson6017]

Gloria's version of raf's self control is good.

[@TheInvoker78]

both stolen from italian singers

[@a2zme]

Terrific voice .. w/ 'Gloria' and this tune Laura was the Queen of radio for a few months in the 80s.. #RIP

[@CandleLight1974]

The late great Laura Branigan. This is one of her most understated vocal performances. Check out 'Gloria' as well as her version 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You', particularly the live version. Michael Bolton wrote it for her and she recorded and released her version before he then went on to release it too. Sadly, Laura died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm in 2004.

[@danwingo7512]

Laura Branigan was an amazing singer, had multiple hits and guest starred in a few tv shows and motion pictures. She left us way too early in 2004 at the age of 52.

[@sergiodavila5269]

RIP Laura Branigan….she was definitely one of my first crushes as a young man as well as an excellent pop rock goddess….try to react to “Gloria” & her version of “Power of Love”…so beautiful 😍 😍😍😍😍😍

[@LiberalsArePoop]

Mine was Pat Benatar. I used to stare at the Crimes of Passion album cover endlessly.

[@tomasgonzalezmarin6118]

Also my first crush!! Regards from Chile.

[@rarelycares8416]

Since we're on the subject mine was Patty Smyth from Scandal...need to review some Scandal on this channel.

[@musclesmouse]

I'm late to this post, but mine was Lita Ford.

[@sergiodavila5269]

@@LiberalsArePoop yeah she a was dead sexy on that cover ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Surge92]

Every time I hear this song, it takes me back in time to 1984. It's a timeless classic.

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

I loved her 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@TexasTyler]

Agreed. You want "Gloria" to appreciate her more. Also, you absolutley must hear "Hot Night" by her off the 1984 Ghostbusters soundtrack, absolute banger and one of my favs by Laura. 👍

[@bradsullivan2495]

"The video was filmed in New Jersey and New York City and directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist). Branigan was one of the first artists of the video era to work with an Academy Award-winning film director. She recalled to The Associated Press: 'It was a real experience. He's a great film director. We worked very hard on it.' "'The song was about losing your self-control to the night or to someone,' Branigan added. 'We had a man representing the night, wearing a mask. There were all these great dancers wearing masks by Willa Shalit. There's a shot where the man comes into my bedroom, taking me into the night. He appears and disappears. MTV didn't play it. They said it was risqué. It was played in Europe and everywhere else. I didn't think it was bad at all.'"

[@ODN67]

Gloria, Solitaire, The Lucky One, Ti Amo, Spanish Eddie, the live version of How am I Supposed to Live Without You when she almost breaks down. So many great songs. Classically trained voice.

[@ivandeklerk697]

All great songs. Another favorite of mine is shattered glass.

[@Shrykespeare]

Spanish Eddie! I'd forgotten that one!

[@gwillis01]

Another vote for listening to the song "Solitaire".

[@80vogliaditrash]

self control, gloria and others are all COVERS of ITALIAN ARTISTS: RAF and UMBERTO TOZZI!!

[@NYC_Goody]

Don't forget power of love. There's a specific live version of ti amo that she did that gives me chills everytime. I love her

[@rebeccasonger4156]

She passed away on August 26, 2004...Gloria was her signature song for sure.

[@terrylewis_]

One of my favorite songs!! I know it doesn't showcase her voice, but I still love it. She's amazing.

[@surlechapeau]

J/Amber, this is one of her 3 top 10 hits!! Her "Gloria" is next for you!!

[@jamiemacdonald436]

Gloria is a 💯 must!

[@cannonbod581]

Gloria... you're always on the run now...

[@ladysiciliana466]

As others would say Laura had an awesome voice with different ranges that you don't get in this song. She has other songs that show the power of her voice. I saw her in concert and she was even better in person. Her voice went right through me. I believe her best songs are "Power Of Love" "Ti Amo" & "How Am I Suppose To Live Without You." Laura died early at the age of 49. She was just in her prime and she was one of the music industries biggest lost...not so much for the artists...but for us fans!

[@happyapple78]

Gloria was a massive hit for Laura. Gotta hit that one next! Thanks for this one. 👍

[@SalisteGirl]

You guys are by far my favorite couple that does reactions! Most couples are competitive. One person drowns the other one out. Not you two. You really compliment each other very well.

[@charlesrichardson8684]

Anything sung by Laura is perfection. Her voice was so, so underrated. Keep it up guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JT-ok6re]

Laura Branigan had an amazing voice and she was beautiful too! I always thought she was so underrated even though she was so talented.

[@BillO964]

Gloria…Laura is a powerhouse. This song doesn’t show it as well.

[@bryansproles2879]

This is a great song, but yeah, Gloria is an overall more powerful song.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

This is one of my favorite of all of her songs but there are other songs that show her range better. I also really like Shattered Glass and The Lucky One.

[@robertcherman]

@@mortimerbrewster3671 mine as well, the dynamics in this song is unreal

[@lenbeedle]

Love that song!

[@martinsv9183]

This is her best song. Was her biggest hit. But "Lucky One" is ok too.

[@alandrosstettina1843]

RIP Laura!

[@estills4768]

Finally someone reacted to this song, thank you!! ❤

[@usiseazombie]

Laura was such an amazing singer and entertainer. I saw her live in 83, a great show. She had us laughing, crying, cheering. Such a talented and beautiful woman. RIP

[@robertlanier2235]

So glad you did some Laura Branigan she is one of my all time faves. Her version of Power Of Love blows Celine's out of the water in my opinion. RIP Laura you will be forever missed by me.

[@sandiclark5010]

I'm with you. I've always preferred her version of Power of Love.

[@matthew8980]

Laura is one of the best, loved all her music. RIP Laura

[@plottwisties]

I so agree with the person who suggested Laura Braningan. She is so underrated!! This is a great song but if you want to hear peak Laura Braningan check out "The Power of Love". She shows off how much of a powerhouse voice she actually had.

[@MolnarG007]

Iove this song. Somehow the rhythm, the flow of music is logical as it should be for me. Love love love.

[@HenryWaltonJones]

RIP Laura.Brilliant singer and artist

[@delanekirst2953]

till tuesday, voices carry

[@greenworm7915]

One of the most beautiful women in rock and such great vocals. Gone too young at only 52….RIP Laura. ❤️

[@patrickmiller1834]

Laura brannigan was one of a kind. She’s gone too soon. I love this song. It was a billboard top five and still hits today. Abstract video

[@lakermd]

Use to have a crush on her when I was a kid. Gloria should be the one you check out. RIP Laura.

[@pauldear6660]

This was a big hit in 1984 for Laura. Also, while on my honeymoon in Spain that same year, the original version sung by Italian male singer "Raf", was also a big hit in Europe. Laura Branigan was born in Brewster, New York and died aged 52, 26 August 2004. RIP Laura.

[@JJfromPhilly67]

This song is my number one favorite. Laura Brannigan was so beautiful with an awesome voice. Sadly gone way too soon. There is a recording of a live performance on you tube with a band and she reacts to the audience.

[@diegoshepherd3464]

Laura is the BEST. My favorite singer since 1982 and it´s so cool to see people today hear/see her and get the opportunity to appreciate her talent.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

I was in my thirties during the eighties and I had no idea that she was "underated". As I recall her music received a lot of airplay and video exposure. By the way, this is my favorite Laura song. 🎶😊

[@stevenklein3195]

Mine too.

[@davidmccracken4308]

The best song Laura Branigan ever did Gloria wide range of vocal skills

[@Shrykespeare]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Laura Branigan, and this song! It's such a sultry, sensual song, and Laura's voice delivers this wonderfully! Though most remember her for belting out "Gloria", this my favorite of hers. "Solitaire" is another banger. Tragically, she passed from a brain aneurysm in 2004 at the age of 52, yet another amazing talent gone too soon. Thanks for reacting!

[@adam.4487]

Wow finally! OMG THAT VOICE! Her voice was so fantastic, and this song with that video, wow! She was the best back in "my day". RIP Laura.

[@lyndseyclark9067]

This is my FAVORITE Laura Brannigan song! I’m so happy you listened to it! She’s such an underrated singer and she passed away way too early. I’d suggest “Gloria” by her as well!

[@jaquettajones]

The words for ya'll about Laura Branigan -- GLORIA GLORIA GLORIA - It is ICONIC and a Classic!

[@abisnail25]

literally one of my favorite 80s songs ever! completely flawless in my eyes!

[@jarofclay73]

If you want to hear power, listen to “Gloria.” One of my fave songs from the 80s. Gets me in a happy mood. I use it for exercising and walking. It also has super high notes. Didn’t realize it until I tried to sing it.

[@dang2226]

Loved❤ Laura Branigan!!!! LOVED all her music. Beautiful Voice!!!!❤❤ Gone way too soon! RIP

[@barryserpa5174]

Solitaire is easily one of her best ! Her voice range is off the charts

[@taoist32]

Her video for that song was also fantastic.

[@BillGraper]

This song is sooooo 80's, and SOOOOOOOOOOO AMAZING!!! Another awesome request!

[@davidrosoff3228]

I love literally anything by Laura Brannigan; she's one of my favorite artists of all time. She had A LOT of hits, but I agree she should have been a bigger star than she was. My favorites by her are probably "Gloria", & then "The Power of Love". RIP, Laura, we love you. Please do as many of her songs as possible!

[@ailishadoyle4660]

Gloria! Was brilliant!, also, look at Helen Reddy I am Woman! It became the anthem for the women's movement in the early 70s.

[@John_Locke_108]

One of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

[@michellereiling7249]

"Gloria" The best

[@borisbrosowski6630]

This is a cover. The original version was written/sung by a male called "RAF" and was a huge hit in Europe. It was Branigans spiel to cover european hit-songs that were unknown in the US (like Gloria). And you are pretty dead right by pointing out that he music is between disco and techno, because after disco and before techno there was "Italo-Disco" and this song is a premier example of that style of music.

[@bradleymillen4974]

The Power of Love. The slight gravelly sound if her voice adds so much to the song.

[@cometogether999]

A few more good ones for Female Friday: k.d. lang - "Constant Craving." "All Around the World" - Lisa Stansfield "Missing" - Everything But The Girl (really they are man-woman duo, but Tracey Thorn does the lead vocals)

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

K.D. Lang "Constant craving" (original video/audio version) is so awesome. All her songs are amazing. ❤️

[@BillGraper]

Wow, you just listed THREE amazing songs!!! We should be providing the songs, especially on Female Friday. That way, BOTH of them will be surprised. LOL

[@aliccolo]

I'd love to see a k.d. lang reaction especially. Perhaps Pulling Back the Reins or another song off Absolute Torch and Twang.

[@bigsteve9279]

I’d love to see some Taylor Dane

[@jackie_jrml]

Yes to these 3!!!!

[@MrAverageViewer]

Laura Branigan's music video of 'GLORIA' is her best upbeat performance that displays both her beautify & voice.

[@d-2793]

Gloria - a notorious song from 80s pop. Please react to Gloria by Laura Brannigan

[@julianortiz4151]

“How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” is probably my favorite song from Laura Branigan. It’s a must listen to. “Gloria” is also a great song that needs to be reacted to.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

"Gloria" IS a powerhouse number, but "Self Control" shows Laura's emotional nuance.

[@robyfiorili]

Laura Branigan was an Italy's cover singer 😁 Gloria is a cover from a 1980 song by Umberto Tozzi, a very famous talian singer in Italy (Ti amo was his too) Self control is another cover from a 1984 song by Raf (Raffaele Riefoli) another italian singer.

[@UliFandoms]

One of my all time fave 80s singer 🙌 Thanks for your reaction 🧡

[@abuhead]

Here in Italy we all know the original Raf hit, my wife who is from south America insisted this was a Laura song but honestly here this version had not much audience, but she was a great artist as I can see now.

[@michlkwitz]

Nest you should listen to "Gloria", "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You", and "Spanish Eddie".

[@stanleylucky]

Great couple reacting! Her body language/facial expressions are out of this world. And he puts them into words. THANK YOU!

[@bobbyscott5162]

Damn it! Everyone forgets Laura did the best version of the song, THE POWER OF LOVE. CHOOSE ONE OF THE LIVE VERSIONS. She is incredible!

[@jamesmckearney5495]

She really shows off her range in that song

[@NYC_Goody]

Looking through the comments I wish you guys would recommend more of her catalog. I keep seeing the same few ones and she has A LOT of bangers. And hits in my eyes. While not technically not hits on the charts, she has so many good songs I'm not seeing recommended and it's a bummer because I'd love for them to dive deep in the Laura rabbit hole like they've done several other artists. Laura is my all time favorite female artist and she deserves that kinda respect!

[@blagoyavichrod]

Laura had a serious POWER voice. Listen to Gloria and be blown away.

[@roypartible9759]

As everyone else was saying, "Gloria" was her big hit, reaching as high as #2 on the billboard charts. She also had a hit with "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" back in 1983. A song written by Michael Bolton before he started his singing career and re-recorded it in 1990.

[@80vogliaditrash]

self control, gloria and others are all COVERS of ITALIAN ARTISTS: RAF and UMBERTO TOZZI!!

[@cpa418]

Love her voice. Loved it in the 80's and still love it. That raspeness in her voice.

[@MattMcQueen1]

The original was by an artist called Raf, and it's a little different. Laura Branigan is great - you should listen to Gloria. It would have been interesting if Donna Summer had covered this song.

[@jtreedy116]

I only learned of Raf's original about a year ago after living thinking this was, you know, THE version of it. I love Laura, but I have to say, I find Raf's version quite amazing and prefer it actually.

[@paulfeveyear354]

Laura had a terrific voice, a couple of songs for your listening pleasure are How am I supposed to live without you and The Power of Love

[@daveowens9849]

"Gloria" is our favorite Branigan song. She died at the age of 47...gone too soon.

[@80vogliaditrash]

self control, gloria and others are all COVERS of ITALIAN ARTISTS: RAF and UMBERTO TOZZI!!

[@cinnymey9552]

You'll love Gloria by Laura Branigan, great range on her voice with that song!!!

[@moontheloon5]

Not sure what is meant by "underrated" She was quite big in the 80's with a string of hit songs..this one was my fav but "Gloria" is a banger and "Solitaire" etc. She passed away young.

[@williambianchi2006]

One of my favorites from her. Gloria is another great one from her.

[@megster116]

YES!! So much yes for female Friday!! Laura was very underrated for her talent. Tragically a brain aneurysm took her way too soon. You must do “Gloria” next! “Te Amo” and her cover of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” really showcases her voice as well

[@trakkadda]

Actually even this song and Gloria are covers, great covers tho.

[@gailmpintos7232]

Love Laura....her version of Power of Love...... still gives me goosebumps. Celine(a great singer) doesn't give me goosebumps when I listen her sing. First heard Solitaire when I left my husband. The song got me thru a tough, emotional time.

[@garyblackburn849]

So happy you guys discovered Laura. Her version of "The Power of Love" is where Celine Dion got some of her rendition from. It never fails to give me goosebumps. "Ti Amo" is severely underrated.

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

Yes! I agree! 🔥

[@mandymac74]

I LOVED this song and she sang Gloria which was her signature song!!!

[@tonyincltn]

Gloria and Self Control were her biggest hits, but she had so many amazing songs. She was so underrated because she had one of those powerhouse, belt it out there, super-ballad voices, but there just was not a big call for belting songs in the 80s and early 90s.

[@DaveSVT-rn4of]

She is one of the best voices of the 80'. She has four octaves of range, and is absolutely beautiful. R.I.P. Laura. Take a look at Gloria and many more.

[@HavocWWC]

You should definitely check out "Gloria" as others have suggested so you can get an idea of what she was capable of. But in my case Self Control is still my favorite even if it was more relaxed vocally. Sadly Laura passed away in her early 50's.

[@chuckmurray1825]

Such a great song. Love Laura Branigan. She was lost too soon.

[@louella616]

Suggestion, Roberta Flack song Killing Me Softly With His Song

[@steveabdelkoui5663]

Laura Branigan had a great voice and great rocker.

[@TubeHelen]

Please give Laura Branigan another chance - "Gloria" was the spirit anthem in 2019 for the St. Louis Blues hockey team; a personal favorite is "Solitaire" which shows her incredible vocal range.

[@cruisingfanatic]

Brings tears... I've loved this song over the years , pure raw talent amazing reaction too

[@louella616]

Check out her song Gloria. I think you will enjoy it.

[@calebclunie4001]

Look up Italo Disco, as a genre. This was a cover of RAF's song. 80's synth, and style took it's cue, in no small part, from the Italian trend setters. Laura killed it, for sure. The video was, super dark.

[@pamelabingner1787]

I loved her! I would ride my bike as fast as I could, singing "Gloria" at the top of my lungs. It's where I learned the word "alias."

[@annother3350]

Thats funny. My aunt was called Gloria and as much as I loved she was a fierce woman but the song is so uplifting the dichotomy was always hilarious

[@alanpeterson4939]

Laura Branigan The Power of Love. You won’t regret it.

[@lindenarden667]

This tune was great! But I must pile on and suggest "Gloria". It showcases more of her powerhouse vocal delivery... Plus you guys love a raspy high note on the outro and we watch for your reaction!Laura's rasp is beautifully beast like and almost as different from her regular delivery as Joe Elliott's (Def Leppard). Especially on Pyromania... As a kid, pre-internet, I was sure "Billy's Got A Gun" and "Foolin" featured 2 singers. Loving Channel! 🪂

[@Problembeing]

This song was such a memory for me from 1984. I can almost transport myself there.

[@PeteQueen]

If you want to experience Laura’s range, “Ti Amo” is a great example

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

Yes, that one’s my favourite! ❤️

[@carolgerlt7183]

Gloria is my favorite. A banger!

[@Burty_YT]

Laura’s biggest hit was her #1 Gloria. Also check out these other hits: Solitaire, How am I Suppose to Live Without You and her version of Power of Love. Sadly she passed away from an aneurysm.

[@pharaoh2537]

Yes😥😥

[@martinsv9183]

No it wasnt. "Self Control" was her biggest hit. Most played on the radio too.

[@DrCecil86]

@@martinsv9183 "Gloria" was certified Platinum and "Self Control" was certified Gold, so "Gloria" was the bigger hit when using sales as the measure of success.

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

@@DrCecil86Do you only count the US as most US people do? In many European countries Self Control was her biggest hit. It was the most selling single in Germany in 1984. Of course there's more power in her vocals in Gloria, but Self Control is one of the signature songs of the 80s at least in Europe...

[@ZebraDazzle66]

I definitely think How Am I Supposed To Live Without You is a better choice for showing off her range.

[@herobreaker9011]

this is my favorite song from Laura -- BUT if you really want to hear what she can do vocally, check out "Gloria" or her version of "Power of Love"