Piccolo's lyrics immediately set the stage for a story given further illumination via William Friedkin's evocative music video. (It was one of two songs on Self Control from Bigazzi.) Unlike the exultant 'Gloria,' though, 'Self Control' was much darker in hue. The title track was crafted by Steve Piccolo and Raffaele Riefoli with 'Gloria' composer Giancarlo Bigazzi. 'The Lucky One' played to her strengths, from a sensual whisper to a theatrical belt. For this drama, Roberts (who had already written songs for Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer and collaborated with Bette Midler and Burt Bacharach) crafted an uncommon story of a girl whose 'soul was strong, her heart was tough.' The lyrics could have been describing Branigan, for whom he tailored it. Songwriter Bruce Roberts penned its opening track 'The Lucky One' for the television film An Uncommon Love, in which a college professor begins a relationship with a student earning tuition money by working as a prostitute.

Self Control, arranged by Robbie Buchanan and Harold Faltermeyer and co-produced by Buchanan and Jack White, remains one of the most potent examples of the late vocalist's art. It's now been remastered and expanded as a 2-CD set from Cherry Pop in association with Other Half Entertainment, due on July 10. It set the stage for Branigan 2, another Gold record which spun off the enduring singles 'Solitaire' and 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.' But it was Laura's third LP, 1984's Self Control, which became her most successful and earned her a Platinum certification.

A dance party anthem for a post-disco age, 'Gloria' helped propel the singer's debut album, Branigan, to top 40 status and a Gold sales certification. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 (held from the top spot by Lionel Richie's 'Truly') but spent 36 weeks on the chart, establishing a new record for a solo female artist. YEAHHHHHH HONDURAS.Laura Branigan became an overnight sensation with the release of 1982's 'Gloria.' Her throbbing adaptation of Umberto Tozzi's Italian hit not only reached No. check us out :) Comment by HГ¶gt I Tak/When Disco Goes Wrong One of the best songs that defines the magic of the 80's! Comment by Cela & Pernvall This remix is exactly what i hoped to fnd. Rip and vocals nice Comment by user425228153 Yo where the fuck can you buy this track!?! Comment by user425228153 Hi, just what I'm looking for, any downloads? Comment by Ash BДЄNyone have the download? Please Comment by Mori SharifД®xcelente рџ‘Њрџ‘ЊрџЋ Comment by Cristine Jones Anyone got a d/l link please? Comment by DJ Billy Morris Superb! The edit we've all been looking for. рџ”Љрџ”ЉTOP рџ”Љрџ”Љ Comment by Xafeld The Hedgehog ~Classic mode~ Killer!! Well done!! Comment by coletrickleДЄny dl found on this рџ’Ћ? Comment by hollyhotwheelsД«ellissimo! Anywhere for download? Comment by Marcos Nilton Muy buenisima vercion Comment by Head_in_the_crowds :) Have fun, like and share it ) Rest in Peace, Laura! Thank you for your music. A little more 'Self Control' in 2014 and everythingВґs gonna be alright. 30 years after release of the original and 10 years after Laura BraniganВґs death i made an edit of this beautiful classic.

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