Laura Branigan was born on the
3rd of July 1957 in Brewster, NY.
She spent her childhood in
Brewster, which is in upstate
New York near the Connecticut
border, some 70 miles North
East of New York City.
Laura was a former backing vocalist
with Leonard Cohen in the late 70s.
By 1977, Laura had determination
to become a solo artist which later
led Laura to become one of the
biggest female pop artists of the
decade.
Laura's first big appearance was
"Gloria" which became a huge #1 hit,
which was followed by major smash hits
such as "Self Control", "Solitaire",
"The lucky One", "Ti Amo", "The Power
Of Love", "Never In A Million Years",
"Did'nt We Almost Win It All" and this
years comeback "The Winner Takes it All".