Laura Branigan

Later, she released “Self Control,” which was also very successful. The song reached number one in Canada and Germany, and peaked at number 4 in the United States. Both songs charted in the United Kingdom, where they entered the Top 10. In the 1980s, she was an artist who moved fluidly between genres, from ballads to more electronic beats. Her album “Self Control” went platinum and was one of her most significant works.

Although her career saw a decline in the 1990s, she did not step away from the music world entirely. She returned to performing in 2000, notably in a Broadway musical. While working on new projects, she passed away in 2004 due to an undiagnosed aneurysm. Her legacy remained in the memories of many, until in 2019, “Gloria” made a strong comeback. The NHL adopted it as the St. Louis Blues’ victory song, and it became an unexpected anthem for hockey. Her sister and her manager joined in the celebration, reflecting on how her music continued to connect with people.