Laura Branigan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Laura Branigan born?July 3, 1952
2. Where was Laura Branigan born?The Bronx, New York, USA
3. What is Laura Branigan known for?Featured on soundtracks for 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Ghostbusters' (1984), and 'Miami Vice' (1984)
4. What is the most successful album?1984's platinum-selling 'Self Control'
5. Who was Laura Branigan?Laura Branigan was an American pop singer from the Bronx, New York, famous for her powerful voice and 1980s hits.
6. What song made Laura Branigan famous?Her 1982 cover of "Gloria" became a huge hit, staying 36 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number 2.

Cerebral Aneurysm: A weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain that can bulge and potentially burst.
Off-Broadway Musical: A theatrical production in New York City that is not in the main Broadway theater district.
Umberto Tozzi: An Italian singer-songwriter who originally wrote and performed the song 'Gloria'.