Branigan (album)

Branigan
Branigan
Studio album by Laura Branigan
Released	March 8, 1982
Recorded	1981–1982
Studio	Rusk Sound (Hollywood, California)
Length	34:08
Label	Atlantic
Producer	Jack White
Laura Branigan chronology
Singles from Branigan
	"All Night with Me"; Released: March 1982; "Gloria"; Released: June 1982;

Branigan is the debut studio album by American singer Laura Branigan, released on March 8, 1982, by Atlantic Records. The album's lead single, "All Night with Me", reached number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while the second single, an English version of Italian singer Umberto Tozzi's song "Gloria", was a commercial success, propelling Branigan to international prominence.^[1]^[2]

The album was certified Gold in both the United States and Canada. Her Eurodisco version of "Gloria" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female in 1983.

A remastered and expanded edition of the album was released on July 7, 2014, by Gold Legion. Included is the 12-inch mix of "Gloria", extending the song's original length from 4:51 to 5:53 with much of this intro disengaged. Several tracks are hard to find from the album sessions, all but one of which were released as singles or B-sides prior to the release of the final album.^[3]

Reception

Billboard praised the album, stating "don't be taken by Branigan's pretty yet dainty image she exudes on the cover art. This lady has a set of chops that she puts to maximum effectiveness on this collection of hot rockers and some mellower fare. Supported by studio hotshots like Steve Lukather, Lee Sklar, Michael Boddicker, Bob Glaub and others, Branigan's voice explodes with a fury, making it clear that she's in the same league as her competition."^[4]

AllMusic was more mixed in their review, commenting that "this album, despite being worth checking out simply for Branigan's powerful voice, is middling at best. Though she finds nuances in lyrics and melodies that are not up to her talent, the production often bogs the album down, especially on the ballads."^[5]

Track listing

Side one
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"All Night with Me"	Chris Montan	3:52
2.	"Gloria"	Umberto Tozzi Giancarlo Bigazzi Trevor Veitch	4:50
3.	"Lovin' You Baby"	Adrian John Loveridge John Wonderling	4:34
4.	"Living a Lie"	Dick St. Nicklaus Sue Neal	3:41

Side two
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
5.	"If You Loved Me"	Diane Warren The Doctor	3:15
6.	"Please Stay, Go Away"	Loveridge Wonderling	3:33
7.	"I Wish We Could Be Alone"	Laura Branigan	3:18
8.	"Down Like a Rock"	Randy VanWarmer	3:34
9.	"Maybe I Love You"	Veitch Greg Mathieson Alan Sorrenti	3:31
Total length:			34:08

2014 expanded edition bonus tracks^[6]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
10.	"Looking Out for Number One" (Midnight mix)	Jack Tempchin Bill Bodine	5:33
11.	"Fool's Affair"	Richard Kerr Troy Seals	3:42
12.	"Tell Him"	Bert Berns	2:38
13.	"Love Me Tonight"	Robbie Seidman	3:33
14.	"When"	Branigan	2:45
15.	"Looking Out for Number One" (single version)	Tempchin Bodine	3:57
16.	"Gloria" (12" mix)	Tozzi Bigazzi Veitch	5:54
Total length:			62:10

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Branigan.^[7]

Musicians

Laura Branigan – vocals
Michael Landau – guitar
Steve Lukather – guitar
Trevor Veitch – guitar
Greg Mathieson – keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements
Leland Sklar – bass
Bob Glaub – bass
Carlos Vega – drums
Michael Boddicker – synthesizer
Jon Joyce – background vocals
Joe Chemay – background vocals
Jim Haas – background vocals
Stephanie Spruill – background vocals
Maxine Willard Waters – background vocals
Julia Tillman Waters – background vocals
Lisa Sarna – background vocals

Technical

Jürgen Koppers – recording, mixing^[a]
John Kovarek – recording
Brian Gardner – mastering^[b]
Jack White – production
Greg Mathieson – co-production

Artwork

Jim Houghton – photography
Bob Defrin – art direction

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for *Branigan*
Chart (1982–1983)	Peak position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)^[8]	50
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)^[9]	23
US Billboard 200^[10]	34
US Cash Box Top 200 Albums^[11]	43

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for *Branigan*
Chart (1983)	Position
US Billboard 200^[12]	60

Certifications

Certifications for *Branigan*
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[13]	Gold	20,000^{^}
Canada (Music Canada)^[14]	Gold	50,000^{^}
United States (RIAA)^[15]	Gold	500,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Notes

^ Mixed at Rusk Sound Studios (Hollywood, California)
^ Mastered at Allen Zentz Mastering (Hollywood, California)

References

^ Buss, Bryan. "Branigan – Laura Branigan". AllMusic. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ Holden, Stephen (September 18, 1984). "Branigan's Top-40 Style At Avery Fisher Hall". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2009.
^ "Laura Branigan – Branigan (Expanded)". Gold Legion. Archived from the original on December 14, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
^ "Top Album Picks" (PDF). Billboard Music Week. No. 20 March 1982. p. 69. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
^ "Branigan - Laura Branigan | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic.
^ "Branigan – Laura Branigan (CD – Gold Legion #562382)". AllMusic. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ Branigan (liner notes). Laura Branigan. Atlantic Records. 1982. SD 19289.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 45. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 6181a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ "Laura Branigan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ "Cash Box Top 100 Albums". Cash Box. Vol. XLIV, no. 33. January 15, 1983. p. 31. ISSN 0008-7289.
^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1983". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
^ "New Faces to Watch". Cash Box. Vol. XLV, no. 11. August 13, 1983. p. NF-7. ISSN 0008-7289.
^ "Canadian album certifications – Laura Branigan – Branigan". Music Canada. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
^ "American album certifications – Laura Branigan – Branigan". Recording Industry Association of America. August 2, 1984. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

[8] Mixed at Rusk Sound Studios (Hollywood, California)

[9] Mastered at Allen Zentz Mastering (Hollywood, California)

[allmusic-1] Buss, Bryan. "Branigan – Laura Branigan". AllMusic. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

[2] Holden, Stephen (September 18, 1984). "Branigan's Top-40 Style At Avery Fisher Hall". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2009.

[3] "Laura Branigan – Branigan (Expanded)". Gold Legion. Archived from the original on December 14, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2012.

[Billboard19610828-4] "Top Album Picks" (PDF). Billboard Music Week. No. 20 March 1982. p. 69. Retrieved July 25, 2024.

[5] "Branigan - Laura Branigan | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic.

[6] "Branigan – Laura Branigan (CD – Gold Legion #562382)". AllMusic. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

[7] Branigan (liner notes). Laura Branigan. Atlantic Records. 1982. SD 19289.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

[10] Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 45. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

[group=-11] "Top RPM Albums: Issue 6181a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

[ac_Billboard200_Laura_Branigan-12] "Laura Branigan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

[13] "Cash Box Top 100 Albums". Cash Box. Vol. XLIV, no. 33. January 15, 1983. p. 31. ISSN 0008-7289.

[14] "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1983". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2022.

[15] "New Faces to Watch". Cash Box. Vol. XLV, no. 11. August 13, 1983. p. NF-7. ISSN 0008-7289.

[CanadaLaura_BraniganBraniganalbumCertRef-16] "Canadian album certifications – Laura Branigan – Branigan". Music Canada. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

[United_StatesLaura_BraniganBraniganalbumCertRef-17] "American album certifications – Laura Branigan – Branigan". Recording Industry Association of America. August 2, 1984. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

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v t e Laura Branigan
Discography Songs
Studio albums	Branigan Branigan 2 Self Control Hold Me Touch Laura Branigan Over My Heart
Compilations	The Best of Laura Branigan The Very Best of Laura Branigan The Best of Branigan The Essentials The Platinum Collection Shine On: The Ultimate Collection
Singles	"Looking Out for Number One" "Tell Him" "All Night with Me" "Gloria" "Solitaire" "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" "Deep in the Dark" "Self Control" "The Lucky One" "Ti Amo" "Satisfaction" "Spanish Eddie" "Hold Me" "I Found Someone" "Shattered Glass" "Power of Love" "Cry Wolf" "Name Game" "Come into My Life" "Moonlight on Water" "Never in a Million Years" "Turn the Beat Around" "It's Been Hard Enough Getting Over You" "How Can I Help You to Say Goodbye" "Dim All the Lights"
Other songs	"Mama" "Foolish Lullaby"

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