Laura Branigan, 47, Singer Of the Disco Hit 'Gloria'. Umberto Tozzi first recorded "Gloria" in 1979. To accomplish the goal of realizing his dreams despite everyone else's protests, the protagonist sets all his life to search for Gloria until he meets her in reality, and then promises to hold her, to touch her, and to keep her because he loves Gloria.[4]. It earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist, the first of four nominations in her career. Branigan's "Gloria" is also used as the signature tune of the Alan Jones radio show. [85], Prior to the commercial success of Branigan's version in the United Kingdom, British singer Elkie Brooks recorded her version of "Gloria", which was unreleased prior to inclusion in the 1986 album The Very Best of Elkie Brooks. [7] The music video stars Umberto and Natasha Tozzi. The dramatic turnaround in the Blues' fortunes following their adoption of "Gloria" led to it being embraced as their new victory anthem. 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[citation needed], In 2017, the first episode of the BBC/Netflix series White Gold began with the song. The Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in seven games to win their first Stanley Cup. "I Will Survive" is a hit song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. "[28] Branigan's remake of "Gloria" was produced by White and co-produced by Greg Mathieson, who had been the arranger of, and the keyboardist on Tozzi's original song, while also being the primary keyboardist on the Branigan album. "How 'Gloria' Became the St. Louis' Song & Why Every Keeps Saying 'Play Gloria! After her husband, Larry Kruteck, died in 1996, she took a career break. Disco diva Gloria Gaynor is here to help you survive the coronavirus outbreak. Airing in December 2011, Sergio Dalma also performed the song on an RTVE special called Via Dalma, where Tozzi was also among the guests.[87]. [41][42][43], A club member kept yelling, "Play 'Gloria!'" [9][10], In the original lyrics, Tozzi, who takes the role of the song's main character, tells that he is dreaming about an imaginary woman named Gloria. "Gloria" reappeared on the iTunes singles chart thanks to the trend, reaching number three after the Blues won the Stanley Cup. [48][49] "Gloria" would also re-enter the Billboard charts in the wake of the Blues' championship, landing at number 46 on the Digital Song Sales chart for the week of 22 June 2019. Although another selection, "All Night with Me", was chosen as the album's lead single, Branigan also performed the cover song during her promotional television appearances at the time of the album's release in early 1982,[30] and that track was released as a single in the summer, first becoming a disco favorite, and gradually accruing radio support to debut on the pop charts in July 1982. If she were here, I know she would have participated in a very big way. Gloria Gaynor and producers Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren won the Best Disco Recording award for the song "I Will Survive". On 12 June 2019, while in St. Louis, Phish covered the song following the St. Louis Blues's win over the Boston Bruins in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals. Nothing tops a good disco beat. Download song or listen online free, only on JioSaavn. Love ballads, '80s hits, and some disco jams make up the bulk of Gloria Bell's fun soundtrack By Gillian Telling March 22, 2019 02:34 PM "Gloria" has been used internationally in television commercials for products as diverse as beer and flour; while another version of the song, amended into an advertising jingle with lyrics to suit the product, and soundalike vocalist to Branigan, was used in an Australian TV commercial for the 1984 Mitsubishi Cordia. Gloria Gaynor song lyrics collection. [44] From January 2019, the Blues would post a 30–10–5 record in the remaining games to finish at 45–28–9 and qualify for a playoff spot, eventually advancing to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, the team's first Stanley Cup Final since 1970. He describes his living days as misery, but when he dreams of Gloria, he says his nights are liberty. A 1982 cover version by American singer Laura Branigan peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [36][37][38][39], In January 2021, a video captured by Donald Trump Jr., featuring "Gloria" playing at a backstage event at President Donald Trump's "Save America Rally" just prior to the storming of the United States Capitol, went viral. [86], Debbie Reynolds sings a snippet of "Gloria" in the "Lows in the Mid-Eighties" episode of the NBC sitcom Will & Grace (broadcast on 23 November 2000), performing the song as the character "Bobbi Adler" in a sequence set in 1985. "Gloria" is a love song,[1][3] as is the first English rendering of the song,[4] recorded by its original English-language lyricist, Jonathan King, in November 1979, reaching number 65 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2011, the song was brought up to date with a set of new house mixes by Alex Gaudino and Jason Rooney. 18 / 35. [8], Tozzi's original version of "Gloria" appeared on the respective soundtracks to the 2013 films The Wolf of Wall Street and Gloria. However, because of a backlash against disco, the Academy discontinued the category before the 23rd Grammy Awards. Gloria song by Sussan Kameron now on JioSaavn. Branigan's remake of "Gloria" was co-produced by White with Greg Mathieson, who had been the arranger of, and the keyboardist on Tozzi's original song, while also being the primary keyboardist on the Branigan album. Branigan told People magazine that she and her producers had at first attempted an English version of Tozzi's "Gloria" in the romantic mode of the original, changing the title to "Mario", but that this seemed ineffective. Song Review by Jason Ankeny The ultimate diva anthem. Australian singer Julie Anthony also recorded "Gloria" for her 1983 covers album What a Feeling. [45] Branigan's official website was also updated with a new splash page which expressed support for the Blues and proclaimed Branigan as the "Original Play Gloria". Gloria MP3 Song by Judith Doralice from the album 80's Disco Spaguetti. Louis. The single reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on 27 November, behind Lionel Richie's "Truly", and remained there in the following two weeks, through 11 December—when Richie had been supplanted by Toni Basil's "Mickey".[31]. In a nod to her hit, Branigan's rendition of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" performed on the Solid Gold Christmas special featured the background vocalists singing the name "Gloria", evoking both Branigan's signature song and the Latin refrain of the Christmas carol "Angels We Have Heard on High". Her songs appeared on soundtracks for the films ''Flashdance'' and ''Ghostbusters,'' but she continued to be most known for ''Gloria,'' her brother said. Of all the disco hits that played at clubs, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor not only survived but thrived. [citation needed], The cover song was also incorporated into the score of Flashdance the Musical in a scene where the character named Gloria performs a pole dance routine; sung by Djalenja Scott and Carryl Thomas in Ruthie Stephens' 2008–09 national tour of the musical, and by Twinnie-Lee Moore and Hannah Levane in the 2010–11's play at West End theatre, where Charlotte Harwood assumed the role of Gloria. Gloria MP3 Song by Sussan Kameron from the album Disco Party. Find all 29 songs in Gloria Bell Soundtrack, with scene descriptions. [1] The song stayed four weeks at number one in both Switzerland and—in a translated version—Spain. The cause was a brain aneurysm, said her brother Mark Branigan. She first recorded the song … ~Kathy,Other Half Entertainment #PlayGloria". "So we just happened to get a win the next day and made it our win song." After touring as a backup singer with Leonard Cohen, Ms. Branigan released her first album, ''Branigan,'' in 1982. [44], Branigan's legacy manager Kathy Golik has embraced the trend, with Branigan's verified Twitter page frequently posting support for the Blues, especially during their 2019 playoff run. That same year, Tozzi's "Gloria" reached number four in Austria, number five in Belgium, number eight in West Germany and number 29 in the Netherlands.[2]. Other hits followed, including ''Solitaire,'' ''How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?'' In 2003, Branigan characterized "Gloria" as "Certainly my signature song. Product description. A Czech rendition of "Gloria", titled "Dívka Gloria", was a local success for Vítězslav Vávra in 1980;[83] as well as for the Estonian rendering of "Gloria" recorded by Mait Maltis in the same year. becoming both a meme and victory chant for Blues fans. Branigan recalled that on hearing the Tozzi track, "We gave it the American kick and rewrote the lyrics and off she went." Download Gloria song on Gaana.com and listen Disco Dance 80's Gloria song offline. At the time of her death, she was midway through work on a new album, Mr. Branigan said. Download Gloria song on Gaana.com and listen Disco Party Gloria song offline. [6] He also re-recorded the song with Trevor Veitch's and Laura Branigan's English lyrics; this version appears on his 2002 album The Best of Umberto Tozzi. Gloria, you're always on the run now. The song, like so many other disco smashes, had gotten its start in New York’s gay clubs. [52] Forbes described "Gloria" as an "unlikely championship anthem" and noted that the Blues' Stanley Cup victory could permanently alter the meaning and legacy of the song, with it becoming forever associated with the St. Louis Blues and ice hockey in general. [citation needed], Chilean screenwriter and director Sebastián Lelio utilized Tozzi's rendition of "Gloria" in the 2013 film Gloria; Lelio's 2019 English-language remake Gloria Bell features the title character (played by Julianne Moore) dancing to Branigan's take on the song in a sequence hailed as an essential highlight of the film. Browse 491 lyrics and 1862 Gloria Gaynor albums. "I Will Survive" is a song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. The bands Phish and Vampire Weekend, who were both holding concerts in St. Louis on the night of Game 7, performed covers of "Gloria" when they learned the Blues had won the Cup. The empowering message of “I Will Survive” made it a karaoke hit that was belted out all across America and still gets lots of play with anyone wanting to shout at their own adversities. In the clip, Don Jr.'s girlfriend, former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, is seen dancing gleefully to Branigan's No. Riots 'Absolutely Appalling, "Gloria! "[40], The National Hockey League's (NHL) St. Louis Blues began using Branigan's cover version of "Gloria" as its unofficial victory song when they went on a franchise-record 11-game winning streak during the 2018–19 season. I think you're headed for a … Download Gloria song on Gaana.com and listen Disco Pop Gloria song offline. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris.A top-selling song, it is a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).. Jacks members say they have trademarked "Play Gloria" and they have sold over 700 shirts bearing the phrase. [34] Certified platinum for sales of one million in the United States alone, "Gloria" was also an international success, most notably in Australia where it held the top position for seven consecutive weeks, from 7 February to 21 March 1983. If you enjoy the song "Gloria" but wish it had more musical theater-style vocal harmonies, then … It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. In 1982, Sylvie Vartan recorded "Gloria" with Branigan's song lyrics, while Lena Valaitis had a single release of "Gloria" with new German lyrics written by Michael Kunze, and production by Jack White. The discography of singles, promo singles, remixes and Latin tracks for Cuban-American recording artist Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine consists of forty-nine singles (solo), eighteen promotional singles (solo) and eight other guest or special appearance singles as a solo artist. The story behind the Blues new (old) postgame victory song", "How a night in a Philadelphia bar inspired the Blues' infectious 'Play Gloria' celebration", "Vampire Weekend & Phish Cover Laura Branigan's 'Gloria' to Salute NHL Champs St. Louis Blues", "Play Gloria! Following their 7 January victory over the Flyers, which was Binnington's first NHL start, the Blues played "Gloria" in the locker room to celebrate their victory, with it then becoming a regular locker room ritual. ~ Kathy, Other Half Ent. In 1983, Carola Häggkvist recorded a Swedish rendering of "Gloria"—with lyrics by Ingela Forsman—for her album Främling,[84] and Mona Carita recorded a Finnish version of the song for her album Mikä Fiilis! Gloria CD EPIC, EK69200, US 16 Track Amazon.com. A top-selling song after its initial release, it has remained a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified double platinum by the RIAA. "Gloria" earned Branigan a nomination for the Best Pop Vocal Performance Female Grammy Award for the year 1982. Listen to trailer music, OST, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. 19 / 35. He then tells that his friends think he is crazy, but he argues his point that they have never met Gloria (so far, he has no proof of her actual existence); but one day when he finds her, he says his friends will talk about Gloria's beauty and her loyalty. She was previously married to Linwood Simon. "They just went nuts when they heard it, and we loved watching it," Blues forward Robby Fabbri said. Atlantic Records' managing director Doug Morris suggested that Laura Branigan work with producer Jack White, who suggested that she record an English version of Tozzi's hit "Gloria". The song is played at Enterprise Center every time the Blues win a game, leading to "Play Gloria!" "Laura Branigan Chart History (Digital Song Sales)", "One More St. Louis Blues Win, And Laura Branigan's 'Gloria' Becomes An Unlikely Championship Anthem", "The 1982 song 'Gloria' is a hit again and singer Laura Brannigan — who died in 2004 — keeps being asked to perform it live", "2/3 It truly makes me smile to know that Laura & "Gloria" will forever be intertwined with @StLouisBlues & city of St. Louis, & I feel that connection personally too.THANKS AGAIN for welcoming me so warmly to STL. The protagonist describes Gloria as his queen imagination that comes from his fascination, not from any kind of fantasy. After the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals, on 12 June, Y98 would play "Gloria" again for 24 hours. [41] The origins of "Gloria"'s association with the Blues comes from when a few Blues players visited a bar in South Philadelphia called Jacks NYB to watch the "Double Doink" NFL Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. The song received a Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980, the only year that award was given (Gloria had to wait another 40 years for her second Grammy, in … "I Will Survive" is a hit song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. ", Maxine Willard Waters – background vocals, This page was last edited on 18 February 2021, at 07:14. Gloria Gaynor: Disco Queen Goes Gospel : ... Gaynor drops by World Cafe to perform gospel songs and her classic disco hit "I Will Survive." To see them win and to hear that song blaring and coming up in the arena and looking around and seeing people singing out as loud as they can, cheering and having a good time, it's indescribable what that's like."[51]. I think you've got to slow down, before you start to blow it. Gloria MP3 Song from the album Disco Dance 80's. "Gloria 2004" was released with several remixes on 26 April 2004. Laura Branigan, a singer whose high-volume vocals in the disco song ''Gloria'' propelled her into pop stardom, died in her sleep on Thursday night at her home in East Quogue, N.Y. She was 47. and ''Self Control,'' and she released seven albums after her debut.