In the early 1970s Branigan was a member of the band Meadow, which released one album in
1973 called The Friend Ship. In 1976 (April - July) she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. Upon Laura’s return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to pursue a career as a solo artist. Laura’s powerful talent, as well as her drive and determination, led to her being signed in October 1977. in a meeting at Sid Bernstein office. He became her first manager. In 1979, Laura Branigan signed with Ahmet Ertegun to the label, Atlantic Records. Her first album, known as Silver Dreams, was to be released in 1981 but it was canceled due to a contract lawsuit with her management.
Laura’s first major appearance on the pop scene was with the anthem “Gloria” in 1982, which has become the signature song of her career. "Gloria" was an English-language cover of a 1979 hit by Italian singer Umberto Tozzi. The track came from Laura’s debut album, Branigan. “Gloria” was a multi-platinum hit single, rising to the top of the Billboard charts and staying on the charts for an amazing thirty-six weeks. Laura received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocalist Female for the song.
In 1983, Laura released Branigan 2 and had two more top ten hits with “Solitaire” and “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”, confirming her status as a major artist, with the latter track reaching the #1 position on the adult Contemporary charts. That same year, Laura could also be heard on the Flashdance soundtrack with “Imagination”. Her musical involvement with the film led her to receive her second Grammy nomination.
In 1984, the album Self Control was released with the title track, "Self Control" reaching the top ten. "Self Control" became Laura's biggest international hit single. Another single from the album, "The Lucky One" went top 40. Laura also won the coveted Grand Prize at the 13th Tokyo Music Festival for her riveting performance of “The Lucky One.”
Laura’s album Hold Me was released in 1985 and included the top 40 hit “Spanish Eddie”. In 1987 Touch was released. With this album, Laura became more personally involved with the recording process. The ballad, "The Power of Love”, returned Laura to the top 40. Throughout the 80’s, Laura’s songs also appeared on the Ghostbusters, Body Rock, Coming To America, and Salsa soundtracks.
Laura released Laura Branigan in 1990. With this album, Laura added producing to her repertoire with her cover of the disco-era "Turn The Beat Around." Laura's seventh album, Over My Heart, was released in 1993. This recording was by far her most personally reflective to date. In 1995, a US greatest hits collection called The Best of Branigan was released. This hits compilation included two new cover tracks, "Show Me Heaven" and "Dim All The Lights." There have been several international greatest hits compilations released also. Laura performed for audiences in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa, touring the world several times.
During her career, Laura appeared frequently on several of the most popular television shows of the day, including "The Merv Griffin Show," American Bandstand," The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," and "Solid Gold."
Laura’s acting credits included television’s "CHiPs" and "AutoMan", among others, and the films "Mugsy’s Girls" and "Backstage".
In the mid 90's Laura took a break from her career and devoted her time to caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with cancer, until his death. During the late 90’s while Laura was dealing with the loss of her husband, she performed only the occasional concert. In early 2001 she made her return to the studio. 2002 saw the release of "The Essentials", a digitally remastered hits compilation. During 2002, Laura also performed the role of the singing Janis Joplin in the hit New York City musical "Love, Janis."
2004 saw the release of "Self Control 2004" and "Gloria 2004", collections of remixes of the original Branigan classics produced by some of Europe's top remixers, which feature stunning, newly-recorded vocals by Laura. Laura was at work performing concerts at various venues, as well as continuing to record her album of new material, and it was with great expectation and anticipation that fans everywhere were awaiting its release. Laura was back touching audiences once again with the unique four-octave range voice, consuming passion, and undeniable power that was pure Branigan!
Sadly, Laura passed away suddenly on August 26, 2004 † from a brain aneurysm. She was 52 years. At the time of her passing, Laura was working on the production of an EP, a manuscript for a cookbook she was in the process of writing, and the opening of her official online store.
The years since her passing have seen the release of the 2006 UK greatest hits compilation, "The Platinum Collection" and the 2007 repackaging of Laura's US hits compilation, "The Best Of Branigan," as part of Warner Music's "Greatest Hits" series. In 2008, Laura's albums "Touch," "Laura Branigan," and "Over My Heart" were reissued.
Did you know Laura Branigan:
- attended St John's and St Mary's Church in Chappaqua, Westchester County. In spring 1959 she had her holy communion, and added Frances to her names. Laura Ann Frances Branigan.
- attended catholic school, Chappaqua. Graduated 1966
- attended Byram Hills High School in Armonk between 1966-1970. Her graduation day was June 21, 1970.
- Byram Hills Memorial Scholarship is given annually to a senior for excellence in the Performing Arts.
The award is presented in memory of Laura Branigan, BHHS class of 1970.
- attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Manhattan New York, between 1970-1972.
- was a background singer on Leonard Cohen's 1st tour in Europe, April to July 1976
Laura Branigan was married to Lawrence "Larry" Ross Kruteck (1936-1996), a lawyer 16 years her senior, in December 8, 1978.
Satisfaction
Laura Branigan Lyrics
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Not sure what I'm feelin', but it feels like somethin' so right
The sound of your sigh, the touch of your skin
Is takin' me places I've never been
I want to go there again and again
''cause you give me --
Satisfaction, when you're touchin' me
Satisfaction, I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh babe, I love you
Holdin' you close now, I keep thinkin' of times before
When nothin' was good enough, I was always left wantin' more
You took my world, turned it around
I know you won't be lettin' me down
''cause baby, you showed me that love could be found
When you gave me --
Satisfaction, when you're touchin' me
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Satisfaction, I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh babe, I love you
Satisfaction, when you're touchin' me
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Satisfaction, I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh babe, I love you
Satisfaction, when you're touchin' me
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Satisfaction, I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh babe, I love you ... [fade out]
In Laura Branigan's song Satisfaction, she expresses her intense feelings of pleasure and satisfaction that she experiences when her lover touches her. Although she is unsure of what he is doing, she believes that it is something she likes, and she feels that it must be right because it is so intense. She describes the way his touch and sighs make her feel, indicating that they transport her to new heights that she has never experienced before. Branigan feels that she could go to these places again and again because of the satisfaction that he gives her.
In the chorus, she affirms the power of his touch, saying that it starts a chain reaction deep inside of her, creating a feeling of satisfaction that she never knew could exist. She repeats the word "satisfaction" in the chorus to emphasize the pleasure she feels when he touches her. Throughout the song, Branigan expresses that she has never felt this way before and that her lover has shown her that love could be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know what you're doin', but you're doin' somethin' I think I like
I am aware of your actions but unsure of what feelings they are creating within me, although it seems to be positive.
Not sure what I'm feelin', but it feels like somethin' so right
I am uncertain about my emotions, but it seems like they are the right ones to feel.
The sound of your sigh, the touch of your skin
The noises and textures you create physically and emotionally have an effect on me.
Is takin' me places I've never been
You are taking me on an emotional journey that I have never experienced before.
I want to go there again and again
I desire to consistently experience these new emotions with you.
''cause you give me --
The reason for my new emotions is because of you.
Satisfaction, when you're touchin' me
Your actions bring me pleasure and gratification.
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Your actions have a transformative effect by causing a series of emotional responses within me.
I just never knew that I could feel this way
I am amazed at the new emotions that have been awakened within me, as they are beyond what I once thought I was capable of feeling.
Oh babe, I love you
I have developed feelings of love for the person responsible for my newfound emotional experience.
Holdin' you close now, I keep thinkin' of times before
Being close to you makes me reminisce about past times when I could not experience these emotions.
When nothin' was good enough, I was always left wantin' more
In the past, nothing seemed to fulfill me, and I was always left wanting something more.
You took my world, turned it around
You changed my world by transforming my emotions and my outlook on love.
I know you won't be lettin' me down
I trust that you will not disappoint me in terms of your actions and your love for me.
''cause baby, you showed me that love could be found
You proved to me that true love exists and that I am capable of experiencing it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERND DIETRICH, GREG GRABOWSKI, ENGELBERT SIMONS, MARK SPIRO, DIANE EVE WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lin-xd2sf
Don't know what you're doin'
But you're doin' something I think I like
Not sure what I'm feelin'
But it feels like something so right
The sound of your sigh
The touch of your skin
Is taking me places I've never been
I wanna go there again and again
'Cause you give me...
Satisfaction
When you're touchin' me
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Satisfaction
I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh, babe, I love you
Holdin' you close now
I keep thinkin' of times before
When nothin' was good enough
I was always left wantin' more
You took my world, turned it around
I know you won't be lettin' me down
'Cause baby, you showed me that love could be found
When you gave me
Satisfaction
When you're touchin' me
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Satisfaction
I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh, babe, I love you
@anthonyleong9901
The beat of the eighties is freaking awesome and I am so blessed to have lived in that era to enjoy one of the greatest of eighties songs by the late Laura Brannigan…truly Satisfaction at its best back in the day.
@musicandfiction
One of her best, though it was released in 1984. Only reason I know that is because I remember my mother gushing about buying the "Self Control" album back then.
@lin-xd2sf
Don't know what you're doin'
But you're doin' something I think I like
Not sure what I'm feelin'
But it feels like something so right
The sound of your sigh
The touch of your skin
Is taking me places I've never been
I wanna go there again and again
'Cause you give me...
Satisfaction
When you're touchin' me
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Satisfaction
I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh, babe, I love you
Holdin' you close now
I keep thinkin' of times before
When nothin' was good enough
I was always left wantin' more
You took my world, turned it around
I know you won't be lettin' me down
'Cause baby, you showed me that love could be found
When you gave me
Satisfaction
When you're touchin' me
You start a chain reaction deep inside of me
Satisfaction
I just never knew that I could feel this way
Oh, babe, I love you
@jesusdavidmedeirosoliveira3900
Laura Branigan é um convite irreversível para inscrição. Voz única e inigualável. Meu amor sincero à memória desta maravilhosa cantora!
@LukaRay
Wow this song is amazing! I love this album so much!
@practicallyfamous
Just recently bought the Self Control album ( 12" ) I love all of Laura's work and especially Satisfaction!
@kenarthur6253
Fabulous song. Unique, awesome voice. Gone far too soon😢
@vintage1520
I love this song.
@TheNikmetallica
What an amazing song this is!!! Simply great!!
@Bruno123496
Que música 🙌