"Self Control: Twenty-Five Years 1984-2009" Web Edit

In early 2009, to commemorate and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Laura's best-selling album and its title track Self Control, Other Half Entertainment again collaborated with Erika Atsumi Foreman to produce a full-length video special encompassing a great number of video clips, interviews, TV and concert appearances, focusing on the various hit tracks on this album, and closes with special words of dedication composed by Laura's manager, Kathy Golik.  The resultant Other Half Entertainment 75-minute feature, Self Control: Twenty-Five Years 1984-2009, debuted at the 2009 Spirit Of Love Memorial Gathering in New York, and was the highlight that evening of our very special celebration of this 25th anniversary in Laura's honor.

The full-length video was recently edited to a 21-minute segment for placement on LauraBraniganOnline.com for all to enjoy; simply click on one of the links below based on your preferred video player.

As with everything at Other Half Entertainment, we dedicate this video to the legacy and memory of the great Laura Branigan!

NOTE: This video © 2009, Other Half Entertainment.   All rights reserved.  Specific content copyright of their respective owners. Any rebroadcast, retransmission, or duplication is strictly prohibited by US and international laws.

Production Credits:
     Executive Producer and Words of Dedication: Kathy S. Golik
     Producer, Project Designer, Editor: Erika Atsumi Foreman
     Technical Consultant: Vince Golik

WNJR "Laura Branigan Special" Interview with Kathy Golik

Recently, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area Washington & Jefferson College student and radio host Brandy Martz invited Kathy to appear live on air for an hour-long "Laura Branigan Special" during the college radio station's special "24 Hour Live Signoff" marking the end of their academic year.

On the afternoon of May 6, 2009, Kathy and Brandy discussed Laura's life and career, as well as how modern "social media" is helping foster a new generation of fans. They also played some of Laura's songs, including "Gloria", "Self Control", "Imagination", and others, and had a CD giveaway.

NOTE: This audio was originally broadcast live on WNJR 91.7 FM (Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA) on May 6, 2009. Content © 2009, Other Half Entertainment.   All rights reserved.  Specific content copyright of their respective owners. Any rebroadcast, retransmission, or duplication is strictly prohibited by US and international laws.

"Calling Gloria: A Journey Through 25 Years 1982-2007" Web Edit

In early 2007, Other Half Entertainment began the conception of the production of a video project to feature and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Laura's signature song and multi-platinum international hit, Gloria. We envisioned a full-length video special encompassing a great number of video clips, interviews, TV and concert appearances, etc. We brought on board long-time devoted fan Erika Atsumi Foreman to create this special video tribute. The resultant Other Half Entertainment 50-minute feature, Calling Gloria: A Journey Through 25 Years 1982-2007, debuted at 2007's Spirit Of Love Memorial Gathering in New York, and was the highlight that evening of our very special celebration of the 25th Anniversary in Laura's honor.

The full-length video, which contains various interconnected versions of Gloria along with the other elements mentioned above, was received with rave reviews, and was recently edited for placement on LauraBraniganOnline.com for all to enjoy! The debut of this video edit on LauraBraniganOnline.com comes at no better time than 25 years later from the time Gloria was at the top of the charts!

It was late November through mid-December of 1982, that Gloria hit the top of the charts, with its total chart run of 9 months.

As with everything at Other Half Entertainment, we dedicate this video to the legacy and memory of the great Laura Branigan!

NOTE: This video © 2007, Other Half Entertainment.   All rights reserved.  Specific content copyright of their respective owners. Any rebroadcast, retransmission, or duplication is strictly prohibited by US and international laws.

Production Credits:
     Executive Producer and Words of Dedication: Kathy S. Golik
     Producer, Project Designer, Editor: Erika Atsumi Foreman
     Technical Consultant: Vince Golik

SIRIUS "OutQ in the Morning" Laura Birthday Segment

On July 3, 2007, on-air personality Larry Flick and co-hosts Keith Price and Cynthia Frawley saluted Laura's birthday on their "OutQ in the Morning" show on the SIRIUS OutQ Channel (109).  During this segment, Larry took an on-air call from a devoted fan from Rhode Island, discussed memories of Laura, and played some of her music.   Hear the segment and portions of songs as they were played on-air.

NOTE: This audio stream was recorded by SIRIUS's OutQ channel. As such, it is the property of SIRIUS, and is used here with permission, for entertainment purposes only. Any unauthorized duplication or recording of this audio stream is strictly prohibited by US, Canadian, and various international laws.

Majic 100 "That 80's Show" Special Guest Segments

On December 9, 2005, on-air personality Codi Jeffreys of Ottawa (Canada) radio station Majic 100.3 FM had Other Half Entertainment president and Laura's manager Kathy Golik on "That 80's Show" as her special guest throughout the show.  The discussion centered on Laura and "LB's Boutique", which had launched earlier that year.  Hear the interview and portions of songs as they were played on-air.

NOTE: This audio stream was recorded by Majic 100.3 FM (a CHUM Group radio station) from their live on-air signal. As such, it is the property of CHUM Ottawa Limited, and is used here with permission of CHUM Ltd. and Other Half Entertainment, for entertainment purposes only. Any unauthorized duplication or recording of this audio stream is strictly prohibited by US, Canadian, and various international laws.

bpm:tv Features Self Control In "Hot 3 Video Picks"

In January 2007, bpm:tv, Canada's 24-hour dance music channel, featured Laura's "Self Control" video along with both the tribute video version from Danish band Infernal, and the cover version from Royal Gigolos, as their "Hot 3 Video Picks" on the bpm:tv website, featuring a nice write-up regarding Laura, including the endorsed charities for donations in Laura's memory.  Website visitors also had the opportunity to vote for their favorite video version on the bpm:tv website.  Laura's "Self Control" video held the #1 spot for the entire week of voting!! In addition, Laura's "Self Control" video was aired on bpm:tv, back-to-back with the Infernal tribute version, and the Royal Gigolos' video. Dance video promoter Import Sound & Vision, who designed Infernal's tribute version of their "Self Control" video, provided the initiative for recommending this tribute on bpm:tv, and facilitated the coordination of the entities involved.

Other Half Entertainment sincerely thanks Import Sound and Vision and bpm:tv for this wonderful tribute to Laura through both the Web and on-air.

47th Grammy Awards Tribute Segment

On February 13, 2005, CBS aired the 47th Annual Grammy® awards. As a special annual segment of the awards show, the Recording Academy honors those in the recording family who have passed away the previous year. Laura was included in this segment, with video and audio from her signature song, "Gloria."

See this video segment (shortened for time) as it aired live on CBS.

Majic 100 "That 80's Show" Tribute Segments

On September 3, 2004, on-air personality Codi Jeffreys of Ottawa (Canada) radio station Majic 100.3 FM dedicated that evening's "That 80's Show" as a tribute to Laura, including some of her interview with Laura from last year (see last year's segment below), and featuring Kathy as a live guest to chat about Laura, her music, and her legacy. Codi played a number of Laura's songs, including two of the currently-unreleased songs, "I Know You By Heart" and "I Can See Again". Hear the interview and portions of songs as they were played on-air.

NOTE: This audio stream was recorded by Majic 100.3 FM (a CHUM Group radio station) from their live on-air signal. As such, it is the property of CHUM Ottawa Limited, and is used here with permission of CHUM Ltd. and Other Half Entertainment, for entertainment purposes only. Any unauthorized duplication or recording of this audio stream is strictly prohibited by US, Canadian, and various international laws.

WPS1-Art Radio "Inside Music"

The Museum of Modern Art/P.S.1 hosts an online radio station, "WPS1-Art Radio" from their Clocktower Gallery in lower Manhattan. Sherrie Fell hosts the online show "Inside Music" which spotlights all aspects of the music business, including singers, songwriters, producers, and record labels. On her debut show, Sherrie paid tribute to Laura, playing some of Laura's officially-unreleased music.

** Feb. 2009: Due to station transition, this archive show can no longer be accessed.

BBC News "Brief Lives"

The BBC News team did a segment of their weekend Radio Five news show "Brief Lives" on Laura. Producer Richard Fenton-Smith requested Kathy to come on the show and talk about Laura with show presenter Dotun Adebayo. This episode originally aired on BBC Radio "Five Live" on September 5, 2004.

"Self Control" 20th Anniversary

Besides "Gloria", the other major hit for Laura that is most identified with her is "Self Control". The song, a collaborative work of Giancarlo Bigazzi (who also co-wrote "Gloria"), Raffael Riefoli, and Steve Piccolo, is written from the point of view of a person who willingly surrenders her inhibitions and control to her lover; as VH-1 put it, "the ultimate song of surrender."

Long a favorite of 80's radio and practically every club in the world, "Self Control", with its strong hook and haunting melody, garnered both intense respect, as well as a slight amount of criticism. The video for the song, directed by William Friedkin with a good amount of inspiration by Laura (see below), caught the attention of the censors at then fledgling MTV. Music video had just caught on a few years earlier, and the video's scenes of suggestive orgy activity were considered too controversial for the relatively conservative audience of the time. "Self Control" was reportedly the first video to be banned from airplay on MTV.

But that didn't last long. Several years later, MTV Networks (now owned by Viacom) launched "VH-1" as tastes in music and morals began to change, and the "Self Control" video was pulled from the shelf, dusted off, and given airplay on VH-1, where it still retains a spot on the rotation.

Laura spoke with Kathy about the video for "Self Control". If you thought that you've heard some stories about how the video came about, click here to read Laura's true-life story that inspired the video!

Click below to listen to the original recording, as Laura tells LauraBraniganOnline.com the real-life story behind the "Self Control" video.

This great Branigan classic still wows fans and newcomers alike. It's just as timeless today as it was when first released!

Majic FM "That 80's Show" Interview with Laura

On September 5, 2003, on-air personality Codi Jeffreys of Ottawa (Canada) radio station Majic 100.3 FM did a segmented telephone interview with Laura, featuring her as a guest co-host during Codi's Friday night "That 80's Show". Codi chatted with Laura throughout the evening about the (then) upcoming Turning Stone concert, reminisced about the "Gloria" days, and more. Codi also played two unreleased songs, "I Know You By Heart" and "I Can See Again". Hear the interview and portions of songs as they were played on-air.

NOTE: This audio stream was recorded by Majic 100.3 FM (a CHUM Group radio station) from their live on-air signal. As such, it is the property of CHUM Group, and is used here with permission of CHUM Group and Other Half Entertainment, for entertainment purposes only. Any unauthorized duplication or recording of this audio stream is strictly prohibited by US, Canadian, and various international laws.

VH-1 "Where Are They Now?"

Laura was featured in a segment on the VH-1 show "Where Are They Now: Musicians". This episode premiered on October 4, 2002.

You can see the segment in RealVideo using the RealOne Player (you need to have the latest RealOne Player or Player Plus to view this segment). And, don't forget to use the link below to VH-1's "Where Are They Now" episode page to view a video clip of Laura entitled "Laura Branigan Recalls Her 'Gloria' Days".

Me And Bobby McGee

In June 2002, Laura was featured as the "singing" Janis role in the off-broadway play "Love, Janis", the story of rock legend Janis Joplin written from her own words through her letters to her family, as well as her radio, TV, and press interviews. Laura was a guest on the WPLJ-FM (New York City) morning show with Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill, where she discussed, among other things, her (then) upcoming work on the musical. She also had two of the musicians from the play in the studio, and sang the Joplin hit "Me And Bobby McGee" for the WPLJ listeners. Hear her belt out this tune in RealAudio or WindowsMedia audio.