A new American Songwriter feature explores how Laura Branigan transformed Umberto Tozzi’s Italian “Gloria” into one of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s. The article looks back at her early career, the lyrical rewrite that reshaped the song, and the powerhouse vocals that helped drive it to No. 2 in the U.S. It also shows how “Gloria” paved the way for later international hits like “Solitaire,” “Self Control,” and “Ti Amo.”
A wonderful tribute to Laura’s artistry and her ability to make any song unmistakably her own.
https://americansongwriter.com/how-laura-branigan-took-an-italian-classic-and-turned-it-into-an-80s-post-disco-hit/