It was the most selling single in 1984 in Germany. R. I. P. Laura

@suziejane1008

4 жыл бұрын

Gloria was also an amazing song. RIP X

@Music-tg5is

4 жыл бұрын

Produced by the great Harold Faltermeyer (the synth genius of 'Axel F' fame). Who was also German.

@chiccachannel

4 жыл бұрын

And both songs were covers of italian songs by the same title, Gloria by Umberto Tozzi and Self control by Raf.

@jesuitjetli4393

3 жыл бұрын

1976 yıl laura branigan Gloria şarkılarla icon black Coobb telefonu. Yüzde

@elmrunner

3 жыл бұрын

This is not right, Jack White (Not the White Stripes singer) was the producer, the same guy who produced "When the rain begins to fall" sung by Pia Zadora and Jermaine Jackson

This song shows how much potential she had in different types of music. Too bad her time was cut short.

@Yahweh-dn9cv

Жыл бұрын

Had a headache & ignored it,ended up being a brain aneurysm,her 75 year old mom came to Laura’s Long Island home to check on her & found her dead in aug 2004! I can only imagine what went through her mama’s mind

ONE OF THE 80's GREATEST HITS! 👍🎼🎵🎶🎤

This song always takes me back to the best times of my life and my childhood. The video is in fact the long 12” version with all the recorded vocals. I cried so much when she passed away. What a beautiful voice. Please enjoy Laura Branigan - The lucky one.

This brings back memories. Laura was awesome and she had a 5 octave range!

this was directed by William Friedkin who directed THE EXORCIST listen to GLORIA her first #1 Hit!

My favorite singer and my favorite song EVER!!!!!!

Self control and also Gloria are covers of songs by Italian artists. "Self Control" is by Raf while "Gloria" is by Umberto Tozzi.

@Janlvka

3 жыл бұрын

@Salty Granny Absolutely not

My all time favorite from Laura Branigan ❤️❤️

Of course Self Control is one of her biggest hits and Gloria is her biggest hit and a lot of people will be telling you to check that one out. You can check that one out but you should take look to other gems from her such as Solitaire (her vocal performance is just otherworldly), The Lucky One (it's a catchy song with a fun video), Maybe Tonight (my personal #1 song from her), Spanish Eddie (you will love it because it's quite dancey) and her version of The Power of Love (her vocal performance is undescribably emotional).

THE BEST SONG OF ALL TIMES.....

What an incredible talent she was.

Wow LAURA Branigan!!!!!!

"I live among the creatures of the night" ..... never could have imagined when this song came out, (I was 14) a decade later I worked for years in Amsterdam nightlife.... hearing the lyrics now ,again decades later, I can only smile..... did it done it 🖤🌠

@amyholley4331

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I was 10 when it came out. Well depending on the month I may have been 9.

Timeless 80´s hit! You are missed Laura :(

Her songs go way beyond just the music-she is a storyteller. Amazing range and raw emotion in her vocals. Arguably one of the greatest female rock/pop singers of all time.

the original version was by RAF from Italy, Self Control by Laura Branigan was the hit of the year in 1984

@arturbomert9877

3 жыл бұрын

One of the Best covers ever. I'm very glad you mention that!

Laura Branigan has such an amazing voice. Very unique. It was so sad her career never really got the hype it deserved. Her version of The Power Of Love, How am I Supposed To Live Without You and The Winner Takes It All were incredible. I would love to see you do a reaction to her song Moonlight On Water. Amazing song and kick ass video!

@Yahweh-dn9cv

Жыл бұрын

& died of a brain aneurysm in 2004

My favorite Laura Branigan song. This song was originally sung by a man but she recorded this version. Excellent song.

This is one of the coolest songs I've ever heard.

I love that song... it has a night atmosphere, it sends you to a different world. You also should react to Circles in the sand by Belinda Carlisle...is very 80's type of music... you're gonna love it.

@chiccachannel

4 жыл бұрын

You should listen to the original! This is a cover from a song by Raf, same title.

This song never ages, i loved it as a kid and i still do, sadly Laura passed away in a very young age, she was very talented and beautiful, rip

RIP yea, she was so talented, one of those unique voices

It was a big hit in Brazil too! We used to do The best on The dance floors in that era !!

She was so beautiful

Pure beauty

Great reaction! I suggest you to continue listening to more of Laura Branigan. She has very powerful and distinctive sound. ''Gloria'' is her most popular song, but also songs and covers like ''The Power of Love'', ''Solitaire'' and ''Satisfaction'' are amazing, especially because of her vocal capability. Give it a try!

OH OH OH!! OH OH OH!!!!!!!!!!!

The video was directed by William Friedkin who also directed The Exorcist. Interestingly, in regards to your remarks, Warner Bros wanted Stanley Kubrick to direct The Exorcist but he turned it down.

I was 12 years and I was already thinking one of these days I'm gonna take someone self control. I was already in love with my future some one. This song is super fantastic. Absolutely awesome.

This son takes me back to the 80's.

She was a great performer beautiful voice. RIP

Wow, loved!!! She was one of kind! Thank you, I have Stevie Nick's in mind, she have a lot great songs, but to me 80s song is "Stand Back" 🔥🔥🔥

@erectusdominatos3647

4 жыл бұрын

Stevie Nicks, very good live ... 1985... Copenhagen...but Laura was my favorit

@kimsoolee1880

3 жыл бұрын

Midnight sky

You always surprise me how you even know these songs. I loved Laura Branigan. Her voice was so distinguishable....you knew it was her. Like everyone here has said, "Gloria" was her biggest hit, but her versions of "The Power of Love" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" really show off just how amazing her voice was. You should react to them.

great video R.I.P. Laura Branigan .Great reaction Dereck cutey .

This song is so addictive! Ironically, I really came to love the song in June 1999 when I was 15. As an adult, it brings every bar and dance club alive whenever it is played. Produced by Jack White, the "Self Control" album and its 1985 follow up "Hold Me" both have the same style. "Hold Me", the song is similar to "Self Control."

Immortallity so much blessing for this woman her majestic voice & beauty is morethan enough ...

Shattered Glass, Spanish Eddie. Give them a react. My 2 favourites of hers

You said nothing about her voice, which was unique. I feel like there should have been more from her-amazing talent

this is one of the voices that was taken from us way to soon. she was such an amazing talent. one of the other songs that she did was "Gloria"

It's a creepy, yet sensual and erotic video. It's very phantom of the opera style.

I loveeeeee this song

Love you reacted to this amazing song, most people would never have thought of this song.

This video was iconic and groundbreaking at the time ☺️

I love Laura Branigan songs. Wonderful 80's music. Music from my school years.

Shattered Glass & Spanish Eddie & Ti Amo R.I.P Laura Branigan

So nice to see people still enjoying her music. I recommend reactions to the Shakespeare's Sister's "Stay".

So glad you reviewed this, one of the greatest songs from that era. (All due respect to the original RAF version, but it's pretty limp compared to Laura's cover.) Interesting side note: The video was directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) and was one of the first music videos to be directed by a big-name filmmaker. Great live version (Laura's vocals are incredible) can be found at kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZ54k9yEo8iYopM.html

@deliuslyndon8340

4 жыл бұрын

@LFDD FanGirl It was written by Italian artist Raffaele Riefoli (RAF) and released by him in 1984, but covered within months by Laura, and Laura's turned into a much bigger worldwide hit. The two versions were, however, in the charts simultaneously in several European countries, which is weird.

@karolineschrader3567

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion RAF's Version (the Original!) is so much better than Laura's one! Unfortunately RAF was not as successful as Laura with the song ...

My favorites from the beautiful Laura Branigan (another artist gone too soon) are Solitaire, Gloria, Sin Hablar (duet with Luis Miguel), and of course Self Control.

She in my country (Chile 🇨🇱) is a musical godness ♥️🌹

When you raise your hand ;)

Great reaction and i like how you analyzed the video and some of its meanings. Lara was one of the Biggest most loveable songs of the 80's Laura was gorgeously incredible never copying anyone but being herself,R.I.P she left us so early.

Good point about the reference to Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut". Also, the hot, masked male lead was giving me "Phantom of the Opera" vibes. 🙂

Considering the director of The Exorcist directed this music video, I can see why this video used to scare the hell out of me when I was a kid, lol.

Hi Dereck. First, Thank you for reacting to LAURA BRANIGAN who is one of my sadly deceased favorite singers, with iconic songs like this one you have heard and another that you cannot stop reacting like GLORIA, THE POWER OF LOVE, FOREVER YOUNG or SPANISH EDDIE. Second, there is a duo that he did with the Mexican singer LUIS MIGUEL who is an idol in all Latin America called SIN HABLAR and I would also like you to react when you can please. Third, I think you are a very sensual man and I am falling in love platonically, haha ​​and finally, fourth ... I recommend you to win more Spanish-speaking fans to put subtitles in Spanish. A hug and greeting from PARAGUAY

@Yahweh-dn9cv

Жыл бұрын

Brain aneurysm

Onl just come across this song after watching rise of the footsoldier origins cant stop watching it sounds nice with a good pair of head phones got this on my play list she's stunning in it also R.I.P

Hello Dereck ! Please react to Laura Branigan singing "Solitaire" ! ;)

Laura should have been more popular then she was LOVE her! RIP

You made a very good description of the meaning behind this song

OMG I love that you did this reaction. Laura Branigan was amazing and we lost her way too soon. This video is so awesome!

In retrospect, this feels so much like a "theme song" for the 80s. Just found your channel, enjoying your content a lot.

Thanks for the memories.

R.I.P Laura Branigan

I don't think you can describe the 80s without listing her hit Gloria !!!! Classic 80s.... I think 1984 was a huge change in music. When you look back at 84 it was the start of Iconic performers.

90s kids be like Vice City on repeat !

I love this song!

yasss ❤️❤️ Laura 4eve!!

Love this classic 🕺

This version (12'' ?) sounds a bit different than the album version, and I expect the drums to start much earlier.

It makes me happy, having discovered and come to love this kinda music myself, that my Mum had a Hits of 1984 cassette with this song on it, and would walk around her neighbourhood blasting this!

A funny moment, this song `` Self Control '', 1984, begins, as in the 1990s, then continues, as in the late 1980s, as the rest sounds like pop music from the mid-1980s. 😃😃😃

Oh how I wish you was around in the 80s you’d have loved it so much. The music was amazing. Still my favourite genre of music if a decade is a genre that is. Gets me feeling all nostalgic watching these videos with you 😍😁

I saw your video where you answer personal questions, so, when I saw you did a reaction video for “Self Control” I was very curious to hear what you’d say considering portions can be thematically interpreted as voyeuristic. I liked your observations. This is my favorite Laura song because of the production values the very electro synthpop sound. I think she has a better vocal performance in the song “Solitaire” which is a more pop oriented song but, absolute stunner vocally speaking. Check out “The Lucky One” and “Spanish Eddie” too. Great tracks and of course amazing vocals from Laura who sadly left us much too early 😔

Thanks for reacting to Laura Branigan. I love her

"Gloria" is actually her biggest hit. You should give that s listen you'll probably love it. If you liked this then you should take a look at Bonnie Tyler's "Total eclipse of the heart".

@chiccachannel

4 жыл бұрын

@Grabbed You By The Pussy both songs were covers of italian songs by the same titles

@dreasbn

4 жыл бұрын

worldwide Gloria was not such a big hit, mostly because Europeans hat the original Italian version as a hit years before...

@dreasbn

4 жыл бұрын

@Grabbed You By The Pussy ok so France, Italy Spain Germany is not the world... only the anglophonic countries jumped on her version because it was in english. The original is italian and only because the anglophonic world does not give much about any non english song it was not a hit outside continental Europe. Self Control was a huge hit everywhere

Great reaction👍 I still love this song to this day

Wow! I really like the song! 🎧🎶🎶🎶♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

This mans vibing with his hand

Very nice video! × Thanks for sharing with us! You are amazing to keep her alive with this! Respect! ❤💔😍

Love your reaction to this song and the video 😄 - and I love the song so much.

This is originally an Italian song by #RaffaeleRiefoli he sang it in English. It is typically example of the #ItaloDisco genere. Italo Disco ruled European charts in the 80s.

thx for doing this song

Man I remember half dancing half strutting to this xx

a classic

Love the song! Love the reaction! and you look so pretty😍

She was planning a comeback right before the died, of a brain aneurysm it was a shame, she was so beautiful and talented, I was a teen in the 80's and it had the best music ever.

Mon premier flirt avec cette musique😊, c'était dans une boîte aux Baleares❤

Laura Branigan was amazing - had a string of hits, early 80s to early 90s. She had a "belt it out there" voice, but there was very little call for "belt it out there" songs in that time, or she would have been even bigger.

This was directed by acclaimed film maker William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist, Live and die in LA, Crusing). The video was also only played late at night due to the sexual elements.

Listen to RAF Self Control version - both came out at the same time to serve new wave and euro disco markers -

More great 1980s music....the best decade for music.

This song is of RAF, cantante ITALIANO!

This song came out on Knight Ryder

Dude back in 84 this video wasnt contiversal nobody got offended back then everybody partied and sex drugs and rock and roll was highly excepted it was great true freedom of expression and everyone partied and had a good time with no hassels .

Hit #4. Shoulda been a #1.

think the 80s music is feeling so much better when is a live concert. videoclips just for bars.

Every time I ear this song I gets flash backs to playing gta vice city 😂

Such an amazing song, and such an earworm. I will be singing this for days to come. Not nearly as beautifully as her, though. ;)

Good song. L.B. R.I.P. Greatly missed talent.

Fun Fact : the Video was Banned by MTV it only shows at midnight during that time