Blog

Monday’s Forgotten 45: Laura Brannigan

•

1 min read

Monday’s Forgotten 45: Laura Brannigan


Share

Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Reddit
Bluesky

Singer, songwriter, and actress Laura Branigan was born on July 3rd, 1952, so for today’s Forgotten 45 at 3:45, we’ll feature her song “Self Control”.

The song was the title track to her most successful album, it sold over a million copies and was certified platinum. “Self Control” was a originally a hit for the Italian singer Raf and Laura covered it the same year of 1984, her version went to #1 on the pop and adult contemporary charts and was her third and final top ten hit.

Sadly, Laura passed away in her sleep at the age of 52 in August of 2004 at her lodge in New York from a previously undiagnosed aneurysm. But her music lives on, check out Laura Branigan with “Self Control” today’s Forgotten 45!

Jeff Winfield
105.7 KOKZ afternoons: the Forgotten 45 at 3:45 and the 5 O'Clock Traffic Jams.
KOKZ square logo, record shelf with orchid glow (PNG 500x500)

Studio: (319) 234-1057 (text or call)

Office: (319) 200-1900

info@1057kokz.com


© 2026 Cedar Basin Media
105.7 KOKZ
105.7 KOKZ