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Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 15:46:20 -0400
From: Robert Bernardo <rbernardo@iglou.com>
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Subject: Re: RIP ~ Laura Branigan ~
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On Sat, 2 Oct 2004, Jttsonlygirl31 wrote:
> Many of her mediocre hits included: Spanish Eddie, Solitaire, Ti Amo, The
> Lucky One, The Power Of Love (which even Celine Dion remade), "How Am I
> Supposed to Live Without You" (which Michael Bolton wrote for her---then later
> sang himself), etc.
Well, I do not consider the above hits to be mediocre.
> Most of her style of music is usually compared in the media with Donna
> Summer's.
I had never thought of that comparison, but it's a good one.
> It's been a month since Branigan's death on August 26th but I could not help
> but post on how much I enjoyed most of her music. Through the years, I managed
> to buy all of her CDs (will double check to see if I missed any)...
Yes, I am missing just a couple. I just kick myself that I never
saw her in concert.
> Throughout the years, my whole family (father, sister, mother, me) was a fan,
> including the kids we have here today, which shows your music is enjoyably
> timeless.
Timeless, yes.
> Rest In Peace, Laura Branigan.
> And thanks for touching our lives with your music.
Laura, sing sweetly in your new place.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
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