Loura Branigan 

Branigan — Loura

Born Laura Ann Kruteck, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Before her solo success, she was a member of the folk-rock group Meadow and served as a backup singer for legendary artist Leonard Cohen . Loura Branigan

She was signed by Ahmet Ertegun to Atlantic Records in 1979, releasing her debut album, Branigan , in 1982. Peak Success and Major Hits Born Laura Ann Kruteck, she studied at the

Born Laura Ann Kruteck, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Before her solo success, she was a member of the folk-rock group Meadow and served as a backup singer for legendary artist Leonard Cohen .

She was signed by Ahmet Ertegun to Atlantic Records in 1979, releasing her debut album, Branigan , in 1982. Peak Success and Major Hits