About The Song
“Gloria” is a song by American singer Laura Branigan. It was released as a single in 1982 and became one of her signature songs. The song was written by Umberto Tozzi and Giancarlo Bigazzi, with English lyrics by Trevor Veitch. Laura Branigan’s powerful and emotive vocals contributed to the success of the song.
The song’s catchy chorus, featuring the repeated refrain “Gloria,” helped it climb the charts and become a hit. “Gloria” reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and stayed on the charts for a total of 36 weeks. The song also performed well internationally, reaching high chart positions in several countries.
Laura Branigan’s version of “Gloria” is often associated with the 1980s pop music scene and remains popular in retro playlists. The song’s success contributed significantly to Laura Branigan’s career and is remembered as one of her most iconic hits.