Contents • • • • • • • • Release [ ] 'Hold Me' was released on both 7' and 12' vinyl in North America and on 7' vinyl in Japan. The B-side for the North American 7' releases was 'Tenderness', which was taken from Hold Me. The Japanese release featured a different track from the album, 'When the Heat Hits the Streets'. For release as a single, 'Hold Me' was edited, removing around half a minute from its duration. An American 7' promotional single was also issued, featuring 'Hold Me (Edited Version of Remix)' as the A-side and 'Hold Me (New Extended Remix)' as the B-side, both remixed by American producer.

The American 12' vinyl featured 'Hold Me (Vocal/New Extended Remix)' as the A-side, with 'Tenderness (Vocal/Extended Remix Version)' and 'Spanish Eddie (Vocal/Extended Remix Version)' as the two B-sides. An American 12' promotional single featured 'Hold Me (Vocal/New Extended Remix)' on both sides of the vinyl.

Promotion [ ] No music video was filmed to promote the single. Branigan performed the song on American music TV show, and Nitetime.

Critical reception [ ] Upon release, listed the song as a dance pick and commented: 'A straight-ahead, American-sounding rock ballad; more booming beat boxes, less exotica than her usual repertoire.' Wrote: 'An urgent ballad with a surging rock feel, 'Hold Me' showcases the Branigan voice in all its many textured volume. With sharp hooks and a hummable melody, the tune could mean another chart racer for one of pop's favorite singers.'

'Hold Me' is a song by the American pop singer Laura Branigan, released in 1985 as the. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Following the Top 40 success of the first single from Hold Me, 'Spanish Eddie', 'Hold Me' was released as the follow-up single. Create a book Download as PDF Printable version.

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Laura Branigan • Add to Favorite • • • Laura Ann Branigan (bornJuly 3, 1952, Mount Kisco, New York; died August 26, 2004 (aged 52), East Quogue, New York) was a singer, songwriter and actress best known for the hits 'Gloria' and 'Self Control'. She grew up in Armonk, Westchester County, New York, USA. It wasn't until her senior year at Byram Hills High School, (1966-70) where she performed the lead role in a school musical,(Pajama Game), that she began to consider a career in entertainment.

After graduation from high school, Laura moved to Manhattan and attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. (1970-72) In the early 1970s Branigan was a member of the band Meadow, which released one album in 1973 called The Friend Ship.

In 1976 (April - July) she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. Upon Laura’s return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to pursue a career as a solo artist. Laura’s powerful talent, as well as her drive and determination, led to her being signed in October 1977. In a meeting at Sid Bernstein office. He became her first manager.

In 1979, Laura Branigan signed with Ahmet Ertegun to the label, Atlantic Records. Her first album, known as Silver Dreams, was to be released in 1981 but it was canceled due to a contract lawsuit with her management. Laura’s first major appearance on the pop scene was with the anthem “Gloria” in 1982, which has become the signature song of her career.

The track came from Laura’s debut album, Branigan. “Gloria” was a multi-platinum hit single, rising to the top of the Billboard charts and staying on the charts for an amazing thirty-six weeks. Laura received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocalist Female for the song. In 1983, Laura released Branigan 2 and had two more top ten hits with “Solitaire” and “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”, confirming her status as a major artist, with the latter track reaching the #1 position on the adult Contemporary charts. That same year, Laura could also be heard on the Flashdance soundtrack with “Imagination”. Her musical involvement with the film led her to receive her second Grammy nomination. In 1984, the album Self Control was released with the title track, 'Self Control' reaching the top ten.