HOW CAN I HELP YOU SAY GOODBYE - LAURA BRANIGAN

Laura Branigan - How Can I Help You To Say Goodbye LYRICS

Through the back window of a '59 wagon
I watched my best friend Jamie slippin' further away
I kept on waving 'till I couldn't see her
And through my tears, I asked again why we couldn't stay
Mama whispered softly, Time will ease your pain
Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same

And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye?
It's OK to hurt, and it's OK to cry
Come, let me hold you and I will try
How can I help you to say goodbye?

I sat on our bed, he packed his suitcase
I held a picture of our wedding day
His hands were trembling, we both were crying
He kissed me gently and then he quickly walked away
I called up Mama, she said, Time will ease your pain
Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same

And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye?
It's OK to hurt, and it's OK to cry
Come, let me hold you and I will try
How can I help you to say goodbye?

Sitting with Mama alone in her bedroom
She opened her eyes, and then squeezed my hand
She said, I have to go now, my time here is over
And with her final word, she tried to help me understand
Mama whispered softly, Time will ease your pain
Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same

And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye?
It's OK to hurt, and it's OK to cry
Come, let me hold you and I will try
How can I help you to say goodbye?

How can I help you to say goodbye?


LAURA BRANIGAN BIOGRAPHY


Biography

Laura Branigan, singer and actress, was born on July 3, 1957 and raised in the upstate New York town of Brewster. It wasn't till her senior year in high school, where she performed the lead role in a school musical, that she began to consider an entertainment career. After graduation from high school, Laura moved to Manhattan and attended The Academy of Dramatic Arts. In the late 70's, 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 by Atlantic Records.

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 an enormous 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. 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. Another single from the album, "The Lucky One" went top 40. Laura also won the coveted Grand Prize at the 13th Tokyo Music Festival for her riveting performance of "The Lucky One."

Laura's album Hold Me was released in 1985 and included the top 40 hit "Spanish Eddie". In 1987 Touch was released with the ballad, "The Power of Love", returning Laura to the top 40. Throughout the 80's, Laura's songs also appeared on the Ghostbusters, Body Rock, Coming To America, and Salsa soundtracks

During the 90's, Laura released Laura Branigan in 1990 and Over My Heart in 1993. In 1995, a US greatest hits collection called The Best of Branigan was released. There have been several international greatest hits compilations released also, the most recent being the South African Back In Control in 1999. Laura has performed for audiences in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, touring the world several times.

Laura's acting credits have included television's "CHiPs", among others, and the films Mugsy's Girls and Backstage.

During the late 90's, Laura took a hiatus from performing, doing only the occasional concert. In early 2001 she made her return to the studio. 2002 saw the release of "The Essentials", a digitally remastered hits compilation. During 2002, Laura also performed the role of the singing Janis Joplin in the hit New York City musical "Love, Janis."

2004 has seen the release of "Self Control 2004" and "Gloria 2004", collections of remixes of the original Branigan classics produced by some of Europe's top remixers, which feature stunning, newly-recorded vocals by Laura. Currently, Laura is at work performing concerts at various venues, as well as continuing to record her album of new material, and it is with great expectation and anticipation that fans everywhere are awaiting its release. Laura is back touching audiences once again with the unique four-octave range voice, consuming passion, and undeniable power that is pure Branigan!

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[buffalocrotch]

Not a well known song from Laura, but I found this on one of her CD's & really love this song. Branigan was an amazing singer, I miss her. I will never forget summer of 1984, when Self Control was all over the airwaves.

[buffalocrotch]

@kvjjus - I will keep you in my thoughts, don't know what to say, but so tough to lose family, I keep my Mother and Father's spirit in my heart every day, and I sometimes remember them so vividly as if I could still hear them.

[kvjjus]

A memory of my youngest sons demise. I still feel it like it was yesterday. It also remembers my mothers passing. They will always be remembered till my dying day. God Bless them both and Ms. Branagan also. One of our best songstress to date.

[wdlkmpx]

Sweet, this is her most soothing song. Wish had sung more songs like this.

[Audiomaniac84]

@ARTLENGEL OMG! What a beautiful pictures! Can you email it me in original resolution? email: slava2(at)tut.by

[lilifabilopez]

good song ,but tooslow but still give it 100 points wowwww

[edison55210]

really cool video and very relaxing. thumbs up!

[zilzac2]

Very beautiful! Thanks. Great Sunday! Best wishes.

[mepmug01]

Thanks very much for this beautiful video, images and song. Great joy for eyes and ears. I wish you a wonderful weekend. Dearest wishes. Mannes.

[miamorfully]

she's one of my fave vocalist!..great song!