Branigan would have the best result on the song with her 1987 version, but then a newly minted star came along and finally got the song to #1. However, before she could chart with the song in the US, Australian group Air Supply would hit the chart first with their take on the song.
It would finally make the US Pop chart in 1986, but would only get to #57. Her version became a major hit in Europe and other countries in 1985. Trivia: This is a remake of a song originally written and performed by Jennifer Rush. I say good riddance to the "Power of Love." Thankfully, this is the last time I have to hear this freakin' song for the blog. Near the end it sounded like was gonna bust a lung, but weirdly it didn't sound as screamy and piercing and Celine Dion's massive, technically perfect wail on the tune. While Branigan's take is not my favorite of the four charting version ("favorite" is a strong word here), I do admire the passion and gusto that she put into her vocal. There's not much I can really add about the tune that I haven't covered in its other versions (see below). ReduxReview: It's back - the song that never dies. This song would also prove to be Branigan's last to reach the Pop Top 40. It was Branigan's worst showing on the album chart to-date and her second in a row to not at least reach gold level sales. The better result didn't necessarily play into album sales with Touch already topping out at #87. It did better making the Pop Top 30 while reaching #19 at AC. Since that upbeat track couldn't gain an audience, the label then chose this ballad for a second single. Pop Bits: Branigan's fifth album, Touch, didn't get off to a great start with its first single, the Stock Aitken Waterman product " Shattered Glass," stalling early at #48.
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