Looking Out for Number One cover

Looking Out for Number One

Laura Branigan · 1981

7 min · 2 tracks · folk rock · synth-pop · Italo dance

A vibrant blend of synth-pop and folk rock that captures the exuberance of early '80s dance music.

Looking Out for Number One is a single by Laura Branigan, released in 1981. A vibrant blend of synth-pop and folk rock that captures the exuberance of early '80s dance music. 'Looking Out for Number One' marked Branigan's entry into the mainstream, featuring a title track that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. The album's commercial success helped pave the way for her later achievements, including subsequent albums that solidified her status in pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Looking Out for Number One sound like?

A vibrant blend of synth-pop and folk rock that captures the exuberance of early '80s dance music. Rooted in folk rock and synth-pop.

What makes Looking Out for Number One by Laura Branigan notable?

'Looking Out for Number One' marked Branigan's entry into the mainstream, featuring a title track that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. The album's commercial success helped pave the way for her later achievements, including subsequent albums that solidified her status in pop music. Released in 1981, 'Looking Out for Number One' was Laura Branigan's debut album, launching her career after signing with Atlantic Records. This album followed her initial exposure through local performances and set the stage for her subsequent hits, establishing her as a prominent voice in the pop music landscape.

How many songs are on Looking Out for Number One?

Looking Out for Number One has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·7:17

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Looking Out for Number One Standout 3:45
  • 2 Love Me Tonight Standout 3:32

Release Date

January 1, 1981

Genre

Italo dance, folk rock, synth-pop

More albums in Italo dance

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

7 min 17 sec