Gloria In Excelsis Deo is the liturgical theme; Handel, Haydn, and Mendelssohn are among the composers who wrote the most popular and enduring interpretations of it during the classical era.
Songs titled "Gloria" include:
Gloria (Van Morrison Song) , the most often-cited song of this title composed in the rock era, written by Van Morrison and originally recorded by Morrison's band Them in 1964.
Gloria (Laura Branigan Song) , the most successful single recording of a song with the title "Gloria", released by Laura Branigan in 1982.
Gloria (U2 Song) , by U2, from their 1981 album ''October'', that incorporated some of "Gloria in Excelsis Deo".
