Laura
Michel Legrand & His Orchestra, Frankie Laine
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Laura, hold these hands and count my fingers Laura, touch these lips you once desired Lay your head upon my chest, hear my heartbeat Gently run your fingers through my hair Mm, touch these ears that listened to your wishes Most of them fulfilled, and that's a lot Let your soft gentle hands caress my body And then tell me what he's got that I ain't got Oh, yes tell me what he's got that I can't give you Well, it must be something I was born without You took an awful chance to be with another man So tell me what he's got that I ain't got Laura, see these walls that I built for you Laura, see this carpet that I laid See those fancy curtains on the windows Touch those satin pillows on your bed Laura, count the dresses in your closet Note the name upon the checkbook in your bag And if there's time before I pull this trigger Then tell me what he's got that I ain't got Oh, yes tell me what he's got that I can't give you Well, it must be something I was born without And if there's time before I pull this trigger Then tell me what he's got that I ain't got Laura, tell me what he's got that I ain't got Laura, tell me what he's got
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Written by: David Raksin
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Laura" by Frankie Laine was released in 1945 and is a classic pop jazz song.
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Music IdentityThe song "Laura" is recognized for its mellow melody, emotional lyrics, and Frankie Laine's soulful voice.
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Song InspirationThe song "Laura" was inspired by a detective film, "Laura," in 1944, where a detective falls in love with a woman whose murder he's investigating.
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Cover VersionsFrankie Laine's version of "Laura" is a cover of the song with the same title originally composed by David Raskin with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
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Billboard ChartThough the song was well-received by fans, it did not make it to the top of the Billboard charts.
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Industrial ImpactThe song is recognized as contributing to the jazz-pop genre's popularity and set a trend for other musicians.
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Performance StyleFrankie Laine's outstanding emotive vocal performance in "Laura" is often cited as one of the iconic elements of the song.
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Other VersionsMany popular artists, including Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Julie London, have covered "Laura."
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Film ContextThe song "Laura" more deeply nuanced when understood within the context of the film it inspired by, adding a layer of suspense and melancholy.
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Song StructureUnlike many pop songs of the era, "Laura" does not follow the typical verse-chorus song structure, setting it apart in terms of composition.
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