Think of Laura
Christopher Cross
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Every once in a while I'd see her smile And she'd turn my day around A girl with those eyes Could stare through the lies And see what your heart was saying Think of Laura but laugh don't cry I know she'd want it that way When you think of Laura laugh don't cry I know she'd want it that way A friend of a friend A friend till the end That's the kind of girl she was Taken away so young Taken away without a warning I know you and you're here In everyday we live I know her and she's here I can feel her when I sing Hey Laura, where are you now Are you far away from here I don't think so I think you're here Taking our tears away
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS
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10 facts about this song
Release Timing"Think of Laura" was released in 1983; it's a single from Christopher Cross's second studio album "Another Page."
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PopularityThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1984 and held the position for three weeks.
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DedicationChristopher Cross wrote this song in memory of Laura Carter, a close friend of his who was killed in an accidental shooting. The song song pays tribute to her memory.
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MisinterpretationMany people mistakenly thought "Think of Laura" was written for the soap opera "General Hospital" because of its regular usage on the program. In actual fact, the song wasn't originally intended to be associated with the show.
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Television ExposureEven though it wasn't written for the show, "Think of Laura" earned additional fame and recognition because it was regularly played on "General Hospital" during scenes featuring the character Laura Spencer.
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Need for ClarificationBecause of the widespread belief that Cross wrote the song for "General Hospital," he had to issue a statement clarifying that "Think of Laura" was written to honor his late friend, not a soap opera character.
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Chart PositionApart from reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Think of Laura" also earned number one spot on the Adult Contemporary chart, making it a hit in multiple music categories.
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Music StyleThe song reflects Christopher Cross’s signature soft rock style. It's filled with melody and heartfelt lyrics that contributed to its mass appeal.
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Critical Reception"Think of Laura" was well-received by music critics. They praised Cross’s emotional delivery and the song's poignant lyrics, contributing to its commercial success.
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LegacyDespite its moment of controversy, "Think of Laura" has become one of Christopher Cross’s signature songs. It remains a popular track in his discography and continues to be played on soft rock and adult contemporary radio stations today.
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