Think of Laura

Christopher Cross

About Think of Laura

"Think of Laura" is a popular song by the American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. Released as a single in late 1983 from Cross' second studio album, Another Page, "Think of Laura" became the singer's fourth (and, to date, final) single to reach the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at #9 in early 1984. The song spent eleven weeks in the Top 40. In addition, the song became Cross' third single to hit #1 on the adult contemporary chart, following "Never Be the Same" and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)". "Think of Laura" remained at #1 on this chart for four weeks. The song was written by Cross and produced by Michael Omartian. 


Year:
1990
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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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Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross (born Christopher Charles Geppert; May 3, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas. His debut album earned him five Grammys. He is perhaps best known for his US Top Ten hit songs, "Sailing", "Ride Like the Wind", and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)", the last of which he recorded for the film Arthur starring Dudley Moore. "Sailing" earned three Grammy Awards in 1981, while "Arthur's Theme" won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981 (with co-composers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen). more »

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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."
Popularity
The song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1984 and held the position for three weeks.
Dedication
Christopher 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.
Misinterpretation
Many 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.
Television Exposure
Even 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.
Need for Clarification
Because 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.
Chart Position
Apart 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.
Music Style
The song reflects Christopher Cross’s signature soft rock style. It's filled with melody and heartfelt lyrics that contributed to its mass appeal.
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.
Legacy
Despite 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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