Laura

"Laura" is a 1945 popular song; its music was composed by David Raksin for the 1944 American film Laura. The song is heard frequently in the movie, which stars Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews. The film's director, Otto Preminger, had originally wanted to use Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady" as the theme, but Raksin was not convinced that it was suitable. Angered, Preminger gave Raksin one weekend to compose an alternative melody. Raksin later said that when, over that weekend, his wife sent him a "Dear John" letter, the haunting theme seemed to write itself.

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