About the song
Ray Peterson, a pioneering rock and roll artist, released “Tell Laura I Love Her” as a heartfelt and emotional ballad that captured the hearts of audiences around the world. This poignant song, released in 1959, became a hit single and a defining track for Peterson’s career.
With his distinctive voice and emotive delivery, Peterson explores the themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection. Through introspective lyrics and Peterson’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I miss her, tell Laura I died for her,” immediately establish the song’s tragic subject. The lyrics continue to explore the pain and sorrow of a lost love, emphasizing the depth of the singer’s feelings. The song’s refrain, “Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I miss her,” is both powerful and heartbreaking, conveying a sense of deep loss and regret.
Throughout the song, Peterson’s soulful vocals and the song’s melancholic melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and heartbreak makes it a timeless classic.
“Tell Laura I Love Her” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Laura and Tommy were lovers
He wanted to give her everything
Flowers, presents and most of all, a wedding ring
He saw a sign for a stock car race
“A thousand dollar prize, ” it read
He couldn’t get Laura on the phone
So to her mother, Tommy said
“Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura I may be late
I’ve something to do, that cannot wait”
He drove his car to the racing ground
He was the youngest driver there
The crowd roared as they started the race
‘Round the track they drove at a deadly pace
No one knows what happened that day
How his car overturned in flames
But as they pulled him from the twisted wreck
With his dying breath, they heard him say
“Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die”
Now in the chapel where Laura prays
For her Tommy who passed away
It was just for Laura, he lived and died
Alone in the chapel she can hear him cry
“Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die”
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I love her