Laura (Scissor Sisters song)
"Laura" | ||||
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Single by Scissor Sisters | ||||
from the album Scissor Sisters | ||||
Released | October 27, 2003 | |||
Length | 3:35 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Scissor Sisters | |||
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"Laura" is a song by American glam rock band Scissor Sisters, included as the lead track on their self-titled debut album (2004). The song was released as the band's first single on October 27, 2003, in the United Kingdom, placing at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart. It was later re-issued in June 2004, charting at number 12 on the same chart. In Australia, the song was ranked number 58 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004.[1]
Track listings[]
Initial UK release[]
- 12-inch picture disc and enhanced CD single (981 278-7, 981 278-8)[2][3]
- "Laura" – 3:35
- "Laura" (City Hi-Fi vocal mix) – 4:24
- "Available (For You)" – 3:40
- "Laura" (video—CD only)
UK re-issue[]
- 12-inch single (986 683-1)[4]
- A1. "Laura" (original mix) – 3:35
- A2. "Laura" (acappella) – 3:35
- B1. "Laura" (Paper Faces remix) – 7:49
- CD single (986 683-2)[5]
- "Laura" – 3:35
- "Laura" (Craig C's Vocal Dub Workout) – 6:09
European and Australian release[]
- Enhanced maxi-CD single (986 761-0)[6]
- "Laura" – 3:35
- "Borrowed Time" – 4:10
- "Laura" (Riton Re-Rub) – 6:22
- "Laura" (video)
Charts[]
Chart (2003–2004) | Peak position |
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CIS (Tophit)[7] | 99 |
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[8] | 20 |
Scotland (OCC)[9] | 5 |
UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 12 |
UK Dance (OCC)[11] | 2 |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United Kingdom | October 27, 2003 |
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Polydor | [12] |
United Kingdom (re-release) | June 7, 2004 | [13] | ||
United States | October 11, 2004 | Alternative radio | Universal | [14] |
November 1, 2004 | [15] |
References[]
- ^ "Hottest 100 2004". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Laura (UK 12-inch picture disc). Scissor Sisters. Polydor Records. 2003. 981 278-7.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Laura (UK enhanced CD single liner notes). Scissor Sisters. Polydor Records. 2003. 981 278-8.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Laura (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Scissor Sisters. Polydor Records. 2004. 986 683-1.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Laura (UK CD single liner notes). Scissor Sisters. Polydor Records. 2004. 986 683-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Laura (European & Australian maxi-CD single liner notes). Scissor Sisters. Polydor Records, Universal Music Australia. 2004. 986 761-0.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Scissor Sisters — Laura. Tophit. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "Scissor Sisters: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Gary (February 25, 2020). "Does Rock 'N' Roll Kill Braincells?! – Jake Shears". NME. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Laura [CD 1]". Amazon. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1576. October 8, 2004. p. 35. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1579. October 29, 2004. p. 19. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
External links[]
Categories:
- 2003 singles
- 2003 songs
- 2004 singles
- Polydor Records singles
- Scissor Sisters songs
- Songs written by Babydaddy
- Songs written by Jake Shears
- Universal Records singles