About The Song
“Tell Laura I Love Her” is a teenage tragedy song written by Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh, recorded by Ray Peterson in 1960 on RCA Victor Records. Themes include love, sacrifice, tragedy, and the consequences of impulsive actions.
The song tells the story of Tommy, who wants to provide everything for his lover Laura, including a wedding ring. He enters a stock car race to earn money for the ring but tragically dies in a crash. The song explores the depth of love and the risks individuals may take for their loved ones, as well as the impact of such decisions.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Laura and Tommy were lovers
He wanted to give her everything
Flowers, presents
And most of all a wedding ring
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus 1]
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura I may be late
I’ve something to do that cannot wait
[Verse 3]
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
[Verse 4]
No-one knows what happened that day
Or how his car over-turned in flames
But as they pulled him from the twisted wreck
With his dying breath they heard him say
[Chorus 2]
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
[Verse 5]
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
[Chorus 2]
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
[Tag]
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laure I love her…