"Laura" is a song by American pop 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.
Music video There are two music videos for the song: "Version 1" and "Version 2". Version 1 was directed by Andy Soup and Version 2 was directed by Alex and Liane.
Track listings UK 12-inch picture disc and CD single (2003) "Laura" – 3:35 "Laura" (City Hi-Fi vocal mix) – 4:24 "Available (For You)" – 3:40 "Laura" (video—CD only)
UK 12-inch single (2004) A1. "Laura" (original mix) – 3:35 A2. "Laura" (acappella) – 3:35 B1. "Laura" (Paper Faces remix) – 7:49
UK CD single (2004) "Laura" – 3:35 "Laura" (Craig C's Vocal Dub Workout) – 6:09
European and Australian maxi-CD single (2004) "Laura" – 3:35 "Borrowed Time" – 4:10 "Laura" (Riton Re-Rub) – 6:22 "Laura" (video)
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2003–2004)PeakpositionRussia Airplay (TopHit)147
Chart (2005)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2004)PositionUK Singles (OCC)156
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United KingdomOctober 27, 2003PolydorUnited Kingdom (re-release)June 7, 2004United StatesOctober 11, 2004Alternative radioUniversalNovember 1, 2004
References
External links Official website Underground Illusion - The Ultimate Scissor Sisters Database