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"Laura" is a 1945 popular song. The music, composed by David Raksin for the 1944 movie Laura, which starred Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews, is heard frequently in the movie. 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 ...
Laura (From "Laura") - David Raksin. 105K views 12 years ago. Concert piece utilizing material from Raksin's score for the movie "Laura." (Raksin is the conductor.) Ray Sherman.
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May 4, 2013 · Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1944). Composed by David Raksin, Conducted by Alfred Newman. Please note that the rights belong to the owner. Support the publishers, if possible, to get the...
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He is perhaps best remembered for his score for Laura (1944). The theme music for "Laura", with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, became a major hit. During Raksin's lifetime, "Laura" was reportedly the second most-recorded song in history after "Stardust" by Hoagy Carmichael and Mitchell Parish.
- Music Division, Library of Congress
- David Raksin papers, 1930s-2004
David Raksin, who composed more than 400 scores for movies and television series but is remembered best as the author of the haunting theme for the 1944 movie, ''Laura,'' died on Monday at...
Year: 1944 Movie: Laura Director: Otto Preminger Players: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price and Judith Anderson. Genre: 1940s Film Noir My Rating: 9.5/10 My Music Rating:...
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Aug 10, 2004 · David Raksin, the noted film composer for “Forever Amber” and “The Bad and the Beautiful” whose hauntingly memorable theme song for the 1944 film noir classic “Laura” became one of the most...
