Theme from Laura (1944) - David Raksin 

One of the greatest songs, movie themes of all time. Raksin is a master.

This is the the one song that both Cole Porter and Irving Berlin wished that they had written. That says it all about the quality of this song from two of the greatest composers of the last century. I love the film and the song (my beloved mom’s favorite). Miss you mom and dad.❤

My name is Laura and I have had an obsession with Vincent Price! I love this movie and I am watching it right now it’s on tv. LOVE the theme song! I remember as a kid my Mother had this song on an album and she would play it. I really didn’t appreciate the music as a kid but as I saw the movie later and thought about my Mom playing it, it’s a special memory! The whole cast was fantastic! ❤❤

I met Vincent Price once. We talked about this film. He said that it was one of his favorites of all he had done. He was a great guy. Extremely nice.

Today that my mother no longer lives and that thanks to her and for this beautiful music I bear the name of Laura I value as never before every time my parents in any part of the world where I had the privilege of travel and there would be a piano that someone would play my parents requested that they play it for me ... there was not a single pianist who did not have it in his repertoire ... mother to heaven thank you for this gift which is my name and it has given me so much ... !!!!

Wow..... I never knew Daphnis et Chloé by Maurice Ravel and Laura together would be hauntingly perfect together... but it does

She died 30 years ago today. She was so pretty and such a wonderful actress. I think her looks got in the way for she has never been given her due as an actress. I can't see anyone playing Laura but her. When you look at her you can see why Waldo got bent out of shape at the thought of losing her to any other man, and why Mark(Dana Andrews) was so gone on her the moment she came though that door. There was no one like Laura! Thank you Gene Tierney for all Laura and all the films you left behind.

For those who never seen this movie PLEASE be sure to watch it all the way to the end for the shocker. The melody is so haunting. And to watch Dana Andrews fall in love with the portrait of Laura adds a certain romance. It's one of those movies that every time it's on TMC (not often enough, for me) I watch it. Otto Preminger really outdid himself on this film. Bravo!

This is the most beautiful music I've ever heard

One of the most beautiful movie themes, still bring chills after all these years.

Sends a chill up the spine every time it breaks into the main theme. Reminds me of a wave swelling up and crashing on to a beach. Remarkable.

All "Lauras" will have forever Gene Tierney's face and the voice of the wonderful Raksin's mélody.

Perhaps the most hauntingly lovely movie score of all time...

The main theme from 'Laura' with some stills from the movies, music composed by my teacher at UCLA David Raksin; who had a great influence on me, RIP David, you are sorely missed...Combined with elements of Maurice Ravel's 'Daphne et Chloe'....two master orchestrators combined in elegance in perpetuity.....with love, your student, Rhondda Nunes

Dana Andrews....an unappreciated actor who portrayed a uniquely American hero in all his movies.

The melody is perfect, but don't let it blind you to the amazing Hollywood orchestration. The combo of high violins and celli sharing the melody in the beginning is superb.

I watched it 44 years ago and still remember it

This film is as "noir" as anything I've seen. A great film with an unbelievable score.

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of film music ever!

Gene Tierney was, in my view, THE most beautiful woman ever to walk the face of this earth. That still of her at 1m.40s is simply stunning. It's impossible for me to hear this theme without thinking of her, and equally impossible to think of her without hearing this theme. What a combination. We can wait around, but I cannot believe we will ever see the likes of this again.

This beautiful theme immortalized beautiful Gene Tierney. The two are inseparable.

The perfect song paired with the portrait of the absolutely most stunningly beautiful actress ever and forever!

I first saw this movie in 1977 at the age of 22 and was just so blown away and deeply moved by it (I was just a puddle in some scenes) - and the music was such a big part of it. I was so grateful when the score was recorded for commercial release not long after that (the recording cover is shown in this video). It's been a special part of my record collection since (and I was also grateful when it was released on CD).

I didn’t see this film until I was 20 or so & had never heard of Gene Tierney. But one look at those eyes & that face & I fell in love. The music & the movie still haunt me to this day & I just turned 71 in April. My first adult love was murdered and I know what it is to love someone forever.

I think one of the most beautifull tunes of all time. A real classic and will still be around around for a 1000 years.. Real class never goes out of style....

Thank you SO MUCH for this version of Laura I didn't know ! I love music movie, specially "Films Noirs" ! Bernard Hermann, Miklos Rosza, Max Steiner, Franz Waxman, Paul J. Smith, and so much others... They gave me the thrill when I watched movies on T.V., as I was a child... Unforgettable emotions, pure beauty, fascinating tension...

I grew up with this kind of music and the silver screen they were often scored for; as many who listen in probably did - still, I'm eternally grateful that I lived through those years ...

The late Joe Bushkin, US pianist, recorded this tune, composed by Raksin & Mercer for the 1944 film of the same name, on his LP Midnight Rhapsody in '56. I remember listening to this in the '60s as a teenager; for me this is my favourite version, great production. Have a listen

Wonderful blending of two different yet similar compositions. One of those times when 2 realities meet and blend into one. Raksin + Ravel ---Genius

Ms. Tierney was born 100 years ago today, on November 19th, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York.

Such a truly fantastic movie this was,in many ways. The story,acting and the music was superb and excellent. It's no wonder it did so well at the Academy Awards that year. I'll always have a place in my heart for this film as it was made in the year of my birth,1944. My mother told me of it for years and of Gene Tierney and I finally saw it and fell in love with it,just as my mother had. Thanks so much for posting this on you tube for us all to enjoy!! Mike Campbell

Unbelievably gorgeous! What a beautiful musical piece! ❤ I've heard bits and pieces of it here and there throughout my life, but never did I ever heard the whole le piece, let alone knew the title! Thanks to Steven Hays and his old movies analysis, I added this piece to my repertoire! Thank you very much gents for making my quiet afternoon even more pensive and dreamy! 🌇

The jazz piece from 3:19 to 4:00 is total dreamland. Gene was gorgeous.

The main theme blows you off your feet like a huge Pacific breaker off Malibu!

Why ANYONE would give a thumbs down to this is really sad. The other GREAT theme by Raksin is The Bad and the Beautiful. Simply stunning music. I often see Raksin spelled Raskin.

One of My favorite film scores of all time! Exquisitely beautiful 👍

I was madly in love with Gene Tierney when I was ten years old or so. She was a beautiful dream. A wonderful movie.

I just finished writing a short story loosely based on this film's main female character (and Miss Gene Tierney out of character). I listened to Woody Herman and his orchestra ("Laura") as I penned the rough draft. Truly, this is one of Hollywood's best from the WWII era. I'd love to see this great film on the big screen, once more, before I leave this world.

Bravo for a Magnificent Musical Score Laura!!!! Bravo for a Beautiful Actress Gene Tierny, those Eyes, those Lips, the Face!!!! Thanks a Million for Showing us a Beautiful Classic!!!!!!!

Timeless and haunting music, Raksin & Ravel are blended to perfection, Thank you for this.

I really LOVE THIS FILM , THIS INCREDIBLE MUSIC, I¨M A REAL FANATIC , Gene Tierney is so sweet and wonderful, the other actors were extraordinary.!!! actors of this quality today are difficult to find!

Everything about Laure is beautifully done and one of the loveliest actress, Gene Tierney!

As a lover of both Ravel and the Theme to Laura, I think this is a nicely done mix of the two.

You know the feeling of something half remembered, of something that never happened, yet you recall it well. You know the feeling of recognizing someone that you've never met as far as you could tell, well. Laura is the face in the misty light, footsteps that you hear down the hall. The laugh that floats on a summer night that you can never quite recall. And you see Laura on the train that is passing thru. Those eyes, how familiar they seem. She gave your very first kiss to you. That was Laura but she's only a dream.

When I think of romantic, unforgettable film theme music, " Laura" / " Summer of '42"/ " Days Of Wine & Roses" / " Moon River" , all immediately, come to mind. ----------------------Wolfsky9

My favorite film noir movie and what a score! This song just soars and soars with passion and a gorgeous gentleness - stunning.

what a stroke of perceptive genius is that you combined both themes--!! wonderful--they seem connected emotionally.

This Ravel/Raskin mix is a stroke of pure genuis, as I think a few have already stated here. Pity this version's not commercially available. I'd purchase it at the drop of a hat...

I remember seeing the movie first time around, which makes me wonder where the last 70+years went. Great movie and even greater musical score ... and recalling the silver screen greats: Gene Tierney, Vincent Price and Dana Andrews. All our yesterdays, truly memorable ...

So beautiful. Adore this movie. Clifton Webb!❤️

One of the best film noir. Great cast

This theme has mystery & mystique woven into every note... One of my favorites of all time

Saw the movie several months ago. It was probably my 3rd time watching it. I really enjoyed it as much as I did the first time. Which was years ago. The music was beautifully written as well as the lyrics. I loved it.

I think this movie is why my mom and dad named me Laura

One of my favorite movies❤️ So many different versions of this

I cherish this film and its soundtrack. It's one of my Top Ten and the score is as enchanting as Gene Tierney.

One of the most beautiful ballads in the world. This is my favorite of them all. Plus I know three Laura's in person and they are so ever perfect for this tune too.

L'un des plus beaux films noirs et d'Amour de tous les temps.Avec une GENE TIERNEY flamboyante de beauté et de mystère et un DANA ANDREWS parfait dans son rôle d'attente,en séducteur séduit effacé.La grande époque d'HOLLYWOOD avec son casting de STARS,de vrais étoiles,des STARS immenses (pas le terme banal et galvaudé d'aujourd'hui) ET une mélodie magnifique qui vous transporte,vous colle la chair de poule et vous tient chaud au coeur lors d'une enième projection pendant toute une vie...

The acting was good of all and Dana Andrews was a sharp detective who fell in love with her portrait and they all thought Laura was dead and then she appears !

This was one of my father's favorite songs and one of the reasons I named my daughter Laura.

An altogether amazing piece of music writing both music and lyrics. The lyrics alone are haunting and take you away into it's web then joined with the music incredible piece of music by Raskin.

Stupendous film, stupendous soundtrack (the originals), stupendous short movie and soundtrack in this presentation! Thx for the upload!... To combine Maurice Ravel's "Sunrise" with David Raksin's score in such a way is also a stroke of genius.

just watched the film again on TV the casting is great ,the story is great, and the music is superb , just love Laura

Music that touches the soul

The opening is a straight quote from "Daphnis and Chloe" by Maurice Ravel. Raksin's own melody emerges subtly from this opening. A beautiful piece of work by both composers!

I fell in love with that picture and song when I was eight.

Laura is one of my favorite movies; I watch it again and again. The theme song by David Raskin is incredibly beautiful and haunting; I had it on the music list for my wedding; Laura was the name of my beloved aunt. I know she is in Shemayim. I miss you, Aunt Laura (z"l)

The DEFINITIVE arrangement of this legendary movie's theme ☄️☄️☄️

Wow,Wow, what a long time ago i saw that movie and it seem to leave an impression on me,oh yeah,my friends wife who used to hum the theme Laura,some years later,long ago and far away.

Have anyone of you heard the refrain to this adorable song? The magic of the words and the beauty and mystery of the music are a perfect match. "You know the feeling of something half remembered, of something that never happened, yet you recall it well....You know the feeling of recognizing someone that you've never met as far as you can tell..."

The music is so beautiful and the movie was wonderful. I have watched it so many times and never do I grow weary maybe it’s the music. 💕

Beautiful job. Thank you. Tremendous movie. Johnny Mercer managed to write a great lyric for the song later on.

Dana Andrews deserves a Hollywood Walk of Fame tribute!

Hauntingly beautiful song.

Nice blending of the two pieces. I love that Gene was associated with three of the most beautiful film scores ever composed: Laura, The Razor's Edge and The Ghost and Mrs Muir.

I've dedicated this song to my paternal grandmother Laura Farr on Facebook her birthday November 17 1892

Thank you so much! The strings in this piece are absolutely amazing! One of my favorites!

Ahhhh dated a piano bar player years ago in our 20's..used to request this every saturdaynite..broke up, life went on..but always told him, one night I will come back and put an anonymous request in...it's been 25 yrs live on 2 continents, was love...would love to do that someday 💞

Wow....What a beautiful filmtheme and score!

A wonderfully intriguing film further enhanced by a memorable score by David Raksin.

Amazing mash up! Enjoyed.

David Raksin also wrote the music to The Big Combo (1955). A B-movie film noir, but nonetheless a classic. The opening title sequence of that film is worth the price of admission alone.

It is utter genius of you to combine Ravel and Raskin! both pieces do indeed have an affinity for each other--what a great creative idea!! Thank you so much!

Brilliant mixing and insight. Bravo!

Beautiful, beautiful!

One of the most luscious film theme songs of all times, even better than the film itself!

Wonderful !!!!

A stunning film. Out of all the films I've watched, this is without a doubt one of the very best. Incredible writing and directing. Clifton Webb, in my opinion, portrays one of the most disgusting characters in cinematic history, and nails it to absolute perfection. To quote one of his lines ''It was a masterpiece''. :)

Thanks so much for this version! AND Very few comments about... Dana Andrews, my fave of them all from Gable thru Nicholson, and I am a trained professional actor. Andrews had that great run-- 1944 Laura 1945 A Walk in the Sun 1946 The Best Years of Our Lives. That guy had such a simple humble totality about his work, and like Mitchum said of Trevor Howard, "you could never catch him acting". AND The Four Freshmen 1960 The Four Freshmen 2009 Charlie Parker 1950 Helen Merrill & Stephane Grappelli 1986 Carly Simon late 80s?............all on YT.

Gourgeous theme. Sumptuous orchestration. Bravo to David Raksin.

"There are elements of Maurice Ravel's 'Daphne et Chloe' in this" - you got that right!

Thanks for adding, and mentioning, Ravel's piece. I love Bolero... and now I am a big fan of Daphne et Chloé thanks to you. Cheers.

One of the finest films and scores ever!

Beautiful !!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Nothing can be added to genius !

The song brings back the flavor of older days when the world was sweeter, uncomplicated, families stayed together no matter what, God was the foundation of most homes, the chance for self advancement was everywhere. Neighbors helped each other and didn't lock their doors. It is a world gone away, which was stylish, romantic, when men and women loved each other and the dance of romance was what made life sweet, unlike today when women hit the sheets on the first date. Bring me back to the days when the chrome on the cars was thick and the tires and fins on our fabulous fifties and sixties cars were as big as our dreams. That is the world I never wanted to leave. When I hear "Laura" it just brings it all back and I relive those golden times like the needle stuck in a record on an old record player, stuck in the same old groove, same old groove, same old.....

Very beautifull arrangement!

Absolutely beautiful job here. This music never sounded better, and it's a very apt mix. Bravo!

Beautiful ...

Well done - collage with the music