Tell Laura I Love Her
Bee Gees, The · Other Songs - Bee Gees, The
He wanted to give her everything
flowers, presents
and most of all a wedding ring
He saw a sign for a sport car race
A thousand dollar prize it read
he couldnÂ’t get Laura on the phone
So to her mother Tommy said
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura I may be late
I have something to do, that cannot wait
He drove his car to the racing ground
He was the youngest driver there
The crowd roared as they started the race
From the track they drove at a deadly pace
No one knows what happened that day
How his car overturn in flames
As they pull him from the twisted wreck
With his dying breath they heard him say
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
In the chapel Laura prayed
For her Tommy who passed away
It was just for Laura he lived and died
Alone in the chapel she can hear him cry
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Tell Laura I Love Her
The Bee Gees' 1963 recording of "Tell Laura I Love Her" stands as a defining moment in their early career, capturing the raw energy of British Invasion pop. Before their later dominance in disco, the brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb delivered this tragic ballad with a youthful intensity that resonated across the globe. The track showcases their emerging vocal harmonies and emotional delivery, establishing a narrative of youthful romance and sudden loss without relying on complex production. As a cornerstone of their initial discography, the song highlights the group's ability to adapt American pop sensibilities into a distinctively British sound. This recording remains a testament to their versatility, marking a significant step in their evolution from local favorites to international superstars.