Laura
Johnny Mathis · Other Songs - Johnny Mathis
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 through.
Those eyes, how familiar they seem.
She gave your very first kiss to you.
That was Laura but she's only a dream.
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 through.
Those eyes, how familiar they seem.
She gave your very first kiss to you.
That was Laura but she's only a dream.
Laura - Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis's rendition of Laura stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the romantic ballad. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies his signature smooth vocal style, characterized by a warm, baritone tone that conveys deep emotion and intimacy. As one of the most popular songs of the era, Laura became a staple of the Great American Songbook, often associated with the romantic ideals of the time. Mathis's interpretation is widely regarded as definitive, capturing the song's poignant narrative of unrequited love with a gentle, understated delivery that has ensured its enduring legacy in popular music history.