"Laura" is a song by English recording artist

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for her third studio album '' The Haunted Man'' (2012). It was written by

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and British songwriter

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. It received positive reactions from fans when Khan played it at a string of European festival dates. The song received its radio debut on 22 July 2012 on Zane Lowe's

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show as "Hottest Record in the World" and was made available as an instant download to people who pre-ordered the album on

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Track listing

Chart performance

Release history

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Laura 2012 singles Bat for Lashes songs Pop ballads Songs written by Justin Parker Songs written by Bat for Lashes 2012 songs Parlophone singles