CHRISTOPHER CROSS - THINK OF LAURA | FIRST TIME HEARING *REACTION*

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  • Опубликовано: 1 ноя 2024

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  • @stevenbaer5999
    @stevenbaer5999 8 месяцев назад +15

    Who's actually still listening to Think of Laura in 2024

  • @jmrx12
    @jmrx12 2 года назад +20

    Cross wrote this song about Laura Coffin Carter, an 18-year-old student at Denison University in Granville, Ohio who was killed by a stray bullet on April 17, 1982. She was riding in a car with her parents and three friends when gunfire broke out a block away and the bullet hit her in the chest. These are the true facts behind this song-"General Hospital" just happened to use it later for their Luke and Laura sub-plot.

    • @heron6764
      @heron6764 2 года назад +4

      A tribute song, so sad...

    • @kolense
      @kolense 2 года назад

      do you know if it is true they never paid him for using his song

    • @jessieball6195
      @jessieball6195 Год назад +1

      @@kolense that I am not sure about. Great tune though.

    • @fitzgivesfits1
      @fitzgivesfits1 6 месяцев назад

      Christopher Cross was dating a young woman who happened to be Laura's friend. Laura's parents set up a scholarship fund in Laura's name following the tragedy.

  • @chrisroberts5950
    @chrisroberts5950 5 месяцев назад +5

    I was a senior in high school when this beautiful young woman that was a junior. She always had just a wonderful smile on her face to everyone she saw every day.
    She was at a church gathering at a river beach having a great day she laid down on the sand and never woke up again. The saddest thing I have ever gone through. She was just a sweetheart. I was just a sports friend but I play this song every year. And ball my eyes out. Then I laugh at all the good times we shared. Traci was the best most kindest person I have ever known. I’m 60 years old and miss her every year. Thanks for sharing this song.

  • @jamesrobbison
    @jamesrobbison 2 года назад +18

    Yes this song definitely touches a tender spot in my heart. When I was 26 I lost a very special lady in my life, Donna, who committed suicide. Her mind had been badly affected by drugs, she was a hippie in the 60's and got caught up in the culture. She had convinced herself that God had told her to take her life. That was one of the toughest things I've ever gone through! To this day, almost 40 year later, I still miss her. May she rest in peace.

    • @lizziethegangsterhippie9291
      @lizziethegangsterhippie9291  2 года назад +5

      Gosh, I’m so sorry to hear that, I’m sure that must’ve been incredibly hard for you.. may she Rest In Peace 💗😞

  • @mikegriffin415
    @mikegriffin415 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for a truly heart felt reaction to this beautiful tribute to Laura Carter, written and performed by the great Christopher Cross. I can’t help but think about my favorite singer songwriter Laura Nyro, when I hear this song, she passed away at the age of 49 from ovarian cancer in 1997.

  • @marcanthonystorm
    @marcanthonystorm 14 дней назад

    This song debuted on General Hospital when Laura Spencer was either lost or missing and Luke had lost his love.

  • @ervinpelaez7188
    @ervinpelaez7188 2 года назад +17

    This song was used on General Hospital back in the 80s for a character name Laura.
    Lis you’re amazing as usual.

    • @DUANEYAISER
      @DUANEYAISER 2 года назад +2

      Yes it was, but Christopher Cross wrote it about his girlfriend's roommate who was shot and killed by a stray bullet.

    • @simonsez05
      @simonsez05 2 года назад +3

      This ballad was used for one half of the super couple, Luke & Laura on General Hospital.

    • @jessieball6195
      @jessieball6195 Год назад

      @@DUANEYAISER absolutlely correct.

    • @MearasRex
      @MearasRex Год назад

      @@simonsez05 watched GH during the summers and when I was home sick. That storyline......gak! And yeah, I was bawling when I saw the episode. But marrying your rapist......🤢 Even as a preteen there was an ick factor.
      But that background info about Christopher Cross? Never knew that.

  • @googogler
    @googogler 2 года назад +10

    instrumentals beautiful- vocals beautiful- message beautiful- reactor beautiful 🕊️☮️

  • @stevenbaer5999
    @stevenbaer5999 8 месяцев назад +3

    Think of Laura by Christopher Cross came out in 1980

  • @primusmoss-ln6jc
    @primusmoss-ln6jc Год назад +3

    She was a friend of a girl he was dating. Both girls were in college at that time in Ohio. She unfortunately was hit and killed by a stray bullet fired a block away by gang members having it out over something stupid I'm sure, while riding in a car with her parents. Laura Coffin Carter was her name. She must have been a really cool girl for him to come up with such a beautiful song about her. One of the most haunting I've ever heard. I'm sure you know the story by now. I see some of these comments are a year old, but I thought I'd say something anyway. This story and song touched me deeply as did your reaction to it! Well done!

  • @timgrady4630
    @timgrady4630 2 года назад +3

    Deeply touching on the deepest levels .

  • @maryblum8365
    @maryblum8365 2 года назад +4

    I fell in love with this song when they used it on General Hospital.

  • @dawnhickman5604
    @dawnhickman5604 2 года назад +2

    Hiya my baby, nanna here. Just want to wish you a very happy Easter. You're looking soooo good & confident. Keep safe my angel. Lots of love & big hugs from us all over here in GB. You're such a sweet girl. xx

    • @lizziethegangsterhippie9291
      @lizziethegangsterhippie9291  2 года назад

      Hi Nanna! Happy Easter to you as well 💗💗💗 sending love and hugs back to you and I hope you’re doing well and staying safe!

  • @tombeyerlein3813
    @tombeyerlein3813 2 года назад +4

    Denison freshman Laura Carter was riding with her parents and some college friends in Columbus, Ohio, 40 years ago this coming Sunday when a bullet from a gang war a block away struck her in the chest. Her father raced her to the nearest hospital, but she could not be saved. Laura was close friends with Paige, Cross's girlfriend at the time. Chris also knew Laura, and he wrote this song to comfort Paige and as a tribute to Laura. I can't hear this song to this day without getting teary-eyed.

    • @lizziethegangsterhippie9291
      @lizziethegangsterhippie9291  2 года назад +4

      wow, gosh that’s horrible.. God bless her 💗

    • @billkirkpatrick9112
      @billkirkpatrick9112 2 года назад +1

      My son went to Denison and actually played lacrosse like Laura did.. tears always for her and her family. Such a beautiful place and she had her whole life ahead of her.. taken away

  • @SaverioP
    @SaverioP 2 года назад +5

    Way back in the day on a soap opera called General Hospital, they had a hugely popular storyline about "bad boy" Luke and "innocent" Laura.
    I'm not sure if this song was written specifically for the show, but they used the hell out of it.

    • @tombeyerlein3813
      @tombeyerlein3813 2 года назад

      I've read that Cross hated the association with General Hospital. This song has a much deeper meaning.

    • @leonardshevlin7260
      @leonardshevlin7260 2 года назад

      CC's girlfriend's Denison University roommate Laura was killed by a stray bullet while riding in the back seat of her parents' car after she played in a intercollegiate sport game in Columbus.

  • @celticblood756
    @celticblood756 Год назад

    I knew a girl in my youth who died of cancer so young, this reminds me that we cannot waste one second of our lives. Live to the fullest every day!!!

  • @cloudywinter6828
    @cloudywinter6828 2 года назад +5

    Christopher Cross has such a unique voice...Love his debut album...every song his great....Hi Liz!

  • @martyemmons3100
    @martyemmons3100 2 года назад +7

    Oh my god! I remember this song! What a hidden treasure this is. The lyrics that stand out to me are "when you think of Laura, laugh don't cry. I know she'd want it that way". Thank you Lizzie for bringing this wonderful song back. I've always liked Christopher Cross, I just forgot why. The expression on your face is like that of a human sponge, soaking in every drop of this precious and tender song. I really appreciate your videos, they are always uplifting and gratifying to watch.
    A Sade song that reminds me this one is "Maureen". The music is smooth and I interpret the lyrics as her missing her best friend.
    I'm so happy you're back! I really like watching your facial expression when you tell us to press the notifications for future videos. Period!

  • @crsounddoctor4937
    @crsounddoctor4937 2 года назад +7

    Hi Lizzie, This is an absolute hidden gem, which I totally appreciate!!! I'm also grateful that you're doing well and you're giving us "Gangster Hippies" some nice reactions to look forward to!!!

  • @hrblsh
    @hrblsh 2 года назад +1

    I’ve just been discovering Christopher Cross this year. I’ve heard all these songs before, long ago and they got stuck in my head even though I didn’t know at the time. I love it, He’s amazing. Great reactions!

  • @hongfang2508
    @hongfang2508 2 года назад +4

    From Wikipedia
    Cross wrote the song to mourn the death of Denison University college student Laura Carter, who was killed in Columbus, Ohio, when she was struck by a stray bullet during gunfire in a gang war.
    Carter, a lacrosse player from Wayne, Pennsylvania, was sitting in the back seat of her father's car. Her family was visiting for homecoming, and had just watched Laura and her friends compete in a lacrosse match.
    Cross had met Carter through her college roommate Paige McNinch, whom Cross was dating at the time. McNinch was pictured on the inner sleeve of the Another Page album, sitting on a stool. Cross wrote the song as a way of offering comfort to McNinch, and honoring Carter's memory.
    Carter's shooter, Gordon Newlin, served time for the shooting. He was released on parole in 2012.

    • @rods1379
      @rods1379 2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for the explanation!

    • @jojowhite9296
      @jojowhite9296 2 года назад +1

      I live so close to Granville where Denison University is located. The tragedy occurred on a Saturday afternoon after a lacrosse game. Her family was taking her and some teammates out to dinner when gun fire took place a block away. The killer did not mean to kill her but things like this happen when people start shooting at each other. The bullet struck Laura and she died instantly. I'm not sure of the time frame but I'm thinking it was in the spring of 1982. As mentioned above, Laura was the roommate of Cross's girl friend at that time. If Laura were alive today she'd be closing in on 60 years of age.

    • @jamesrichardson3322
      @jamesrichardson3322 Год назад

      That's not justice ⚖️ , he should be in prison doing life without parole. 😡

  • @kennethjosephschmidt3412
    @kennethjosephschmidt3412 2 года назад +1

    I had forgotten how beautiful this song is. Thank you for sharing.

  • @tombeyerlein3813
    @tombeyerlein3813 2 года назад +3

    I was one of the people who recommended this one. I hope it wasn't too downbeat for you and your viewers. I think it's absolutely beautiful while at the same time being terribly sad, especially considering the backstory. Your analysis was right on the money. Chris did a great job of evoking the heartache of the situation while still leavening it with love and hope.

    • @lizziethegangsterhippie9291
      @lizziethegangsterhippie9291  2 года назад +2

      Oh no I loved it and thank you for recommending it! Chris always knows just how to deliver for each track and I think that’s one of the amazing parts of his artistry from what I’ve heard thus far so thank you💗💗💗

  • @richj5953
    @richj5953 2 года назад

    SNOW THA PRODUCT
    "REALLY COUNTS"
    SHE is amazing !!

  • @Niecy70
    @Niecy70 2 года назад +1

    Love your reactions my dear. Christopher Cross is just a master music maker. I'm so happy to see you back. I hope you know the joy that you bring some people being here❤️

  • @kpowers
    @kpowers 2 года назад

    Never can go wrong with Christopher Cross

  • @markramsey5969
    @markramsey5969 Год назад +2

    Christopher Cross was dating a girl in college who’s best friend was murdered. He wrote this song as a dedication to her. Definitely a very sad song.

  • @miltonslocum8957
    @miltonslocum8957 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful reaction to another beautiful Christopher Cross classic Lizzie. And your comments reflect the sincere message of the song. Laura reminds me of someone who was full of joy and celebrated life. And on that note, I'd like to suggest a song by Rare Earth called I Just Want to Celebrate. It was released in 71 and I believe you'll really enjoy it🎵🎶🎸
    It's always so good to see you Lizzie😊

  • @rutssy
    @rutssy Год назад

    Beautiful song

  • @Christian-tw7me
    @Christian-tw7me Месяц назад

    I don‘t know but this Song brings Tears in my Eyes,i lost my Mom not so Long ago..

  • @ButOneThingIsNeedful
    @ButOneThingIsNeedful 8 месяцев назад

    You have a great smile. Please keep using it wherever you go. God bless you.

  • @citypaintersllc2874
    @citypaintersllc2874 2 года назад

    You look wonderful sister ❤...love your personality and reaction to this cut . I heard this in decades, I didn't know he sung this . This gives me memories sister...may peace be with you beloved ❤.

  • @luvjc68
    @luvjc68 2 года назад +1

    I love your channel so much! You are beautiful inside and out. He wrote this song for a friend who died as a result of a stray bullet. It was famous in its use in the soap opera, "General Hospital", for the famous Luke and Laura scenes. Wishing you huge success and continued growth in your channel. Definitely one of my favorites!

  • @lennycater7533
    @lennycater7533 2 года назад +4

    Hi Lizzie great reaction to Christopher Cross song. That song really touches my heart every time I listened to it !! There's 2 more song I like you to react to when you see fit from Christopher Cross. 1. I really don't know anymore, 2 The light is on. I truly hope you get to react to either one I trust your judgement. As always stay stylish with your beautiful Aura. Your #1 Hippie fan. SWAK !!!!see you soon!!!!!!!

  • @1111nolanc
    @1111nolanc 2 года назад

    Yes, this was used in General Hospital. It's really written about Laura Coffin Carter, who was the roomate of Christopher Cross' girlfriend in an Ohio University I forget who was killed by a stray bullet in the back of her parents car on a visit. She was from the Main Line Western Philly suburbs. I drove past her cemetery every day on the way to work in Paoli, PA.

  • @clarenceparker7832
    @clarenceparker7832 2 года назад

    Hey Liz, what's going on? Another great Christopher Cross song! A very beautiful and heart felt song with a silky haunting melody! Alright lovely lady you take care and stay safe!!"Vibe Squad Out"!

  • @gsadventures678
    @gsadventures678 2 года назад

    Nice song. You are awesome Lizzie... everything about you!

  • @michaelwilliams8192
    @michaelwilliams8192 2 года назад

    Thank you Lizzie loved the vid. God bless.

  • @danielmarshall7095
    @danielmarshall7095 2 года назад

    Glad to have you back. Missed your very fab reactions. This song i have not heard since i was about 8yrs. old now im 49 my parents had it on an 8 track. Im happy you are doing well even though im 3 days late anyhow if you like these types of songs look into the EAGLES song called I can't tell you why it's right up that alley.

  • @rutssy
    @rutssy Год назад

    Great analysis Lizzie

  • @kellysmith3917
    @kellysmith3917 2 года назад

    Beautiful song!!

  • @jamesharper3933
    @jamesharper3933 2 года назад

    Hey Lizzie, it's great to see you back.🤗 You're looking great and lovely as always. I can remember when this song came out and listened to it on the radio. Sweet reaction.🙏

  • @Niecy70
    @Niecy70 2 года назад

    Honestly I think after I'm gone I would want the people that I knew to say she was a kind good person❤️ so I do try to be that every day

  • @Rob394401
    @Rob394401 2 года назад

    Was used in The soap General Hospital for Luke and Laura.

  • @emwa3600
    @emwa3600 6 месяцев назад

    I think of her parents... they drive in to see her daughter, meet her friends, enjoy a supper together... and then... Just think of that drive back home.

  • @swtp32
    @swtp32 Год назад

    My fave of his ❤

  • @tyromecox3059
    @tyromecox3059 2 года назад

    Lovely song, beautiful reaction.

  • @golddredgewater
    @golddredgewater 2 года назад

    Popular song from 1983. This song was played on the soap general hospital when Laura was reunited with Luke.

  • @robertwalker1803
    @robertwalker1803 2 года назад

    Sad song…..but motivational,too.Chris is just a winner…

  • @frndofbear
    @frndofbear Год назад

    If there is a more beautiful song out there I'd like to hear what it may be.

  • @russ4862
    @russ4862 2 года назад

    Very nice! And a beautiful reaction. 🙏

  • @kevinmcbride7015
    @kevinmcbride7015 Год назад

    Cross wrote the song to mourn the death of Denison University college student Laura Carter, who was killed in Columbus, Ohio, when she was struck by a stray bullet during gunfire in a gang war.
    Carter, a lacrosse player from Wayne, Pennsylvania, was sitting in the back seat of her father's car. Her family was visiting for homecoming, and had just watched Laura and her friends compete in a lacrosse match.
    Cross had met Carter through her college roommate Paige McNinch, whom Cross was dating at the time. McNinch was pictured on the inner sleeve of the Another Page album, sitting on a stool. Cross wrote the song as a way of offering comfort to McNinch, and honoring Carter's memory.

  • @MichaelCarrigan-u2j
    @MichaelCarrigan-u2j 7 месяцев назад

    Need to listen to Swept Away..

  • @thomascollins1862
    @thomascollins1862 2 года назад

    Addicted to your reactions and again spot on. Helping me thru rough time and appreciate you very much. Wish you well and prayers for you. Tom C

  • @pamelabryer9744
    @pamelabryer9744 2 года назад

    LUKE AND LAURA..GENERAL HOSPITAL ...Best scene ever❤😥🥰

  • @pamagnolia
    @pamagnolia 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful song and a lovely, touching reaction! Thank you Liz for this!

  • @thomascollins1862
    @thomascollins1862 2 года назад

    Wonderful tonight by Eric Clapton and more tha a feeling by Boston
    The older you get the less friends you seem to have. When you find a new one it's a gift.

  • @EarthdogGFX
    @EarthdogGFX 2 года назад

    Think of Lizzie 🌷

  • @jessieball6195
    @jessieball6195 2 года назад

    Contrary to popular opinion, this song was NOT written for the soap opera "General Hospital". Cross wrote this song as a dedication to his girlfriend's (at the time) best friend in college, a student who was accidentally shot and killed while traveling in the back seat of a car with her parents.

  • @impishsongster333
    @impishsongster333 2 года назад

    Love your reactions! Great to have you back! Missed you.
    Please react to Christopher Cross, Never Be the Same.
    Thanks. Take care. ♥️

  • @beardsmanmike9820
    @beardsmanmike9820 Год назад

    You're a trip.😁 I love your personality.

  • @rodneypernell4903
    @rodneypernell4903 2 года назад +1

    I love your reactions 💖💖 and Christopher Cross amazing but you may know her but if you don't let me introduce you to the 60s Queen Janis Joplin singing ball and chain live at Monterey Pop festival

  • @dougphillips2035
    @dougphillips2035 2 года назад

    Who else needs them some gangster hippie

  • @richardhenderson9767
    @richardhenderson9767 2 года назад

    Gotta react to "Arthur's Theme", and "All Right", by Christopher Cross. 😀

  • @derrickarmstrong3757
    @derrickarmstrong3757 2 года назад

    I'm counting on you to do a react on one of Detroit's favorite old school slow jams. The song is This Must Be Heaven, by Brainstorm. Trust me, you'll love it. I'll be waiting.

  • @tonyarmentanobass8576
    @tonyarmentanobass8576 2 года назад

    Reminds me of General Hospital.

  • @garfield122010
    @garfield122010 2 года назад

    You look beautiful ❤️ Love your honest and genuine reactions ❤️ You would love Dan Hill - Sometimes when we touch, his voice is amazing ❤️

  • @danbartmanovich1932
    @danbartmanovich1932 2 года назад

    Last farewell -roger whittaker 1975 🙂💕

  • @k1hasard
    @k1hasard 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see you again. My interpretation of this song is the same as yours. If you want a more upbeat song from Christopher Cross, check out "Ride Like The Wind" if you haven't already heard it. Stay safe and take care of yourself.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 2 года назад +1

    Henry Gross "Shannon"...Nuff Said.

  • @lighttheskyogod3666
    @lighttheskyogod3666 2 года назад +1

    Christopher was dating a young woman whose best friend named Laura was killed by a stray bullet while riding in a car with her family

  • @stephintheatre6335
    @stephintheatre6335 Год назад

    It would be hard just to laugh because you'd be sad that a special friend in your life just past away.

  • @athayphom3551
    @athayphom3551 2 года назад

    I think of Laura

  • @kpowers
    @kpowers 2 года назад

    Think of Lizzie

  • @cloudywinter6828
    @cloudywinter6828 2 года назад

    Hey Liz...Let me suggest "I Go Crazy" by Paul Davis....You will love it.

    • @cloudywinter6828
      @cloudywinter6828 2 года назад

      Also another Paul Davis song that is fire is "cool night"

  • @mikeferris408
    @mikeferris408 2 года назад

    I love it, love u, i love everyone... totally dig it. WATCH THE MOVIE.... "AUTHUR" with Dudley moore n Liza Minnelli. I got the dvd n watch it when i need a laugh.... which is often. XOXOX

  • @ploppill34
    @ploppill34 Год назад

  • @tigerwarsawband
    @tigerwarsawband 2 года назад +1

    This Chris Cross song was heavy. Now I need lighten up my mood…time for some Kriss Kross….the Mack Liz will make ya….Jump Jump…

  • @mikesigncarver3803
    @mikesigncarver3803 2 года назад

    Don’t believe you were too impressed, absolutely no expressions like all your other vids. Nothing wrong with saying a song isn’t your cup of tea. Prefer you to be honest that’s what makes these vids worth watching. I too don’t care for this song, yes his voice is beautiful but the song just doesn’t do anything for me. Glad you’re back

  • @MsKimSohyun
    @MsKimSohyun 2 года назад

    Laura is the girlfriend of christafer cross

    • @danielnordeen8410
      @danielnordeen8410 2 года назад

      No she was best friend and roommate with Paige Chris's girlfriend. He wrote to song to honor Laura and console Paige.

  • @pleaseenteranamelol711
    @pleaseenteranamelol711 5 месяцев назад

    Please use a version of the song with the correct lyrics.

  • @poppiethestable1090
    @poppiethestable1090 2 года назад

    Hey Lizzie.. Do you have a Patreon account for $ song request..Sincerely Poppie *....