Mary (Scissor Sisters song)

"Mary"
Single by Scissor Sisters
from the album Scissor Sisters
ReleasedOctober 11, 2004 (2004-10-11)
Length4:45
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters singles chronology
"Laura"
(2004)
"Mary"
(2004)
"Filthy/Gorgeous"
(2005)

"Mary" is a song by American rock band Scissor Sisters, included on their eponymous debut album as the fourth track. Lead singer Jake Shears wrote "Mary" for his best friend, Mary Hanlon, who later died in April 2006 from a brain aneurysm.

"Mary" was released as a single in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2004, across three formats: a 12-inch picture disc, a regular 12-inch vinyl disc, and a CD single. The song peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and number 32 on the Irish Singles Chart.