Norwegian jazz singer Radka Toneff also recorded the song for her 1982 album Fairy Tales, which features herself with Steve Dobrogosz on piano.
In October 2020, John issued a 10-inch vinyl only "jazz" version, backed by members of Hookfoot, recorded during the Tumbleweed Connection sessions, but not used on the album.
The album was recorded at London's Trident Studio in March 1970, produced by Gus Dudgeon, and released in October 1970.
Set in the keys of A minor and D major, the song starts with an evocative harp introduction augmented by natural guitar harmonics.
[3] Conductor and orchestral arranger Paul Buckmaster's use of strings, harp, oboe, and horn set a plaintive and haunting mood.