Lightfoot wrote and composed the song in 1964, but its genesis took root during his 1960 sojourn in Westlake, Los Angeles.
Throughout this time, Lightfoot sometimes became homesick and would go out to the Los Angeles International Airport on rainy days to watch the approaching aircraft.
[3] Peter Paul and Mary's version of the song was recorded in August 1965, reaching No.
[7] Notably, Elvis Presley recorded and played the song live dozens of times.
Under the title "Dans la brume du matin" (in the morning mist), the French cover of this song was a hit in France by Joe Dassin.