It was written by Leanne Scott and first recorded in 1970 by David Frizzell.

Susan Raye recorded her version of the song in 1971, which became an international hit.

[2] On other charts, "L.A. International Airport" reached #54 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song was rerecorded with updated lyrics in 2003 by Shirley Myers for the 75th Anniversary of LAX.

Susan Raye, who has been retired from the music industry since 1986, made a rare public appearance to sing her hit at a concert at the celebration and to be on hand when a proclamation was issued to make the song the official song of LAX.