Ramos, who was of Filipino descent, was one of the few Asian-American lead singers at the time to have a number one hit single.

[6] Friedman was introduced to the Association by her friend and Beach Boys lyricist Van Dyke Parks.

She wrote "Windy" in waltz time, but the group's producer Bones Howe changed it to the more common 44 to ensure the song's commercial appeal.

The session started in the early afternoon and ended at 6:30 a.m. the next day, and the group then took an 8:30 a.m. flight to a live performance in Virginia.

[7] The band was so tired of recording that producer Bones Howe gathered everyone in the studio to sing the track's ending, including songwriter Ruthann Friedman.