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Leaving On A Jet Plane
“Leaving On A Jet Plane” is a beautiful and evocative song written by John Denver. It was released in 1969 as the second single from his debut album, Rhymes & Reasons. The song quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It has since been covered by many artists, including Peter, Paul and Mary, Elton John, and Dolly Parton.
The song is about a young man who is leaving his home and loved ones to travel the world. The lyrics are simple but effective, and they capture the feeling of both excitement and sadness that comes with leaving behind everything you know. The song’s melody is hauntingly beautiful, and it perfectly complements the lyrics.
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Some interesting facts about the song:
- John Denver wrote the song while he was working as a flight attendant for American Airlines.
- He was inspired to write the song after he saw a young couple saying goodbye at the airport.
- The song was originally released on the B-side of Denver’s single “Rhymes & Reasons.”
- It became a hit after it was featured in the film “The Graduate.”
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Peter, Paul and Mary, Elton John, and Dolly Parton.