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Susan Raye – L.A. International Airport

The popularity of the song was undeniable. "L.A. International Airport" quickly became a major hit, proving the power of this particular record. It reached the #9 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and it climbed to #26 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

Oh, the heartbreak of saying goodbye at the airport! 💔 It’s a feeling almost everyone knows, and one particular Country Music song captures it perfectly. But here’s a little secret about the famous track, Susan Raye – L.A. International Airport: the version you probably know and love wasn’t the first one recorded. Stick around, and we’ll dive into the incredible story behind this classic tear-jerker, including the original version, who wrote it, and how it launched one of the most memorable careers in country history. 🎶✈️

The Emotional Takeoff of Susan Raye – L.A. International Airport

The classic version of Susan Raye’s «L.A. International Airport» that cemented its place in Country Music history was released in 1971. However, the very first recording of this song wasn’t by Susan Raye. It was first recorded by David Frizzell in released in 1970 as a single, not included on any album While David Frizzell’s version is beautiful, it was Susan Raye’s rendition that truly soared.

Who Made the Song Famous and When?

Susan Raye - L.A. International Airport
Cover LP Susan Raye Capitol 1971
The song «L.A. International Airport» was recorded by Susan Raye in 1971 and included on her album «Willy Jones.» The talented writer behind the song is Leanne Scott. The producer who helped craft the perfect sound for Susan’s hit was the legendary Buck Owens.

Hitting the Charts 📈

The popularity of the song was undeniable. «L.A. International Airport» quickly became a major hit, proving the power of this particular record. It reached the #9 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and it climbed to #26 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. These high positions helped to establish Susan Raye as a significant voice in Country Music and ensured the song a permanent spot on country radio playlists. This success is a great example of a perfectly crafted.

What’s the Song Really About? 😢

The meaning of the song is simple, powerful, and deeply relatable: heartbreak and departure. «L.A. International Airport» tells the story of a person watching their true love leave on a flight from the busy Los Angeles airport. The lyrics focus on the raw, painful moments of a final farewell—the sound of the plane, the sight of the airport, and the awful realization that they are being left alone. It perfectly captures that specific feeling of having to smile and wave goodbye even though your heart is breaking inside. It’s a true country classic for anyone who’s ever felt the sting of separation. 😭




Susan Raye’s Musical Journey 🎤

Susan Raye - L.A. International Airport
Susan Raye
Susan Raye is an incredibly talented singer who was a key part of the famed Bakersfield Sound in California. She was a protégé of Buck Owens, who produced many of her records. Her career truly took off in the late 1960s and early 1970s, thanks in part to her successful duets with Owens. Hits like «L.A. International Airport» solidified her reputation as a top female vocalist. While she is celebrated for her solo work, her time singing with Owens helped her develop the clear, emotional style that made her rendition of this airport ballad so memorable and is a fantastic topic for our blog. She gave us some of the most enduring hits of the era. 💖
What a fantastic journey into one of Country Music’s most iconic songs! From the original recording to Susan Raye’s star-making version, «L.A. International Airport» remains a masterpiece of emotion. If you enjoyed this dive into country history and classic country music moments, you’ll love the rest of the stories we have waiting for you. Come visit the rest of our blog for more behind-the-scenes looks at your favorite artists and songs! 🤠✈️

COUNTRYPEDIA




Susan Raye – L.A. International Airport Lyrics

Standing in the silent hall waitin’ for the final call
Says he doesn’t love me anymore
Shaking hands I pack a bag, trembling voice I call a cab
Slowly I start walking to the door
The cab arrives he blows his horn, I stumble at in the early morn
Tell him of the place I’ve got to go
Passed a hundred signal lights, paid the bills and a traffic fine
Gettin’ through these doors that’s been so slow
LA International Airport where the big jet engines roar
LA International Airport I won’t see him anymore
The stewardess in a miniskirt, a hippie in a leather shirt
I started on the way to Naples Row
While I’m wondering where it’s at, I see a Paris diplomat
Call his kids while trying to get back home
Baggage car goes quickly by, I see my case and start to cry
Stumble to the lounge to be alone
And while I’m trying to get some rest, I bite my lips and try my best
To fight the pain that’s making me leave home
LA International Airport…
With silver wings across the sky paper trails and wave goodbye
To those below who’ve got to stay at home
I wish that I had flown at night so I could take that champagne flight
Rid myself of every tear I own
Soaring high above the heavens in a 747 fighting back the tears that curse my eyes
Captain’s voice so loud and clear amplifies into my ear
Assuring me I’m flying friendly skies
LA International Airport…

GENIUS




Susan Raye - L.A. International Airport
Single Susan Raye Capitol 1971

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