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By the summer of 1969, with his band "Greeden" gaining traction on the radio, the idea of writing a song reflecting these themes began to take shape. Initially titled Favorite Son, the songwriter grappled with the lyrics and structure, hoping to distill his thoughts into a cohesive message. After weeks of rehearsals with the band, the urgency to finalize the song grew as their recording date loomed.