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The genesis of “747 (Strangers in the Night)” began unexpectedly. In 1979, Biff Byford had watched a BBC documentary about the infamous 1965 New York City blackout. Inspired by this event, he found himself struck by a moment of creativity. He wrote the song in just a few days, drawing from both old legends and personal experiences. He recalled an earlier song that captured the essence of air travel, pondering which pieces of music had inspired his writing process.