If you're wondering what song is playing in the 7500 teaser trailer, it's an atmospheric cover of "Leaving on a Jet Plane," written by John Denver in 1966.
Folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary recorded the song in 1967, resulting in their biggest hit when it was released as a single in 1969. Denver recorded his own version for his 1969 debut solo album Rhymes and Reasons, then re-recorded it in 1973 for a greatest hits compilation. Since then, the enduring anthem has been redone in a variety of styles by a diverse mix of artists, including The Kendalls, Eve 6, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and Sophie Barker. The song was used in the 1998 blockbuster Armageddon, with Canadian singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk covering it for the film's soundtrack, and actor Matthew Morrison performed his take on the folk classic in the extended cut of Glee's pilot episode.
Here are the lyrics heard in the 7500 trailer, which represent only a portion of the entire song...
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standing here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breaking, it's early morn
The taxi's waiting, he's blowing his horn
Already I'm so lonesome, I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me...
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go...
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
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