Nancy Reynolds Schimmel, Reynolds' daughter, explained: My mother and father were driving South from San Francisco through Daly City when my mom got the idea for the song.
Malvina Reynoldsi tütar Nancy Reynolds Schimmel selgitas laulu tausta nii: "Mu ema ja isa sõitsid San Franciscost läbi Daly City lõunasse, kui mu emale tuli laulu idee.