The song "Ebony Eyes" by The Everly Brothers tells the story of a soldier who is on a weekend pass from duty and desperately wants to marry his love, referred to as Ebony Eyes. However, due to time constraints, he cannot make it home to marry her. In a desperate attempt to be with her, he asks the Chaplain for permission to send for her. The soldier anxiously awaits the arrival of Flight 1203, which is carrying his love, Ebony Eyes. However, the plane is late, causing him to inquire at the airline's desk. The attendant suggests that the delay might be due to bad weather or a change in course. The soldier then resumes his wait at the gate, gazing at the control tower's beacon light as it streaks through the dark sky, as if searching for his Ebony Eyes. Suddenly, an announcement over the loudspeaker directs people with connections to Flight 1203 to assemble at the chapel across the street. The soldier's heart sinks, sensing something terrible has happened. Deep inside, he feels a burning pain and realizes that the heavenly skies have claimed the life of his beloved Ebony Eyes. The song ends on a melancholic note, as the narrator expresses his longing to reunite with Ebony Eyes in heaven. He imagines that upon his arrival, he will recognize her as the first angel he sees, and she will smile at him, affirming that she is indeed his beautiful Ebony Eyes.
