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Anyone know the origin of a goodwill wish "Blue skies and green lights?

Asked by synapse (433points) September 16th, 2007

A friend said that to me today, saying her deceased dad used to say it. A few variations came up on Google but no origin.

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Apparently there are a number of references associated with either disc jockeys or late night tv guys. Heres one about Jack Jones:

It has also been attributed to Drag Racers who appreciate good weather (blue skies) and stomping on the gas at “go” (Green Lights”).

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