Isn't that a reference to Clark's view out of a Liverpool hotel window?
"Rain gray town known for its sound"
A masterpiece, original recording and remake. McGuinn's efforts over the years to claim chief writer credit are uncool, though. Its Gene's song which McGuinn and Crosby contributed to (wonderfully).
Here's a great version from 1978 by Clark & McGuinn:
https://youtu.be/U1QQtO2IBKg
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