“Sweethaven” is the anthem for the town in the movie “Popeye” (yeah, that one – directed by Robert Altman, starring Robin Williams & Shelley Duvall). The song was written by Harry Nilsson and originally arranged by Van Dyke Parks. I don’t know or don’t remember how Chandler found out about it, but he sent it around to the Three-O around this time last year and we’ve been playing it ever since. I think it’s really sounding good these days.
This version is from our most recent show at the Harvest Gallery Wine Bar, where the Three-O will be have residency on Fridays in November and December 2013 (with the exception of the first Friday of each month). Recorded by yours truly, The Valet, in glorious Horrend-o-Phonic.
In case you want to hear the original version, here’s a clip from the movie: