The demos, including "Sail With Me," highlight Nilsson's melodic genius and quirky sensibilities. Unlike many studio-produced musicals of the time, the film's actors sang many tracks "live" on the set in Malta, giving the final soundtrack a raw, authentic quality that often differed from Nilsson’s more polished demos.

The "Sail With Me (Demo)" was officially released as part of expanded or deluxe editions of the Popeye soundtrack. These editions often include several of Nilsson's original demos to provide insight into his early vision for the movie's musical landscape.

Van Dyke Parks served as the music arranger, helping Nilsson shape the film’s distinctive, eccentric "Sweethaven" sound. Track Availability

Nilsson wrote all original songs for the film while on a break from his own album, Flash Harry .