The Harbor of Love

The Harbor of Love was first written and copyrighted by Vic Sadot in English in 1973 as “In the Harbor of Love”. A translation to French as “Le Port de L'Amour” was begun in Cherbourg harbour in 2003 while sitting at a cafe table with Jean-Marie Sadot. It was recorded in both languages in 2011 at Robot Envy Studio in Berkeley for a 2013 CD release. The English version is posted at Last FM on both “Berkeley Calling” and “Songs of the Seasons” CD's. Both videos feature Vic Sadot on vocals and acoustic guitar and Eric Golub on viola and ukulele. Sammy Fielding was the sound engineer. The video attempts to capture some of the romantic ambiance with harbor scenes from Normandy. Vic's father was from Normandy, France and served in the Free French Navy in WWII. Jean-Henri Sadot became an American citizen and a poet in English his later years. His poem “Moods of the Sea” and Phil Ochs' “Pleasures of the Harbor” are cited as influences on this song by singer-songwriter Vic Sadot. The photo of “Honfleur Harbor at Night” in Normandy, France is used by permission of Michael Steigner. A link to his site where he sells prints is provided. http://youtu.be/usgyxP7VbAI

Photo Credits:

The photo of "Honfleur Harbor at Night" in Normandy, France is used by permission of Michael Steigner.
Michael is photomike at flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24878953@N05/2511467143
Michael Steigner is a true master of the mystery of light as a photographer and as a special events lighting producer. Prints can be purchased at his web site, which is an adventurous tour in itself!
www.MDSimages.com
Vic Sadot at Big Sur at Sunset; Point Lobos sunset; Tilden Park; SF Bay; Eric in studio; Eric, Vic, & Sammy in studio – by Rob Sadot
Eric Golub from his web sites
Dan Brady on piano and Vic Sadot on guitar at Kaleidoscope in San Francisco -- by Ava Bird
Vic Sadot on guitar & Eric Golub on violin at End the Fed rally in San Francisco - by Greg Fernandez
Vic Sadot and map of France - Michael Bartley
Barfleur Harbor by France This Way Travel Guide photo:
http://www.francethisway.com/places/barfleur.php