I have never known the connection either but I love that song. It was written by Jimmy Webb, who also wrote Galveston, Wichita Lineman, MacArthur Park, and the Moon's a Harsh Mistress. Webb's songs have been recorded by all kinds of artists--Glenn Campbell, Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald, Art Garfunkel, Shawn Colvin, Amy Grant, etc. I highly recommend his album "10 Easy Pieces" it's really wonderful.
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