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MacArthur Park (song)

"MacArthur Park" is a song penned by Jimmy Webb, first recorded by Richard Harris in 1967. Harris's rendition achieved significant success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song garnered Webb a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). It has been covered by many artists across different genres, including Waylon Jennings' country version that won a Grammy Award and Donna Summer's disco version, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978. The song's enduring popularity is evidenced by its multiple successful interpretations and awards.