Remembering and celebrating Richard Harris on his birthday today. Richard was the first one to chart with Jimmy Webb's "MacArthur Park" hitting #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making his first solo album (he previously sang on the Camelot soundtrack) a hit out of the gate. Both that and his second album, The Yard Went On Forever were all Jimmy Webb songs with Jimmy as producer. Already having had a successful acting career, Harris actually became best known in later years for his role as D

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"MacArthur Park" cover by #sarahleeentertainer Written by Jimmy Webb that was recorded first by Irish actor and singer Richard Harris in 1968. Harris's version peaked at number two on the Billboard chart and number four on the UK Singles Chart. Also covered by numerous artists, including a 1969 Grammy-winning version by country music singer Waylon Jennings and a number one Billboard Hot 100 disco arrangement by Donna Summer in 1978. #macarthurpark #richardharris #waylonjennings #donnasummer #Gle