It's been 40 years since Donna Summer's take on "MacArthur Park" topped charts
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Donna Summer's rendition of "MacArthur Park" topped the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today.
Jimmy Webb wrote the song about the end of a relationship with a former girlfriend. (When they were together, they would meet for lunch at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles.)
The song was first recorded by actor Richard Harris in 1968. A few years later, producer Pete Bellotte had the idea to make a disco version of a hit song from the 60s. When he heard Harris' version of "MacArthur Park," he knew it would be perfect for Donna Summer's big voice.
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