Before Donna Summer turned “MacArthur Park” into a disco dance hit, it had much humbler origins. Written in 1967 by Jimmy Webb, it was first recorded by Irish actor and singer Richard Harris .

Jimmy Webb’s ‘MacArthur Park’ is a musical monster that keeps rising from the dead The multi-Grammy Award-winner is returning to Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club on Friday, Jan. 31 and ...

Jimmy Webb (Photo by Jeff Insel) “It’s unstoppable,” Webb said with a laugh. “I actually sent Tim Burton, who I don’t know, a little email thanking him for reviving my monster.

Richard Harris was one of the most charismatic, versatile, and unpredictable actors to ever emerge from the Irish stage. Born on October 1, 1930, in Limerick, Richard Harris was as known for his ...