Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1243701 By Donna Summer. By Jimmy Webb. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 20th Century,Pop. Score and Parts. 93 pages. Kevin Riley #838669. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.1243701). MacArthur Park is a song written by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Webbthat was recorded first by Irish actor and singer Richard Harris in 1968. Harris's version peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number four on the UK Singles Chart. MacArthur Park was subsequently 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.[.