Micah McLaurin & Amber Riley - MacArthur Park

[@davidc8694]

The algorithm gods have smiled on me & somehow brought me to this amazing rendition. Absolutely blown away. Stunning!

[@joeplana7450]

This is absolut Magic!!

[@Tricia_K]

I just got it as an ad, and abandoned the movie I *was* watching just to hear it again!

[@pauley987]

This is insanely good. Have always loved this song but this has taken it to a whole New level. Just utterly fabulous!

[@threedoodles]

Completely agree - it's simply marvellous.

[@WillJ087]

Amazing version!

[@mikejoseph6336]

I am 63 years old. This is my all time favorite song. I could listen to it every day. I’m going to have it played at my funeral! 👍👋

[@Perurikun]

same age and grew up in S.E. D.C. listening to this track! brought a fond tear to the eye! 😍😍😍

[@DoubleOld7]

I'm 67 and this is my anthem. Never thought about the funeral, though...... I like it.

[@kevinkeller4924]

I’m 63 also and I adored Donna Summer. Her voice will always transcend the ages!!

[@patsymoore5507]

I thought the same thing… at my funeral! ❤❤

[@patsymoore5507]

I’m 71 years young! I thought the same thing… at my funeral! ❤❤

[@GB-hf4ro]

The orchestra. Amber. Amber. Amber. Effortlessly sang a Donna Summer classic with respect. Brava Ms. Riley.

[@raymondbyron6987]

It's Richard Harris' song. Donna covered it

[@henrycruz1873]

Donna Summer is smiling from heaven and passing the torch to you Amber‼️

[@pineshimmer]

Amber should duet with fellow Glee star Lea Michelle for Enough is enough.

[@Timhey0912]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

[@stephenacs]

As is Richard Harris.

[@MicahMcLaurin]

😇

[@alexanderwalter2253]

I couldn‘t say it with better words, thanks! ❤

[@pineshimmer]

I remember the Donna Summer Live & More Concert in the late seventies in Hollywood, California. It was a sold out performance and while mainstream media was declaring Disco was dead, Our Queen was selling out performances in major cities from coast to coast. This is a fantastic cover, thank you Amber, Micah, and ensemble. ❤❤🧡🧡💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜🖤🖤🤍🤍

[@Timhey0912]

Yes!!! I couldn't AGREE more! She was a Queen!

[@MicahMcLaurin]

Wow! How special 💖

[@pineshimmer]

@@MicahMcLaurin just purchased on Itunes. Giorgio Moroder made several covers for Summer that seem to be right up your ally (Beep Beep, lol reference to Bad Girls) An EP would be nice.

[@paul8926]

I saw Donna Summer twice in concert, her voice was truly Magnificent in person !

[@simont9833]

Finally we are starting to see Amner Riley again. One of the best talents around.

[@eezus9452]

She’s been around

[@ElectroWow]

Wow, this cover deserves a Grammy. 😍❤

[@MicahMcLaurin]

❤️❤️

[@dangerwilrobinson23]

What a smashing cover of one of my all-time favorite songs from my childhood, but I still always wonder why someone would leave a cake out in the rain.

[@dangerwilrobinson23]

It's also great to see this done with live instruments, as I believe the original was done solely with synthesizers.

[@SamPhan-f9s]

Jimmy Webb wrote the song about a breakup. He and his girlfriend used to spend time together in Mac Park. Here's what he said about the lyrics: Everything in the song was visible. There's nothing in it that's fabricated. The old men playing checkers by the trees, the cake that was left out in the rain, all of the things that are talked about in the song are things I actually saw. And so it's a kind of musical collage of this whole love affair that kind of went down in MacArthur Park. ... Back then, I was kind of like an emotional machine, like whatever was going on inside me would bubble out of the piano and onto paper.

[@Timhey0912]

@@SamPhan-f9s Thank you for sharing that!!❤❤❤❤

[@Timhey0912]

@@dangerwilrobinson23 Yes!!

[@DonoVideoProductions]

​@@dangerwilrobinson23No, Girogio Moroder played piano, sang backup (20 tracks!), and arranged and directed a full orchestra for the Donna Summer version of this one (he said the horn section was especially tough to get right). There were syndrums, but the rest were real instruments as it wsa the 70s, and sampling hadn't really come into use yet.

[@tootnannys8946]

Thank you for keeping this song alive. I"m 72 years young and have heard every version of this song and you and your team have raised the banner. Thank you

[@ulrichhepp5373]

Finally an adequate song and arrangement for Amber Riley - almost shed some tears - so great to hear her voice again ❤

[@sensationsmag]

Outstanding. Hands down, the best interpretation of the Donna Summer version, in the 46 years since the 1978 original. It honors and respects Jimmy Webb, honors and respects Donna Summer, and with Micah's piano flourishes and Amber's voice, takes new directions and makes it their own. Came out of nowhere, and made my day!

[@MicahMcLaurin]

Thank you so much, we wanted to honor Donna’s iconic version

[@mdixon1982]

Beautiful, heart breaking and celebratory! My PRIDE anthem this Summer!

[@billayers2190]

I think Richard Harris did the original.

[@craiglesuk1]

Donna Summer did not do the original recording of this. That was Richard Harris.

[@sensationsmag]

@@MicahMcLaurin - You absolutely did. And I love the arrangement and piano flourishes you created. Beautiful work. Is this part of a forthcoming album, and are all the songs on that album with the orchestra?

[@markmacdougal6725]

Donna Summer's MacArthur Park is one of my all-time favorites, a remake of the Richard Harris single from 1968. I generally don't look favorably on cover versions on Donna's take but I think Micah and Amber have really nailed this. I just love it.

[@ronbroomell]

Everyone is saying Donna Summer, but you hit the nail on the head! It was Richard Harris who popularized it! And what about Jimmy Webb, the writer of this mystical masterpiece! Cheers and thanks -- This version is amazing as well! ❤️‍🩹

[@ronbroomell]

And the piano 🎹 player calmly created a layer of heaven with his playing!

[@muzikmann12]

This orchestration is outstanding!

[@aap9358]

Micah and Amber....what a wonderful rendition of this song and a tribute to the one and only Donna Summer❤

[@robertwilliams3846]

PERFECTION!!! A TRUE TRIBUTE TO DONNA SUMMER!!!! BRAVO!!!❤️❤️

[@maratusa]

All of the previous comments have said all I can say. I can only say thank you to Amber, Micah, the orchestra, and the countless number of musicians and technicians that made this happen. This is a stunning, award-winning production. - On a personal note, I happened to be in Manhattan in 2008 when Donna did a very impromptu mini-concert in Times Square. This Mississippi boy was so thankful she graced my presence. This video is such a gift. All my love to us who enjoyed it.

[@jamesperretta]

This makes me long for beautiful Donna and a 1978 dance floor again.

[@NotchesSewing]

so glad the ad for this video came up (while I was watching a murder mystery..). Really beautiful!! WOW

[@Krieky]

This needs to become a classic just like the original!

[@MicahMcLaurin]

Thank you so much!

[@bryanjordan8997]

Original by Richard Harris? Or tribute remake by Donna Summer?

[@philmorris640]

​@@MicahMcLaurinbless you for your beautiful rendition of a true classic!

[@oldprankster7606]

Amber Riley takes Donna Summer's rendition off to a different planet. This isn't just mimicking, this is icing on the cake that melts in the dark, because it is hot, hot, hot.

[@tugboat2030]

Oh YES!

[@johnm7328]

I need to live in a time when this would be a Top 10 song for a long period. This is so, so, good. That cake is a metaphor for whatever you want it to be.

[@joshualieder7524]

This remake/song should be nominated for a Grammy and win....its that great! Good job to all involved including Amber, the piano player and the orchestra.

[@ventingmaybe]

amber makes the song her powerful voice resonates with the playing of all thos strings and keyboards ,it wonderful

[@davidvilmin3457]

This is incredible. I never thought that anyone could take such a classic song from one of the most incredible entertainers ever to sing and make it as relative today as it was in original release. This interpretation of the song has insight (lyrical, emotional, melodic, etc) and is essentially a deeper revelation of moments in the original song that until this moment I thought only Miss Summers was able to convey to her listeners. Chills throughout every second I was listening.

[@itstre2294]

Amber Amber Amber.. 😍😍😍 speechless 🔥🔥🔥

[@FlipGardener]

All I can say is oh my wow!!!! Fantastic reimagining and tribute to the eternal Queen of Disco! Amber, you are GOLD!!! Micah, you deserve all the flowers for this mind blowing arrangement. I think everyone will agree that a Donna Summer cover album will be astounding!

[@kevinkeller4924]

The orchestra perfect. Her voice absolutely amazing! What a brilliant piece of musical art!!!

[@DavidFisher-rd4mi]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The orchestration, arrangement and Amber’s vocals just took this classic to a whole new level! I also love that you can hear Micah’s amazing talents in the song and they aren’t buried under the orchestra! Love this! Great Job to all that made this masterpiece of music! ❤❤❤

[@patsymoore5507]

Amber’s voice is magnificent! ❤❤❤

[@jonathanhoeffner573]

This needs to go viral. So good

[@stevent5862]

Thank you for overlaying your outrageously gorgeous talents onto this beautiful piece of music.

[@stephenhartman9231]

Totally Amazing. This will be daily listen! Way to go Amber. I didn’t realize how much I missed her voice. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pmjeterjr]

I am crying! Thank you for doing this recording Justice! Amber Riley I love you! Micah and Amber you were true to the original and added your own to the vocals! Love LOve LOVE!! This!! This should being played in the clubs!! I hope it makes it to the charts!! I hope to see you playing and singing this at the awards!

[@charlesmichaelpaiz135]

Absolutely fabulous. Freaked me out how great, I love this...chills

[@wendellb100]

Superb! Micah, Amber, the Orchestra, the freshened arrangement, all cylinders firing! Wonderful.

[@CharlesDeBarrosPh]

This is a MASTERPIECE!!! Standing ovation!!! 👏👏👏

[@calliemc]

Well done for staying with the original, not an easy piece for piano or vocals... and so naturally beautiful... c-)

[@rogerward8047]

This is the most moving arrangement I have ever heard. The piano voicing could not be better. I've listened to this five times, and I am not finished yet.

[@mychalword416]

Amber Riley NEVER disappoints EVER!!! Micah is a brilliant Genius!!! Amazing Paring💙 BRAVO!!!

[@madisonws65]

I was spellbound. Captivated. Completely immersed. Transported to a bittersweet time in my life, where when I closed my eyes, this song helped me soar above the pain and despair. Thank you, Micah, and Amber. You made me forget about my cancer for 6:28 of musical bliss. 🐻❤️😘🌈

[@bazza2471]

Richard Harris` version was classic, Donna Summers version was classic, there have been many other artists come along and sung this song, but never had the same effect as the previous mentioned artists, until now, Micah and Amber along with the absolutely brilliant Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and everybody else involved in bringing this together have nailed it 100% making it another brilliant version of this classic.

[@NathanBrooks-x1c]

Yeah, get that disco going again. Loved it! Please more, more, more.

[@mrxman581]

It never left. It's called Dance music now. Disco changed the way music was played in clubs. Before Disco, clubs would play one song completely, and people would stop and go back to their seats. Then they would play another song and so on. Disco introduced the concept of non-stop dancing by mixing one song into another with no stopping in between. The rest is history. The club scene was changed forever with these new types of clubs called discotheques.

[@MicahMcLaurin]

Yes 😻

[@s.m.h.u.]

One of the finest renditions of this song I've ever heard!

[@kevinkortan]

Glorious! Deeply touching. I’m crying. Your voice goes right into the heart.

[@estonm]

That's exactly how I felt. I had tears in my eyes. It touched me so deep. She did an awesome job.

[@laszlodiamond]

Es ist so schön, dass mir schon die Tränen kommen 🌈

[@ur1bro]

That song was and is a beautiful memory of first love and passion. I never thought anyone other than Donna Summer would or could do it justice. But you've brought me to tears. Thank you for a wonderful walk down memory lane.

[@synnerman]

YES!!!! YES!!! Thank you and everyone else involved for their work! ♥♥♥

[@anga5107]

How wonderful! Fabulous arrangements and wonderful singing by Amber! This is a fabulous tribute to Donna Summer, I wish she was still around to sing this version

[@jordan7433]

Wow this gave me goosebumps and made me cry at the same time! Thank you Amber & Micah such a beautiful tribute to the queen of disco - Donna Summer ❤❤❤❤

[@paulcolacchio2698]

Amber Riley is an amazing talent in anything she does. Her commitment to her Kraft and her gifts from God make her one of the finest vocalists around. Thank you Amber for bringing glamour back to Hollywood. God bless you sweet Angel. I need you for my TV show.

[@timothyfisher8884]

This could be her official music video - truly amazing. Grammy Award Performance - opps - TV - so Emmy!

[@stefduvail1]

very good orchestration and interpretation, DONNA SUMMER was a legend at 30 years old, her voice was magical, her personality and her talent as an unrivaled songwriter, she is irreplaceable and will remain the most beautiful black voice in the history of music, she will remain for eternity its strength to have made people dream all over the world

[@stevenharland556]

that was just beautiful,and so very true.

[@joeljack1]

All I can say is WOW. Really tough piece to do on so many levels. Everyone did a fabulous job.

[@alicenorman2826]

Flippin Hecky Peck…. That were reet grand. Awesome.

[@cwdforgood]

After Donna I thought we'd never have that recipe again...I was wrong. Outstanding duet with Amber and the piano.

[@ejb7969]

You mean, Amber and the pianIST. The piano didn't play itself. Credit where credit is due! Props to Micah. Please revive more great tunes with amber. With orchestral arrangements! And use that great lower register of hers!

[@cwdforgood]

@@ejb7969 No I meant the classical piano style Micah used er middle to end of song,where I don't even think I heard Jimmy Webb play it that way with Richard Harris. That style mixed with her voice was a wonderful surprise. Sorry I wrote it like I was slighting him, I wasn't.

[@ejb7969]

@@cwdforgood I knew that. I was just giving you a little sh... a little shove on behalf of a fellow pianist.

[@cwdforgood]

@@ejb7969 Lol

[@tonyalbertson9983]

Amber Amber Amber. Oh my goodness! Girl u can sing anything U are a master at mixing your chest and head voice ur vocal range is amazing Donna Summer would be proud

[@bgaboi]

Wow! What an amazing arrangement! Made it your own while paying homage to the great Donna Summer. Amber's voice was perfect for this rendition. You all did an awesome job of capturing the magic of the original track and giving it a modern feel. I could picture this going viral. Hope it does.😍😍

[@wehojm7320]

Phenomenal arrangement and performances by Amber, Micah and the philharmonic 👍❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ulrichsuter3548]

Not easy to touch a classic like MacArthur Park. But Micah and Amber really pulled it off! Respect and thanks for the goose bumps!

[@richardcadena7746]

probably the best rendition of a classic 1960's hit.....Amber's voice adds so much power to the vocals and Micah's piano adds some great background to the fantastic orchestra. all in all a super fine rendition.... can't stop listening to it.

[@Jerome-Zone]

This is an incredible version of the Jimmy Webb classic. Webb won the Grammy for his arrangement of Richard Harris' 1969 recording that was wildly popular at the time. Waylon Jennings did a country version of the song in 1970 that earned him a Granmy as well. It wasn't until nearly 10 years later that Donna Summer covered it and made it a smash hit again. And now Micah & Amber crush it yet again with this monster rendition.

[@majortom63]

I love that all the musicians get video and audio respect here.

[@gabbe5130]

INNNNNNCREEEEEDIBLEEEEEE!!! Sent me to the STRATOSPHERE!!! A funky moment of blissful magic! I'M OBSESSEDDDD

[@jmm21340]

Micah, you are a talented entertainer with a good musical education. Don't disappoint the GOD who made you with these gifts. I've been listening to your Brahms, Liszt, Chopin output. I am amazed at your technical ability. [I wish I could still play that rapidly and proficiently - arthritis and old age preclude that]. You like the power of the piano - I have a 1924 Steinert Baby Grand - I love it. I have a two manual Allen 40. Have you ever considered the organ? Have you watched any Cameron Carpenter? GOD bless and keep you.

[@bsealy1]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! So great. So well done.

[@henkiealgarve5909]

so much memories from this song , thank you for recording this , its amazing , and not forget to think about the great donna summer xxxxx

[@Lizwindsor]

Perfection. All of Canada I’d so proud. ❤ Celine 🇨🇦

[@jnpromo]

Sensational.....

[@SamPhan-f9s]

SUPERB!!! ❤❤❤

[@richenuff01]

I just discovered this absolutely amazing cover of the Donna Summer classic. WOW!! The combination of the amazing Amber Riley and Micah is breathtaking!!! Of course my next step is to download this masterpiece.

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@robby3096]

OMGGG this is fantastic. Donna is definitely smiling 💃🏼🕺🏽💃🏼🕺🏽💃🏼

[@Macsuibh]

Respect for giving the Orchestra respect Overall - Fab Darlings! X

[@MaggieUhl-z6w]

Micah you are AMAZING piano player.

[@carlosquintanilla3784]

Absolutamente maravillosa !!! Tan genial como la original de Donna Summer !!! 🤩👍🏻

[@raspberrypiploy771]

Wow absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!!! at 4m I found myself quite emotional ... her voice has really got me wow wow wow and such an incredible arrangement not forgetting Micah who is just a pleasure to watch and listen to. A complete unbeatable performance hooked

[@rubyraymond646]

My heart!! I just cried when I heard this wonderful rendition of MacArthur Park. I love this song so much and for you to nail it like this is just so amazing. You definitely have my consideration for The Grammy. Hands down!! Perfect! Donna Summer is certainly listening from her heavenly place. I can’t believe I just heard this for the very first time tonight. Just Wow!! 🎼❤️

[@EricMason-j4j]

The song was actually released in mid 1965 by Richard Harris! Its renditions by all 3 artists are fantastic beyond !!! Love this ❤❤❤❤

[@BrianSYYZ]

Un.... friggin'...BELIEVABLE!!! That was a stellar rendition of a true classic. Well done Micah, Amber, and the amazing orchestra.

[@fernomenon]

This is GLEEtering🎉

[@markprice3722]

Wow, I absolutely love this version of one of my all time favourite songs. Amber was the perfect choice for vocals, the live orchestra, amazing and the piano added a whole new dimension, simply stunning ❤❤❤

[@rbcinmia]

Darn good job! Amber Riley does a classic Donna Summer move @ 2:06. Nice.

[@gregory9155]

The Donna Summer version of MacArthur Park was a cover of the original written by Jimmy Webb, sung by actor Richard Harris. The song did not originate with Summer, and at the time, fans of Webb absolutely hated that his masterpiece had been reduced to a disco remake. I don't know why people are calling this a tribute to Donna Summer; if anything, it corrects Summer's bass-heavy cover to reveal Webb's original, beautiful melodic line.

[@godrich4183]

Amazing cover to a wonderful song. Micah and Amber are brilliant.

[@richardcadena7746]

beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.....thanks Micah and Amber and the orchestra,,,,, and on top of that, he is a handsome young man!!!

[@steveroth686]

I was born less than a mile from this MacArthur Park. Whatever romantic notions this song gives should be doused with a cup of reality. It is overrun by gangs and drug dealers. I drove passed it about a year ago and stopped at a light I saw addicts stoned out of their mind. Absolute lawlessness. Breaks my heart.

[@inmyfreetyme]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊

[@joeplana7450]

This is Magical- Donna is smiling down from heaven..

[@jontb9815]

This is my favourite Donna Summer song! A beautiful classic sang beautifully by Ms Riley! One of the few singers who could do this song justice! Donna would approve!!

[@txtom]

OMG ... This is, by far, the best rendition of this song that I have ever heard! Kudos to all involved in creating this masterpiece!

[@alicenorman2826]

You are a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice…. You gave me a ‘life moment’ when you auditioned on The Voice. So I send you a simple thank you. From David in the U.K. ❤❤❤❤

[@jimfitz3562]

Wow! Shockingly good! Donna is smiling down on you now! great job on my favorite song!

[@blackie-jm9tr]

Fantastic rendition of this classic song! Wonderful memories of the 70s. GREAT JOB, thank you.

[@Jquintan3]

Love this rendition. Miss Donna’s music too…. A movie needs to be made about Donna Summer.

[@markfaryniak4474]

This is just what I needed tonight!!! Thank you for bringing back fabulous memories of my childhood and trying to cope through high school with no one understanding that I’m autistic and had to hide it.

[@TheJojo01902]

This. Is. Spectacular. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Timhey0912]

Absolutely Freakin' Fabulous !!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ How does one go along after that? Thank YOU!

[@RickHardcore]

Great work my friends!!

[@arthurcoomes2942]

YES -- I just ripped y headphones out of the computer trying to dance on while plugged in I DON"T CARE -- This is great!

[@BarbaraC02]

Love this completely!! Amber, your voice is perfect with this amazing group of talented artists.

[@billdoukas2273]

I so much love this song, but I also Love the Piano 🎹 and how the keys bring any song and sound to Life!! Thank you for sharing!!😊😊