Paul Shaffer + CBS Orchestra w Jim Webb MacArthur Park on Letterman

[@kelfromomori]

I keep coming back to this song. I have listened to it probably 100 times. I've commented on it several times, but seriosuly I cannot express how much this song moves me. I will always listen to it, and the bit about "there will be another song for me, someone will sing it..." I cannot express how THANKFUL I am that artists could express this emotion, to write it, and then the way Will SINGS it. It makes me weep. Thank you, artists, gentlemen and gentleladies for moving me to tears. I love you for it.

[@rockslide4802]

I keep coming back too. It's phenomenal. What's interesting to me its that back in the 1970s this song did nothing for me. But with the benefit of this orchestration, it came alive. Magical!

[@johntechwriter]

Wow, Paul has crammed a full orchestra in there. But this song deserves it. IMO the greatest song of the sixties. It could not have been written any other time.

[@MrTomengle]

Brings tears to this old guys eyes......what a song.

[@frankpeck1448]

@MrTomengle Me as well...and I'm a 78 y/o guy, and I've loved it forever. Please consider listening to Donna Summer's disco version on KZbin. It too, brings tears to my eyes. Kindest regards from N.Kentucky USA Y'All 🇺🇸. ❤

[@jamescpotter]

The genius of Jimmy Webb!

[@rossberger6857]

" The Wrecking Crew" flew to London for backup in the original Richard Harris version and nailed it in one take.

[@bobknobbe3561]

i dont think so. they cut the music here and fly the tapes over there.

[@huhguy5]

I think I heard the wrecking crew was there for a few days. I think Richard Harris said they went out a bit. But the production by Jimmy Webb. A true masterpiece.

[@johnchalk9338]

Lee nailed the last note - Harris did not. He had backup singers. A true masterpiece.

[@oldcountryman2795]

Is that supposed to be a joke? This guy is barely on key.

[@neildaniels9792]

that he hit that note is amazing

[@User1975-]

The falsetto was correct agreed. Still prefer Richard Harris’ vocal ….

[@TomBVoxman]

Holy crap! I had no idea Will could sing like that. I’m impressed he got up to those high notes at the end, but his voice sounds best around the 1:51 mark. Mighty powerful and moving performance!

[@pivottvmedia9559]

The INCREDIBLE Will Lee

[@andrewlimoli5053]

Not everybody gets it...but I do...great song...and a great job by Will...

[@xbigshot1]

Outstanding work.........Felicia Collins on Guitar, btw! 4:40

[@huhguy5]

Will Lee incredible ! great job!

[@NSResponder]

I'd be very hard pressed to choose between this and Glenn Campbell's version as my favorite. What a great performance.

[@jcw3195]

I'm very impressed by this performance and production. I don't give accolades whimsically.

[@ellenmurphy2150]

Great performance guys! Best version of MacArthur Park. Ever. Nailed it!

[@rudywright7535]

In my opinion this is one of the best songs ever written and performed. This is Richard Harris song and he sang it with a heart full of passion.

[@steveperry1344]

i remember when the richard harris version came out i was 18 years old and didn't know what to make of it but i went out and got the album and i still love it, a masterpiece by jimmy webb and really well done here.

[@markg996]

Awesome job everyone. Excellent. Love Jimmy Webb

[@bobknobbe3561]

we used to call the oldies channel back in 1990/91 at midnight and request this song. the dj then had time to jump in his car and run down to the mcdonalds to get some drive through. but they wouldnt play it for us during the day because it was so long

[@robertbenko6629]

Will Lee car really sing those high notes at the end...Wow

[@jorgesalaslopez]

La mejor versión que escucho en años, muchas gracias!!!

[@J.B24]

Its taken me a while to understand this song. Being born in '81 I haven't heard anything like this in my lifetime. I must say Will Lee did a good job singing this. After learning why Jimmy Webb wrote this song, it makes me think of my first love and how hard the break up was.

[@teb6483]

Richard Harris is a King of the Key Changes.

[@robbymulvany2109]

He would do it right in the middle of a note

[@richn2714]

Great song no matter who performs it, in my opinion Richard Harris owns it ❤

[@seanshortall3983]

Brilliantly done

[@stanleydavis7904]

Not to take away from the original Richard Harris, but dam!! This was played on am radio back in the day,full version and light my fire.

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

Amazing.

[@CONNIECOLVIN-wg8bq]

Totally completely incredible, the whole thing. Will was great.

[@frankpeck1448]

Everyone, please consider listening to Donna Summer's disco version on KZbin. Very tastefully done...she has so much class! RIP, Donna. ⚘️❤️

[@irenehoffman2190]

Brilliant gift to Harry!

[@julieberkowitz2750]

The phenomenal music and a voice that comes so close to the amazing Richard Harris it’s mind blowing

[@kraxeler]

Incredible!

[@bossfan49]

Felicia Collins getting a little shred time in. Will Lee with the falsetto..who knew?!

[@joryc6551]

This is amazing.

[@user-bq9oz4mm5v]

Always loved this song and Richard Harris made is own until i heard Will Lee sing it absolutely fantastic voice and wow a full orchestra and obviously the amazing Paul Shaffer and the great Jimmy Webb fantastic

[@cordesjosch4696]

Great Performance!

[@dontworrydon]

This is very good!

[@Drummerboy-se8sl]

I kind of like this song. It's pretty cool

[@The5thGen]

Good God Almighty! Whoa!!! That was awesome!!! 😊

[@alankohn5577]

5:45 of memories and tears

[@richardkinney133]

Dave should have introduced the great Jimmy Webb standing right next to him but appeared to be overwhelmed by the moment. He can be forgiven for that.

[@burton48]

Very nicely performed. The song is a monumentally great hit.

[@kevinnelson66]

Git after it, Will.

[@KrissG-jq7kt]

My personal "favorite" is the second Waylon Jennings version "revisited" (no Kimberleys). This gives me a completely different set of "feels". Good but different. I was in high school when it was first released - we have history.

[@glennarcher2988]

Pleasing arrangement, over the top in parts as it should be. I was entertained.

[@claykennedy6790]

Fantastic.

[@stever1791]

This was a Big moment in Will Lee's career , to sing on National TV . A show he has work on with Paul Shaffer's band for many years and David Letterman barely give him a Shout out. Am I wrong. This was a Great Performance by an Non Singer who just wanted to do this Song with Jimmy Webb on the stage

[@lukeperrysburg4975]

Wow!

[@bobknobbe3561]

Dave getting his Grandma to sing the song was amazing

[@j4vice]

I went to UofMsame time Will Lee did. His father was a professor there. This version is astonishing.

[@robbymulvany2109]

Jurassic Park is frightening in the dark

[@CowboyStag]

That’s a Bb to finish. I liked it

[@horacecoker6756]

Yes. Almost 2 octaves above middle C, making it a Bb6 in scientific pitch notation; right at the top end of the male falsetto. At first I thought a female soprano was providing all those final notes, but no it was Will!

[@mariafranciscafran2253]

Linda música, mas a performance de Richard Harrys não tem igual.......me transportou a minha adolescência e Harrys era um homem lindo, carismático e com um voz inigualável.........saudades muitas! ❤😢😊

[@mikite57]

Sure. Top that. F-ing great!

[@gregoryprouty4872]

Fantastic performance 🎭 David Letterman is a great talk show host and a great father 🧑.

[@MrBryant252005]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@sharonthomas2457]

Wow

[@jeffreyfriedmann7284]

Well, there goes my KZbin algorithm

[@Kekuahiwi]

A tour de force. What an amazing composition

[@babyirene3188]

Holy shoot.

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

He used to play with the Brecker Brothers. He'd sing in a deeper raspy voice.

[@jamesmcguire764]

Richard Harris did the best version

[@robbymulvany2109]

He also did the worst version...he couldn't sing heh

[@bobknobbe3561]

i prefer richard harris on SCTV doing his live version on Mels Rock Pile

[@JEFF9K]

Didn't know than anyone could hit all those notes'

[@dennishealey1773]

Any idea what year this took place?

[@jimmetesky6019]

2 014

[@seanoneill5799]

This song was considered very controversial back in the 60's because you were not allowed to say 'pants' on the radio. Coincidentally Richard Harris released this song in the same month that cooking guru Julia Child was fined by the FCC for saying the word 'nutmeat' on live television. 🤣

[@justinjelinek8420]

A worldwide PANTS production

[@user-zg7iy7cm6b]

Não sabia que o Paulo Nunes cantava. Kkķkkk

[@colinrunciman5166]

Its a love story, ie. I cant get that recipe again

[@richardperusse4299]

surely something i didn't understand, what is the trip of the cake ?

[@futfut1]

The cake is a metaphor for the composer's girlfriend who left him.

[@richardperusse4299]

@@futfut1 ...i'm french, sometimes there's things i don't catch easily ....thanks...

[@robertkasak483]

Glen Campbell had the best version, but great song.

[@bobknobbe3561]

ruined changing it from Disco to rock

[@kingtungstenworldwide4472]

I cant think of anyone else but Donna Summer singing this song.

[@TMWILLEMSE]

He skipped an entire verse of the bridge. Not exactly wrecking crew quality.

[@footsucker999]

It'd be better if he didn't sing 'MacArthur's'

[@markharris8809]

You'd think Jimmy Webb might've mentioned that to Will at the various rehearsals they must've had before this performance, if it were that important to Webb. Which apparently it wasn't. (lol)

[@MMMarvelous]

I know Will Lee has always wanted to be a singer, but he really needed to stick with the bass and doing harmony vocals as his lead vocal is sub-karaoke quality, very pitchy & no power & lacks tone. That final part is painful.

[@Al-po2oh]

Paul Shafer is so desperate for attention; it’s sad. His bizarre attempt at conducting just proves that. Will Lee and Jimmy Webb are the star’s in this performance

[@JohnMcmillin-br8tk]

Sad little human you are

[@tiggerlechien1354]

Stole the words...@@JohnMcmillin-br8tk

[@markharris8809]

Yeah, all Paul did was put that whole wonderful production together for us to enjoy. He's got some nerve.

[@namj8145]

Yes, I hate when talented people get a chance to enjoy what they're part of.

[@edjones521]

He had to be flambouyant as there was no riser...he had to be seen by a full orchestra all seated on one level. Still, at least your comment gave me the chance to point that out to you