Magical songwriter. It's always worth hearing the composer's interpretation. I would guess there are many more good singers than there are good lyricists.
To me the voice, not being so polished makes it more real. The unrequited love that inspired much of Webb's amazing material (MacArthur Park for instance) must've been really painful and powerful. A truly double edged sword. Miracles flowed from the mans pen.
WOW!, Inever knew who composed that song, nor have ever seen a video of Jimmy Webb singing anything (I am an Arthur Garfunkel fan jam boysonberry fan
Thos is the BEST verson of that song, this man sings his "truth" in his own unique manner. This is his gift to mankind. If persons say derogatory comments about their perception of his singing voice then "the penny hasn't dropped" for them!
Congratulations for publishing Jimmy Webb singing HIS songs. Now I will possible have to purchace at least one of his albums. He is a sensitive and "down to earth" man. His humility shines.
So much a part of my growing up. Love all his masterpieces.
“I couldn't write a song without God. To write anything meaningful I have to be in tune with God.”
Jim Webb
Personal link - he was born the day before me...NEXT love I want a man who will wear his heart in the Open...like this fabulous and wonderful composer - the soundtrack to the lives of so many baby boomers…. goodbye LJE - thank you for being Almost …..
I booked Jimmy Webb on a TV show I was in Toronto and I was lucky to have spent most of a day with him. He was an absolute delight. He is a genius as is so very clear in MacArthur Park, and I LOVE Richard Harris singing it.
Be well Jimmy.
Jimmy Webb captured perfectly the emotion of the era better than anyone on the composing scene at the time. To truly understand Jimmy Webb compositions is to truly understand one's self. Jimmy Webb's compositions will ultimately stand the test of time. Indeed, they are timeless compositions I will cherish always.
This man is a musical, lyrical genius! No, he's not some smooth crooner, he just WROTE the song and performs it here with the emotion it was meant to have. Jimmy Webb's brilliant songs boosted the careers of so many great singers. He is truly special.