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To: nickcarraway

Is this a ‘consensus’ opinion?

The simple answer is no... There are a lot of ‘complex’ pop songs out there... ‘Macarthur Park’ for instance... In my humble opinion that would be the most complex pop song ever.


35 posted on 04/14/2026 2:18:34 PM PDT by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: jerod

‘Macarthur Park’ for instance... In my humble opinion that would be the most complex pop song ever.


Say what you will, but The Wrecking Crew killed it on that, especially the middle instrumental part.


38 posted on 04/14/2026 2:23:10 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: jerod
‘Macarthur Park’ for instance... In my humble opinion that would be the most complex pop song ever.

I am of the opinion that a lot of second tier singers and performers are given one song they get to own, even if they are not technically as good as other performers. Richard Harris sold MacArthur Park like no one else has since. Other songs that are "owned" are Roy Clark (top tier guitarist, but only good as a singer) owns "Yesterday, When I was Young". Julie London owns "Cry Me a River", Dolly Parton owns "Jolene". Lynn Anderson owns "Rose Garden".
69 posted on 04/14/2026 5:36:54 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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