Ya know she is not talking about a cake, she is talking about losing "the one" and she will never have that "recipe" that they made together again, it's just not possible to recreate their chemistry. She's recalling, and lamenting, the place, the time, the feeling of the end.... . She will go on to rebuild her life and do her best to have a fulfilled life and forget him, but still, after all the loves she has had in her life, he will always be the one who remains in her heart. That's how I have understood it. I totally get it😌

@canitoale

3 жыл бұрын

Im agree, just like this I understand it and just for this reason I Love it, is so deep, so sad and have so good rythm at the same time

@spyari18

Ай бұрын

Your explanation is exactly 100 percent correct. The lyrics are precise about the meaning and what it states about loss and finding a path forward.

@normasoni1764

Ай бұрын

I totally get it too. I also had the love of my life slip away and will always cherish the many Donna Summer songs we danced to. We would enter Dane competitions and win. We were well known in the clubs in Macon. Memorable time in my life.

@frankpeck1448

23 күн бұрын

Very well-written explanation of this lovely piece of music. I looked at it as a Metaphor, just like you did. Some people take everything in the Literal Context! Great job...and Greetings from N.Kentucky USA Y'All 🇺🇸 ❤

My late wife and I discoed to this song in 1978. After 20 minutes on the dance floor, I was soaked with perspiration. We had perfected our dance routine for several weeks before ever taking it to the club. I miss both my wife and Donna Summer; I'm sure they are singing and dancing in Heaven. There will never be another.

@Maleniux444

5 жыл бұрын

Thats truth and she lives in your hearth.Close your eyes , play this song im pretty sure she is with you.

@rodolfozarate875

5 жыл бұрын

That’s nice to hear , thank you for sharing And yes they are singing and dancing. Up there 👆🏽 for you 💃🏾🕺🏿🎵🎶🎤

@mimilovehealth8605

5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful memory and you will dance together again one fine day.x

@frederick2935

4 жыл бұрын

YES YES AND YES

@Kurt77777

4 жыл бұрын

Amen brother. Heaven knows, maybe you didn't have your last dance with your wife after all. And maybe it won't be on the radio, but maybe you'll be dancing with your wife once again with Donna Summer herself singing live to both of you in Heaven. I'm pretty sure Donna is there. God, I love her so much.

no autotune, no comping technique, just pure, real talent

@bbombay62

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot "RAW."

@marcjacobs5988

3 жыл бұрын

And most of her songs, if not all, were recorded with the female vocals in one take!

@alhassant9204

2 жыл бұрын

What. A. Voice

@cynthianovoselsky4772

2 жыл бұрын

So right

@noemisanchez8104

2 жыл бұрын

Así, exactamente!

been stuck in my head 3 days now.. 🏃📻 Whos in 2021 & 2022 listening here ?

@nabilnassar

4 жыл бұрын

MY BEST WISHES FROM CARACAS VENEZUELA....

@brendab.5111

4 жыл бұрын

Bronx, New York is here😍

@SGBARNARD

4 жыл бұрын

me!

@fourhorsemen3982

4 жыл бұрын

Mee too...re living great times in my mind

@marvinabigby5509

4 жыл бұрын

Thinking of my brother that I lost 4 years ago.He was a small town country boy .This was his favorite song and it's one of my favs love you Jimbo.

As a musician, I can tell you this woman had talent beyond belief.

@gispel7058

4 жыл бұрын

Yes because her voice was an instrument that had chops. No question!

@marcjacobs5988

3 жыл бұрын

Donna 'One Take' Summer. Also this one was done in 'One Bloody Take'. One Take. Amazing!

@LuciaGarcia-fv3td

3 жыл бұрын

I can tell the same without being a musician

@cjturner2008

3 жыл бұрын

As a DJ 1000%Facts

@k.a.haugen3680

3 жыл бұрын

Was the 'true queen'!!!!!!

Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, beautiful talent. Everytime I hear her voice, she takes me by the hand and leads me to the dance floor and I am back in heaven in the 70's.

@andamedon1

4 ай бұрын

A woman an entertainer one of my treasured memories to be alive and witness the love...blessings

@andamedon1

4 ай бұрын

She likely never realized that her voice captivated the attention, like an eternal calling inside...

Yes Discoing was such good times! The kids of today will never know how special those times were! Donna Summer was so important to those days! Her music was flawless!! RIP Dear One!! ♥️♥️♥️🌷💐🌷🙏🙏🙏

I grew up in the 1970s I loved Disco and I wish I could have stayed in 1978.

Definitely the best female singer of that era. I'll always love her music.

Greatness never gets old. Respect

She was not only talented musically,but so beautiful.❤❤❤

As a musicologist, I must say this song is such a complex work of art but works very well.

I listen to this song now and think what a disco 💃 masterpiece. I’m fortunate to be part of a generation of great disco era and good times

LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

@joeschweidinz7775

4 жыл бұрын

♥️♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋💋💋💋

@Darrigrande

4 жыл бұрын

I strongly agree! She is a legend and an icon!

@hishamgad2310

Жыл бұрын

​@@Darrigrande00000

She was amazing. This song omg....xx

This song is still AMAZING in 2019. They played it two weeks ago at Horsemeat Disco and the crowd lost their shit!!

@teresanewman5998

4 жыл бұрын

Donna Sommer to me was the best singer God put on this earth.

@RicksCafeAmericana

2 жыл бұрын

Losing one’s shit at the Horsemeat Disco must have been a unique experience. I hope it didn’t get mixed in with the horsemeat while everyone was doing the YMCA dance on the lighted floor under the disco ball while Mr. Ed reruns played silently on the screen on the wall over by the bar.

@darcylett486

Жыл бұрын

2022 born in 69.love this song!

One of the 5 greatest female singers of all time. Every song that she sang made me feel young and newly born.

Donna Summer was the queen of Disco. Hands down. RIP Donna Summer

@user-jh1nh1mq2e

4 жыл бұрын

Реально, она - королева Диско!

@franciscomiguelcasimiro4574

3 жыл бұрын

When Jesus comes back he will be received with this song even the angels will sing and dance and of course the lord too and he will say ahh let's give these humans another chance what a great song, St.Peter take me back

@jameshourston8800

3 жыл бұрын

Is the Queen of Disco.

@philomenaromagnoli2305

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. One hundred. Percent

@petraostermann7046

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

Theeeee queen ..that voice is heaven sent .. Crystal clear

El mejor tema de ella sin lugar dudas, quien más escuchando en 2020?

The song and singer are both incredible. Of all her hits, MacArthur Park seems to showcase Donna's amazing vocal range further. Accompanied by (and perfectly complimenting) an unforgettable orchestral arrangement. Deservedly a US#1 for 3 weeks in 1978.

@gregoryyoung8823

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy Webb, Giorgio Moroder, and Donna Summer.

my ultimate favorite song of Donna Summer the Queen of Disco her voice was like no other!! Rest in Sweetest Peace ...

she was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!RIP Donna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!from Paraguay

The original queen of disco. Absolutely incredible voice.

I lived in LA when this song came out. My dear mom used to take is to Macarthur park on the weekends. Song takes me back to those days❤😊

The best of the best!!! Donna will live forever in our hearts!!!

@williamchilds5854

4 ай бұрын

Yessssss

Tengo todos lo disco de ella.me encanta esa. Sra Dios la tenga en la gloria.Amen aleluya.

Best break up song ever!!!! I miss disco !!

Donna Summer was an incredibly talented singer, musician and incredibly beautiful inside and out. This song really showcases her singing ranges big time.

Mac Arthur Park!!! Una de las mejores melodías que jamás se hayan escrito y musicalizado!!! Sentimiento, poesía y música!!! Adoro la música!!!

freddy sanchez I love this song by Donna, Thank you so much for this excellent quality video

Brings me back to 1978 I was 14 and with my 1st love Tony! I was so in love Puts me right there again RIP one day we all will reunite once again ♥️👫 this was the life!! 🥰

@giuseppezingariello4408

Жыл бұрын

♣️♠️♦️🙀🕡

@williamchilds5854

4 ай бұрын

Skating having no cell phone just life

Her physical appearance was only outdone by her immense talent, and she was drop dead beautiful.

Pasarán más de mil años para que aparezca otra igual a está maravillosa dama. Donna Sommer.

One of the greatest voices I ever heard.

Perfect cover...what a voice.

This song reminds me of being 12 years old in LA skating at the Roller Rink on Friday Nights-my friends and I NEVER missed a night, it was so LA late 70’s. This song blasting-nobody caring about anything, us hanging out with 16-20 yo’s, everybody in LA was into it….. I am very fortunate to have lived through that special time-all kids care about today is their phones and views. So SAD.

Que preciosa voz, y que guapísima morena de fuego gracias por compartir éste mismo gusto por esta música maravillosa de los bellos años.

Excelente Vídeo para una Diva...!

Donna Summer was Fabulous....Can't get enough of this song...She was a dynamic superstar and will forever be loved for her musical genius.

Donna is one of the most beautiful and talented women I've ever seen, she is still remembered and loved in Mexico!!!

@davidkonen7159

5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of looking up ALL of the SONGS I remember when I was ONLY a kid!

@ggt47

4 жыл бұрын

Yes,is indeed beautiful.

@frederick2935

4 жыл бұрын

In worldwide I love you GORGEOUS DONNA

@frederick2935

4 жыл бұрын

She, not only the disco queen She's an amazing singer I love her AND I have a big fascination for her. Sorry for the mistakes but I'm à French fan

@hectornegron9155

4 жыл бұрын

@@frederick2935 I understood quite clear friend. regards from Puerto Rico.

Donna Summer was/is the best of the best female vocalists, no one does it quite like she does, beautiful voice, beautiful lady. Rest in peace 🙏

LONG LIVE DISCO!!!!! DONNA'S THE QUEEN!!

¡Qué grande Donna Summer! Siempre estará en nuestros corazones.

One of the sexiest voices to ever sing we are all privileged to have had her talent rest in heavenly peace our angel

@freddiemontanez8461

4 жыл бұрын

Enzo Adams, Yes one the sexiest voice. She has a sexy song "Love to love you baby".

The # of times I would lay on my bed listening to this classic! I would play this over and over, getting up and putting the record player needle back to the beginning. Playing it so loud - always getting yelled at by my parents to lower it PULLLLEASE! Oh, such happy memories.... 17 years old, and you are filled with hope, about everything. Thank you Donna and Rest in Peace.⚘

Linda ella la reina de la música disco . No me canso de escuchar la . Besos al cielo mi querida Donna Sumer ❤❤❤❤

This is my all time favorite and glad I was part of that era❤❤❤

@-Thauma-

2 ай бұрын

Same, sweetheart. Take care ❤

Who's here April 2020 loving Donna Summer & that Aaaaaaahhhhaaaaaa xxxx

@Darrigrande

4 жыл бұрын

I will alwas love her! Her music was the soundtrack my youth. She always wakes my best memories!

@claertonarcoverde7053

3 жыл бұрын

Donna! She is great Always. 💋⚘⚘R.I.P

2020 now still Donna Summer great.

Definitely the GOAT!!! Love her music!

A great talent a great loss to the music world and me I’m 59 years old now and Donna summer was the queen of disco find happiness in heaven gone but not forgotten singing for god now

Donna Summer la mejor cantante del mundo todas sus canciones fueron grandes exitos. y nadie lo podra igualar...Donna te extraño tanto algun dia estaremos contigo en la resurreccion.

It’s like looking at an old photo album. Thank you.

So many have tried but so few have come up to this DIVA with THIS SONG! This is the voice that would have taken every idol, x-factor.... you name it. Her singing was effortless, her tonality was superb, her power was out of this world -- no tinny sound! Just pure VOICE!

@dorismcalpin7743

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!!

I was born in 86’ and I just love Disco 💃🏻 🕺🏻

In 1978 I was 21 and at the height of the disco era. I loved Donna Summer then and I still love watching her and listening to her sing. She was so beautiful and talented may she RIP thank God we are blessed with her music and memories.

@sabrinaphillips916

5 жыл бұрын

Karen Hunt it was the best era ever. Everyone was sound, happy, free and positive...at least that’s how I remember it all

@rodolfozarate875

5 жыл бұрын

Karen Hunt I was ten years old. My older brother 18 he was Disco dancing 🕺🏿 and I was copying his disco moves , no wonder I’m here enjoying this wonderful music , greetings from Portland Oregon

@robertdickson2187

4 жыл бұрын

RIP DS MISS U

@odibaracatibaro1255

4 жыл бұрын

I meet her at Starship club NYC

@loosewheels1000

4 жыл бұрын

Karen, I left school in 78, Grease was the hit film, disco was in the clubs, seems like yesterday, oh where have the years gone, one minute you have your life ahead of you, the next there are more years behind you than in front !!

Donna Summer, Tina Turner, Kate Bush, Whitney Houston .... the female Pantheon of pop music.

La regina della disco-dance in una delle sue canzoni più splendide.

Maravillosa voz, una belleza como mujer, la admiro mucho.

Odd lyrics performed in a masterly manner. Donna Summer wasn't just a singer, she was a musician. Sorry about the original miss-spelling.

@xaraxania

4 жыл бұрын

an Artist

@southpaw8924

2 жыл бұрын

Blame Dumbledore for the lyrics 🤷🏿

@joservillalobos1688

2 жыл бұрын

She was te QUEEN

@astromeo3467

Жыл бұрын

The lyrics are symbolic, the cake represents a relationship

@MojazaMovement

Жыл бұрын

The lyrics will only seem "odd" if you don't know what a metaphor is !!!

Got to have that special chorus ! It is heaven to me...

Grasias por vompartir la musica

Still gives me goosebumps ♥️🔥

Belissima Donna Summer e sua voz maravilhosa ..sensacional música 🎶 🎵

ALL TIME FAVORITE !

Parque MacArthur, bello recuerdo de 1978. Descansa en paz maravillosa Donna Summer.

Only Donna Summer could sing a great song about a cake.

@orlandomezacaceres

4 жыл бұрын

Is not about a cake. Possible is a beautiful story with a sad present speeched about a lost love and never will be more again.

@melvinmurray7849

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, never about a cake!

@Lexi2019AURORA

3 жыл бұрын

The cake is a metaphor

@Kurt77777

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, her version is a remake. It is, however, much much much much much much much better than the original (although many disagree and prefer the original version).

@chadbryant4407

3 жыл бұрын

I’d argue it’s a very good version of the classic sung by Richard Harris. Better?

Nobody could sing this song like Donna Summer. She was the voice of an angel given to us and then taken far too soon. RIP my angel, we miss you - very much. If there is life after death I will seek you out for a long visit and conversation and perhaps a song. Until then my angel, we will always love you.

My uncle Steve used to play this song on his brand new, state of the art Akai stereo with Wharfdale speakers. He's no longer with us but he lives on in our memories when we hear songs like this. RIP Stevo.

..The voice of an angel..omg she was so beautiful 😍

Always loved this incredible talented woman! She will always be the Queen of Disco!

@Darrigrande

4 жыл бұрын

She is undisputable the Queen of Disco!

I saw her at the Summit in Houston in 1979, and her energy that night was unbelievable. She put in over two hours and closed with MacArthur Park Suite,.with the same energy with which she opened. At the end she held the notes longer than on this recording (go back to around 6:50 -7:00 to get an idea).It was unbelievable. Donna summer has definitely been underrated. Her voice was incredible. May she rest in peace.

Didn't care too much for disco, but this lady has a beautiful voice. I own a big collection of her music. She was a STAR before disco.

Donna Summers was the greatest, and she ismissed forever..RIP

one of the best singer of all time💎💎💎

I bet the dance floor was packed in the 70s when this song came on. I had every song of hers on 45s. My mother loved her and we would always buy every song when released. She was the greatest.

@RapunzelinOttawa

7 жыл бұрын

I like to tell everyone I know, and everyone I don't know that I won a disco contest at Misty's in 1978 to this song, a few months after Saturday Night Fever was released...this just never gets old...for me. :)

@freddysancheza

6 жыл бұрын

She is the queen of discos

@MrMarachicago

6 жыл бұрын

+freddy sanchez la verdad que bellos momentos

@alessandramatos4740

6 жыл бұрын

winogirlll I had the great opportunity to saw her in front of me singing those the bests musics. I was really close her! She "talk" to me too. ❤❤❤❤

@angelakelly4294

6 жыл бұрын

Yes they were, I was there!

Fantastic singer.

Currently in lock down April 2020 (42 years later) and still listening to Donna Summer!

Both versions by Harris and Summer fill me with nostalgia and longing for times past and people left behind. Summer's version is the most poignant disco song I know. Tempus fugit!

I loved her and I miss her , thank you Donna !!

My big brother bought miss summers album , she woz soi beautiful and I think she woz his 1st CRUSH , we both loved all the disco tunes dancing wif my brother happy days to treasure , thanx 4 reminding me 🥳😪🥰me

This is probably one of her best if not her best vocal performances on record. Nobody had heard a record like this one before.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS AMAZING WOMAN'S VOICE!! KNOW SHE IS SINGING FOR THE LORD NOW. SUCH TALENT..MISS HER SO.....

@davidkonen7159

5 жыл бұрын

Some songs I REMEMBER by Donna Summer are "Bad Girls" and "Hot Stuff"

@MissSusieQue1

4 жыл бұрын

You know what's wonderful about Ms. Summer..is that she NEVER lost her voice.....it was always beautifuL....I just whatched "Thank God It's Friday"....a funky lil movie that came out in 1978...Donna Summer looked fab in it...Commodores were in it too...Lionel Ritchie..didn't even take the spotlite.......RIP DS.......

The bridge is spine-tingling! Brava Queen 👸🏿👏🏾

God bless you Donna ❤

The music today is missing something...it's missing this music!!!

That Was The Most Prettiest Woman That I've Ever Seen Sing !!!! Iooks And A Voice !!!! RIP !!! I Love You Donna !!!!

Beautiful voice

Beautiful song

She was and still be THE QUEEN

This song was recorded back in 1967. Yet nobody could sing this song like Donna Summers.

@TonyTone1

3 жыл бұрын

Wow 1967. Who originally sang this song?

@carterbentonjr399

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyTone1 Richard Harris, actor. I love both versions.

Nobody WI ever replace the GREAT DONNA SUMMER. Her music will always be the soundtrack of my Middle and High School years. She will forever be the Queen of DISCO. RIP beautiful lady with one of the GREATEST Voices God ever created.🌹🏵️🌺💐🙏🏾❤️✝️

OMG!!! Q MARAVILLOSA ÉPOCA, Y DONNA, LA AUTÉNTICA REINA DE LA MÚSICA DISCO

God, I loved Donna Summer. Still do.

Q bello cantaba esa morenaza! Roger 63

Dios mio esa mujer cantaba espectacular❤

What. A. Beautiful. Woman.

Ah, 1978 saudades.. as músicas eram lindas, foi o melhor ano de minha vida. Amei demais alguém, hoje é só saudade. 🥰🥰💕💕💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I was age five when this song came out. The melody and music touched my Soul, and it still has the power to bring tears to my eyes now that I'm 47 years old.

@liurodriguez5964

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@orinyellowhair8278

4 жыл бұрын

51 yrs old :-)

@freedomm

Жыл бұрын

Me too 🙂