VIDEO: RFK's Assassination Mysteriously Linked to Timing of MacArthur Park Song Release In April, 1968

Back in June 22, 1968, songwriter Jimmy Webb’s MacArthur Park was a #2 hit in the U.S. having climbed the charts after being played on radio station 77 WABC in April 9, 1968.  

The unique metaphoric lyrics song was clearly in-sync in timing, released just a few weeks prior to Robert F Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968. RFK was expected to win the U.S. Presidency with much momentum.

"The song was included on actor/singer's Harris's album A Tramp Shining in 1968 and selected for release as a single an unusual choice, given the song's length and complex structure. It was released in April 1968^[11] and was played by 77 WABC on Tuesday April 9, 1968.^[12] It made its way onto the Hot 100 at #79 on May 11, 1968, peaking at #2 on June 22, 1968." - Wikipedia.

Prior to the assassination, many Americans didn’t understand the meaning of Jimmy Webb's lyrics at the time.  Synchronicity in timing of the tragedy provided new metaphorical meaning in Harris' performance of what RFK felt dying on the floor of a hotel kitchen after his hopeful campaign speech.

   

A response video by a man in the U.K. who was surprised by Harris' performance.

 

The 1972 live U.K. performance in the above video was of actor/singer Richard Harris, who also went down to the floor in his deeply dramatic performance as if his heart was dying.

The song was actually written based on Jimmy Webb’s personal  relationship with a woman. However, the timing and circumstance of the song was likely used by God for even a greater purpose of revealing the value of a man's soul dying to the world and what it truly meant to the nation.