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Throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s, Webb's songs continued to be recorded by some of the industry's most successful artists.

In 1977, the initial release of Art Garfunkel's Watermark album consisted exclusively of Jimmy Webb songs.

In 1978, Donna Summer's disco version of " MacArthur Park " became a multi-million selling vinyl single that was number one on the American pop music charts for three weeks.

In 1980, Thelma Houston recorded " Before There Could Be Me ", " Breakwater Cat ", " Gone ", " Long Lasting Love ", and " What Was that Song " on her album Breakwater Cat.

Leah Kunkel recorded " Never Gonna Lose My Dream of Love Again " and " Let's Begin " for her album I Run with Trouble.

The latter was performed live in 1980 by the born-again Bob Dylan.

Tanya Tucker recorded " Tennessee Woman " on her album Dreamlovers.