In my unprofessional opinion, I’ve always kind of evaluated the quality of a band by how well they play their material live in concert, and by that standard, Procol Harum is among the best. Perhaps the best. They just never disappoint.
My favourite band of all time and having seen them live 8 times I can vouch for their greatness.Alas it has now come to an end but they have left us with a great catalogue of music. RIP Gary and Keith.
Alan Cartwright, who was a bass player for Procol Harum between 1971 and 1976, died on March 4, 2021, at the age of 75. His cause of death was not revealed, but by the year 2020 he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. RIP
I saw Procol Harum shortly after this show. Chris Copping had left and was replaced by Dee Murray. I believe that was the final Procol lineup before reunions. I never did warm up to Pete Solley's keyboards.
@@froundfroude8654 Sir Gary Brooker presents the musicians at 21'45''. Drums = BJ Wilson, Bass = Chris Copping, Organ & violin = Pete Solley, Guitar = Mick Grabham. Maybe you have already known. Sorry.
A shame that Chris was not on organ here. As good a player as Solley was/is, Mr. Copping's choice of Hammond lines (as well as his choice of Hammond settings), was always WAY more preferable to me. Solley sounded like he was playing 'on top' of the arrangement, whereas Copping appeared to be weaved into the fabric of the tune.
I agree wholeheartedly. Copping had a fantastic organ sound. Paid the price for being versatile. Solley may be a fine producer, but I don't care for his playing.
Fine. Then again, no one ever really was able to compare to Matthew Fisher on organ. Gary and Matthew had a magical connection. RIP Gary. You had a major influence on Prog and mine as well.
I was quite surprised seing this set. Nothing bad, but I have always preferred Chis Copping on Hammond, than Pete Solley on Farfisa Professional. I am not Farfisa lover.Pete was Ok in Something Magic using a lot of synths, but Chis is a better Hammond player.Interesting to hear it though.Just my opinion.I have always loved Procol Harum as a best band ever and thank greatly for this concert video.I am amazed with a quality of video.
HA! Gary did the "stronger than dirt" tune at 12:33. Same as The Doors ending Touch Me. At the end of the song, Morrison chants "Stronger than dirt!" The line is from an Ajax commercial popular at the time where a white knight rides around destroying dirt. The last four chords of the song were also lifted from the commercial.: th-cam.com/video/kGd_SPEVU78/w-d-xo.html
François: "Wizard Man" from the "Something Magic" album and "This Old Dog", which the band never formally recorded, but played occasionally in concert in 1977. A live version of this song was included in the 2009 Salvo remastered release.
Gary Brooker here is a bit feisty, wiry and dressed as he should be. So is Chris Copping's farewell outfit - a Jack Nicholson-style hat from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.” Pete Solley has adapted well to the band - it's clear that he enjoys playing this particular repertoire in this company. BJ - a veritable veteran of the band - never disappoints, as does Mich Grabham - almost a veteran.
They actually were big stars in Denmark. Their albums always reached Top 10 out there. Seems that only UK underappreciated them. They were more popular anywhere else. Even in the US. Their live album peaked number 6 in Billboard.
But I gotta say that it's hysterically funny watching a city-boy-British-Romanian-Jew trying to get down with an Appalachian fiddle. Gives me a good laugh.
That does not look like Chris Copping. Who is that really? Never mind, I guess it is. First time I've heard "Wizard Man" - I like it. Sounds like country music. I think i read that Mick used to play in a "British" country band.
Yes, it is Copping, with Pete Solley on organ. Copping had played bass when David Knights left the band, and also covered organ when Matthew Fisher departed. On 'Broken Barricades' he covered both.
He was alive, 'though ill, when you first posted, three weeks ago. He died last week. That's why we're looking at these old performances. I saw him live many times over the years, here in NYC. The last, about four years ago, just walking distance from my home in lower Manhattan. On another ocassion, I travelled with friends to a performance on Long Island, and saw Mathew Fisher with Brooker again. Chatting with Gary outside the venue, he and Maff' could see I was quite drunk and learned that I'd got separated from my friends, so Gary told the Driver of the Truck transporting instruments to give me a ride back to the City. The Driver dropped me off at my front door., before returning the gear. What's more, he invited me to the next night's show at the Bottom Line, as a Guest. Unfortunately, I needed all day to sleep it off -- and STILL awoke too hung over to make it to the club. Nonetheless, thanks for the ride, Brook'. Cheers for all the music, as well! CAL KOURY
It's Keith Reid on the organ, not Chris Copping ! edit: yes - Pete Solley! written to quick - stupid mistake ! Chris Copping is the Bassplayer in disguise.
Gary Brooker died at the age of 76. (R.I.P.) 02.19.2022 Cancer. A remarkable and unforgettable voice. I Love You, Gary. I Love Procol Harum. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
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In my unprofessional opinion, I’ve always kind of evaluated the quality of a band by how well they play their material live in concert, and by that standard, Procol Harum is among the best. Perhaps the best. They just never disappoint.
that is so true. being a musician....not so much now. you cant hit STOP and REWIND :)
Absolutely Michael I saw then in 1978 they were excellent the audience asked for more
My favourite band of all time and having seen them live 8 times I can vouch for their greatness.Alas it has now come to an end but they have left us with a great catalogue of music. RIP Gary and Keith.
50 years ago, November, 1973, I bought Procul Harum Greatest hits ( A&M). 1974 was the year I caught up with the P.H. catalogue!
RestInParadise Sir Gary Brooker. His voice got better and better with time ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
41 years after this, it still never gets old!
For Procol live shows - go to Ledreborg in Denmark, Union Chapel in London and also see Kaleidoscope at the Isle of Wight Festival.
RIP Gary. You will great for forever.
Wow!!!!! The following is an understatement: What gr8 showmanship of live talent!!!!!
I love this song.
Brenda sowell
Anazing concert . Conquistador simply superb and great voice?, unique, instrument arrangement
"so amazing! love you 'procol harum, your music lives on!"
ABSOLUTELY
Alan Cartwright, who was a bass player for Procol Harum between 1971 and 1976, died on March 4, 2021, at the age of 75. His cause of death was not revealed, but by the year 2020 he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. RIP
Thanks for this information, didn’t know that. 😢
saw them at Fillmore East in 1971 absolute perfection same with the Moody Blues show the year before that also at FE
Good to see BJ Wilson ❤
Nice versions of all the songs, great live set. This particular lineup works well together.
I only got to see Gary touring with Ringo Starr's all starr band. Glad i did
RIP Gary, thanks for video❤
Thank you.
Thanks for the upload. It's surprising how well this lineup works! "This Old Dog" is a great surprise.
I saw Procol Harum shortly after this show. Chris Copping had left and was replaced by Dee Murray. I believe that was the final Procol lineup before reunions. I never did warm up to Pete Solley's keyboards.
thanks for up loading this
19th february 2022.....the day the music died!
💟Gary Brooker💟
Had never seen PH render a country tune...pretty solid.....
these cats, Love and Traffic are way too under appreciated ---just great bands and very influential in my opinion
The organ player is totally nuts. And he playes totally awesome....! Great!
and who is he?
@@froundfroude8654 Sir Gary Brooker presents the musicians at 21'45''.
Drums = BJ Wilson, Bass = Chris Copping, Organ & violin = Pete Solley, Guitar = Mick Grabham. Maybe you have already known. Sorry.
A shame that Chris was not on organ here. As good a player as Solley was/is, Mr. Copping's choice of Hammond lines (as well as his choice of Hammond settings), was always WAY more preferable to me. Solley sounded like he was playing 'on top' of the arrangement, whereas Copping appeared to be weaved into the fabric of the tune.
Agreed
That's the reason Copping quits soon after..
Solley played Farfisa sounds pretty good for a cheap keyboard through a Leslie
I agree wholeheartedly. Copping had a fantastic organ sound. Paid the price for being versatile. Solley may be a fine producer, but I don't care for his playing.
Fine. Then again, no one ever really was able to compare to Matthew Fisher on organ. Gary and Matthew had a magical connection. RIP Gary. You had a major influence on Prog and mine as well.
I was quite surprised seing this set. Nothing bad, but I have always preferred Chis Copping on Hammond, than Pete Solley on Farfisa Professional. I am not Farfisa lover.Pete was Ok in Something Magic using a lot of synths, but Chis is a better Hammond player.Interesting to hear it though.Just my opinion.I have always loved Procol Harum as a best band ever and thank greatly for this concert video.I am amazed with a quality of video.
I prefer chris Copping on Hammond. I prefer Pete Solley playing violin than playing organ.
HA! Gary did the "stronger than dirt" tune at 12:33. Same as The Doors ending Touch Me. At the end of the song, Morrison chants "Stronger than dirt!" The line is from an Ajax commercial popular at the time where a white knight rides around destroying dirt. The last four chords of the song were also lifted from the commercial.: th-cam.com/video/kGd_SPEVU78/w-d-xo.html
Gary Brooker. is gone
François: "Wizard Man" from the "Something Magic" album and "This Old Dog", which the band never formally recorded, but played occasionally in concert in 1977. A live version of this song was included in the 2009 Salvo remastered release.
and both written by Brooker/Reid
Estate in camicia a fiori con questo 45giri nelle mani del cuore in
Mitico e affascinante Gary Brooker 🙄
Thanks for this rare video. Unfortunately without M. Fisher and his Hammond B3. Here the organ is an ersatz of the 70's.
Gary Brooker here is a bit feisty, wiry and dressed as he should be. So is Chris Copping's farewell outfit - a Jack Nicholson-style hat from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.” Pete Solley has adapted well to the band - it's clear that he enjoys playing this particular repertoire in this company. BJ - a veritable veteran of the band - never disappoints, as does Mich Grabham - almost a veteran.
rip gary
That's Pete Solley on organ.
Great player and friend of mine
It's a shame that on this (official) edit, some original tracks performed were cut: for instance, The Mark of The Claw. But kudos for the post!
Chris Copping not on organ but on bass!
I believe he started out on bass and only moved over to the Hammond when Matthew Fisher left.
He also occasionally strapped on a white Fender Telecaster and played guitar.
Close to the end of the line here for Procol's first run. Great band but commercial success eluded them for most of the seventies.
They actually had quite a bit of success in the early part of the decade. They were one of the great bands.
They certainly should be bigger than the Rolling Stones
@@theonemodifier Agreed! Stones wayyy over-rated, Procol wayyyy under-rated. :(
They actually were big stars in Denmark. Their albums always reached Top 10 out there. Seems that only UK underappreciated them. They were more popular anywhere else. Even in the US. Their live album peaked number 6 in Billboard.
@@toastertwo1602 true re. Denmark yes. But a small market
But I gotta say that it's hysterically funny watching a city-boy-British-Romanian-Jew trying to get down with an Appalachian fiddle. Gives me a good laugh.
He went through some shit himself and can back afterwards!
What are the two songs they play prior to Whiter Shade of Pale? Covers obviously, but I don't know them!
One of the very best rock band, ever!
Wizard Man and This Old Dog. And nope, not covers. Procul Harum originals
@@dodeka thanks
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That does not look like Chris Copping. Who is that really? Never mind, I guess it is. First time I've heard "Wizard Man" - I like it. Sounds like country music. I think i read that Mick used to play in a "British" country band.
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who is the organ player...he looks like keith reeb,but keith is the songwriter
aad landsbergen The organist is Pete Solley
Surprised its not the full concert but great stuff nevertheless.
Is the bass player here Chris Copping?
Yes, it is Copping, with Pete Solley on organ. Copping had played bass when David Knights left the band, and also covered organ when Matthew Fisher departed. On 'Broken Barricades' he covered both.
Grabham's guitar is incredibly poorly mixed here. One minute you hear it, next minute it's out in the ether. Cheers!
How old now is Mr. Gary Brooker? Is he still alive at the moment?
He's 76 years old (birth 1945 05/29). Actually, he's sick ( cancer).
He was alive, 'though ill, when you first posted, three weeks ago. He died last week. That's why we're looking at these old performances.
I saw him live many times over the years, here in NYC. The last, about four years ago, just walking distance from my home in lower Manhattan.
On another ocassion, I travelled with friends to a performance on Long Island, and saw Mathew Fisher with Brooker again. Chatting with Gary outside the venue, he and Maff' could see I was quite drunk and learned that I'd got separated from my friends, so Gary told the Driver of the Truck transporting instruments to give me a ride back to the City.
The Driver dropped me off at my front door., before returning the gear. What's more, he invited me to the next night's show at the Bottom Line, as a Guest. Unfortunately, I needed all day to sleep it off -- and STILL awoke too hung over to make it to the club.
Nonetheless, thanks for the ride, Brook'. Cheers for all the music, as well!
CAL KOURY
He died of cancer Feb 19th. 2022 😔
I guess they ran out of film on their biggest hit at the end
It's Keith Reid on the organ, not Chris Copping !
edit: yes - Pete Solley!
written to quick - stupid mistake !
Chris Copping is the Bassplayer in disguise.
It is Pete Solley on organ.
Pete Solley
Definitely Pete Solley.
Very staccato singer pianist hampers the whole thing. Nice voice though
keith reed,sorry
It is Pete Solley on the organ
Gary was married to Joni Mitchell? Didn't know
No
Absolutely not.
No, only married once to Frankie. He was a devoted husband to her.