Procol Harum - Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1973 (Audio)

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  • Haven't seen this excellent performance in full on TH-cam yet, so I uploaded the original release. Also included on the Still There'll Be More box set.
    0:00 Broken Barricades
    2:46 Simple Sister
    7:31 A Christmas Camel
    13:33 Toujours L'Amour
    17:16 Grand Hotel
    24:05 Fires (Which Burn Brightly)
    30:03 A Salty Dog
    35:31 Conquistador
    40:01 Grand Finale
    43:49 T.V. Caesar

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  • @franabreu7594
    @franabreu7594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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. 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @vewilli
    @vewilli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    R.I.P., Gary. You were an incredible musician and composer!

  • @HelterSkelley
    @HelterSkelley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was at this show. I was about 16 years old. This recording brings back very specific memories. For the Grand Finale / Brittania they turned on the Hollywood Bowl fountains and shot off fireworks. Brooker stood, faced the audience and saluted, military style.

    • @TheBlueCream
      @TheBlueCream 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what a moment..can only imagine.

    • @jeffreygold1996
      @jeffreygold1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was there as well.
      Last song a dragon emerged upright, seeping and rising from the Bowl fountain, while the Band and orchestra intoned, “Rule Britannia”.
      Or maybe it was the drugs…

    • @ArthurCampo
      @ArthurCampo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've had a radio broadcast of this show. One of my favorites. Lucky to have seen them in '74 and '77.

  • @thetruthfornow6045
    @thetruthfornow6045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is intellectual music. Not head banging rock n' roll although the band could do it all. Fires (Which Burn Brightly) is a good example of this. Most of the rock audience overlooked this group after A Whiter Shade of Pale. Their music stands the test of time.

    • @TheBlueCream
      @TheBlueCream 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      far ahead of their time...a Salty Dog sounds fresh today and always will

    • @beyondthepale9071
      @beyondthepale9071 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      well put but somehow still understated :-)

  • @davidmaddaford930
    @davidmaddaford930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Gary Brooker! What a voice!

  • @laurentladouce7456
    @laurentladouce7456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    A very powerful recording, there is an amazing blending between the explosive power of rock music and the depth and artistic quality of the lyrics, the arrangements, and the symphony orchestra. Procol Harum possesss a very unique artistic quality among contemporary bands, even among progressive rock. It comes from the literary culure of Keith Reid and Gary Brooker, the beauty of the melodies and the profound unity among the musicians. Here, the sound is also very good

  • @Jonni1027
    @Jonni1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I saw them in Berkeley in 1971... what a show! I bought tickets at the last minute the day of cuz KSAN FM played one of their many songs that I love and I told my dad leaving for the store to stop by Macy’s and pick up 2 tix for me haha. Such a great Dad❤️

    • @jackjc1447
      @jackjc1447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jonni,
      was robin trower still in the band?he probably left the procol harum around mid
      may 1971.

    • @Jonni1027
      @Jonni1027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jackjc1447 I don’t recall that…but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t haha 😉

    • @jackjc1447
      @jackjc1447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jonni1027 ,
      i was curious so i checked procol harum's tour dates from the first
      show in may 1967 until their last show in may 1977,the only time
      they played in berkeley was in june 1972 and the guitarist was dave ball.

    • @markmichalko3913
      @markmichalko3913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny thing, I finally got the OK to start my concert journey in spring of '73. The 1st Ticket in my hand would be Johnny Winter w/ Foghat opening on 6/16/73 @ MSG, NYC. But since I got that OK, I didn't think my parents would have an issue to start a little earlier. Well, Not sure if OK or not but I got a chance to see Procol Harum on 4/21/73 @ the Felt Forum, NYC. I took that chance and went to see my 1st since it wasn't on a school night (Saturday Night). I was still a JR in HS and weekends shows then were I guess OK (Until my 4th on 5/30/73 seeing DP Mark II end that rule). It might not have been my 1st choice band but it's now one of my GREATEST memories see this tour in '1973!! My show had a longer set (18 songs) w/ a different running order. Yes Sir, What a Night!!

  • @krollpeter
    @krollpeter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There is a majestic rendition of "A Salty Dog". If you don't wish to listen to the entire thing but do yourself a favour and listen to that one at least.

    • @rr8195
      @rr8195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks ...you were right...have always loved this song...makes me cry every time I hear it...awesome!!!

  • @mangolassi_.
    @mangolassi_. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent version of A Christmas Camel, I haven't heard this arrangement anywhere else. And a great performance all the way through.

  • @jeffreyhickey
    @jeffreyhickey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The version of Salty Dog here is spectacular. Brooker's voice brings tears to my eyes.

    • @TheBlueCream
      @TheBlueCream 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes, something bout Garys voice, the tone, and what a great song, 'a Salty Dog' is

  • @lorenasilvanapasquetti4741
    @lorenasilvanapasquetti4741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Grandi Procol Harum!!!! ♥️ Gary Brooker 🙋💞

  • @michaelspastorius8177
    @michaelspastorius8177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I still say there was no progressive rock band that played live as well as these guys did especially when you consider the revolving door of lead guitarists that came and went. How I wish I would have had the chance to see them. There just isn't a band I'd rather hear perform live with their full orchestra than PH. So supremely talented.

  • @kittensfromspace3621
    @kittensfromspace3621 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was at this concert, 49 years ago. Hard to believe.

  • @lmptheox2
    @lmptheox2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Many thanks for the upload! I had never heard this recording before. Wonderful sound quality. One of my all time favourite bands, Procol Harum is identical to no one!
    I was so lucky and privileged to be able to see them in one of their final live performances, here in my native Lisbon, in 2019, 5 metres away from dear Gary Brooker. When the first chords of A SALTY DOG were struck, tears began to fall...!

  • @johnmitchelljr
    @johnmitchelljr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a gift. Gladly accepted. Thank you.

  • @markmichalko3913
    @markmichalko3913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This the Band that Started my Rock n Roll Concert Journey on 4/21/73 @ the Felt Forum, NYC @ the age of Sweet 16. I was so Excited by the Event, they played two shows that evening and me and my Buds went to both shows. So they were my 1st & 2nd Concert!! PS: They were GREAT!!

  • @rogermiller8708
    @rogermiller8708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Magnificent performance. It sends chills down my spine hearing this. The orchestration and choir were superb, and the band beyond compare. Growing up south of LA but close enough to have seen so many wonderful performances, this is the one I am sorry to have missed. Bravo and thank you for bringing this to my ears. It is a treasure for a local soul

  • @jimmynorris1379
    @jimmynorris1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Seen them backing up mountain in Boston at the music hall with original members in 1970. Became a true believer in their musical prowess and lyrical mastery. Became my favorite English band over the Beatles and I love the Beatles

  • @ronfisher5259
    @ronfisher5259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Terrific, saw them in ‘72, then finally again in 2016, Booker only original left but still had that great PH sound. Thanks for this.

  • @joachimzegke9301
    @joachimzegke9301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    FIRST CLASS....simply Procul Harum

  • @patreid100
    @patreid100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    RIP Alan Cartwright.

    • @pauldunn108
      @pauldunn108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quite rightly so

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love this. I saw Procol Harum 4 times live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and met the various band members. Hope you have a Happy New Year. Cheers!

    • @Oh_I_Will
      @Oh_I_Will 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      4 times...awesome. At which locations?

    • @dwaynewladyka577
      @dwaynewladyka577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Oh_I_Will Twice at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, in May, 1992. Twice at the Francis Winspear Center in November of 2010. There was an extra show added because of the demand, so I also attended the second show each time.

  • @Joe-rp8ou
    @Joe-rp8ou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for posting this! Saving my pennies to get the box set. I hear it's amazing.

  • @honeywoodpilot
    @honeywoodpilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well Done! Thanks for posting this masterpiece.

  • @ericvanhavelte1611
    @ericvanhavelte1611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So underrated

  • @Professor1789
    @Professor1789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Didn’t know this existed. Thank you for sharing it. Quite a production. I was on the road a lot back then. We missed a lot of stuff. Thanks again.

  • @trumbulljon30
    @trumbulljon30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    KDAY was the rock station in Los Angeles that "presented" the show. BJ Wilson = quite the drummer!

  • @keith_kar8166
    @keith_kar8166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this lineup with Mick Grabham on guitar.

  • @an645
    @an645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bless you.

  • @dolorescordell129
    @dolorescordell129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You for this -

  • @ultomatt
    @ultomatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This concert was my first big time rock concert. I was 20 years old on the day before. I also snuck in my Dad's 8mm (silent) film camera...being half-way back with only a wide angle lens didn't help. In the film you can see the the stage and the bowl but the band was too far away. They could'v been anyone, if it weren't for the amazing music from the pop bowl.
    "09 In Held 'Twas In I" was played that night, but has never been included in the full setlist.Might have had to do with it being 20 minutes long! Based on my recording it was track 9

    • @Oh_I_Will
      @Oh_I_Will 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How about UL’n some clips of the video you shot...I wouldn’t care about quality per se...

    • @HelterSkelley
      @HelterSkelley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was at this show too!!!! This recording brings back very specific memories!!! I was such a music head: at 16 years old I'd buy single tickets to concerts and take the bus by myself to the venue, in this case from West L.A. to Hollywood. I somehow snagged a seat in one of the front boxes. PH of course still one of my fave artists (and I keep up on contemporary stuff!). No had their combination literacy, poignancy, grand vision, and kick-ass rock. Their secret weapons were many: Brooker's voice, Trower's amazing guitar (Mick Grabham was excellent too though) and especially BJ Wilson. He never gets enough drummer credit! Many of the compositions are structured around his melodic approach. Incredible.

  • @90thHeavyBG
    @90thHeavyBG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whatta an ending !!!
    Love Procol !!!

  • @cuddlybear4108
    @cuddlybear4108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this.😀😀

  • @ulfhansson6599
    @ulfhansson6599 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you boys !

  • @kw19193
    @kw19193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    B J Wilson did not enjoy playing with an orchestra as he had to dramatically alter how he played. Classical musicians struggled with a drummer like Wilson who moved the beat around and went in and out of different time signatures which meant he had to work in more back beats/time keeping in his playing. Regardless, a brilliant drummer in a brilliant group. Cheers!

    • @HelterSkelley
      @HelterSkelley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe the most underrated drummer in rockn roll. So melodic. Yet so hard. No one like him really!

  • @pagelaboratoire1258
    @pagelaboratoire1258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    High quality sound !

  • @user-lk8ib6qe3n
    @user-lk8ib6qe3n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    プロコル・ハルムは既にオーケストラと同化していて、クラシックの深い味わいと荘厳さを私達に、届けて居ました。49年前のライブ。素晴らしい❗ゲイリーは1972年にも、エドモントンのライブも公式にリリースしていますが、亡くなる迄に、いったい何回、オーケストラと競演したのでしょうか?多分、15回以上?当然、費用もけた違い。crazy‼愛すべきイギリス人‼

  • @user-zh9ow3jz1t
    @user-zh9ow3jz1t 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you

  • @patrickpuhak9516
    @patrickpuhak9516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Too bad this concert wasn't filmed.

  • @brucegelman5582
    @brucegelman5582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proust, Blake, and Goethe are smiling in Heaven.

  • @mariafacundo3251
    @mariafacundo3251 ปีที่แล้ว

    ....Fantástico Procol Harum 😍👍

    • @robertselby7801
      @robertselby7801 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why didn't Clive Davis bring PH to world's attention? Where
      Golden Ear were you?

    • @robertselby7801
      @robertselby7801 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo Clive! Where were you?

  • @bigbellyjack
    @bigbellyjack ปีที่แล้ว

    Procol Harum were such a special band and their fans, except me of course, are too!

  • @dannyholmes2801
    @dannyholmes2801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In my top 5 ALWAYS!

  • @lorenapasquetti8627
    @lorenapasquetti8627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ❤Gary Brooker❤

  • @beyondthepale9071
    @beyondthepale9071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW!!!

  • @johnnyboring4100
    @johnnyboring4100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greatness

  • @johnamaral1786
    @johnamaral1786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, em, for those of us who couldn't be there, this is as good as it gets. PH in full flower. L360C74V24470/:-)

  • @RaVenDaWn999
    @RaVenDaWn999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard distinctly in my head AS STRONG AS SAMSON- aye, and myself a Chief in chains, ready to burn and scatter wide my ashes, leave no remains. Told me stay on your reservation, Chief. Nah said I, live free or die wise. Long odds did fail to expire me. The front page rage of a renegade crime, then the sorry retraction on pages far and print so small, very hard to find, innocent by way of self defense. As with the meaning of their name, so is my tribe now such the same. Scattered wide all horizons. Commoda feralis et confice, tentatio mortis honore. Out my cage and break my chains; give the sages my remains; around the Cape , rugged through the gale, too far gone beyond the pale. Uh- and stuff!!! Just thank you kindly ! Typing blind here, so also truth is I love us all. Tango lento amore... ciao ciao... ~RaVen~

  • @andreykotelenets8491
    @andreykotelenets8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Спасибо!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @modnaruemit
    @modnaruemit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    cool!!! thank!!! but i don't know why they never play "a whiter shade of pale" when live concert

    • @gaitachi3256
      @gaitachi3256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe because there were better songs they had. You're hearing art whenever you listen to their various songs.

    • @rodrigotinoco884
      @rodrigotinoco884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Copyright?
      Almost half of the rights of a whiter Shade of Pale belongs to matew fisher, procol Harum's emblematic song and the longing of an entire era

    • @pauldunn108
      @pauldunn108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodrigotinoco884 although GB said he'd never play it if he lost the copyright case, it's their encore every gig now!
      ...but rarely played in the 70s when they had an annual album

    • @rodrigotinoco884
      @rodrigotinoco884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pauldunn108

    • @rodrigotinoco884
      @rodrigotinoco884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pauldunn108

  • @alanconrad8490
    @alanconrad8490 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Procol Harum means "Beyond these things" in Latin...-pretty cool huh?

  • @kevsamuelsdiedwafathookeri2254
    @kevsamuelsdiedwafathookeri2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gahhhh!!! No "Shine On Brightly"?! What were these blokes thinking when constructing their setlist? Oh well.

  • @RobHollanderMusic
    @RobHollanderMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was Robin Trower still in the band at this time?

    • @russellmaddox2437
      @russellmaddox2437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No - Trower left in 71. This has Mick Grabham on guitar.

    • @randysmith4331
      @randysmith4331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Listen to the guitar solos on Simple Sister. No offense to Mick Grabham but Trower has the solo power here on the original recording. His style is inimitable and quite unique. Back when the album Broken Barricades came out that song made me an instant Robin Trower fan.

  • @Professor1789
    @Professor1789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Drums aren’t hot enough in the mix. Can’t hear BJ!

    • @pauldunn108
      @pauldunn108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More cowbell!

    • @michaelspastorius8177
      @michaelspastorius8177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      God bless his precious memory. BJ was the best. Better than Bonham IMO.

    • @JoyDivision88
      @JoyDivision88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelspastorius8177 Got to agree with you there. Bonham was a thumper and a basher of the drums. BJ played and caressed the drums. Worlds apart in sound and ability. Finest drummer I ever saw and I include Baker, Bruford and Peart in that ranking.

    • @HelterSkelley
      @HelterSkelley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoyDivision88 BJ's melodic yet tough approach defined every song. Incredible. Never gets enuf recognition!!! The way he'd rattle that cowbell even in the middle of complicated fills and rolls.

    • @user-ft7tj9zz9x
      @user-ft7tj9zz9x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HelterSkelley First heard them on the David Frost Show in the summer of 1970. They played Nothing That I Didn't Know and Your Own Choice. Chris Copping had to play organ melody with his left hand and a type of bass keyboard with his right hand. Gary sang , played piano and harmonica on Your Own Choice. I was impressed by their professionalism. No shouting or leaping about the stage. They concentrated intently on their instruments and got a tremendous standing ovation. You're right about BJ, he kept everything tight yet swinging which is pretty hard to do on a morose song like Nothing That I Didn't Know!