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the song is a masterpiece and Gary Booker voice is a miracle. let me suggest you A salty dog from the same concert........imo one of the best songs EVER in a fantastic rendition
Am I allowed to say how beautiful and sexy you come across I would love to kiss you and more.. I can't find any songs that you sing you said that you're single maybe I don't know where to look without insult
I had the distinct honor and privilege to accompany Procol Herum in 1997 at Star Light Theater and 2004 and 2006 at the Lyric Opera House as the Concert Pianist for the K.C. Philharmonic Orchestra. The band was a phenomenon. Gary Brooker's voice was spell binding. His Passing in Feb was a tragedy to the music world and I lost a great friend. Astonishingly enough his voice never failed him.
This song is the soundtrack to my Baby Boom Gen. Saw them 4 times, '70, '71, '72 and '74 with 3 different axemen (Dave Ball twice). Amazing live show, leaving one drained, physically and emotionally. It's hard for me to listen to this song without weeping by the end. Thank u, Garry Brooker and Keith Reid. RIP lads.
This is one of the only songs that I am aware of that actually got better when performed live four plus decades after it was released. Gary Brooker was a legend!
@@IvanDrago69 Easy Ivan, U2 did try/fail...Lesson to all "Wannabees", do'nt pander to "right wing" presidents of the USA if ya want to be "sound with the kids". T'was the beginning of their demise. ( thankfully)...Who's next ?
This version of this song is my favorite of all time. Having lost Gary Booker a short time ago was kind of a triple for me. I lost Gary Booker, William Hurt who I met fishing several years ago and my beautiful wife. I am not putting her last as she is always first. Just a different thing to lose the things you love most. My two favorite performers and my closest person in my life. Crazy Rest in peace Gary Booker, William Hurt and My wife Dianna. I hope they entertain her in heaven
I've watched and loved this video many times. I'm always struck by the production of it. To assemble the orchestra and choir that fits his band and song so well and all live!
I have watched Gary perform this well over a hundred times in different shapes, forms and years! What made this viewing very special was watching you and how you enjoyed it, genuine! BTW, talk about captivating, simply look in the mirror, breathless!
It has been 11 months or so since you did this reaction. You were so impressed by Gary Brooker's amazing talent. Don't you think it's time to honor his recent passing by doing another performance by this amazing artist. I might even recommend "Conquistador" from this same concert.
Good to see someone find Procol Harum for the first time.Since my first hearing this song in 1967 as a schoolboy I have followed the band almost obsessively. Have seen them live 8 times (5 with orchestra) and have all their albums.The passing of Gary so recently was shocking news a d makes watching this even more emotional. We must keep their music alive so seeing someone new enjoying them gives me hope their music will live on long after I've gone.Thank you for this reaction.
Procol Harum means "Beyond these things." The original did not have an orchestra nor chorus. But I urge you to find it and listen to it too. Procol Harum disbanded in 1977. Gary Brooker, an original who played here, is (I believe) The only one left.
Gary Brooker Sounds as good 2006 in this version as he did in the original recording in 1967 its just Amazing his voice didnt change at all in all that time R.I.P Mr. Brooker.
In the sixties you couldn't go into a cafe without this song being played on the jukebox. Based around Air 9on a G String by Bach. This is a great version of the song. The rest of concert is just as good.
Beautiful reaction Schnell, so emotionnal I must decompress into a little rant, talented musicians, singers interpreting unforgettable timeless pieces of music, created at a time when people people were sane, inspired and worked hard to create something special, we have lost so much in the last couple of decades, today most of what gets released is bland melodies, repetitive robotic beats, rap and hip hop the worst offenders, some say it's not worst than what came from the past,, it's just different... Oh it's different alright, it's CRAP! So called artits and singers who cannot sing, reciting vulgar lyrics just to provoke, pieces put together on computers in hours or days, while past artists kept composing and refining their pieces, sometimes working for months to create an album, plus they had to tour to sell records, part of the new generations arrogantly call themselves Progressives, dreamers of a better world spitting on past symbols and values with no inspired ideas inspirations to attain their unreallistic goals, ignorance, narcissism, push button and joysticks experts that feel so superior, yet when they turn away long enough from their phones, they can't even fathom how things works and have the attention spans of turnips... Tecnologies have progressed for sure, they don't use it to educate themselves constructively, more knowledge for education, yet more and more brainwashed dummies, great people in the Earth's basket, but so many rotten fruits present in the lot, will eventually make the whole basket go bad, thank God for preserved history and recorded media and covers of past greater art, only way to escape but for brief moments, today's sad state of affairs...
bullshit. There is so much good music nowadays. Just don't listen to mainstream commercial pop channels. I bet you sound like your parents when they hear procol harum for the first time.
Schnell, watched your reaction to this song many times. You are one of the few who appreciated the reality of this performance! You did not get hung up in the window dressing, but you saw thru to its core of genius, thank you for the heartfelt response to this absolutey other worldly performance! I am a musician (see my drumming at Rogers Double bass) and can attest to the absolute brillance of this production. You are not just beautiful on the outside, but are beautiful on the inside! Love and kisses and wisdom as you walk your path! 😊❤😊❤😊
A super and beautiful classic. One of my favorite songs for many, many years and still today. Conquistador is another one Procol Harum did which I love.
I can't think of a better way to show such great respect for such a great band and their many years of dedication to their audiences all over the world. That was a great reaction Schnell. Thank you!
One of my favorite music videos, for sure. It is a great performance taking this classic Rock song to new heights with and Orchestral arrangement that fits so well!! And of course those great vocals of Gary Brooker - Fantastic!!
I was in my teens when this song was released. One of the greatest voices of the Rock era singing one of my favorite songs. The only other song of theirs that I recall is "Conquistador," another great song.
I cannot believe that anyone could make a reaction to Whiter Shade Of Pale without reacting to that fabulous organ. My God it just literally made the song! Fischer who played the organ sued Booker who was the singer over royalties because that organ was so important to the song and he won. It just made the song to me who was an 18 year old in 1967. I played that song so many times on the juke Box simply because of that organ. My God! What a sound! The whole symphony was so good in this version of the song, but in the original it was all there was! So good!
what ive noticed about this song that i think adds alot to the feel and emotion of it is that the for basically the entire song the chord progession is decending through several differnt keys with a bridge at just the right points that go accend up in tone instead of down. 'i could just be nuts but i think that adds alot to the feeling. briliantly composed piece of music that does everything right to captivate you and almost mesmerize you right away. very few ppl can pull that off in my opinion. this is a great song for sure.
So many of the early rock bands had backgrounds in classical music. In the 1940's and 50's almost every child was given piano lessons. So it seemed so natural for a band like Procal Harum to add orchestration. Could you imagine modern musicians attempt the same kind of thing as they get older, it would seem like a mockery. RIP Gary Brooker and say a great big yes to just how good so many of the early rock bands really were.
I started with Gary and Procol Harum's ' Shine On Brightly ' album in 1968 on just a hunch . Listen to ' A Salty Dog ' or ' Conquistador ' or In Held twas in I ' or ' Hotel Grand ' or 'Repent Walpurgis ' Procol Harum the Green Album
Check out the official 1967 Whiter Shade of Pale music video, and note how similar Gary Brooker's voice sounded over the years. He sounded mature for his age when in his early 20s, and except for a bit of rasp, sounded very similar a few decades later.
Hi Schnell , l can remember this song being played on the pirate ship Radio Scotland, away back in the 1960s, & l came to really like hearing this song, & just to let you know that I think you are a Very luvly looking young girl, you are my type of girl .
Watch the 1960s video of Gary and the original group for a real feel of the 1960s. As for your parents, anyone of that era who didn’t hear this song must have been on a desert island. It is one of the classic songs of that period.
If you are truly moved; looks like you are!!! This is a great band that people seem to only know this song Listen to ASalty Dog from this same concert ( live in Denmark) But some studio recordings. Shine on Brightly; Magdeline my regal Zonophone is one of the most beautiful songs ever. As is Too much between us And they could rock!! Simple Sister You won’t be sorry! In fact I would be jealous; I remember how I felt first time hearing them ( and many others. But Procul Harum all these years later remains my favorite band I still mourn the loss of Gary Brooker( lead singer and musical genius who wrote this music
Schnell, you're really lovely and your reactions are moving. For this song, though, I prefer the original version, with the haunting, spooky organ accenting Gary's unique voice and the surreal lyrics. Why not follow up with a reaction to that version? Thanks and God bless.
Thanks for your hard work in putting together the video. I will only say I don't think you interrupted the song enough. I would have preferred about 5 more interruptions. I could still make out sections of the music. Other than that I thought it was a well done reaction!
The subject matter of this song is intense. This is a drunken romp with a girl who is not happy the day after. He is saying they blew the roof off the place as the crowd called out for more. The song says she is figuratively claiming she is one of 16 vestal virgins that was leaving for the coast. The title, Whiter Shade of Pale is him saying she is trying to clean up her feelings of guilt after a night of recklessness. And he did not like the outcome 'as the miller told his tale'. They put him through the grist mill over the event.
Unfortunately I think that's what alot of today's singers are missing, that heartfelt emotion, that absolutely connects with the audience. But, then again, the song writing doesn't allow for it either. Way TOO SAFE today. 😕
I remember when they came out with this song in 1967. It was just the 4 guys. Every time I watch this live version, I cry. Gary Brooker's voice is even better 40 years later. We lost him Feb 19, 2022. Thank goodness he lives on in his music & his beautiful performances.
@@JoeBlow_4 Well as Booker himself said "If you trace the chordal element, it does a bar or two of Bach's 'Air on a G String' before it veers off", a bar or two mostly for the Organ line, still mostly original music
How many young people today listen and appreciate the music from 50 and 60 years ago versus how many young people in the 60s and 70s listened to and appreciated the music from 50 and 60 years before that (the 1910s - 20s)?? Young people nowadays often say they love oldies. I am 29, my favorite band is The Beatles.
This song was the backtrack to the 'Summer of Love' 1967. Everywhere you went, you could hear this blasting out of radios. Gary died from cancer at 76 years old. He will be sadly missed.
Thanks so much for listening and reviewing Procol Harum Schell. Water shade of pale is one of the most perfect songs that's ever been written and sang. It's timeless and always will be. RIP Gary... You are missed
"A Whiter Shade of Pale" has sold in excess of 10,000,000 copies which is a remarkable feat, especially for a song released as a single. Only about 40 songs in history have ever achieved this great feat. In 2004 the song also made it onto the top 60 of Rolling Stone’s notable ranking of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 1998, it was inducted into the highly-distinguished Grammy Hall of Fame. And in 1977 the Brit Awards gave it the distinction of being The Best British Pop Single 1952-1977, an accolade it shared with “Bohemian Rhapsody” (1975) by Queen. Also in 2018 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame changed its criteria, allowing singles to be inducted into the institution as opposed to only musicians themselves. And “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was amongst the first songs to be enshrined therein. The success of this song has led to “a whiter shade of pale” being adopted as a common phrase in the English lexicon.
So glad you enjoyed Procol Harum so much. As a singer, I'm sure you'll appreciate that the late and amazing Gary Brooker sounded exactly like that when the song was released in 1967 when he was about 21. GAWD! WHAT a voice. I was 15 when the song was new. I am now an old man who recently retired from a lifetime of playing music for a living. I was gifted with a 3 1/2 octave range (But probably down to three now that I no longer sing regularly). I would cheerfully have murdered my entire circle of friends (Kidding.?). if I could only have sung like Mr. Brooker. Some singers get power. Some get range. Some get tone. Gary Brooker had everything any singer would ever need and more. Thank you for featuring Procol Harum and for listening with "open ears". It'll be a long time before another Brooker comes along. Kindest regards.
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the song is a masterpiece and Gary Booker voice is a miracle. let me suggest you A salty dog from the same concert........imo one of the best songs EVER in a fantastic rendition
Try their song "Homburg", flower. Ya might like it.
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Am I allowed to say how beautiful and sexy you come across I would love to kiss you and more.. I can't find any songs that you sing you said that you're single maybe I don't know where to look without insult
💔 R.I.P. lead singer Gary Brooker who we lost just a month and a half ago. He was one of the 20th century's great rock voices! 🎤
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I did not know he just passed. :(
I was unaware 😢
😢😢 that news has just made a sh** year even worse, RIP Mr Brooker, LEGEND ❤️🇬🇧😢
My heart just broke 💔😢
I had the distinct honor and privilege to accompany Procol Herum in 1997 at Star Light Theater and 2004 and 2006 at the Lyric Opera House as the Concert Pianist for the K.C. Philharmonic Orchestra. The band was a phenomenon. Gary Brooker's voice was spell binding. His Passing in Feb was a tragedy to the music world and I lost a great friend. Astonishingly enough his voice never failed him.
This song is the soundtrack to my Baby Boom Gen. Saw them 4 times, '70, '71, '72 and '74 with 3 different axemen (Dave Ball twice). Amazing live show, leaving one drained, physically and emotionally. It's hard for me to listen to this song without weeping by the end. Thank u, Garry Brooker and Keith Reid. RIP lads.
This is one of the only songs that I am aware of that actually got better when performed live four plus decades after it was released. Gary Brooker was a legend!
Exactly. I was not a big fan back in the day, but this is perfection
Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 live at red rock is another one
@@gurregm Go away.
Any one who disagrees with that, mr Walker, is deranged; surely ?
@@IvanDrago69 Easy Ivan, U2 did try/fail...Lesson to all "Wannabees", do'nt pander to "right wing" presidents of the USA if ya want to be "sound with the kids". T'was the beginning of their demise. ( thankfully)...Who's next ?
His voice has been slaying me for 56 years. Magical every time. Love Gary Brooker. Even better with orchestra backing.
George Harrison said this song was a revelation to him, showing what could actually be done with classical music and rock.
I’ve enjoyed this song almost 55 years now…yikes, time flies. RIP friend, you made growing up in the ‘60’s memorable.
Ok need he did
Schnell, This is one of the most beautiful and iconic songs to have ever come from the 60’s. It’s been part of my music collect all of my life.
His voice didn't change one bit since decades.This version is one of the best i've ever heard RIP Gary Broker.
The 60's & 70's were so unbelievable, I remember as a little Kid it was like every week it seemed at least one amazing Song came out.
This version of this song is my favorite of all time. Having lost Gary Booker a short time ago was kind of a triple for me. I lost Gary Booker, William Hurt who I met fishing several years ago and my beautiful wife. I am not putting her last as she is always first. Just a different thing to lose the things you love most. My two favorite performers and my closest person in my life. Crazy Rest in peace Gary Booker, William Hurt and My wife Dianna. I hope they entertain her in heaven
Never met anyone who doesn’t just ♥️ this song, true gets better with age, but that incredible voice has always been brilliant
R.I.P Gary♥️🌹
It is so sad we are loosing these old great ones. They will forever be missed and remembered.
I was a Junior in HS in 1967 when this song came out. Great song, Great group and a Great year for music
Procol Harum has had over 10 albums Incredible progressive rock band
Grand Hotel album amazing
Also In Held Twas I.
Wonderful reaction Schnell! Procol Harum was a great band. Gary Brooker had an amazing voice. So sad he passed Feb 19th of this year. RIP Gary!
I'm sorry, I didn't know he passed. Another great voice has left us.........
I've watched and loved this video many times. I'm always struck by the production of it. To assemble the orchestra and choir that fits his band and song so well and all live!
I have watched Gary perform this well over a hundred times in different shapes, forms and years! What made this viewing very special was watching you and how you enjoyed it, genuine! BTW, talk about captivating, simply look in the mirror, breathless!
It has been 11 months or so since you did this reaction. You were so impressed by Gary Brooker's amazing talent. Don't you think it's time to honor his recent passing by doing another performance by this amazing artist. I might even recommend "Conquistador" from this same concert.
Good to see someone find Procol Harum for the first time.Since my first hearing this song in 1967 as a schoolboy I have followed the band almost obsessively. Have seen them live 8 times (5 with orchestra) and have all their albums.The passing of Gary so recently was shocking news a d makes watching this even more emotional. We must keep their music alive so seeing someone new enjoying them gives me hope their music will live on long after I've gone.Thank you for this reaction.
I have seen them live twice back in the late 70s early 80s.
This was when bands had raw talent and no auto tune and digital trickery in the recordings
Procol Harum means "Beyond these things." The original did not have an orchestra nor chorus. But I urge you to find it and listen to it too. Procol Harum disbanded in 1977. Gary Brooker, an original who played here, is (I believe) The only one left.
Gary Brooker Sounds as good 2006 in this version as he did in the original recording in 1967 its just Amazing his voice didnt change at all in all that time R.I.P Mr. Brooker.
In the sixties you couldn't go into a cafe without this song being played on the jukebox. Based around Air 9on a G String by Bach. This is a great version of the song. The rest of concert is just as good.
Salty Dog and Conquistador are epic as well, by Procol Harum.
Beautiful reaction Schnell, so emotionnal I must decompress into a little rant, talented musicians, singers interpreting unforgettable timeless pieces of music, created at a time when people people were sane, inspired and worked hard to create something special, we have lost so much in the last couple of decades, today most of what gets released is bland melodies, repetitive robotic beats, rap and hip hop the worst offenders, some say it's not worst than what came from the past,, it's just different... Oh it's different alright, it's CRAP! So called artits and singers who cannot sing, reciting vulgar lyrics just to provoke, pieces put together on computers in hours or days, while past artists kept composing and refining their pieces, sometimes working for months to create an album, plus they had to tour to sell records, part of the new generations arrogantly call themselves Progressives, dreamers of a better world spitting on past symbols and values with no inspired ideas inspirations to attain their unreallistic goals, ignorance, narcissism, push button and joysticks experts that feel so superior, yet when they turn away long enough from their phones, they can't even fathom how things works and have the attention spans of turnips... Tecnologies have progressed for sure, they don't use it to educate themselves constructively, more knowledge for education, yet more and more brainwashed dummies, great people in the Earth's basket, but so many rotten fruits present in the lot, will eventually make the whole basket go bad, thank God for preserved history and recorded media and covers of past greater art, only way to escape but for brief moments, today's sad state of affairs...
Your comments are spot on. You have encapsulated what I have thought for years. I agree with everything you have said.
bullshit. There is so much good music nowadays. Just don't listen to mainstream commercial pop channels. I bet you sound like your parents when they hear procol harum for the first time.
Schnell, watched your reaction to this song many times. You are one of the few who appreciated the reality of this performance! You did not get hung up in the window dressing, but you saw thru to its core of genius, thank you for the heartfelt response to this absolutey other worldly performance! I am a musician (see my drumming at Rogers Double bass) and can attest to the absolute brillance of this production. You are not just beautiful on the outside, but are beautiful on the inside! Love and kisses and wisdom as you walk your path! 😊❤😊❤😊
A super and beautiful classic. One of my favorite songs for many, many years and still today. Conquistador is another one Procol Harum did which I love.
I can't think of a better way to show such great respect for such a great band and their many years of dedication to their audiences all over the world. That was a great reaction Schnell.
Thank you!
One of my favorite music videos, for sure. It is a great performance taking this classic Rock song to new heights with and Orchestral arrangement that fits so well!! And of course those great vocals of Gary Brooker - Fantastic!!
I was in my teens when this song was released. One of the greatest voices of the Rock era singing one of my favorite songs. The only other song of theirs that I recall is "Conquistador," another great song.
RIP Gary Brooker thanks for this masterpiece just AMAZING!
I cannot believe that anyone could make a reaction to Whiter Shade Of Pale without reacting to that fabulous organ. My God it just literally made the song! Fischer who played the organ sued Booker who was the singer over royalties because that organ was so important to the song and he won. It just made the song to me who was an 18 year old in 1967. I played that song so many times on the juke Box simply because of that organ. My God! What a sound! The whole symphony was so good in this version of the song, but in the original it was all there was! So good!
I Heard this phenomenal song in 1972, I was 25 years Old by that time.
It is like the wine, the older It gets, the better It tastes
in fairness to you Schnell ... listen to the album version also ... that is also pretty spectacular .. thank you for this reaction ... good job ..
I went to see them in concert when I got out of the Marines. It was such a great one and so memorable.
what ive noticed about this song that i think adds alot to the feel and emotion of it is that the for basically the entire song the chord progession is decending through several differnt keys with a bridge at just the right points that go accend up in tone instead of down. 'i could just be nuts but i think that adds alot to the feeling. briliantly composed piece of music that does everything right to captivate you and almost mesmerize you right away. very few ppl can pull that off in my opinion. this is a great song for sure.
The best must see performance on the Internet for many.
a tear in my eye as I remember the first time I heard this 55 years ago. Schnell, time goes too fast. Enjoy there here and now while you can.
So many of the early rock bands had backgrounds in classical music. In the 1940's and 50's almost every child was given piano lessons. So it seemed so natural for a band like Procal Harum to add orchestration. Could you imagine modern musicians attempt the same kind of thing as they get older, it would seem like a mockery. RIP Gary Brooker and say a great big yes to just how good so many of the early rock bands really were.
One of my personal great songs. It never ages unlike me. Thanks for the blast from the past.
there's a video on youtube of him doing this solo from back in the 60's
High notes are clearly defined gary is amazing
I came of age listening to Procol. Many nights lying awake in bed, big headphones on, listening and contemplating.
Beautiful song. One of my faves. R.I.P
one of the greatest songs ever
Thank you Schnell, great reaction
vocalist gary brooker is a legend from the band procol harum, we lost the best vocalist and songwriter on february 19 2022
I started with Gary and Procol Harum's ' Shine On Brightly ' album in 1968 on just a hunch . Listen to ' A Salty Dog ' or ' Conquistador ' or In Held twas in I ' or ' Hotel Grand ' or 'Repent Walpurgis ' Procol Harum the Green Album
Check out the official 1967 Whiter Shade of Pale music video, and note how similar Gary Brooker's voice sounded over the years. He sounded mature for his age when in his early 20s, and except for a bit of rasp, sounded very similar a few decades later.
When this song came out I was in Vietnam. It made me homesick.
Hi Schnell , l can remember this song being played on the pirate ship Radio Scotland, away back in the 1960s, & l came to really like hearing this song, & just to let you know that I think you are a Very luvly looking young girl, you are my type of girl .
This is the type of music in the 1960s Lucky i experiehced it then. Ssdly we daont have many like,this nowadays.
Where have you been almost all the music from this time was amazing, but then again i'm biased 68 this year.
Another great song from 1967 by the Moody Blues, Nights in White Satin, play their later version from 1996.
You want hear growl, grit and range, check out CCR’s Born on the Bayou and The Righteous Brothers You’ve That Loving Feeling
Watch the 1960s video of Gary and the original group for a real feel of the 1960s. As for your parents, anyone of that era who didn’t hear this song must have been on a desert island. It is one of the classic songs of that period.
Ay up from the uk 🇬🇧
I really love Emily Linge’s rendition of this song . If you are interested , she is on TH-cam
If you are truly moved; looks like you are!!!
This is a great band that people seem to only know this song
Listen to ASalty Dog from this same concert ( live in Denmark)
But some studio recordings. Shine on Brightly; Magdeline my regal Zonophone is one of the most beautiful songs ever. As is Too much between us
And they could rock!! Simple Sister
You won’t be sorry! In fact I would be jealous; I remember how I felt first time hearing them ( and many others. But Procul Harum all these years later remains my favorite band
I still mourn the loss of Gary Brooker( lead singer and musical genius who wrote this music
And just think, he's sitting down! Most people would only be able to sing like that if they're standing!
Your absolutely stunning and gorgeous
Unlike most singers, he got better with age. Sadly, he passed away last month, so he's singing for angels now.
Rest in peace son.
Watch the rest of the concert on youtube.
Schnell, you're really lovely and your reactions are moving. For this song, though, I prefer the original version, with the haunting, spooky organ accenting Gary's unique voice and the surreal lyrics. Why not follow up with a reaction to that version? Thanks and God bless.
Thanks for your hard work in putting together the video. I will only say I don't think you interrupted the song enough. I would have preferred about 5 more interruptions. I could still make out sections of the music. Other than that I thought it was a well done reaction!
Like fine wine….. you know the rest of the story
I always try to ignore the reason for this song (an overdose death at a party) and instead listen to it as a love song i used to think it was.
The subject matter of this song is intense. This is a drunken romp with a girl who is not happy the day after. He is saying they blew the roof off the place as the crowd called out for more. The song says she is figuratively claiming she is one of 16 vestal virgins that was leaving for the coast. The title, Whiter Shade of Pale is him saying she is trying to clean up her feelings of guilt after a night of recklessness. And he did not like the outcome 'as the miller told his tale'. They put him through the grist mill over the event.
I prefer the studio version, 1st, 2nd, and Third.
Gary Brooker rules
Try reaction to John Farnham 2 particular songs 'Burn for you' live and 'Help' live
And BACH is the greatest!
Unfortunately I think that's what alot of today's singers are missing, that heartfelt emotion, that absolutely connects with the audience. But, then again, the song writing doesn't allow for it either. Way TOO SAFE today. 😕
Please react to Eva Cassidy she was an amazing singer who left this earth far to soon
Young people of today missed out on the greatest age of music between the 40s and the 70s
I remember when they came out with this song in 1967. It was just the 4 guys. Every time I watch this live version, I cry. Gary Brooker's voice is even better 40 years later. We lost him Feb 19, 2022. Thank goodness he lives on in his music & his beautiful performances.
yes, me too
@@JoeBlow_4 thanks Joe. I was familiar with the Chaucer references, but did not know about Bach. I will give it a listen.
@@JoeBlow_4 Well as Booker himself said "If you trace the chordal element, it does a bar or two of Bach's 'Air on a G String' before it veers off", a bar or two mostly for the Organ line, still mostly original music
A dark day for me when I heard Gary Brooker had passed away. A legend. A legendary song. Thank you Gary for this masterpiece.
Probably the most beautiful song ever written
Many younger people fail to realize what GREAT music came from the 60s and 70s. This song cuts me like a knife.
This is what it sounds like when you don't play with a click in your ears and you can sing without "autotune".
How many young people today listen and appreciate the music from 50 and 60 years ago versus how many young people in the 60s and 70s listened to and appreciated the music from 50 and 60 years before that (the 1910s - 20s)??
Young people nowadays often say they love oldies. I am 29, my favorite band is The Beatles.
RIP Gary , May the Angels of heaven reserve a spot for you in their choir.
This song was the backtrack to the 'Summer of Love' 1967. Everywhere you went, you could hear this blasting out of radios. Gary died from cancer at 76 years old. He will be sadly missed.
This was amazing! They do ' Conquistador ' at this same concert. Oh and let me tell you, it too will leave you in awe. A bit more bravado.
I love that song….and of course this one too. RIP Gary Brooker 😪
Thanks so much for listening and reviewing Procol Harum Schell.
Water shade of pale is one of the most perfect songs that's ever been written and sang. It's timeless and always will be. RIP Gary... You are missed
"A Whiter Shade of Pale" has sold in excess of 10,000,000 copies which is a remarkable feat, especially for a song released as a single. Only about 40 songs in history have ever achieved this great feat.
In 2004 the song also made it onto the top 60 of Rolling Stone’s notable ranking of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 1998, it was inducted into the highly-distinguished Grammy Hall of Fame. And in 1977 the Brit Awards gave it the distinction of being The Best British Pop Single 1952-1977, an accolade it shared with “Bohemian Rhapsody” (1975) by Queen.
Also in 2018 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame changed its criteria, allowing singles to be inducted into the institution as opposed to only musicians themselves. And “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was amongst the first songs to be enshrined therein.
The success of this song has led to “a whiter shade of pale” being adopted as a common phrase in the English lexicon.
So glad you enjoyed Procol Harum so much. As a singer, I'm sure you'll appreciate that the late and amazing Gary Brooker sounded exactly like that when the song was released in 1967 when he was about 21. GAWD! WHAT a voice. I was 15 when the song was new. I am now an old man who recently retired from a lifetime of playing music for a living. I was gifted with a 3 1/2 octave range (But probably down to three now that I no longer sing regularly). I would cheerfully have murdered my entire circle of friends (Kidding.?). if I could only have sung like Mr. Brooker. Some singers get power. Some get range. Some get tone. Gary Brooker had everything any singer would ever need and more. Thank you for featuring Procol Harum and for listening with "open ears". It'll be a long time before another Brooker comes along.
Kindest regards.
Thanks, because there are few pleasures greater than watching someone hear this version of this amazing song for the first time. RIP Gary.
One of the best arrangements of any song you will ever hear !!!
I swear his voice was better at that age than when he recorded the song. Just phenomenal!
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You are also amazing in detail and smart reaction… beautiful life for you girl.. I love your natural completely… Stay health and GBU
Great version. Age didn't ruin Gary's voice it enhanced it
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That look of delight on your face when you first heard Gary Booker's voice was worth the price of admission. Well done.
Gary Brooker was a vocal God amongst men, thank you Gary for giving us this song and this performance. LEGEND. And thank you for reacting to this.
Their performance of their song A Salty Dog at this concert is also amazing. Gary Brooker was one of Rock’s greatest singers.
This was recorded 39 years after the band first released this song. Gary Brooker never lost his voice or his passion! RIP, sir. You are sorely missed.
Rest in Peace Gary Brooker and what a class act you were.
Goodbye Gary. You gave our generation so much to be thankful for. Through the good and bad. RIP. Be well wherever you are.
This song reminds how lucky we were living in that period when we enjoyed the best music of all time.
Selected as the most popular song in England over the past 50 years.