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Pug Lover · 08-17-2005, 12:44 AM

Does anyone remember a British group called Procol Harum?This group is probably best remembered for their hit 1967 song"Whiter Shade Of Pale",which has been covered by many other artists.The latest rendition is probably by Annie Lennox.I've even heard an Italian version.But I just love the rest of their music as well.Gary Brooker is a great singer.Their hammond organ is beautifully played throughout almost all of their songs.There's something special about this group.

Pitooey · 08-17-2005, 12:53 AM

I just heard them over the radio the other day. I love A whiter shade of pale. They were a great group.

Janice · 08-17-2005, 12:57 AM

'A Whiter Shade of Pale' is one of the most beautiful songs ever. It has a hypnotic quality to it. What a melody. I love that song.

Did Procol Harum ever have any more big hits that I might recognize?

Pug Lover · 08-17-2005, 01:14 PM

Their only other US hit single is the live version of"Conquistador".But I highly recommend the two compilation CDs that I currently own.Both are available in stores.The Best Of Procol Harum and Procol Harum/The Chrysalis Years:1973-1977."A Whiter Shade Of Pale"is the very first track on The Best Of Procol Harum.

Ohio8 · 08-30-2005, 11:32 AM

If I hear "A Whiter Shade of Pale" one more time I'll......the radio stations should play "A Salty Dog" and "Whisky Train." They're both great!

Pug Lover · 08-30-2005, 07:13 PM

I'm with you Ohio8!

They should also play As Strong As Samson,TV Ceaser,Fool's Gold,Shine On Brightly,Homburg and The Idol on the radio.

Penny Lane · 08-30-2005, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pug Lover

Does anyone remember a British group called Procol Harum?This group is probably best remembered for their hit 1967 song"Whiter Shade Of Pale",which has been covered by many other artists.The latest rendition is probably by Annie Lennox.I've even heard an Italian version.But I just love the rest of their music as well.Gary Brooker is a great singer.Their hammond organ is beautifully played throughout almost all of their songs.There's something special about this group.

I have always liked the song. It was out when I was about 16. But to this day I still don't understand what it is about!

Enlighten me........ PLEASE!

Penny Lane · 08-30-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

'A Whiter Shade of Pale' is one of the most beautiful songs ever. It has a hypnotic quality to it. What a melody. I love that song.

Did Procol Harum ever have any more big hits that I might recognize?

I agree! It is beautiful and hypnotic. But what is it about?

Skywalker · 09-05-2005, 04:26 PM

A Whiter Shade of Pale is one of my favorite songs.

TJL · 09-05-2005, 04:55 PM

I had the pleasure of seeing Procul Harem perform in New Jersey a long time ago. Great classic band. And "Whiter Shade Of Pale" is probably my favorite song ever.

Penny Lane · 09-05-2005, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

I had the pleasure of seeing Procul Harem perform in New Jersey a long time ago. Great classic band. And "Whiter Shade Of Pale" is probably my favorite song ever.

Please Please........... Tell me what it is about?

We skipped the light fandango,
turned cartwheels 'cross the floor.
I was feeling kind of sea-sick,
the crowd called out for more.
The room was humming harder,
as the ceiling flew away.
When we called out for another drink,
the waiter brought a tray.

And so it was that later,
as the miller told his tale,
That her face at first just ghostly,
turned a whiter shade of pale.

She said there is no reason,
and the truth is plain to see.
But I wandered through my playing cards,
and would not let her be.
One of sixteen vestal virgins,
who were leaving for the coast.
And although my eyes were open,
they might just as well been closed.

And so it was that later,
as the miller told his tale,
That her face at first just ghostly,
turned a whiter shade of pale.

TripperFan · 09-05-2005, 07:55 PM

Oh man do I feel dumb!

I've always loved Whiter Shade of Pale and Conquistador, but I thought the name was "Purple Harem". Talk about having "disclexia"!!!

TJL · 09-05-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Please Please........... Tell me what it is about?

Sure. As soon as you explain "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds."

Penny Lane · 09-05-2005, 08:32 PM

You didn't answer my question! I REALLY want to know what Whiter Shade Of Pale is all about! Please! Tell me and I will tell you what Lucy In The Sky is REALLY about.

TripperFan · 09-05-2005, 08:34 PM

I tried - forget it - somebody was dropping some orange acid that night:

We skipped the light fandango
turned cartwheels 'cross the floor
I was feeling kinda seasick
but the crowd called out for more
The room was humming harder
as the ceiling flew away
When we called out for another drink
the waiter brought a tray

And so it was that later
as the miller told his tale
that her face, at first just ghostly,
turned a whiter shade of pale

She said, 'There is no reason
and the truth is plain to see.'
But I wandered through my playing cards
and would not let her be
one of sixteen vestal virgins
who were leaving for the coast
and although my eyes were open
they might have just as well've been closed

She said, 'I'm home on shore leave,'
though in truth we were at sea
so I took her by the looking glass
and forced her to agree
saying, 'You must be the mermaid
who took Neptune for a ride.'
But she smiled at me so sadly
that my anger straightway died

If music be the food of love
then laughter is its queen
and likewise if behind is in front
then dirt in truth is clean
My mouth by then like cardboard
seemed to slip straight through my head
So we crash-dived straightway quickly
and attacked the ocean bed

08-17-2005, 12:44 AM	#1
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08-17-2005, 12:53 AM	#2
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09-05-2005, 04:55 PM	#10
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09-05-2005, 07:55 PM	#12
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Oh man do I feel dumb! I've always loved Whiter Shade of Pale and Conquistador, but I thought the name was "Purple Harem". Talk about having "disclexia"!!!
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08-17-2005, 12:57 AM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	'A Whiter Shade of Pale' is one of the most beautiful songs ever. It has a hypnotic quality to it. What a melody. I love that song. Did Procol Harum ever have any more big hits that I might recognize?

08-17-2005, 01:14 PM	#4
Pug Lover Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 467	Their only other US hit single is the live version of"Conquistador".But I highly recommend the two compilation CDs that I currently own.Both are available in stores.The Best Of Procol Harum and Procol Harum/The Chrysalis Years:1973-1977."A Whiter Shade Of Pale"is the very first track on The Best Of Procol Harum.

08-30-2005, 11:32 AM	#5
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,966	If I hear "A Whiter Shade of Pale" one more time I'll......the radio stations should play "A Salty Dog" and "Whisky Train." They're both great!

08-30-2005, 07:13 PM	#6
Pug Lover Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 467	I'm with you Ohio8! They should also play As Strong As Samson,TV Ceaser,Fool's Gold,Shine On Brightly,Homburg and The Idol on the radio.

09-05-2005, 04:26 PM	#9
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	A Whiter Shade of Pale is one of my favorite songs.

09-05-2005, 08:32 PM	#14
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,270	You didn't answer my question! I REALLY want to know what Whiter Shade Of Pale is all about! Please! Tell me and I will tell you what Lucy In The Sky is REALLY about.

09-05-2005, 08:34 PM	#15
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I tried - forget it - somebody was dropping some orange acid that night: We skipped the light fandango turned cartwheels 'cross the floor I was feeling kinda seasick but the crowd called out for more The room was humming harder as the ceiling flew away When we called out for another drink the waiter brought a tray And so it was that later as the miller told his tale that her face, at first just ghostly, turned a whiter shade of pale She said, 'There is no reason and the truth is plain to see.' But I wandered through my playing cards and would not let her be one of sixteen vestal virgins who were leaving for the coast and although my eyes were open they might have just as well've been closed She said, 'I'm home on shore leave,' though in truth we were at sea so I took her by the looking glass and forced her to agree saying, 'You must be the mermaid who took Neptune for a ride.' But she smiled at me so sadly that my anger straightway died If music be the food of love then laughter is its queen and likewise if behind is in front then dirt in truth is clean My mouth by then like cardboard seemed to slip straight through my head So we crash-dived straightway quickly and attacked the ocean bed