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Was that "Whiter shade of Pale" by Poco Harum?

Jim,
That's what it sounded like.

In April 1967, Brooker began working as a singer/songwriter and formed Procol Harum with non-Paramounts Keith Reid (poet), Hammond organist Matthew Fisher, guitarist Ray Royer and bassist David Knights. Guy Stevens, their original manager, named the band after a friend's Burmese cat.[2] The name has been said to be Latin for "beyond these things", but the correct Latin translation of "beyond these things" is Procul His.[3] Alternatively, the name has been translated as "of these far off things" (harum is in the feminine, genitive, plural). However, procul would not be followed by a genitive in Latin.[4] The name of the band is frequently misspelled; often with Procul, Harem, both, or other variations.

A friend of mine was in the band for a while. Albert Glasier. He played keyboards for them.

Indeed, it is the tune by Procol Harum. And an absolutely beautiful tune at that. I was enchanted by it as a teen and I even remember hearing it played in church once. The organist was a young-ish man (much older than me at the time; maybe in his 20's; yikes! not so old in retrospect) and the confluence of pop and liturgical music nearly blew my mind. I've enjoyed it before and since and think it would be a terrific addition to the lessons on TG.

Yep, Jim. That was "Whiter Shade Of Pale". I had posted a really cool instrumental version by Martin Tallstrom in the 'Recommend A Lesson' section. I wasn't sure if it would be TARGET worthy, but still it is a beautiful song.



Bill

That's a great version Bill posted. And it is on "suggest a song" voting board -- so please go check it out and cast a vote if you dig it.

-Stuart

Great minds think alike, Stuart. I had posted this on the old thread for songs from 2000 and newer, you have it posted on the new song voting section. Maybe between the two of us... :laugh:



Bill

Whiter Shade of Pale, love that song. It brings back memories for me. It was 1967 and I was just drafted in the Army, waiting to hear if I was going to Vietnam. Would love a lesson on that song.


Kenny