Now a Whiter Shade of Pale

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Now a Whiter Shade of Pale

Post by macliam » Tue Feb 22 2022 7:44pm

Gary Brooker, Lead singer with Procul Harum, has died of cancer aged 76

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60485697

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0vCwGUZe1I
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Re: Now a Whiter Shade of Pale

Post by pihilp » Tue Feb 22 2022 9:13pm

Elusive lyrics, but the hammond organ part still sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it.
For me it's the best pop single of all time, bar none
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Re: Now a Whiter Shade of Pale

Post by macliam » Tue Feb 22 2022 9:51pm

I remember I was in a caravan at Tramore and drove my folks crazy with this.

We went to my favourite cafe for my favourite meal back then, rashers and eggs with chunky chips and lashings of tomato sauce! This was on the jukebox. Always.

I haven't thought of that for years..........
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Re: Now a Whiter Shade of Pale

Post by dannyluis » Tue Feb 22 2022 11:03pm

Remember seeing him sing this with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings a few years ago and it seemed better than ever , such an emotional moment.
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Re: Now a Whiter Shade of Pale

Post by blythburgh » Wed Feb 23 2022 8:28am

Sad news but thanks for the music that will live on
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