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Procol Harum’s claim to fame is ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’, a huge hit in 1967. They differ from most of the progressive rock bands of the 70s in the relatively prominent blues component to their sound, which is largely due to the voice and piano of leader Gary Brooker. In the early years, Matthew Fisher’s organ and Robin Trower’s guitar combined for a unique sound.
Procol Harum (formed 1967, London, England) is arguably the most successful “accidental” group creation — that is, a band originally assembled to take advantage of the success of a record created in the studio — in the history of progressive rock. With “A Whiter Shade of Pale” a monster hit right out of the box, the band evolved from a studio ensemble into a successful live act, their music built around an eclectic mix of blues-based rock riffs and grand classical themes. With singer/pianist Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid providing the band’s entire repertory, their music evolved in decidedly linear fashion, the only major surprises coming from the periodic lineup changes that added a new instrumental voice to the proceedings. At their most accessible, as on “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador,” they were one of the most popular of progressive rock bands, their singles outselling all rivals, and their most ambitious album tracks still have a strong following.
A Whiter Shade Of Pale’, a huge hit in 1967. They differ from most of the progressive rock bands of the 70s in the relatively prominent blues component to their sound, which is largely due to the voice and piano of leader Gary Brooker. In the early years, Matthew Fisher’s organ and Robin Trower’s guitar combined for a unique sound.
Procol Harum (formed 1967, London, England) is arguably the most successful “accidental” group creation — that is, a band originally assembled to take advantage of the success of a record created in the studio — in the history of progressive rock. With “A Whiter Shade of Pale” a monster hit right out of the box, the band evolved from a studio ensemble into a successful live act, their music built around an eclectic mix of blues-based rock riffs and grand classical themes. With singer/pianist Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid providing the band’s entire repertory, their music evolved in decidedly linear fashion, the only major surprises coming from the periodic lineup changes that added a new instrumental voice to the proceedings. At their most accessible, as on “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador,” they were one of the most popular of progressive rock bands, their singles outselling all rivals, and their most ambitious album tracks still have a strong following.
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RottingGrass wrote:
They have in fact made more than one fucking song.
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alexjohanssen wrote:
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
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fabioestefano wrote:
A Whiter Shade Of Pale ♥
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JLucasACDC wrote:
home is great!!!!!
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azachel wrote:
Wake up! Album Grand Hotel <---masterpiece
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JLucasACDC wrote:
Procol Harum (Self Tittled album) is spectacular +1
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mynameisMIRA wrote:
definitely agree with you @VelvetMesgue. Procol Harum (Self Tittled album) is spectacular!
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CasiniProjekt wrote:
Hey please check out my music, its free hard rock/prog http://www.last.fm/music/The+Cassini+Projekt/Blind+Vision
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Tim86Tom wrote:
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - ах вот кто ее написал то, чертовски знакомый мотив
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Tenozuma wrote:
My favourite album keeps changing... Broken Barricades, A Salty Dog, Exotic Birds and Fruit, Shine on Brightly... the first one I bought (Home)... They're just such a good band.
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EdgarCK wrote:
soulful genius
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RenoCola wrote:
love their haircuts
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VelvetMesgue wrote:
One hit wonder? but his first album is spectacular
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infernostrike wrote:
In held twas in I is much more of a masterpiece than a whiter shade of pale. Oh well great band nonetheless.
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hugojeda wrote:
great band
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BadKittyRocks wrote:
<3 A WHITER SHADE OF PALE <3
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Big_Dip wrote:
Weisselklenzenacht is sheer bliss.
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Vigridr wrote:
No In Held 'Twas in I is the best by far
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alfapp wrote:
... one of their best, yes
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Tragically_1337 wrote:
A Salty Dog is their best song.
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