A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum

Original 16mm Scopitone conversion, from the 'summer of love' 1967 hit record, remuxed and refurbished in 2006 (I should re-upload in higher quality, I know..). Fixed audio-sync as well. Sound engineer of this famous mono mix was Keith Grant.
Vocals and piano played by Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher played the Hammond organ, and these original lyrics were written by Keith Reid;


We skipped the light fandango
turned cartwheels 'cross the floor
I was feeling kinda' seasick
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 a mirror told its 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
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've 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..

• Category

  Music

[Patricio Grassini]

Just the song to a lsd trip and good sex

[Patriotsurvivalist0]

Don't worry people - there's an illegal war going on, but forget about that. Do some drugs and listen to music. I'm the offspring of a dead generation that existed to satiate there carnal desires rather than fight for human rights and dignity for everyone. Instead, you fueled the US empire and their Cointel-Pro got the best of you. Then came the 80's and a little bit of prosperity to quell your conscience. Now you think you're going to get a retirement - Think again.

[thomas porter]

powerfulkeysloveit

[Myslenskez]

Enough with the negative waves. 

[frank d]

my late wifes favorite, good choice merry mae!

[Merry Mae]

my wedding song

[Victoria G.]

This song was in the 10th kingdom :D Was one of my favorite Scenes in this movie because of the song :)

[Kevin.L.P. Atkinson]

What a great Band Procol Harum were and Robin Trower was haled as the next Jimi Hendrix,Kevin.L.P.Atkinson Rock Bassist/Writer.

[HARDLY DAVIDSON]

<<< I PLAY THIS ON MY ROLAND SYNTH WITH THE HAMMOND B-3 PATCH !!!

[Dorsae]

Great, great tune.

[Laura Luchak]

Time! OH WHERE DID YOU GO!?????

God Bless the Nights in Satin and whiter shades of Pale!

♥♥♥Laura