Music for Today ~ Whiter Shade of Pale

@CarolDM (203454)

Nashville, Tennessee

October 11, 2018 12:19pm CST

Today is an oldie but goodie song. I recognize the song with only the first few notes. Whiter Shade of Pale by the band Procol Harum debuted this song in 1967. This particular video was restored and seems to be the original. Since then many artists have done this song. I prefer the original. Rarely has a song proven so troublesome. A Whiter Shade of Pale, surprisingly declared by the BBC to be the most played song in public places in the past 75 years, has also famously been the subject of a bitter feud between founding members of Procol Harum. This is the only backstory I could find. Do you remember this song? Do you have a favorite song to share?

PROCOL HARUM - A Whiter Shade Of Pale - promo film #1 (Official Video)

Footage from 1967 of the first Procol Harum line-up. This promotional film was restored and upgraded by Henry Scott-Irvine in 2008. included in the 2015 rema...

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

12 Oct 18

I have loved this song since the day it came out. I immediately recognize it.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

12 Oct 18

@CarolDM The songs of the 60's were so much better than modern songs.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 18

@LadyDuck Yes they were and I didn't start listening until the late 70s and 80s to rose songs.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 18

That is great and a favorite classic of mine

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

11 Oct 18

I have heard this song thousands of times since it first came out in 1967. Great song! Today I was in a shopping center and they were playing another great song that I like. .

The Rolling Stones - Ruby Tuesday (Live) - Official 1991

"Ruby Tuesday" was featured on the American release of the 1967 album, Between The Buttons. This version features Mick Jagger on vocals, Keith Richards on gu...

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

12 Oct 18

@CarolDM Did you know that song? Did you like it?

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

This is great, thank you for the link.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

12 Oct 18

This particular song brings back a lot of memories from way before. My girlfriend and I could listen to it over and over.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 18

Yes indeed, it is a classic for sure. Great memories for you too.

@xander6464 (40873)

• Wapello, Iowa

11 Oct 18

I love this song and Proco Harum. It's sad that they're fighting about it now. Your into to this one, "Today is an oldie but goodie song. I recognize the song with only the first few notes," reminded me of Name That Tune. Did you ever watch it? I could usually guess the song from the clue but hardly ever from the notes.

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@xander6464 (40873)

• Wapello, Iowa

11 Oct 18

@CarolDM That's a good talent. I need a lot more than just three or four notes to recognize a song.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

@xander6464 Well it depends not the song, I can't always do that.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

Yes I did watch it and miss that show now that you mentioned it. It was so much fun. I am really into music and can usually name the tune pretty quick.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

11 Oct 18

I remember that song. I love it. I used to sing along every time it came on the radio.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

13 Oct 18

@CarolDM So do I. It's funny how some songs never grow old.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Oct 18

@HazySue Classics never go out of style.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 18

I know, I love it today just the same as in the 70s and 80s.

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Michelle Renee Kidwell

@Michellekidwell (29260)

• Sonora, California

12 Oct 18

I am afraid I don't remember that song!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 18

I don't from the 60s, I started in the 70s and 80s listing to it. And love it still.

Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36442)

• Toccoa, Georgia

11 Oct 18

I remember the song. It is a good one.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

Yes indeed, thanks Anne Marie.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

11 Oct 18

you got me on this one.Not familiar with it. At this moment cannot think of one.Hey Mr.Postman was one.A Goldie oldie

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

That is a good one.

@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

11 Oct 18

Love this song!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

I just love it too, puts me in a good mood every time I hear it.

@JohnRoberts (109857)

• Los Angeles, California

11 Oct 18

I have heard this song a billion times since childhood.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

And it never gets old, right? It doesn't for me.

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@teamfreak16 (43421)

• Denver, Colorado

16 Oct 18

A classic tune. Believe it or not, the other day a radio station here in Denver actually played a Procol Harum song that wasn't this one. I was shocked.

@Courage7 (19633)

• United States

11 Oct 18

I actually got to see them perform this overseas many years ago Carol. I do love this song thanks. Brings back good memories.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

Oh wow, lucky you. I love this sing, it never gets old.

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Norman Darlington

@NormanDarlo (1071)

• Ireland

11 Oct 18

I have loved this song as long as I can remember, Carol! It was a little before my time so I kind of grew up with it. I think the 45 came on 'permanent loan' from a mate's big brother

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Oct 18

I knew you would love it Norman. I was not around to hear it when it first came out, but all of these older songs were what i always have loved in the 70s and 80s and today. Love this one!

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@bryanjames (13)

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11 Oct 18

I absolutely love this song. Never gets old.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Oct 18

Same here glad to see another fan.

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@TheHorse (205753)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Oct 18

It was one of my favorites as a "troubled teen" in the 1970s.