On this Friday afternoon, la recherche du temps perdu Nov 14, 2009
Just checked his wiki bio; of course I knew about his days with Procol Harum, but I had no idea he d worked with Bryan Ferry. Huh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Media Watch- A whiter shade of pale Oct 1, 2009
Do you remember Procol Harum s 1967 hit A Whiter Shade of Pale ... There are reportedly two additional stanzas to the lyrics which are not in the recording but are sometimes played by Procol Harum in concert, but they re no help. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
‘Hound Dog’ documents Lieber and Stoller’s rise to greatness Sep 30, 2009
In later years, Leiber and Stoller worked with Procol Harum and Stealers Wheel, plus wrote Peggy Lee s underrated album Mirrors. They also had the savvy to buy up other music catalogs, including those of Broadway shows Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof, and Godspell. (Boston Globe)
What pops up when you put someone's music on random Sep 18, 2009
A Whiter Shade of Pale, Procol Harum. My mom was a hippie. (Boston Globe)
THE PLAYLIST: Levon Helm, Beastie Boys, Elvis Aug 4, 2009
Whiter Shade of Pale Procol Harum. Last week, a British court ruling finally awarded some royalties to organist Matthew Fisher. (USA Today -- Life)
Victory for Whiter Shade organist Aug 1, 2009
Procol Harum organist Matthew Fisher has won his long battle to be recognised as co-writer of the band's hit Whiter Shade of Pale ... As a result, the copyright returned to Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Classic '60s song's organist wins royalties Jul 31, 2009
Matthew Fisher sued former Procol Harum bandmate Gary Brooker ... Matthew Fisher sued former Procol Harum bandmate Gary Brooker in the House of Lords, Britain's highest court. (CNN)
Suggestions for music acts at the Grape Bowl Jul 9, 2009
I would like to see Jeff Beck or Procol Harum at the Grape Bowl after George Thorogood plays. If you want blues or jazz, how about Ravi Shankar, Ten Years After, Quicksilver Messenger Service. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Paul Potts on his music and celebrity Jul 7, 2009
Q. Passione features a mix of classical arias, show tunes, and pop hits like Procol Harum s A Whiter Shade of Pale. How did you choose your songs. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 28-July 4 Jun 25, 2009
Bassist Dave Knights of Procol Harum is 64 ... Bassist Dave Knights of Procol Harum is 64. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
OUR VIEW: Ambitions of young politicians not all far-fetched Jun 19, 2009
Filipina wrote on Jun 18, 2009 9:17 PM:" Government will always be. Go for it. However, common sense doesn't work. You are in a pipe dream, yet, can't do worse than those before you. Sounds good on paper, however, Mick J. and the Stones are not going to play at EIU. However, Chicago did! Saw Peter Frampton & Procol Harum in Lantz! The Communist Manifesto is great on paper, however, doesn't seem to work in reality or EVERY country would do it, correct? ". Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
1960s organ earworm makes its way into House of Lords Apr 29, 2009
PROCOL HARUM'S A Whiter Shade Of Pale is supposedly the most frequently played song in public places in Britain ... Procol Harum were one of the bands that contacted me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The same old song? What is the most-played hit of all time? Apr 14, 2009
Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale - courtesy Top of the Pops. Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale is the most played song in public places in the past 75 years, according to a chart compiled for BBC Radio 2 ... Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale 2. (BBC News -- UK)
