PROCOL HARUM - A Whiter Shade Of Pale Live In Denmark *Reaction*

[@Sober2003]

Best version of this song. Gary's voice just got better like a fine wine!

[@cinderellsworth]

I agree his voice only got better, but it sure did sound wonderful back in the late '60s!!💛🌹

[@scotthenderson240]

Think this is only time that I rate the original version of this song a 10/10 but actually prefer this version. Truly an amazing song 11/10

[@paulcharles5128]

I still prefer the 1967 original, iconic version, and as amazing as this arrangement is, it just cannot top it.

[@romanazzitube]

Step 1 - Orchestra prelude Step 2 - Gary Brooker and orchestra Step 3 - Gary Brooker + orchestra + band (Procol Harum) + choir ❤ RIP Gary Brooker 1945 - 2022

[@handsome-brute2666]

Everyone is emotional because this type of music is played when u get to HEAVEN at the Golden gates🙏🙏🙏🙏🎺🎻🎹🎹🎹🎶🎵👼👼👼👼

[@lovecrafthpl4620]

Authentic Reaction. Nailed It. That's Exactly what your audience Feels and is looking for...

[@arthurslaughter4122]

It has been bringing tears to my eyes since the late sixties. So beautiful.

[@andrewandjoanhart7882]

Welcome to the REAL world of all time hits. Still as powerful today as it was when it was released in 1967. The arrangement is beautifully done and I would have loved to be at the concert performance.

[@firemedic5100]

For the record, every time I watch this performance, my eyes start sweating. This is the best that this masterpiece will ever be played.

[@kevinmonk8107]

Hi, listen to Conquistador by them ❤️

[@bsananda0]

Rest In Peace, Gary.

[@dennispaskel4487]

This song was based on The Canterbury Tales , The Miller's Tale..A collection of 24 Stories, They were written in Middle English in 1387 - 1400 Stories of pilgrimage

[@robertmills2375]

What a civilized crowd. Not a peep. Denmark! Wish I had been born Danish. Is it just me or do the Danes simply leave people alone. They don’t seem to screw with anyone and still remain a bastion of culture, art. And freedom. We Americans could learn a thing or two if we shut-up and observe which we never seem to manage.

[@robertstoner8244]

@@robertmills2375 yes

[@ronnyrono782]

This song should be used in therapy for people who have been so traumatized by God knows what that they can't even cry. This song seems to touch everyone deeply.

[@ArniePorter]

I hope Gary is looking down on us and seeing how much his music still means and how it moves people.

[@Afrodizyak47]

This is the most beautiful song recorded of all time! hauntingly beautiful, emotive and soul searching. They do not make music like this any more!

[@denisesalles7248]

The tears are beautiful, the organ (a Hammond B3) is haunting, and this is one of the best songs ever written. It is timeless, as evidenced by young people being SO moved by it.

[@katthill7506]

Love your reactions!! I was 13 when this song came out and I listened to it on a small transistor radio. Gary Brooker never sounded better than this.

[@kp-qr6hy]

Welcome to English rock🇬🇧💐

[@btbb3726]

In your recent videos it seems that your motions are very close to the surface. That’s a good thing, in and of itself, and doesn’t necessarily indicate troubled times. I hope all is well with you. Let me affirm that you are delivering great videos and you are a blessing to many. 👍🏻

[@markhorton8578]

Gary didn't just sing it, he wrote the music too. :-)

[@markhorton8578]

He went to play Bach's "Air on a G String" one day and it came out completely wrong but sounded good, so he worked on it.. The two tunes are completely different but have the same feel about them.

[@richarddupont2338]

Your reaction is priceless thankyou beautiful lady

[@PeterDay81]

procol harum conquistador fron the same concert is great. cheers from England and keep safe young lady.

[@unclejack123]

They originally released this song in 1967(5 years after I finished high school) ...... old guys rule ...... just sayin' ...... ;-p

[@alanpeterson4939]

That’s the way our generation made music. Shore was fun in them days.

[@cinderellsworth]

I was only 12 yrs old. I loved this song! It was among the first 45s I ever bought with my allowance. I listened to those old songs over and over again in my bedroom in the basement. I inherited that bedroom from my older sister who had gone off to university. It was a huge honor to be "promoted" to the basement where I had my own half-bath and was pretty much all alone in a beautifully decorated cocoon! Just listening to the best music this world had ever heard...💖 OH, and "old gals" rule right next to the "old guys"!! Age is a myth made up by the young. Age is only determined by the mind of the individual...🌟💫💛 Be blessed, Uncle Jack!🌹

[@judgildea]

You are beautiful..not just cuz you obviously are..lol. But because you listen to music for the appreciation it deserves. 😁

[@cpbricef]

Gary, RIP, Neil

[@martinduften9429]

That song reminds me so much of my youth. The first dance with a classmate at a party. The hug, the smell of her perfume, her face right in front of my face, looking in her eyes. And the first shy kiss ... oh my God. Time runs so fast.

[@charlesbeaty3668]

The only thing more beautiful than this music was your reaction to it. That was awesome.

[@robingainey1328]

Joy Jean this song came out in the 60s I've always loved it I saddened me in FEBUARY that this great singer lol assed away

[@terrynorton8703]

Gary Brooker...one of the greatest voices ...ever.

[@evo5dave]

Tears in the eyes for the final chorus. Yep - same here!

[@robertmarriott6767]

I love that you loved that 🙏❤

[@jasonmartin5154]

Gary Brooker sang this song almost 50 yrs. ago This was better than the original

[@s.c.6367]

I Slow danced with a lot of girls to this song. Well may be a couple HaHa. That was in the 70s. The song is timeless.

[@Musicmanyou]

me to

[@richardgardner3695]

Surely you skipped a light fandango?

[@paulhogan9433]

I feel blessed to have grown up in this era of music. Back when the lyrics told a story, and the artists were so talented. Love your reactions.

[@thorbeorn4295]

I wish I was born earlier. I don't like my era at all.

[@alexsclewis]

yall just gotta look harder to find the good music now. its still around

[@knucklesdragon4040]

Beautiful arrangement. But it's not really WSOP until the Hammond drops. :-)

[@bxf99999]

I was 19 when this song was first released, and yet, my reaction these days, to this live version, is about the same as yours.

[@WickedKingLycoan]

This was the song I danced to with my Mother at my wedding. Right there with you chopping onions Hon.

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

R.I.P. Gary Brooker .

[@patverum9051]

No need for words....your face says it all.

[@scotttrainer9704]

A beautiful young lady having a great reaction to a beautiful classic. ❤

[@robb9395]

What a great choice! Thanks!

[@relaxbecalm5574]

I get so emotional about this song and do it on karaoke ....God bless you Gary with all my heart

[@radioactivehands]

I totally don't know what the song is about but it is so beautiful and soulful...and addictive.

[@curtjohansen5742]

I'm 52, OMG where did the time go? Anyway I'm sitting here playin my Les Paul thru an ENGL, EVH, and a MARSHALL all at once ,playing some metal but I love watching people react to great music they've never heard because it's like I'm hearing it for the first time all over again. She had tears streaming down my cheeks from her reaction and I never cry. Except for music reactions and this was the best.

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

Same. Although this performance did make me well, up, when she started crying i broke down.

[@slimpickins9124]

Still love hearing this 50 years after the first time.

[@DublinJimmy80]

Amazing song, amazing reaction, amazing, beautiful lady, kind regards from Dublin Ireland 😎🇨🇮🎤

[@despinakollas]

Another thing I want to tell you my sis is that he recorded this 54 YEARS AGO! Listen to how great he SOUNDS! 🙏🏼

[@relaxbecalm5574]

its ok girl to cry even real men do

[@julieneal5525]

I was 17 when he first sang this and this is even better I'm now 71.

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

17 - 71...Wow ❤

[@davecleggett9371]

Oh Wow! young lady! What a reaction! Now that's what music is supposed to do to you! Brilliant!

[@Wolverines77]

This song... This song is everything that defines the "human experience". It brings misty tears to my eyes as my soul aches, yet the corners of my mouth always form into such a smile... The music and Gary's voice haunt me and brings out so many past aches weighing on my soul, but as they escape their chains I am lifted, as if on the wings of angels... So many completely differing feelings, yet I always feel renewed after hearing this song...

[@JosephHallenbeck]

yeah those sixties were true pure, authentic, full of heart and also full of nuclear fear... Nothing comparable to this days...

[@MORDUM100]

Gary Brooker,will never be forgotten

[@timothyparsons8327]

This came out back in 1967 and I would be 11 or 12, but vaguely remember this as background music playing on radios and jukeboxes! Then, one rainy day in 1986 I came across a tatty Procol Harum single, an original from 1967...A Whiter Shade Of Pale, for an amazing 50p, which then compelled me to search for an LP...fortunately I bought another tatty original ,their debut album...followed closely by their third, A Salty Dog and the rest, they say, is history!

[@TheJerry5001]

I am really glad you like the music of my time. Back then they knew how to really sing

[@seamuskennedy9052]

Great reaction - you have a heart. I loved this song from day 1. This version with orchestra & choir makes it my favourite song of my lifetime.

[@brittongodman7769]

This version of this song is indeed a masterpiece. You are one of my favorite reactors to the music of my generation. Thank you so much for being open minded enough to experience different types of music that you did not grow up with. I love your very honest and expressive reactions to music and, in a way, I envy you. You get the joy [ no pun intended] of experiencing these songs for the very first time. I can remember what that was like for me as a teenager when this song first came out......... By the way, you may want to react to another song from the same concert called '' Conquistador''. You won't be disappointed.............

[@allanmatthewson4328]

Empress - I knew you would like this one. This record sold 60 million copies way back in the 1960's.

[@finkster1969]

No not 60 million its sold 10 million

[@jetsontheair]

That is how special a Hammond organ sounds!

[@alanjames5586]

Can you imagine a genuine music lover getting emotional over some Rap? I guess not.

[@connordolin3312]

Theres good in everything if you look close enough I’ve gotten emotional over some rap before, definitely

[@johnrussell4788]

Thanks dear Empress Joy Jean. I've watched this beautiful performance many times. Your emotion and tears brought a tear to my eyes too. Thanks again♥

[@maxmarkus6202]

Thank you for this lovely reaction. If you like Procol Harum, other excellent songs by them are Conquistador, A Salty Dog, and Shine On Brightly. Thanks again.

[@glenmorris6539]

The production of this song at this venue is about as good as it gets..If this song and it’s lyrics doesn’t touch anyone they are emotional blocks of wood..Bless ya joy!🙏

[@unclebob53703]

The old gent just knocked it out of the park

[@nickfiorenza5930]

This song has me in tears man. Remember when this classic came out in 1967. Listening to his beautiful voice, brings back so many happy, happy memories growing up. You are so, correct his voice is like aged wine, only gets better with age. Rock on brother!!!

[@garytruex9336]

The song lets us mere mortals into the soul of those with talent on loan from God. The endless gigs become a blur and to please the adoring public, he "turns cartwheels across the floor."

[@richarddupont2338]

I absolutely adore your reaction to this song, when I saw you react when he started to sing it brought tears to my eyes, your reaction was timeless, thank you for appreciating such great music, God bless take care

[@btbb3726]

The vocals seem to have improved with age.

[@philnoel5839]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, The song is Beautiful, To.

[@jeffreybooth5129]

Lovely to see your reaction to this epic performance of my all time favourite.

[@robertcasey7312]

Oh go ahead and cry. It’s one of the most beautiful performances ever.

[@musicaficionado2974]

He is probably over 70, but his voice, like old wine, has become even better. The original 60ies version is great too, though. It's an iconic song. But this version would make Bach proud. I knew you would love it. And it's a treat to watch you react!

[@seamuskennedy9052]

He is already 75, but this concert was 2006. He would have been 61 that year.

[@musicaficionado2974]

@@seamuskennedy9052 But still. Many singers by that age have already lost their voices. That's why I prefer original performances when they are young. But I thoroughly enjoyed this performance. A bit over the top, but that was the whole point, and it's beautiful.

[@chuckyoneill6867]

Hes 80

[@chuckyoneill6867]

@Gregorio Heye Talk about insecure you fucking CREEP

[@musicaficionado2974]

@@chuckyoneill6867 I'll check him out. Thanks.

[@eturfrey]

They sung this in 1967, I saw them live at a show in London.

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Conquistador from this same concert is another great song and performance from procol harum. ty for the great choice!

[@timparr8794]

It's about the feelings of a boy whos girl walked out on him. You can look it up on Google and find out all about it. He died this year on Feb. 19, 2022 from cancer at age 76

[@johnnyjohn8195]

You had a beautiful reaction to this song. Its quite good isn't it?

[@iche50]

A very huge hit in 1967......... 54 years ago........!!

[@despinakollas]

I love when classical takes on rock. But please my darling listen to me. I’m in the music biz my whole life and I’m now 60. ALWAYS listen to the STUDIO VERSION FIRST, as this will give ALL an inkling of how GOOD a band is LIVE! Love you girl! 💕🙏🏼

[@terryross1032]

I was in the same airport bar as him in London, 5ft away, and wanted to tell him how much I loved this song but I didn't want to disturb him as he was eating. Still the right decision, but sorrowful also.

[@rolandratz1]

My dear... do not be ashamed of your feelings or tears, I cry with you! ...in my opinion there are ONLY a few songs of this genre from that time - but they are classics. For one "A Whiter Shade of Pale", "Nights in White Satin", "Stairway To Heaven", Child in Time". Well, and Gary Brooker is one of the best from that time. AND don't say anything against this song - I fell in love with this song when I was 17/18 years old, but she didn't want to know anything about me. This song accompanied my heartbreak... Today I am 70 years old, over the heartbreak away (LoL) and love this music!

[@giovannibellagotti1730]

da settantenne sono d'accordo con te su tutto quello che hai scritto.....ciao

[@signal12hvac]

when music was music

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

This is what you get when you assemble a group of very talented people ! an absolute masterpiece 🙏

[@colinfairclough1653]

You know the law right? When you listen to this song you have to listen to Knights In White Satin..

[@db2157]

I have known of this law, we need this enforced!!!!!!

[@patriley9449]

The best version of this song I have ever heard. The orchestra and backup singers really expanded the song and Gary nailed it . He can still hit the high notes after all these years. I was 16 when the song came out and loved it then. Still on of my all-time favorites.

[@sporty1701]

This is a "classical" interpretation of a hugely popular rock song from 1967. The gentleman playing the piano is Gary Brooker, the song's composer. The original recording was by Procol Harum...Gary Brooker's band. At the time, Procol Harum was somewhat popular in England, but totally unknown in America. During the summer of 1967, this song became an overnight sensation...everyone loved it! 54 years later, the love for "Whiter Shade of Pale" only continues to grow. A hauntingly beautiful melody combined with lyrics that welcome interpretation...a formula few composers achieve. The original recording/video is available here on KZbin...at nearly 3 million views, the popularity of this song continues unabated. Watch and enjoy!

[@JohnSmall314]

I remember it well. It was in the charts for ages. It was everywhere. The organist at our school even played it. And this was 1967 when Sargent Pepper, Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Jimi Hendrix 'Are you experienced' and many many other top recordings came out. So the competition was pretty intense.

[@coliniancooke8848]

Credit to Johan Sebastian BACH for the melody. Classical music lives on.

[@Isleofskye]

I wanted to quickly comment but I have run out of time so I will be Bach in 2 days time then I'm Offenbach earlier...

[@markhorton8578]

Bach inspired it, but its not his melody. Gary went to play Air on a G string one day and it came out all wrong, so he worked on it and produced a tune which is completely different, yet recognisably related.

[@markzegarac8574]

To me this is the best rendition of this beautiful song and to believe it is being sung 39 years after it was originally released. Gary Booker's voice is just as good if not better and the addition of the orchestra was a brilliant idea...:)

[@Straydogger]

"A Salty Dog" from the same concert. AMAZING!

[@josephmeyers3597]

There's just no words to describe how great this is we just don't have any bands or singers with talent like this anymore

[@jericoba]

Well, we do, but the group is getting thinner, and older.

[@richtensail]

a modern classic, try also whn ph r young, vis song frm v 60s i tink, ur an emotional one miss- so sweet, cheers frm au

[@stephenlutz3907]

This is a classic from the days of my youth. Many people have tried to decipher the meaning of the lyrics...but the emotional impact of the hauntingly beautiful melody and the powerful vocals were always enough for me. It...is...simply...beautiful. I am also frequently moved by the sincerity and emotional depth of your reactions. You also, are simply beautiful.

[@ulfingvar1]

One of the songs that defined the 60s, but like all good music, it is also timeless.

[@oldschool72]

Gary Brooker wrote and recorded this 54 years ago. He sounds just as good in 2006 as he did in 1967...I just watched another live video of him in 2019.....hasnt changed a bit...I was 18 in 1967 and this song was on the charts as one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@richardmartin9565]

I was 19 in 67. It was a great song then. This version is probably greater...it aged gracefully!

[@socalnitro]

ART

[@DeaconFrancis]

A classic that will never die. I played this on the B3 Hammond organ more times than I can remember. Thanks for reacting to this.

[@javix2013]

That organ solo ends up giving the song a touch of distinction, without that organ, the song would not be the same, may the organ never be missing in this song

[@guyturbide6348]

🇨🇦✌ A masterpiece Try the Moody blues song is 🎵 nights and white Satin 🎵 The long version You will ADORE this one Keep the good work ✌

[@ucancallmeray8520]

wonderful reaction to a beautiful performance.

[@janinemaddee5773]

I love this song so much 💖 and I m born 1981

[@stalker7892]

The performance will never die and that man will forever be remembered for it! This music is beyond words and touches the soul in a profound way.

[@fredkrissman6527]

As usual, while the live version is super fun to WATCH, the studio version is THE classic version IMO... Great reaction, but you've got to be running out of tears, no?