My “Whiter Shade of Pale” Story!

[@noelburns4674]

Mr Fisher....thank you for the song and looking to correct playing for everyone. Rick... your public humility is appreciated.

[@alanmcentee9457]

I have always found it takes the bigger man to admit to an error up front than being forced to later.

[@edwardmccall1032]

Indeed. Rock on.

[@AleksanderKoskinen-xx]

Well, Ricks original tantrum was a clear sign of a bride. Even people with arrogance has to admit their stupidity in this kind of situations.

[@AmericanHero-c7j]

It’s not even a good song, who cares

[@alanmcentee9457]

@@AleksanderKoskinen-xx I believe it is far less "stupidity" than just an error. Apparently a lot of people have made the same mistake.

[@LYLEWOLD]

This story is such a great way of sneaky inviting Matthew Fisher to be a guest on your channel. Fingers crossed. ;-)

[@Bob3519]

I was thinking the same thing. Good call. 👍🏆

[@jono1457-qd9ft]

Nice idea. But it's not going to happen.

[@andraslibal]

Make it happen :)

[@jono1457-qd9ft]

​@@andraslibal I'm not sure Matthew Fisher wants to be interviewed. The songwriting/publishing mess that he had to go through over many years over this song has probably been a rough ride.

[@Stoffie90]

​@@jono1457-qd9ft I'm gonna need some explanation here

[@djomni115]

Rick: "You're not that guy" He was indeed, that guy

[@theyoungupstarts1243]

IYKYK. 😁

[@nomaambundy9989]

Sometimes, learning humility can be as sweet as being right.. Hell of a world we live in.

[@erik1836]

And the longer we are in it the more amazing it reveals itself to be.

[@JazzTroopa721]

Very Well Said.

[@jamesrothwell7474]

Thank you ​@@erik1836

[@madsam7582]

Rick: GET OFF MY LAWN! Fisher: MY LAWN, BRO! 😂😂

[@donfreeman5679]

😂😂

[@philserna3581]

Rick: Stay in your own lane. Matthew: I built this road.

[@samsnead1824]

What’s more fascinating is Fisher’s decades long fight to get copyright recognition and payment for his authorship of that organ intro. You should have him on the show for that alone.

[@bigbeefscorcho]

Wasn’t it written by Bach originally though?

[@mahalayananda]

I love that you have the humility to say this publicly. And it is actually very funny

[@rvdnagel1963]

Good one Rick!! Everybody makes mistakes and sometimes it's worth a good laugh.

[@commissioner1969]

I love this story. It's all about stories

[@MeltonECartes]

Great story. But also props for defending your friends and their hard work.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Hardest work is doing something wrong, the easiest is accepting being corrected.

[@deanb024]

Rick, God bless you, thank you for being honest and humble, and willing to admit that even you, make mistakes. Keep on truckin' !

[@kotla671]

Mr Fisher should come on your show - and keep the music playing!

[@jeffd9782]

What a beautiful song 🎵 Thank you Mr. Fisher

[@geoman8912]

It takes a good man to open up and say something like this...stay humble and stay true..

[@SeanHollingsworth]

I absolutely LOVE this story!!!!!

[@raggedya184]

It’s not just your talent and wisdom and skill that we love Rick, it’s also your humor and your humility. Cheers my friend.

[@JN24185]

Those moments keep us humble, and you’re one of the most humble people I know of in this industry.

[@mdharward22]

This is some awesome self serve humble pie. Bravo sir! 🤙

[@steviewonder9209]

I love when people not only own up to their mistakes, but actually promote them. Good for you, Rick- much respect.

[@harrypsihoyos]

He is a great producer as well! He produced the " Bridge Of Sighs" by Robin Trower!

[@donkick2622]

And Fisher even added some uncredited Organ fills as well.

[@tsb-2489]

Robin Trower does not get enough air play.

[@harrypsihoyos]

@tsb-2489 Hope Rick makes a video for this legend!!!

[@Huehuecoyote]

I have three versions of this record at home. It's one of my favorites

[@impalaSS65]

​@@tsb-2489Few do. I haven't bothered with radio AT ALL for 20years. Radio has been elevator music for 12yearold girls since forever.

[@vendelayindustries]

Great story ... keep being this humble, Rick. Can't stand people that aren't. One of the greatest songs ever!

[@7070Raneri]

It takes a lot of courage to not only admit your mistake, but also to accept where you stand That is, what makes a personality great ..! Respekt ✊

[@jdfolbre]

Music has a way of teaching humility

[@benjaminkantzhughes4545]

Leslie Hall is not only an amazing musician and underrated composer and talent, but one of the most honest, funniest and the embodiment of rock n roll coolness, I've ever seen. I'm proud to call him a friend.

[@guitarmasterx8158]

You’re always such a gentleman. 😊

To be fair, "Matthew Fisher" is a pretty common name. But...yeah. Maybe have him on to play it the right way? :)

[@FrancisLegault-w9i]

That tells you how broad you reach with your channel. Keep on rock n rolling

[@billhatzistavros4824]

This is why your channel is the best going round Rick!

[@coryreidmiller]

That’s great! What’s just as good is you admitting it and sharing it with the rest of us.

[@carlstanford7607]

One of the best channels on KZbin. Just people loving music

[@chuckpratt8554]

My favorite song of all time. She Wondered Through The Garden Fence is a close second. That Procal Harum album is a masterpiece.

[@jenseeraqolsen4980]

Rick, you’re a legend! You’re so honest and so whole hearted. Love all your videos eventhough I don’t watch all of them, but you’re one of my favorite people.

[@johnnichols3113]

It's the only song on my number one playlist that isn't at least considered hard rock. Absolutely beautiful song

[@buttkrusher]

Hysterical! One legend correcting another. I've always loved this song, even though I was just a youngster when it came out.

[@tmatheson54]

Love hearing this story Rick. It never gets old. I imagine when you realized what had happened you probably turned pale. Bazinga!!

[@ricardocosta951]

Great story ☺️ Love this Song💝 Every time I listen this song I remember my Dad, Procol Harum was one of the first big Rock concerts in Portugal 24/02/1973 (Portugal was still under a dictatorship) and my Dad ( and friends) travel “hitchhiking” during more 8 hours to be able to see them live, the story is more complex because they didn’t have tickets but in the end they were able to watch the concert in front of the stage and drink and eat with the security guys ☺️

[@LeonLandgren-qt9pg]

Admitting one is wrong and correcting it and compensating and including that is honour.

[@jcjcviews]

That’s where passion leads you, with a casual understanding of believing in the first thing that comes to your heart and not your mind, into a trap into which you fall, having set it for yourself without a doubt.

[@Punklusky]

Rick is a great guy. You gotta love him.

[@bobbyrutz9402]

These stories are why I'm subbed.

[@charlie1mitchell]

Get him on !!!! At all costs !!! That would be freaking AWESOME !!!👏

[@jayme3181]

Thank you for your videos. They always educate and illuminate the mind of the viewers. Thank you for your perception and double denim!🤹🥅💛

[@bruceerwin5430]

This is exactly why I love Rick Beato. lol.

[@bricekey1310]

Me too!!!!❤

[@ghmsr8062]

Good story. Every once in a while everybody shall savor a serving of humble pie. 😂

[@chblood85]

Things that happen... you work on this channel is amazing, now you are a reference

[@dunebillydave222]

I love you Rick. You're the man!

[@almiroff6949]

That string of music still makes me pause and hum along for a little bit. Mind drifts to the feeling.

[@Kiwi_T-Bone]

That's gold! Nothing like a bit of humility 😂 keep up the cool vids

[@tomlatenite8348]

One of my favorites would be “Morning has broken” done by Rick Wakeman. I believe that’s the most beautiful intro.

[@fundamentalpropertiesinthesun]

Things happening to you are amazing even by mistake! Continue enjoying and making us enjoying music

[@brianathern9154]

That's hilarious Rick and transparency with humility. It's a great song, I'll take the organist word for it since you shared the homework already 😅😅😅

[@v8vega5645]

We all have embarrassing moments in our lives. Owning it is always the best way out.. Good for you. I even feel better now.. Thank you all...

[@ISOTROPOSPHERE]

You got me laughing as well Rick, love your videos.

[@WizardOfOss]

Embarrasing maybe, but a brilliant little story! 😂

[@paulmadryga]

Your wisdom and humility are things we cherish about you, Mr. Beato.

[@antoniog9814]

Wow! Excellent (and hilarious) story, Rick! Way to be that guy, lol. Whiter Shade of Pale has always been one of my favorite songs.

[@DanvonAppen]

That's what music is all about- connecting people. :-)

[@jadel92]

And that's why I love this channel. You're honest. Good or bad, you'll tell it like it is.

[@Groovinchris]

My mother always loved this song and still.

[@kevkeisha]

Ever since I was a child I thought the song was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. I felt like organs sounded like a funeral dirge. I think it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written...

[@christianherrington1456]

The great gig in the sky is my favorite piano song of all time

[@philipwellerjackson6906]

I have a fond memory of getting to be in a group White Eyes, back in 1971-2 ,we got to be the warm-up band for Procol Haram in Tulsa, and St. Charles, MO. They were gentlemen as well as talented.

[@suziederkins3310]

That’s why we love you Rick, you’re a legit GC and admit when you stuff up.

[@DTBaker-gq4fd]

You are cool, man. For admitting your slight oversight. Very Cool. Great production of music history. We love you.

[@randahlbeach]

Hey Rick - FANTASTIC Story FATASTIC Channel FANTASTIC Person I've been served humble pie 100's of times in my life to the point where I have a bit of experience & wisdom in most social situations. Sometimes though ... sometimes I just can't help myself. Rick you are truly a HUMBLE gentleman and your channel is a MUST WATCH. I wish you all of the success in the world. Cheers from Vancouver:-)

[@waynemgtregear7228]

Every day we learn something whether we realized it or not.

[@Steven-bs6tp]

Matthew Fisher was serious about maki g sure his song is played properly!😅😅 I do love that song!

[@briandoyle3507]

Thank goodness Matthew has a great sense of humor.

[@antonkapusta2219]

No way!!! Haven't seen Les Hall since Crossfade times)) We all bleed was the f*cking masterpiece)) Nostalgia😊

[@Martinbeef]

The Great Rick Beato. As great a man as any of the big stars he talks about. He does so much to help others and gives away great techniques for little money. His ear training course is brilliant, and very helpful for me.

[@ronbynum7304]

So funny. Props for owning and sharing that one.

[@andrewbako9494]

Glad to see there is some humility left in humanity - Great story! That said I am in awe of any musician that can listen to a piece of music and pick out two wrong notes by ear.

[@JCAchannel100]

Les Hall. Underrated musician. So happy to hear Crossfade is finally coming back!

[@jeffster1070]

Don't ever change, Rick. Great story.

[@Soryt]

I have seen them in original setting with Matthew Fisher on the Hammond in a smal theater , one of the best music experiences i had 🎶

[@brolfe7524]

You're the man Rick. Your man enough to admit your mistakes. Most people would not bother. Hail...

[@Rareplymouth]

I just told my dad this story last night. He got a kick out of it. We were talking all about music. He plays guitar and I love listening to him.

[@danacoleman4007]

Make sure you tell him that. a lot.😊

[@Rareplymouth]

@@danacoleman4007 great advice ty 🙂

[@danacoleman4007]

@@Rareplymouth 😊👍

[@illiapotapov9939]

I'd really love to see more of Les Hall playing guitar. He did incredible job working with Crossfade

[@jdmitaine]

nothing like keeping humble... good on you for calling it publicly, it's all in your honor ;) Huge salutations to Mr Fisher, thank you for giving us such an unforgivable iconic song et key part ;)

[@jemsar2]

To be fair, Rick does a great job of making sure all the credit goes towards the players. And he is THE man!

[@Gigi-ik3br]

I am subscribing to your channel simply because you were able to make fun of an error that you had made and that says a lot 😂

[@andrewcrowder4958]

Rick, you’re a great guy for posting this.

[@Fanzindel]

Was hoping it all ended in an interview ❤

[@terryestepp2615]

Funny ! Love your great stories!

[@jimmonia3962]

Everyone should from mistakes committed, you humbly just had, Rick. My respect to you and to Mr. Fisher. Love the song Whither Shade of Pale.

[@tomchrisfield7348]

The organ laced song i always loved best was, Hold Your Head Up by Argent.

[@richwlodarsky2343]

This is why I watch your KZbin because you are real and admit when you don’t get something correct. I’m not a musician that’s why I watch.

[@SuperFunny65]

At least you man's up and admitted your mistake showing you have integrity. Good to see you're human like the rest of us. Keep playing and posting.

[@4deuce31]

One of the reasons this is the best channel in tubeland.

[@tcf70tyrannosapiensbonsai]

These are the raisins in life! Thank You for sharing, Rick Beato!

[@JGlassy]

Great story all around!

[@timwhite5562]

A good story, and well told.

[@erik1836]

Oh! 😂 That is one of the funniest things I gave ever heard. Just shows none of us is as perfect as we like to think we are! Lol

[@ericojonx]

I recognized the music, otherwise knew nothing about it until a few minutes with the wiki. {Wish people would quit trashing wikipedia}> The music hits hard, beautiful. The back story amazing. No matter how old (77 here) can keep learning and be full of joy.

[@stevecappella7358]

At least he admitted he could not learn all 20 intros in a day. Respect goes out to all of you being humble.

[@madyogi6164]

That became even better with this anecdote.

[@natantataii8195]

What a funny story. This is like life works. Now I enjoy your presences her on YT even more :)

[@antunesmarceloanjos]

Lol...what an amazing story!

[@whitesabre9974]

Great account. It's never too late to learn. ❤

[@bilimus_]

One of the most iconic keyboard riffs ever, and Fisher didn't get writing credits on that song until 2005.