Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (live in Denmark 2006) Reaction | Asia and BJ

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[@macisback9059]

Who else has watched a dozen people react to this song just to see what others think of the song.. Also just to listen to the song again.. Such an epic version..

[@BOOMNERD51]

Me

[@darthmoll2u]

I have.

[@deeshires8721]

Me

[@user-fc6ci8dh3m]

Yep!

[@robpratt8697]

yeah me too, seen ~ 20 for this

[@PongGod]

The original is an all-time classic, but I must say this is one of the very, very rare instances where I actually prefer the live version. Having the accompanying orchestra and background vocals just adds a special richness to it all. Spectacular!

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

Totally agree, loved it at age 11 still love at nearly 70

[@karenpowell6063]

Agree!

[@harveybarnes4152]

Ft

[@brandall101]

It's clear this song stood the time in such a way that they put the effort into inspired orchestral arrangement.

[@tonykeith76]

​@@JoeBlow_4 Sadly, Bach not owned the Hammond organ and the Leslie amplifier 😋

[@dbradx]

Hey guys - what a great choice. This is one of the greatest songs of the 60s, but this rendition with the Danish National Symphony is straight-up next level beautiful, absolutely fantastic - Gary Brooker somehow sounds even more powerful than he did in his twenties. Goosebumps guaranteed - peace and love from Canada!

[@Isleofskye]

Did you emigrate to Canada ,David or were you born there as you know your stuff :)

[@dbradx]

@@Isleofskye Canadian born and raised, but a big music lover, and a bit of a geek for remembering artist names and song-related facts/trivia (much to my wife's annoyance sometimes lol).

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks David and Good Luck...

[@grannysgonerabid7425]

Couldn't agree more that Gary's voice is so much better -- perfectly aged like a glorious wine.

[@yanki198]

one of the greatest songs of the 60s? mmm NO, from the history of Rock

[@leroyrs]

Probably the most iconic organ sound in pop music history.

[@Escapee5931]

"J'taime" ? Or didn't you mean that kind of organ? 🤡

[@jerrystansfield]

Sounds as good as he did 50 plus years ago

[@Dee-JayW]

Moog?

[@1989NickyD]

@@Dee-JayW Hammond.

[@leroyrs]

@@Dee-JayW No it was a Hammond Organ.

[@jimpaquette8007]

RIP Gary Brooker thanks for this great masterpiece just AMAZING!

[@TheChrisleekay]

Sh*t didn't know Gary had passed!! :(

[@joydawnreed1507]

😢

[@gafre2757]

This song is over 50 years old, you need to listen to them performing it when it was first released..

[@vovindequasahi]

That video from them brings me joy!

[@TerryD15]

Sadly Gary Brooker (singer) pased away last week. R.I.P. and thanks for the Music and joy Gary

[@davidbordonaro1631]

Asia I love how the instant you heard his voice you broke into a smile !

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Interesting. I'm not suggesting I got it 'right,' because I knew she'd love any good voice. But I'd taken it that she smiled at the applause more than the voice. Which brings me to the thought; she's a singer, and as one, it must be an amazing thing to think you could become the sort of singer that has songs where, you could hit only one or two notes, and just that alone would load a whole whack of joy into the audience's minds.

[@CodyCloudWalker]

And a lovely smile it is, sunshine

[@brianmasinelli9694]

I seen that too...

[@martinireland.7452]

Yeah that was real nice when she heard his voice, beautiful smile and an absolute classic song,RIP Gary.

[@ronaldolson3214]

Rest in peace Gary Brooker thank you for the beautiful music you've given us

[@DavidBrianPaley]

I believe (unless I've been misinformed) that the name (phrase) "procul harum" means "beyond things". If so, this tune certainly was.

[@psrandy1]

They pronounced themselves as "Pro-Cole" "Hair-em". That song was released in 1967 and it was HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE back in my days. This version with the orchestra, however, blows the original studio version away hands down. What a classic. This is one of those songs that a band just can't follow up. They had other great tunes but nothing like Whiter Shade Of Pale

[@tonykeith76]

May be "Salty Dog" ...Which at the beginning of my "career", was a bit harder to play ( for me )... 🙂🙂

[@greglewellen4510]

Absolutely incredible live performance

[@josephzahner3992]

Awesome

[@josephzahner3992]

One of my all time favorites

[@tinagriggs1004]

Gary Brooker the lead singer/pianist just passed away on 2/19. So sad. Bless his heart..RIP ❤

[@firemedic5100]

Rest easy Gary, don't worry. As long as we keep playing this masterpiece, you voice will live on.

[@leslie8743]

John Lennon loved this song so much he put a record player in his Bentley so he could play it over and over. We loved this song back when it came out. ❤

[@kathwallace1811]

When this came out in 1967 I knew this was special 2023 nothing changed. We were so blessed growing up through a special musical time.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love this song. I actually prefer the studio version from the 60's as it is the one I grew up on. This live version is very good though as it shows how powerful Gary Brooker's voice is even as he got older. "Conquistador" is another great song by Procol Harum.

[@kurtsaxton823]

I agree.

[@dbradx]

Oh man, Conquistador is a killer tune for sure - that would be a great follow-up reaction!

[@s.mcpherson6354]

The TV network I used to work for produced the "In Concert" series that included, (among many others), Procol Harum. It's why a symphony as minor as Edmonton's could end up being a part of a live platinum album. His voice seems remarkably similar--and just as good--as it was back then.

[@dbradx]

@@s.mcpherson6354 That's so cool, I'd always wondered how the heck they would have connected with the Edmonton Symphony. I agree with you on Gary's voice - I saw Procul Harum open for Jethro Tull in Toronto back in about 1993 and I think he sounds every bit as great in this performance as he did back then.

[@Mikex973]

IF YOU LIKE THIS SONG YOU SHOULD TRY PROCOL HARUM PLAYING CONQUISTADOR FROM THE SAME CONCERT THEY DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB WITH THAT ONE ALSO.

[@poppypalais3108]

Your caps lock is stuck.

[@karnsfan]

I agree, it was awesome.

[@patfreeman]

Now your talking😄😄

[@SEMCMINN]

Salty Dog as well

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

Totally agree

[@keithclark6299]

This song is the most played record on UK radio stations, and this guy sings it better than he did way back in the late 60's. An absolute stunning performance.

[@robertlangley1664]

For us oldies this brings back so many memories of the sixties a happy time in the UK 🇬🇧

[@sherribrock2726]

Amazing that this was a song from the 60’s!!

[@bryanCJC2105]

I don't know why but this song always brings tears to my eyes. I don't know why.

[@efester]

This was played at my Grandad's funeral and always make me well up. Brilliant, beautiful song.

[@roberthalpern5454]

Some music is so beautiful and powerful that tears are the only way to express the feeling.

[@fliphigh7779]

And to mine, it is just that good!

[@kathrynkissane5144]

Every time...every time...it slays me. Procol Harum means "Beyond these things"

[@roymagnus827]

I was a teenager when this came out. Nothing today compares to the music of the sixties and seventies.

[@codymoe4986]

Sure it does...music is art and art is subjective...no music from today is worse, nor is past music, any better. But nostalgia sure is a stinky cologne...

[@davidbenge1938]

This version will give you a pure EARGASM...Perfect is all you can say.

[@thomasmccracken8819]

This is the slow dance of my generation now it brings tears to my eyes.

[@americanaforever6725]

Procul Harum’s performance of “ Conquistador” from the same concert is 🔥

[@mrsd8566]

I'm nudging 70. One of the (few) advantages of age is we grew up when some of the best music was made, including this piece. So 2006 in Denmark people are enjoying and some discovering for the first time. What a privilege we had to live in those times. Yes, there were troubles but is the world better or worse today. I think the latter. Wouldn't life be sooo much better if we could just enjoy good music and respect humanity. Greetings from Tasmania, Australia. mark

[@indyracingnut]

Rest in peace, Gary Brooker. Your voice and this song will live forever. ❤️

[@bernakeene126]

Such an iconic song from the 60's! Gary's voice is so beautiful and the organ will give you goosebumps!! Beautiful reaction!

[@peacemaker6662]

Gary's voice has aged like a fine wine... I actually think this is better 🙂

[@vickielewallen3799]

Please go back now and listen to their 60s version, the group was so young then! And the song still beautiful.

[@visfreak5059]

The orchestra makes this song almost sound magical

[@davidpost428]

The Danish National Symphony is performing here and you would be amazed at their playing the theme from the movie "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly."

[@glassontherocks]

Amazing voice even after all of these years. Bravo!

[@allensaunders449]

This is one of the Best live performances I have ever seen of any song

[@charlesf2804]

My mother, who was an organist for our church choir back in the day, wasn't necessarily a rock fan, but if something had a good keyboard she usually liked it. The original version of this song was one of those. The organ really hit the right notes (pun intended) with her. this is a good version, but I miss the prominent organ some.

[@oldmanghost219]

Me too. It is the haunting sound of the organ that made it iconic and what I hear in my mind . Not an orchestra.

[@blkluv100]

Agree the organ makes the song, the original is so hauntingly melancholic and I love the video with its Gothic theme, It's so ethereal.

[@pattyduke3079]

I know I must have heard this song every night in the summer of 67 and. And never got tired of it. BTW, the boy who lived in the apartment under us played it every night. I can still listen to it today. That's how great the song is.

[@markallen4637]

I watch this at least once a week because it’s good for the soul.

[@ewrekzz7360]

You will also love their song "Conquistador". The name is actually easier than it looks "Pro-cull Hair-um"

[@tedtraikovski9446]

EXACTLY! Procol Harem and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra!

[@sookkytoony1737]

He sounds just as great as he did in the 60's!!!

[@eturfrey]

Saw Procol Harum in London 1967 Gary Brookers voice is ageless.

[@nickface55]

The lead singer for Procal Harum Gary Brooker passed away on February 19th just a little over a month from Asia and BJ's reaction to him. Great singer and nice reaction to this terrific song.

[@danielmesery2904]

They made this song famous in the 60s and he still has it..🎸☮️✌️

[@ThaiChinaMalay]

Brings back so many memories from my college days back when this was everyday music.

[@babyboomermemories6150]

The singer Gary Brooker just passed away Feb. 19th of cancer. I first heard him sing this when I was 12 years old in 1967. I am 65 now and he sounded better here than in 1967.

[@artist1q1psalmsjc32]

Another of Procol Harum songs is , "CONQUISTADOR", is epic_________________🖋🖊🖌🖍/ with a orchestra.

[@RicoBurghFan]

Gary Brooker was 70 years old on this a full 40 years after the epic original came out and really sounded better after all those years. Guess that's clean living will do! Such a gorgeous arrangement, gives me major chills.

[@prdwilson]

61,,he was born in 1945

[@BettyR-qd2zr]

This brings back my childhood. My brother in law was in Viet Nam, we were happy when he came home. It was a long hard road. RIP Wildman love ya❤

[@suebree96]

Always has been a favorite... Such an amazing performance.. if you love his sound you might also appreciate Van Morrison Into the Mystic, one of my favorites

[@danalynch8889]

Since first sing this song in 1967 his voice didn't age but greatly improved. I only listen to this version now.

[@johnwillis4706]

I love Asia's smile as She listens and gets goosebumps. She is one of favorite reactors.

[@thor8580]

He’s got that Ray Charles kind of voice absolutely grand performance. I remember it on the radio all the time in the late 60s👍🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@ripmod1]

This song was released in 1967 and became an instant classic. Just a fabulous piece of music.

[@kalaipaa]

R.I.P. Gary Booker past away February 2022!!! Great Video!!! Aloha from Hawaii!!!

[@bakercarl8518]

I can never hear this too much. I would love to been there.

[@miltonslocum8957]

I was in college when this came out in 67 and I've loved it ever since. This production is a beautiful and wonderful masterpiece. And yes, that is Gary Booker singing. Really enjoyed your reaction and comments!

[@alistairmcdougall9625]

Incredible to think this song was first released in 1967 & 40 years on to have such a great voice still is just amazing

[@wendyt7958]

those strings always give me goosebumps...so much soul in this tune

[@1719456]

71 year old subscriber here. When this song came out in 1967, I was preparing myself emotionally, to go on active duty during the Vietnam War. It is very difficult to separate one's feelings that are triggered by a song like this, considering the time frame. Seeing young people, as yourselves, enjoy it for the right reasons, helps an old guy connect with the song, some 55 years after the fact. Thank you.

[@jakeclark66]

Welcome home sir 🙏🏽

[@1719456]

@@jakeclark66 TY

[@BettyR-qd2zr]

Thank you for your service.❤

[@1719456]

@@BettyR-qd2zr Thank you , my friend.

[@kerrijohnson2303]

My mom was 5 months pregnant with me when this came out (I’m 53). This song, like most 60’s and 70’s rock has been the soundtrack of my childhood and life because my dad was so cool and he exposed me to such good music. He died in 2018 but this is one of the old songs that always makes me think of him. #ripdaddy

[@stevensoar1392]

Yes been waiting for this reaction.. thankyou both ❤👊🏻

[@margiewhitehead2453]

This was my brother's favorite song and I have always loved it but it's really hard to listen to now because he passed away a year and a half ago . He was just 47 years old . So here's to my Brother Ricky Burkhart ❤️ I sure miss you My Brother and My Friend ❤️

[@bkm2797]

Sorry for such a loss, you will be together again for sure! Pretty sure Rickey has met up with Gary across the veil.

[@jebaker6942]

Go back and listen to the official video back in the 60s I think his voice is just as amazing here as it was 50 years ago.

[@billhipple6076]

Rest In Peace Gary Booker (29 May 1945 - 19 February 2022). Thank you for sharing your music with us!

[@MisterWondrous]

One of the great joys of the internet is in shows like this, where the great music from the past gets to live and breathe again. Kudos to y'all. And if you like French horn, the song "Onward" by Yes has some beautiful and memorable French horn as icing on the cake.

[@joelliebler5690]

That is one of my favorite tunes by YES and Jon!

[@Kari_B61ex]

I was born in 1961 and as my Mum and Dad were big on music in our home at all times - I was thankfully raised on this. I learned from an early age not just to hear music, but also to feel it. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, and I'm pleased that happened to you also, Asia.

[@chellewilson675]

His voice makes me think of the most beautiful gravel pit. What a sound.

[@robertmccracken6886]

He did kill it! One of the greatest songs of my time!

[@juanitadiemer64]

I loved this song 1967 & I love it even more now !! 👌💕

[@janabraam7963]

Pronounced Pro- cole Hair-um. A great band from the 60's. The singer Gary Brooker has just passed away this week, at 76. My heart is broken. His voice was as amazing years after (there is a you tube video of a concert from 2016 & he sounds & looks just as good) as it was when it released in 1967. RIP Gary.

[@rogerdavenport9618]

This song was a song of the young men who were headed to Vietnam, the verse " she said there is no reason, the truth is plain to see, and the verse one of sixteen vestal virgins who were leaving for the coast, my older brother left for Vietnam and left out of San Francisco. Great song, old or new version. Thanks.

[@larryhalbrook6874]

One of the biggest songs from 1967. A great live performance. The studio version is almost as good. Love your reaction.

[@musicairplanes4884]

There is nothing like the tone of a French Horn. This arrangement goes above and beyond expectation!!

[@wdking8833]

Gary had been singing this song for over FIFTY years and still had pipes! As many here, I have loved this for, well, 50 years but I really like this concert video as much, if not more, than the studio version.

[@proschoolaudio]

Greatest live performance ever. Angelic and heavenly!!

[@carollittle1059]

I remember it being pronounced Pro- Col , Pro-Col Hair-m his voice is Insane! Almost Joe Crocker style

[@markhiggins8315]

Like Cocker and Steve Winwood he shows the strong influence that Ray Charles had on that era of British singers.

[@Super_sayin-God.]

RIP Gary Brooker, who passed away today at the age of 76... thank you for the music

[@crisbarber5404]

Brooker still has it over 50 years later. Amazing!

[@MusicLover-rt4bs]

Everytime I watch this version, the emotions come. Gary Brooker is off the chain great here.

[@ilikejohnhurt]

Gary Brooker’s voice hasn’t changed in 50 plus years. Check out “Conquistador”. The origins of this band’s name is interesting.

[@jas8581]

Spectacular performance 39 years after they did it first. Also amazing is the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Try them doing The Good The Bad and The Ugly.

[@oldairyheir]

I was in my teens when the original of this song came out. Now, it brings tears to my eyes. This song is just perfect, and the background voices make it even better. Thank you! :-)

[@user-xc8ne6cr4t]

Procol Harum was just one of the many AWESOME bands we had back in the day!!!!

[@kieronimo1]

Finally got to it. I can listen to this over and over and over again. This performance is so much better than the studio recording too. I love this.

[@ditsiwt]

This song... Man, I get flung back into my childhood whenever I hear it.

[@mikemet1744]

Robin Trower played with Procol Harum. A guitar legend by himself. Saw him many times. He still tours small venues. See him while you can. Rock on all.

[@mistyanderson4567]

I have always found this song to be so beautiful✌️🤘🔥

[@daseguin]

This is the greatest version and performance of this song....ever.

[@joiewick187]

The arrangement of this song is brillant; you can can see the passion in his face as he sang; it's a masterpiece

[@paulmeyer9255]

He's in his mid 70's now and still sounds great

[@frankethomas1248]

In 1974, shortly after finishing my tour of duty in the service (USN), I was staying with some friends in Arlington, VA. We took the trip across the Potomac to the Kennedy Center, where we had the immense privilege of seeing Procol Harum perform many of their songs, but especially this one and “Conquistador”, both of which were (and are) amazing! Of course, there (in DC), they also had a full orchestra and choir to accompany them, and it was such an awesome experience that I have since then chosen to abstain from any other major concerts, instinctively inuiting that nothing else would ever measure up to that magical memory. As a result, the recollection still pulses sweetly and powerfully in my heart to this day. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@helenarcarvalho]

Listen to "A Salty dog" from the same concert (live in Denmark 2006), is simply beautiful.

[@AmandaPaige71]

One of my ALL time favorite shows and arrangements!! Sooo beautiful! 🤗💕🤗

[@annedunne4526]

I was 12 when this first came out in 1967 and it was an instant hit. We were blown away by how beautiful it was. It's remarkable how his voice sounds exactly the same in this version, so much later than then.

[@shannontaylor345]

R.I.P Gary Brooker. I was born in 69 and my mum played this regular in the 70s, 80s and 90s listening to the original on vinyl but i have to say this live version is so beautiful.

[@rockthany]

Why this is so great is the performance, of course....but the mix...this was mixed perfectly

[@pablitodumalo6531]

Love it.. brings back lots of memories in the 60's

[@robsteventon3318]

Gary Brooker died this week. Another legendary singer/songwriter gone. R.I.P Gary, thank you for the music..

[@jorgennilsson4168]

Everyone present there had a memory for life

[@Bella-gi8zl]

wow what a strong voice this is beautiful!