PROCOL HARUM, GARY BROOKER, 'A WHITER SHADE OF PALE' FINALE, HEDON ZWOLLE, 2018.

[@merisolii8008]

No one will ever sing this song with so much heart and talent as Gary Brooker, God Bless His Soul.

[@highpitwilma]

22nd February 2022 ..Sad news today that Gary Brooker lost his fight against the dreaded Cancer,aged 76 yrs,passing away peacefully. A great talented and well-loved Artist who will be sadly missed by his family,and fans,and all who knew him.R.I.P. Gary Brooker.

[@1972dsrai]

He sadly passed away in 2022, but at least he was doing what he loved up to the end and the quality of his voice hadn’t deteriorated at all, if anything it got better with age which is rare. RIP

[@elisabethbichler9634]

I guess, God could not wait any longer to have this wonderful man finally by his side. We love you, Mr. Brooker

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

For sure... Same to newborn; children passed away & who believe in Him. 🙂

[@billpresing5568]

His voice never failed him right up to the end. ...Blessed men go to Blessed places. ..Lay yourself down neath the strength of music and RIP Brother Gary.

[@sergiobarbosa3892]

"A Whiter Shade of Pale", the best song ever written ❤️

[@ronansilva5148]

He definitely deserved all of that applause, all that crowd dam sure knew that, this man is a legend to come back and sing a song that he recorded and sang 50 years ago and still sounded like the day he sang it back then, he is amazing, one of the best songs ever recorded and it will be loved for many more years to come.

[@renegroenewoud3408]

RIP Gary Brooker and thanks for leaving us with this masterpiece. One of the finest songs ever written!

[@djpj9174]

Oh my Lord. 73 years old and STILL sounds incredible. A once in a generation artist.

[@LORELLism]

Anthem to the WHITE GODDESS...Sophia!

[@michaelmckinney5541]

He passed away over a year ago from cancer not sure if it was lung or prostate. he doesnt look really good in this video

[@donnasmith1418]

❤

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@michaelmckinney5541 He looked alright.

[@pixie3760]

Absolutely!

[@namcat53]

You had to be old enough when this song was first released in 1967 to fully appreciate its soaring beauty. As a very lucky teenager I loved it then and over the years since it's only gotten more beautiful and moving. It's a touchstone for us, a special treasure we're so glad to call our own.

[@fotosbynor0001]

Rest in Peace Gary Brooker!! Thank YOU for your awesome music!! It was my honor to grow up listening to Procol Harum!! Thank YOU sir!! 🙏🙏🙏✌☮☮☮

[@MRMATTX2]

There are no musicians today who can hold a candle to this man.

[@terlinguabay]

Few.

[@lvl307]

Legend

[@dennoow]

Peter Gabriel

[@murphykemplin6725]

maybe Tom Jones

[@dorianlindberg1662]

He is a legendary rock and roller, I love what he has done 😊

[@daleennis3140]

Gary you were amazing,what a class act.gsry passed away Frb.2022,you will be missed,by millions of your. Fans .RIP!

[@enzogalli5506]

Magnifica!! Lacrime e memorie...RIP Gary!!! Grazie x sempre Procol Harum!!! Enzo57Italy

[@peterhead9981]

Ci manca lui ancora, Enzo. Una perdita triste.

[@HarryEWood]

How sad my generation is passing! You will be singing in heaven. Rest in peace Gary.

[@superkalafragilistik]

Thank you for that video! Whiter Shade of Pale was my husbands favorite song and I found this video for him before he passed last week and it made him happy.

[@rainmakerpublications9680]

Thanks for sharing your story. You will alway be a loving wife. God’s peace.

[@neurojc8606]

Great. This song it is very beautiful

[@beyondthepale9071]

sorry to hear

[@robertraines3362]

May he be in a good place.

[@mrmusic248]

Mary: he was lucky to have had a wife that would seek out something like this. My sympathies to you & your family.

[@JoseLuiz-um6ce]

Gary Brooker is the best singer of the world. In my opinion.

[@derekfelix8188]

RIP to a true legend. I'm so glad I got to see Gary Brooker and Procol Harum with Dad twice in Westbury. He not only had the pipes and amazing piano down. But the dry wit and charm that made him truly magical. Legends Never Die! 💜✨⭐😥🙏

[@patriciawarren312]

Bye Gary I will always love whiter shade of pale your songs take me back to the best times of my life

[@shirleyblaisdell9445]

This song takes me back to my younger teen! Love you G. B. Rest easy now!🙏🏼 Thank you for the beautiful memories!❤️😘

[@massimocalisti2619]

Gary Brooker's voice is simply astonishing.

[@kennykraus6340]

Rest in Peace Gary Brooker, just as incredible as the first time I heard it !

[@martenschalkwijk3800]

Beautiful voice. Rest in Peace Gary 😇

[@WittnerW]

I saw Him and Procol Harum in London Palladium in 1975, almost half a century ago, and still remember that voice. Tkank you, Gary the Great. RIP

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

1975, it was a great time to be a young adult. In 1975, I was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps on Okinawa. Love to be 20 years old again. We miss ya Gary.

[@michaeladams8401]

Rest in peace now, Gary. You did good.

[@suzettelawes2104]

RIP SIR BROOKER.....ONLY YOU CAN SING THIS MASTER PIECE

[@alvarojr.339]

What a great singer he is! He sings in the same key that he recorded this song in 1967... Beautiful voice...The great Gary Brooker!

[@kevino4846]

That is the remarkable thing to me. I'm a big Bob Seger fan, but Bob, who had one of the most soulful rock voices ever, lost the ability to sing in the same key and hit the same notes as he used to, in his early sixties. I'm sure being a lifelong smoker didn't help. Gary's voice here at 73 is simply amazing.

[@jacobwallace6967]

Truly one of the most underrated male vocalist of the last 50 years. I love this man!

[@sabineb.5616]

Yup, he is definitely as good as Joe Cocker - and Joe Cocker is of course great. However, everybody knows Joe Cocker. But hardly anyone knows the name of the guy who belongs to the group with the strange name and who sings that wonderful song whose text nobody really understands, but still loves 🙃

[@jacobwallace6967]

@@sabineb.5616 ummm what does joe cocker have to do with this video?

[@maoucheabdenour4763]

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[@sabineb.5616]

@@jacobwallace6967 , Joe Cocker has covered "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" with great success, and his voice and vocal style is somewhat similar to Gary Brooker's style.

[@正後久-k1f]

私はジョーコッカーは知らない。アルバムは持ってないし、ゲイリーブルッカーなら知っています。プロコル･ハルムの公式のアルバムは、13枚ですが、全部持っています。それだけの事です。

[@garyjones850]

What a voice STILL.....one of very few singers from 60’s that can still hit notes like they were still in their prime!

[@mickydoda55]

Still one of the best, 73 years old here and still got it

[@malcolmglen8405]

Absolutely Awesome, for 60 Years I have heard this song in all it's re-enactments, and Gary has stayed true to every one of them. God Bless You Gary, and God Bless Procol Harum for giving us such a classic Song. I love this and it is in my top 5 songs of all time. Did I mention I am 65 and have heard Millions of songs in my life. I bow to your awesomeness.

[@brucelee9750]

This song is an all time classic, and to be the song it has been through the decades, it has had performances like this one to showcase the brilliance and intricate arrangement of both music and vocals. Gary Brooker was a genius. Total respect to a band that has stood the test of time. I salute you. 🙏✊👏👏👏👏 R.I.P G. Brooker

[@Terry-ju5mh]

Ok

[@dennispaskel4487]

RIP Mr. Gary Brooker. 2/19/2022 , the best song ever composed, you did a beautiful job, and your voice will never be duplicated again thanks for the 50 years

[@Ксения-г1х3ь]

Супермузыка 👍👍👍 А Gary ничего не потерял с возрастом, в 73 звучал круче, чем раньше !!! 👍👍👍 Светлая память ...

[@kirkraszman7998]

Wow, what a voice. Especially for a man his age. Just like fine wine.

[@MrJamberee]

Stunningly beautiful voice. Just amazing.

[@ulrichherbst5954]

o man ist der noch jung,ich hörte ihn schon vor Jahren.noch viele jahre Ihm

[@telly64]

or like an whisky - the oldest are the best.

[@take942]

It's from the journey of life. No shortcuts.

[@nathanmercado8697]

Woooow!

[@nonnie8388]

Has to be one of the most brilliant voices of all time. Heart piercing soul wrenching, seeps into your DNA. Just so brilliant. RIP and thank you for sharing your gifts. You are forever in my heart ❤️

[@tommcmanus7469]

Absolutely incredible, still at the original key, still nails it! Bravo Gary.

[@dennisjordan5138]

Takes me back to high school dances. This was popular then. Procul Harem was always one of my favorites from that era. Gary's voice only got better with age. So rich and soulful.

[@Armentitron]

That's incredible he's still hitting the notes just right. I think an older, wisened voice suits the song better actually

[@joaquinvargas3915]

Just watched the live in Denmark video from 2006, was stunned, and wanted to see if he could still belt it out more recently. Appears he can. Amazing.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

One of a very few songs that always gives me chills.

[@ruebenflores320]

So moving, I can only weep as my soul feasts. God bless you Gary Brooker.

[@odysseynz]

I do now. Thanks. my friend.

[@Snakelady-]

What a beautiful sentiment, Reuben Flores! ❤️

[@tieukhavu8832]

Gary Brooker passed away on the 19th of February (Saturday) at the Age 76 due to cancer

[@southpawtx]

This song will haunt my memory forever. It has since the first time I heard it as a youth back in '67. This man knows how to use his gifted voice, unlike so many others.

[@JoseLuiz-um6ce]

A song for all eternity! Procol Harum forever

[@carswells6977]

Sy para siempre, saludos desde mexico 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🙏

[@nwtraveler5266]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded. Gary Brooker is amazing.

[@pault1964]

Lennon said that

[@irenajasinska4178]

Mogę Go słuchać cały czas.

[@paulineschmidhofer1602]

Amazing and beautiful piece of music...legendary the first recording of it in the 60's...

[@sergioluizmocarzel9079]

Gary Brooker, thanks you !!!! You are the best!!!

[@erwinerwin1245]

That is one of the best songs of all times. I can never hear it enough.

[@novmu8770]

On God's iPod.

[@marcuskeulertz5852]

They played it on our wedding back in 2006.

[@OlgaJaneteFLuz]

I Love This man! I am crazy. I can hear one million to X and want more and more more....

[@elcurvo]

Yes

[@leengorissen82]

I completely agree with you

[@alexmetista]

Absolute heart-wrenching song that always bring tears to my eyes... and that man's voice is incredibly powerful and really, really soulful.

[@cfavalorofavaloro6053]

He definitely deserved all of that applause, all that crowd dam sure knew that, this man is a legend to come back and sing a song that he recorded and sang 50 years ago and still sounded like the day he sang it back then, he is amazing, one of the best songs ever recorded and it will be loved for many more years to come.

[@MsMurph78]

Amazing

[@ahmedabed5924]

tank you.

[@ahmedabed5924]

.

[@ahmedabed5924]

Merci

[@ahmedabed5924]

Bonjour

[@take942]

Brooker, as great a performance as the first time I heard this song on the radio in '67 when I was 11 years old! Loved the song ever since. I lived in the inner city across the street from a small music store. I would always go in there and look at records and hear the latest hits he had playing in the store. Got turned on to some great music back then at such a young age.

[@MimiJoys]

I was 4 years old! My brother and sisters were 11, 13, and 14!

[@suechildress1802]

I was also 11! Have always LOVED this song. A year ago the original video of it showed up in my KZbin feed. I started watching and listening to more of PH and became addicted to Gary, his voice and piano playing! He's also quite handsome. 😍🎶🎹🎤

[@madeleine7411]

He can sing anything. A Whiter Shade of Pale has been my favorite song since 1967, still a groupie. Always will be. Thanks Gary...

[@johnmontgomery5650]

Absolutely brilliant - his voice is incredible!

[@gregsimpson621]

It truly is!

[@janinemaddee5773]

I'm born 1981 and I love this Song so much💖💞

[@pasquale2160]

one of those who lived to sing, and not sing to live... RIP

[@stevek3036]

God Bless Gary Brooker and the band

[@camilleciampa7410]

His voice is still great! A Whiter Shade of Pale will always touch my heart! A masterpiece! 🎵❤

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Yes it was. I was 13 yrs old back in 1968, when A Whiter Shade of Pale was a hit, it gave me chill bumps then and still does at 66 yrs old. We miss you Gary.

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

As a musician, I play for many years, and the last song played (still) A wither shade of pale... 🙂

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@RenzoColameoIrlanda it's a great song. You have great taste in music. Stay safe.

[@camilleciampa7410]

@@usmc-veteran73-77 I love that song so much! Thank you. Stay safe also. Thank you for your service. God bless you.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@camilleciampa7410 thank you, it was an honor to serve our great Nation. I served right after the Vietnam War was over 1973-1977. A time when most Americans did not approve of the military, because of the Vietnam War. But I was still proud to have served. Semper Fidelis from an old Marine Sergeant.

[@patriciamariepistocco3381]

May he R.I.P. … fantastic song. Love it since the old days!!

[@StevenMoney]

What a gift from God he got when he bestowed this song on him. Well done my friend. Well done!

[@funniq]

0:57 WOW ... Wasn't expecting this ... Goosebumps all over ... pitch perfect ...

[@kageyama_yuka]

Please let me know this song title. I think this is not "whiter shade of pale".

[@brigittek.7894]

@@kageyama_yuka "When a man loves a woman" , (hit by Percy Sledge, amongst others) followed by "No woman no cry" by Bob Marley then "A whiter shade of pale" by Procol Harum

[@kageyama_yuka]

@@brigittek.7894 thank you so much. I rearlly learned many things from you.

[@philthomas5993]

RIP Gary, hell of a voice even into your 70's

[@robvos4702]

Living Legend ! Let those newbies try to copy this more thn 50 years after releasing a song ....

[@lorigipson5815]

what a song ..this is a song you dance to with some one you love Thank you Gary Brooker and band

[@kakenetit2]

Beautiful, I worried I would never hear this live again. Thank you Gary!

[@BaahBen]

Saw him twice at the Filmore East. One of my favorite groups. So glad I grew up in the best musical era EVER!

[@alfredsimeonov2397]

Incredible... dont have words!!! God bless you,Gary!!!

[@1105957]

Whiter Shade Of Pale......Masterpiece! The best song of all times. Gary Brooker....GREAT,GREAT.

[@itosilva71]

Vilma Kuis 🎼🎤🎧🎧😀

[@wleibsr]

2nd best...."He stopped loving her today" was the best

[@MrToontuber]

what a gem! thank you for the upload ✌

[@joe56ramirez99]

I remember this song when it came out in 1967 I was in high school and then two years later I was headed to Vietnam 1969 and every time I hear this song reminds me of Vietnam.

[@1105957]

@@joe56ramirez99 Oh,must have been heartbreaking for you. Bless you!

[@melissae1116]

I was a young girl when I first heard this song. Procol Harum was part of the first British Invasion, in the 60's, which I just adored. I still find it wonderful and somehow profound.

[@jppaul1261]

Gary mentions 3 of my top 10 favorite songs of all time in this video. Humbling brilliance.

[@boskp]

Watch the live version in Denmark in 2006....best performance of this song ever including an orchestra and choir....it is sublime!

[@gregsimpson621]

Gary Brooker, along with so many others (Joe Cocker comes to mind), say that the vocals are the first to go but I say NO!! Love his voice today as much as I did in the 60's. And I'm only 65! :) Great video; thank you so much!!!

[@childrenofminervaofficial4316]

Gary is one of the few artists from the 60s and 70s who can still sing the songs in their original keys.

[@gijzje]

Greg, I think this is better than back in the 60's , I never thought it could grow better but it is... Man I love his music... JUst like a bottle of fine wine ...

[@gregsimpson621]

@@gijzje This performance is so sweet. Love it!!!

[@Daveyboyz1978]

There's a performance of this song by Joe Cocker on youtube and I love his voice too but Brooker definitely has the edge. Joe's voice went towards the end of his life but Brooker's only seems to improve.

[@jolantaregua7540]

Przepiękne piosenki o miłości ♥️można słuchać bez końca brawo Gary Broker przepiękny silny głos ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😘😘😘

[@jack-xz7px]

Thanks for sharing ....Gary's timing authenticity voice and sheer presence are a joy to listen to and 50 years on ....honestly it's better than when a young cub ... Him and all the lads now REALLY get it ....keep healthy guys

[@gregsimpson621]

Perfectly said!!!

[@boxerrebellion1509]

Whiter Shade of Pale is definitely one of the best songs ever written by a man for all time ❤️ Danke

[@PeterLangerak]

One of the greatest singers all times

[@shoemaker688]

what do you need more. Gary Brooker and Robin Thrower. Funny and full of muscianship. Mr. Brooker is 73 years young here.

[@anitawright7169]

Gary never lost his awesome voice. RIP Gary. You will be so very missed!

[@maroledo1]

Best song of the 60 s , mix of Gary Brookers voice and the Hammond of Matthew Fisher , makes it magic !!

[@Oh_I_Will]

How dare you not mention BJ's input...one of the greatest drummers...

[@zeezee6977]

I agree. This song is 2 combined music. The song and the Hammond organ music. Brilliant.

[@childrenofminervaofficial4316]

@@Oh_I_Will BJ Wilson wasn't in the band at the time it was recorded. Bill Eyden played on the recording.

[@debbiemcmahan6293]

This will always be a masterpiece! RIP Gary and thank you for the wonderful memories ❤️

[@jimcannon1162]

Absolutely unbelievable, and still in the same key as when it was recorded.

[@lordsolimpo9240]

Neil Palmer kbo

[@ncapguy]

Love this .. the best version though is very rare to find .. 5 verses ...

[@broughton90]

Love how he's bantering with the crowd these are real actual rock stars what a band

[@broughton90]

Did they play at woodstock?

[@macb8588]

Great performance! We Will Remember Them. Well turned out with your Poppy, Gary!

[@StringsUp58]

Fantastic, holy cow, after all these years, 5 decades, unreal...

[@ricrz2100]

Gary Brooker... great gentleman musician!! In one of the best songs ever made

[@z512345]

He still has it. This is a sign of clean living.

[@tieukhavu8832]

Right On

[@thelovinadolphins]

...and the crowd call out for more

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@thelovinadolphins Yeah!!!!!!!

[@subhan4052]

such a legend. thank you for upload.

[@EricMVan]

They closed their 2019 U.S. tour in Boston with this, except they started with Bach, and Gary tossed in a bit of the Moody Blues' "Go Now" just before AWSOP. They introduced it as the Lesson." They were magnificent; their version of their epic "Whaling Stories" was the best of the seven live versions I've heard going back to the tour wth Dave Ball on guitar.

[@rodrigobortoloti2830]

Imortal. Great Gary Brooker.

[@THEGAME-tz6yu]

true,we,are,Immortal.

[@ruthborgesmartinssilva3497]

Sim

[@BCS1105]

His voice has changed but it hasn’t declined. Not one bit.

[@dorinc6033]

Aged like the rich wine; gold.

[@Drumsticksmcgee]

He tops Paul McCartney, his voice has been declining the last few years, but still one of my favs

[@GrimrDirge]

Presbyphonia gets a lot of great singers, but Gary had used it to his advantage

[@lxsapphirexl]

I dont think its changed at all!!!

[@dorinc6033]

Amazing voice, amazing spirit; the closest thing one can do to live forever.

[@MrJdubbya36]

Still singing that well at 73ish years old. Dude has chops!!

[@michaeljones9301]

His brethren Jon Anderson still kicks ass as well.

[@jozefbednarski7266]

Wow when l listen his preform from Denmark hi was like teenagers back then hi still preform great but the time makes us so much older unfortunately cheers to all of us

[@Carla-xm5eu]

the most beautiful song! Love you all!

[@nicholascrossley4081]

Fantastic, really enjoyed that! Gary's voice is still brilliant and Whiter shade of pale is one of my all time favourite songs.

[@bigcheetah]

His voice is still so amazing!

[@grumemahn1836]

I love his voice and come along with the organ playing

[@miriamarnes3493]

QUE viz. LINDA

[@GlennHallLivingWater]

Amazing song. Amazing vocal. How can a voice bring to tears to the eyes like this?

[@take942]

...because it authentically emanates from his soul to ours.

[@asredbirdy]

Certainly does to mine.

[@jozsefhor]

Every time

[@TheRaymaro]

Every time

[@yellowdog5714]

My all time favorite song. Absolutely love the keyboard. Great job Gary with vocals.

[@cole__tegtmeier678]

Much respect to all these older musicians, who honed their craft out of love for the music. Singers are a dime a dozen. You can tell the difference between the ones who are in it only for the 💰.

[@juanvallejo5840]

46-7 forever.

[@romeocruz8586]

Una bella y emblematica canciòn que lleva a muchos recuerdos. Enhorabuena por compartir este agradable momento.

[@sergiobarbosa3892]

"A Whiter Shade of Pale", the best song ever written ❤️

[@sidneyperes4800]

Gary Brooker what a voice, what a classic, what It just for ever....

[@markharris7662]

Great song and great voice.

[@montecarlo69er]

Amazing to this day , thank you great memories

[@scottbrammer5894]

Dude is funny as hell!!Love it!!And this song still gives me goose bumps

[@ronworkman3168]

Pure MAGIC.