Procol Harum - Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1973 (Audio)

[@franabreu7594]

Gary Brooker died at the age of 76. (R.I.P.) 02.19.2022 Cancer. A remarkable and unforgettable voice. I Love You, Gary. I Love Procol Harum. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@HelterSkelley]

the best!

[@evangelinemitchell4519]

Truly the best ❤️

[@HelterSkelley]

I was at this show. I was about 16 years old. This recording brings back very specific memories. For the Grand Finale / Brittania they turned on the Hollywood Bowl fountains and shot off fireworks. Brooker stood, faced the audience and saluted, military style.

[@TheBlueCream]

what a moment..can only imagine.

[@jeffreygold1996]

I was there as well. Last song a dragon emerged upright, seeping and rising from the Bowl fountain, while the Band and orchestra intoned, “Rule Britannia”. Or maybe it was the drugs…

[@ArthurCampo]

I've had a radio broadcast of this show. One of my favorites. Lucky to have seen them in '74 and '77.

[@vewilli]

R.I.P., Gary. You were an incredible musician and composer!

[@davidmaddaford930]

Gary Brooker! What a voice!

[@johnamaral1786]

Truly, one of a kind. /:-)

[@kittensfromspace3621]

I was at this concert, 49 years ago. Hard to believe.

[@johnmitchelljr]

We were so lucky to have such great music. Thank you.

[@thetruthfornow6045]

This is intellectual music. Not head banging rock n' roll although the band could do it all. Fires (Which Burn Brightly) is a good example of this. Most of the rock audience overlooked this group after A Whiter Shade of Pale. Their music stands the test of time.

[@TheBlueCream]

far ahead of their time...a Salty Dog sounds fresh today and always will

[@beyondthepale9071]

well put but somehow still understated :-)

[@Jonni1027]

I saw them in Berkeley in 1971... what a show! I bought tickets at the last minute the day of cuz KSAN FM played one of their many songs that I love and I told my dad leaving for the store to stop by Macy’s and pick up 2 tix for me haha. Such a great Dad❤️

[@jackjc1447]

jonni, was robin trower still in the band?he probably left the procol harum around mid may 1971.

[@Jonni1027]

@@jackjc1447 I don’t recall that…but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t haha 😉

[@jackjc1447]

@@Jonni1027 , i was curious so i checked procol harum's tour dates from the first show in may 1967 until their last show in may 1977,the only time they played in berkeley was in june 1972 and the guitarist was dave ball.

[@markmichalko3913]

Funny thing, I finally got the OK to start my concert journey in spring of '73. The 1st Ticket in my hand would be Johnny Winter w/ Foghat opening on 6/16/73 @ MSG, NYC. But since I got that OK, I didn't think my parents would have an issue to start a little earlier. Well, Not sure if OK or not but I got a chance to see Procol Harum on 4/21/73 @ the Felt Forum, NYC. I took that chance and went to see my 1st since it wasn't on a school night (Saturday Night). I was still a JR in HS and weekends shows then were I guess OK (Until my 4th on 5/30/73 seeing DP Mark II end that rule). It might not have been my 1st choice band but it's now one of my GREATEST memories see this tour in '1973!! My show had a longer set (18 songs) w/ a different running order. Yes Sir, What a Night!!

[@laurentladouce7456]

A very powerful recording, there is an amazing blending between the explosive power of rock music and the depth and artistic quality of the lyrics, the arrangements, and the symphony orchestra. Procol Harum possesss a very unique artistic quality among contemporary bands, even among progressive rock. It comes from the literary culure of Keith Reid and Gary Brooker, the beauty of the melodies and the profound unity among the musicians. Here, the sound is also very good

[@ignorecorporatenews]

Don't forget the Choir

[@lmptheox2]

Many thanks for the upload! I had never heard this recording before. Wonderful sound quality. One of my all time favourite bands, Procol Harum is identical to no one! I was so lucky and privileged to be able to see them in one of their final live performances, here in my native Lisbon, in 2019, 5 metres away from dear Gary Brooker. When the first chords of A SALTY DOG were struck, tears began to fall...!

[@jeffreyhickey]

The version of Salty Dog here is spectacular. Brooker's voice brings tears to my eyes.

[@TheBlueCream]

yes, something bout Garys voice, the tone, and what a great song, 'a Salty Dog' is

[@lorenasilvanapasquetti4741]

Grandi Procol Harum!!!! ♥️ Gary Brooker 🙋💞

[@generatelle4560]

I recorded this off the King Biscuit Flour Hour upon its original broadcast in the 70's and found the bootleg LP. Still have it. Great show, great memories!

[@krollpeter]

There is a majestic rendition of "A Salty Dog". If you don't wish to listen to the entire thing but do yourself a favour and listen to that one at least.

[@rr8195]

Thanks ...you were right...have always loved this song...makes me cry every time I hear it...awesome!!!

[@rogermiller8708]

Magnificent performance. It sends chills down my spine hearing this. The orchestration and choir were superb, and the band beyond compare. Growing up south of LA but close enough to have seen so many wonderful performances, this is the one I am sorry to have missed. Bravo and thank you for bringing this to my ears. It is a treasure for a local soul

[@mangolassi_.]

Excellent version of A Christmas Camel, I haven't heard this arrangement anywhere else. And a great performance all the way through.

[@markmichalko3913]

This the Band that Started my Rock n Roll Concert Journey on 4/21/73 @ the Felt Forum, NYC @ the age of Sweet 16. I was so Excited by the Event, they played two shows that evening and me and my Buds went to both shows. So they were my 1st & 2nd Concert!! PS: They were GREAT!!

[@johnmitchelljr]

What a gift. Gladly accepted. Thank you.

[@joachimzegke9301]

FIRST CLASS....simply Procul Harum

[@ronfisher5259]

Terrific, saw them in ‘72, then finally again in 2016, Booker only original left but still had that great PH sound. Thanks for this.

[@jimmynorris1379]

Seen them backing up mountain in Boston at the music hall with original members in 1970. Became a true believer in their musical prowess and lyrical mastery. Became my favorite English band over the Beatles and I love the Beatles

[@90thHeavyBG]

Whatta an ending !!! Love Procol !!!

[@an645]

Bless you.

[@MellowWind]

Sounds like a choir behind them, yes? Lovely.

[@ulfhansson6599]

Thank you boys !

[@michaelspastorius8177]

I still say there was no progressive rock band that played live as well as these guys did especially when you consider the revolving door of lead guitarists that came and went. How I wish I would have had the chance to see them. There just isn't a band I'd rather hear perform live with their full orchestra than PH. So supremely talented.

[@Joe-rp8ou]

Thanks for posting this! Saving my pennies to get the box set. I hear it's amazing.

[@Professor1789]

Didn’t know this existed. Thank you for sharing it. Quite a production. I was on the road a lot back then. We missed a lot of stuff. Thanks again.

[@honeywoodpilot]

Well Done! Thanks for posting this masterpiece.

[@dolorescordell129]

Thank You for this -

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Love this. I saw Procol Harum 4 times live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and met the various band members. Hope you have a Happy New Year. Cheers!

[@Oh_I_Will]

4 times...awesome. At which locations?

[@dwaynewladyka577]

@@Oh_I_Will Twice at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, in May, 1992. Twice at the Francis Winspear Center in November of 2010. There was an extra show added because of the demand, so I also attended the second show each time.

[@ericvanhavelte1611]

So underrated

[@cuddlybear4108]

Thanks for this.😀😀

[@patreid100]

RIP Alan Cartwright.

[@pauldunn108]

Quite rightly so

[@keith_kar8166]

Love this lineup with Mick Grabham on guitar.

[@ultomatt]

This concert was my first big time rock concert. I was 20 years old on the day before. I also snuck in my Dad's 8mm (silent) film camera...being half-way back with only a wide angle lens didn't help. In the film you can see the the stage and the bowl but the band was too far away. They could'v been anyone, if it weren't for the amazing music from the pop bowl. "09 In Held 'Twas In I" was played that night, but has never been included in the full setlist.Might have had to do with it being 20 minutes long! Based on my recording it was track 9

[@Oh_I_Will]

How about UL’n some clips of the video you shot...I wouldn’t care about quality per se...

[@HelterSkelley]

I was at this show too!!!! This recording brings back very specific memories!!! I was such a music head: at 16 years old I'd buy single tickets to concerts and take the bus by myself to the venue, in this case from West L.A. to Hollywood. I somehow snagged a seat in one of the front boxes. PH of course still one of my fave artists (and I keep up on contemporary stuff!). No had their combination literacy, poignancy, grand vision, and kick-ass rock. Their secret weapons were many: Brooker's voice, Trower's amazing guitar (Mick Grabham was excellent too though) and especially BJ Wilson. He never gets enough drummer credit! Many of the compositions are structured around his melodic approach. Incredible.

[@joeslish-p1p]

thank you

[@trumbulljon30]

KDAY was the rock station in Los Angeles that "presented" the show. BJ Wilson = quite the drummer!

[@dannyholmes2801]

In my top 5 ALWAYS!

[@bigbellyjack]

Procol Harum were such a special band and their fans, except me of course, are too!

[@pagelaboratoire1258]

High quality sound !

[@正後久-k1f]

プロコル･ハルムは既にオーケストラと同化していて、クラシックの深い味わいと荘厳さを私達に、届けて居ました。49年前のライブ。素晴らしい❗ゲイリーは1972年にも、エドモントンのライブも公式にリリースしていますが、亡くなる迄に、いったい何回、オーケストラと競演したのでしょうか？多分、15回以上？当然、費用もけた違い。crazy‼愛すべきイギリス人‼

[@beyondthepale9071]

WOW!!!

[@johnnyboring4100]

Greatness

[@mariafacundo3251]

....Fantástico Procol Harum 😍👍

[@robertselby7801]

Why didn't Clive Davis bring PH to world's attention? Where Golden Ear were you?

[@robertselby7801]

Yo Clive! Where were you?

[@brucegelman5582]

Proust, Blake, and Goethe are smiling in Heaven.

[@patrickpuhak9516]

Too bad this concert wasn't filmed.

[@johnamaral1786]

Thanks, em, for those of us who couldn't be there, this is as good as it gets. PH in full flower. L360C74V24470/:-)

[@andreykotelenets8491]

Спасибо!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RaVenDaWn999]

I heard distinctly in my head AS STRONG AS SAMSON- aye, and myself a Chief in chains, ready to burn and scatter wide my ashes, leave no remains. Told me stay on your reservation, Chief. Nah said I, live free or die wise. Long odds did fail to expire me. The front page rage of a renegade crime, then the sorry retraction on pages far and print so small, very hard to find, innocent by way of self defense. As with the meaning of their name, so is my tribe now such the same. Scattered wide all horizons. Commoda feralis et confice, tentatio mortis honore. Out my cage and break my chains; give the sages my remains; around the Cape , rugged through the gale, too far gone beyond the pale. Uh- and stuff!!! Just thank you kindly ! Typing blind here, so also truth is I love us all. Tango lento amore... ciao ciao... ~RaVen~

[@lorenapasquetti8627]

❤Gary Brooker❤

[@kw19193]

B J Wilson did not enjoy playing with an orchestra as he had to dramatically alter how he played. Classical musicians struggled with a drummer like Wilson who moved the beat around and went in and out of different time signatures which meant he had to work in more back beats/time keeping in his playing. Regardless, a brilliant drummer in a brilliant group. Cheers!

[@HelterSkelley]

Maybe the most underrated drummer in rockn roll. So melodic. Yet so hard. No one like him really!

[@modnaruemit]

cool!!! thank!!! but i don't know why they never play "a whiter shade of pale" when live concert

[@gaitachi3256]

Maybe because there were better songs they had. You're hearing art whenever you listen to their various songs.

[@rodrigotinoco884]

Copyright? Almost half of the rights of a whiter Shade of Pale belongs to matew fisher, procol Harum's emblematic song and the longing of an entire era

[@pauldunn108]

@@rodrigotinoco884 although GB said he'd never play it if he lost the copyright case, it's their encore every gig now! ...but rarely played in the 70s when they had an annual album

[@rodrigotinoco884]

@@pauldunn108

[@rodrigotinoco884]

@@pauldunn108

[@alanconrad8490]

Procol Harum means "Beyond these things" in Latin...-pretty cool huh?

[@kevsamuelsdiedwafathookeri2254]

Gahhhh!!! No "Shine On Brightly"?! What were these blokes thinking when constructing their setlist? Oh well.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Was Robin Trower still in the band at this time?

[@russellmaddox2437]

No - Trower left in 71. This has Mick Grabham on guitar.

[@randysmith4331]

Listen to the guitar solos on Simple Sister. No offense to Mick Grabham but Trower has the solo power here on the original recording. His style is inimitable and quite unique. Back when the album Broken Barricades came out that song made me an instant Robin Trower fan.

[@Professor1789]

Drums aren’t hot enough in the mix. Can’t hear BJ!

[@pauldunn108]

More cowbell!

[@michaelspastorius8177]

God bless his precious memory. BJ was the best. Better than Bonham IMO.

[@JoyDivision88]

@@michaelspastorius8177 Got to agree with you there. Bonham was a thumper and a basher of the drums. BJ played and caressed the drums. Worlds apart in sound and ability. Finest drummer I ever saw and I include Baker, Bruford and Peart in that ranking.

[@HelterSkelley]

@@JoyDivision88 BJ's melodic yet tough approach defined every song. Incredible. Never gets enuf recognition!!! The way he'd rattle that cowbell even in the middle of complicated fills and rolls.

[@JamesDolen-n2x]

@@HelterSkelley First heard them on the David Frost Show in the summer of 1970. They played Nothing That I Didn't Know and Your Own Choice. Chris Copping had to play organ melody with his left hand and a type of bass keyboard with his right hand. Gary sang , played piano and harmonica on Your Own Choice. I was impressed by their professionalism. No shouting or leaping about the stage. They concentrated intently on their instruments and got a tremendous standing ovation. You're right about BJ, he kept everything tight yet swinging which is pretty hard to do on a morose song like Nothing That I Didn't Know!