Procol Harum : Whiter Shade Of Pale: SORRY WE GOT THE GIGGLES: Reaction

[@Divedown_25]

Now listen to the same song where they sing with Danish Philharmonic orchestra from this century. Amazing song and his voice still as strong

[@TheThamesmen]

Ok. Will do.

[@justinwolff1416]

Their 2006 Ledreborg Castle concert with the Danish National Orchestra and Choir was a classic performance. Trying to spot an animated Dane in the crowd became a game during covid lockdown 😂 Great show once again guys! Thanks for the barrel of laughs... and of course, the fine music.

[@melissakhalar1842]

Hello Gentlemen, I hope the two of you are well. I've been having a hard time of it with the aging process, hip replacement surgery will hopefully help. I loved your happy banter it made me giggle almost to the point of pissing myself. Have you seen this song live from Denmark in 2006? I highly recommend it as it was great. Thank you for making my day. Rest in Peace Mr Gary Brooker. 🌹

[@TheThamesmen]

Get well soon xxx

[@melissakhalar1842]

@@TheThamesmen ❤️❤️

[@TheEricBooth]

Nothing sadder then when great talent Dadoid. What a rollercoaster of emotions. Crying from laughing to crying from a song. This show had it all.

[@markc65]

How good does it feel to get the giggles. Great song and reaction.

[@lencooke944]

Hahaha, now I know where the Da Doinng in the Shorts video teaser came from. Seeing Procol Harem in a church setting in some form of ceremonial robes just reinforces my comments on the teaser video. This makes it even funnier to me the second time around. Ahhh, Procol Harem ... what can I say. I was only 4 years old when Whiter Shade of Pale came out, but I remember my oldest sister playing this song over and over and over, in the mid-70s, which would have made me 12 or 13. I used to bang on the wall between our bedrooms and yell out to her, begging her to play something different. She of course told me to F**k off. So, growing up I wasn't a fan of this song. Fast forward a lot of years and I moved past my early interactions with WSoP and have come to appreciate the beauty of the melody within the song, and just the sublime vocal performance on the recording (I don't think I have ever seen/heard a live version). In the mid-2000s my sister lost her long battle with recurring brain tumors and Procol Harum's Whiter Shade of Pale was played in the chapel at her funeral as her husband, son, my brother and myself carried her coffin out of the chapel to her graveside. This song now has a special place in my heart. It's not a place of sadness, but one of joy. A place of acceptance and beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing this song with us.

[@juanitooctavio9023]

Classic song and classic giggles! 😂🤣

[@ian8241]

I always remember the organ from this song, so haunting and mesmerising. An absolute classic, plus facinating to see England in the 60s from the video and the fashion.

[@sammy_dog]

haha the Banana Splits loved them as a kid Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la One banana, two banana, three banana, four All bananas make a split, so do many more Over hill and highway, the banana buggies go Come along to bring you the banana splits show Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Four banana, three banana, two banana, one All bananas playing in the bright warm sun Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork Fleagle bingo drooper and snork Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Making up a mess of fun Making up a mess of fun Making up a mess of fun Lots of fun for everyone Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Four banana, three banana, two banana, one All bananas playing in the bright warm sun Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork Fleagle bingo drooper and snork Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la Tra la la, tra la la, la

[@stupeters8409]

Great Song , Great Clip, DDDamn fine Show DDDudes 😂😂😂😂 I was in tears...

[@amygone2pot]

Once you get the giggles it is so hard to stop. Nothing better than a good laugh!

[@aulimodriver]

The Americans would duel with BANJOS, of course! 🤣

[@jennifermason9557]

LOVE this song... and the Bannana Splits too

[@TheThamesmen]

A Lady of taste

[@donnachatterton1639]

Love me some Banana Splits! Not to mention this song…it is perfection.

[@MelodyMan69]

Also, have you seen the LAST VERSION with the DANISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA....

[@mikeschenk4730]

So unprofessional....I love it. Keep up the awesome work guys! Never been my favorite song, but it's always been something I'll listen to when it comes on.

[@TheThamesmen]

HA HA

[@liamfahey7836]

A perfect song 🎸🎸

[@BrindleChase]

Laughter is infectious... you bastards. You had me in tears laughing my a** off... not to take anything away from this song, I have it in my top 20 for all time. It's truly a masterpiece. If you get a chance, watch the live version from 2006 in Denmark!

[@TheThamesmen]

Need to check that out. Thanks.

[@elenaorujev3494]

Please react to Ren-Hi Ren. An amazingly talented young man from the UK, who has been very ill with complicated symptoms, stemming from long-undiagnosed Lyme Disease.

[@therese4963]

Classic song which I never get tired off. And thank you thank you for such a good laugh. Really enjoyed both 🤣🤣

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@scifimonkey3]

Dear You Tube I must complain about the irreverent antics of the Thamesmen in their latest digital missive concerning the popular beat combo Procal Harem and their song Whiter Shade of Pale. To treat such godly music with such hilarity and to raise such demeaning racial food stereotypes in a prime time show is beyond all comprehension and destroys all standards of good taste. They should be severely disciplined and made to listen to Rick Astley 24/7 for the rest of their natural lives. Yours sincerely Longford Whitehouse (Ms)

[@suave-rider]

it's a shit song cobbled around an overheard comment.

[@LizzieRD]

What a hoot. Had to make numerous trips to the wc during this episode 🤣🤣

[@garywalther8048]

Well pulled together boys lol Great song

[@annemcbeath120]

Alex… for the entire track … you were a man on the EDGE!! LOVED IT 😂😂😂😂 This has been a joy to watch… wish you’d just let it run😂😂🤣🤣

[@TheThamesmen]

I tried soooooo hard!!

[@annemcbeath120]

Haha… you DID!! Zoom in on your face. There’s the stare, the twitching, the slightly turned up corners of the mouth all through the clip. It truely is almost as funny as watching you both lose it!

[@ronheaps6499]

Still an absolute Classic song after all these years...nice one guys..

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks 🙏

[@mick1535]

Hi guys great song from the past, still relevant today, great vocals and intriguing music. must of been good weed, Cheers

[@paul3705]

Nothing better than a good old laugh! Keep it up lads

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoyed

[@warrenbridges1891]

RIP Gary Brooker. I remember being so surprised to find him on two Kate Bush albums. One of them, with his old mate Eric Clapton.

[@TheThamesmen]

Wow. That is cool info. Thanks

[@TheThamesmen]

Very cool.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@TheThamesmen I thought so too. Gary last appeared with her in 2005 on the album "Aerial".

[@kimwalker2886]

For me, it is the understated vocal that draws me in...

[@wendyyi7715]

Beautiful!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FrothNinja]

Thought Brooker dies a year ago - I binged on Procul Harum when I heard. As an ex-pat Aus I recommend duelling with witchety grubs, rump steaks, and lamingtons. Vegan alternatives are available (no they're not ;-) )

[@tigerlily62]

I heard that faux-pas on your #2 channel. 😂😂. Great song..obviously the budget for the video wasn’t terribly much..😁. What are your thoughts on vintage Bob Seger or Steve Miller Band? Worth a look see? 😊

[@TheThamesmen]

I know nothing on each!!! Will go and check out!! Thanks.

[@johnmorgan7262]

Omg. Do the bong hits after recording.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha

[@kimryan2675]

You crazy guys lol reminds me of when my grandmother was alive we would get into fits of laughter over nothing,we laughed until it hurt. 😅

[@TheThamesmen]

Best times. I’m lucky to have G as a friend.

[@PaulA-bv1rt]

Well done fellas, another great show.

[@rosmeeker1964]

The sheet music has been sitting on my piano since 68. It's often the first piece I pick to practice. Still.

[@lesliedavis2185]

Believe it or not I was a bit young when this came out , but I do remember it. So 60’s Nice bit of mass hysteria mateys.

[@stupeters8409]

Chiko Rolls and Dim Sims in Australia

[@rickfairman5640]

They did a kick ass version of this song with the Edmonton Syphonic Orchastra..

[@TheThamesmen]

Need to check that.

[@rickfairman5640]

@@TheThamesmen Procol Harum Live live in concert with the Edmonton Symphony

[@rickfairman5640]

@@TheThamesmen sorry my bad it didn’t include whiter shade of pale but still a great album

[@rickfairman5640]

Strap on your head phones lie back and be drawn into another time

[@brianparsa7794]

Lol, that was reasonably high quality entertainment guys! Probably the only thing worse than a fit of the giggles is when you get hiccups that just will not stop. "A Whiter Shade of Pale" is an all-time classic, needless to say; I am going to guess that is an Alex choice, given the fabulous organ that drives the song?

[@TheThamesmen]

Not kidding Brian!!

[@ian8241]

I had to pause the video before I could watch it from laughing so much 😂😂😂

[@TheThamesmen]

Still makes us giggle if we rewatch😂

[@MelodyMan69]

Guys. Please see the ORIGINAL 1967 B/W Version. Cheers

[@BrianR.]

Now I have a massive craving for steak and kidney pie... classic track, enjoyed it of course.

[@ian8241]

The banter on this channel is awesome 😅😂😂😂 intermission 😅😅😅😅😅

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoy it! We did!

[@pippafinland]

Holy shite. I just da-died of laughter. 🤣🤣 But I loooove this song. 👌🏻💕

[@pippafinland]

Daaamn. That organ. And I'm not talking about a kidney.

[@TheThamesmen]

:)

[@TheThamesmen]

HA HA

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

I turned on my YouTubie for my daily fix of the white privilege supremacist show *Dukes of Hazards* but to my horror. I got the *Banana Splits,* a screaming cartoon, a funny sketch & two blokes who had the giggles. *Which we were in on the joke.* Or were we the joke?? Love *Whiter Shade of Pale.* Both Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings sang a cover duet of the song that was beautiful.

[@TheThamesmen]

Kevin. Good to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. Such a classic track and apologies for lack of Dukes. Normal service will return soon!

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

@@TheThamesmen - Sure glad the BBC has dropped the *"WOKE"* programming and put family friendly programming on instead like the Dukes with Elly May's leeeeeeeeeeeegs & Rosanne with her misfit family where she belongs. 🤔 Now if only The BBC can find a way to send The Thamesmen packing the BBC would once again be the *"ULTIMATE MAGA BANGER* network the world over. Kinda hard since The Thamesmen has that connection to Buckingham Palace. By being the biggest *ROYAL PAIN IN THE AZZES* on my Teley. Hear that Megan?? They're worst that you.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Kevin, sorry for the giggles!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Also need to check that willie Nelson cover

[@TheThamesmen]

@@kevinthetruckdriver353 Glad we can deliver! Megan who?

[@Paul_C]

Still have no clue what the lyrics mean. Though a nice tune 🤔🙃 Food items to duel with? Has to be porridge.

[@markmccullagh7539]

nice choice boys

[@BrianR.]

This was definitely one of your funniest moments 😅🤣

[@TheThamesmen]

My god.

[@TheThamesmen]

I just watched it again. Omg.

[@andreadee1567]

🤣⛲🤣, and I love the song.

[@TheThamesmen]

Catches us by surprise!

[@sean---the-other-one]

What would be the best duelling food. My childhood tells me that black pudding is the ultimate duelling weapon. (I should mention that I haven’t left that childhood yet).

[@sean---the-other-one]

And Aussies would duel with a Chicko Roll as a close quarters weapon, and fried South Melbourne Market Dim Sims as yonnies to be piffed from a distance. That’d fix the Inuits up.

[@TheThamesmen]

Yes but what if they came at you with a whale bone?

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@TheThamesmen That’s not food. Wait… maybe it is?

[@TheThamesmen]

@@sean---the-other-one well it is left over bit from dinner!

[@pauldaly2043]

beeswing x

[@jeffreybooth5129]

Sorry but 11 minutes of rubbish before playing the best band of all time was pretty hard to take.At least you appreciated the music in the end..PS as some of your viewers have said the li e version with the Danish National Orchestra is outstanding.

[@TheThamesmen]

Jeff my man. There’s many channels out there. I’m sure you’ll find what you need. This is just me and my mate having fun and you know what? It’s ok if you find a channel you’ll love. We just ain’t for you and that’s cool. Be well. Alex.

[@jeffreybooth5129]

@@TheThamesmen I have seen some of your other reaction videos and I appreciate you like to have some fun whilst you do this. Maybe the fact that it went on for slightly over 11 minutes and your hilarity whilst mentioning Gary's demise (Although I am absolutely certain it wasn't meant with any disrespect) didn't help.It has to be said Procol Harum are a bit of an obsession of mine which may have something to do with my comments. Maybe you could do another Procol Song sometime, I would tune in.You are of course free to do your Broadcast in anyway you like and having fun is fine.I wish you both well in the future and my comments were not meant as a personal attack.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@jeffreybooth5129 not taken as such we promise. We do welcome all comments. We definitely don’t plan to talk as much as we do. In fact we start each video with no plans and no topics. We just sometimes get carried away!