SCOTTISH GUY Reacts To Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade of Pale" Live in Denmark 2006

[@gwenkruger2779]

I got married late in 1966 and this came out early in 1967 and immediately became my late husband and my very special songs. I still love the song but it brings a tear to my heart because the love of my life is not here to share it. RIP Gary Brooker passed away in 2022.

[@doloresschultz6804]

Because the 50s, 60s, 70s,had the best of the music world!

[@doloresschultz6804]

Yes, those decades gave us one wonder after the other. We had Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley (the righteous brothers singing the most asked fore and played Youve lost that loving feeling and Bobby’s Unchained Melody and Summertime, and so many great female singers from Sara Vaughn to Linda Ronsteadt. So so blessed to live in that era.

[@bobshaw8319]

Jaw dropping .. Rest in Paradise Gary Brooker

[@waltercobra1566]

He passed away this year, very sad indeed. Thanks for appreciating his contribution.

[@tatzantwos]

The realization that grandpa and grandma were way cooler than you'll ever be is funny. Kindest regards

[@williamrich4311]

Gary Brooker RIP was just an amazing singer and this was the best version of this song I've ever heard..

[@Prozak63]

And this was 39 years after they originally released it. The Man still has amazing pipes. This is my favorite version ever.

[@desmoblack3677]

39 ?

[@Prozak63]

@Desmo Black Yes, originally sang it in 1967 and this festival was 2006.

[@glennprine8328]

Great version... but the original is still the Best. ❤️

[@GrandmaLoves2Scuba]

One of my husband's favorite songs. And for all you young folk out there, This is why WE are called the generation that refuses to grow old...

[@joannalee4771]

Good, 😥 Nothing like the Original!

[@stevehotshotsantini9777]

@@joannalee4771 sorry, don't understand your comment, what was wrong with the original... Same band, same singer... So....??

[@stevehotshotsantini9777]

Yes, liked your reaction, mine similar... I fill up everytime I see this video... It is probably the best song to come out of the 60's, absolutely iconic....

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

@@stevehotshotsantini9777 nothing wrong with the original...I like both... but if someone has to explain it to you... nevermind... not worth the effort...

[@stevehotshotsantini9777]

@@peachesb-georgia1125 maybe the point was to discuss/communicate, which obviously you can't.. So yea, what's the point...

[@spacefanatic]

Loved this as a youth in the 60's but think this version has taken it to a new level.

[@txmoney]

An iconic song turned epic. One of the great performances that will never be forgotten.

[@Wolverines77]

I have listened to the original hundreds of times over my 52 years, this version completely swamps the original. Gary's voice is like a fine wine, it has aged perfectly. This version just pulls my soul in every direction, it never fails to be bring tears of utter sadness to my eyes while at the same time a huge smile is dancing across my lips. The highs and lows unchain all of those inner demons I have collected yet I feel my soul being lifted on wings of angels above the fray... AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!!

[@glennprine8328]

Great version..... but the original is still the Best. ❤️

[@papaquonis]

Fantastic performance. The lady playing the oboe is killing it!

[@65presleychick]

This performance is on a whole other level. So special.

[@peggypieters661]

I was a teenager when this was released in 1967; it is gorgeous.❤️

[@mariakawiti4508]

That was an awesome reaction💓Thankyou.. I was 17 yrs old when Gary Brooker sang "Lighter Shade of Pale!" I love Gary's voice and the songs he sung!!

[@Light-Shift]

I've never seen so much heart energy emanating from a man's face as yours.

[@cm9859]

Absolutely amazing 👏 . Very sad about Gary Brooker's death 2/19/22. His voice got better, more powerful, stronger as he grew older. He was live, playing keyboards and how clear and strong his voice was here.

[@Cheecher421]

One of those moments one can count themselves lucky to hear such a timeless song.

[@cm9859]

Rest in Peace Gary Brooker 🙏 2-19-22 we lost a music icon and legend. May God & his Angels 😇 be with you.

[@Gloren50]

The studio version of the song was released in May 1967. That summer was my first term at university and it became part of the sound track of my life. Gary Brooker's voice has only improved over the years like fine wine. This is one of the most iconic songs of the 1960s and this orchestrated performance is absolutely brilliant and unforgettable.

[@robocathy359]

This was my Husband's favorite song. He passed in '96, and I play it on days I'm needing a little strength. He was 9 years older than me, so he introduced me to really beautiful music. ❤👍🙌🎶🎵

[@TheDonsChannel]

💙

[@robocathy359]

@@TheDonsChannel I told our 3 Daughters I want this song at my funeral, or I'm not going. Lol! 😁😉👻

[@TheDonsChannel]

@@robocathy359 lovely

[@kats6875]

This single sold over 10 million copies. Strangest lyrics but a great song. 54 years later people are still listening to it.

[@mountainneko]

As incredible as this version with the orchestra is, I remember hearing this song when it came out, it was like nothing I ever heard before in my 17 years and no matter who did a version of this song. . .Joe Cocker, Johnny Rivers, Annie Lennox, hearing them always takes me back to the magic of hearing this song for the first time. . .It was then and still is today, simply. . . .Magical ❤❤👍👍

[@emmef7970]

Agree. :)

[@emmef7970]

Agreed. No better version than the original. And that is not always the case. But this original is best left alone in my opinion. Takes me back too where other covers do not. Just need to close my eyes....

[@thomasrocker7408]

I remember the very first time I heard this song. I was driving my 1965 candy apple red Mustang when this came on the radio. This song had just come out, the year 1967. I immediately turned the car around, drove directly to the record store and bought the album. And I have been in love with it ever since.

[@martinstubbs7974]

I am nearly 63 and I was 9 when this was originally released. Great reaction from a fellow Glasweigan. Thank you.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

I adore this song. Old, new, it doesn’t matter. It’s magnificent! ❤️

[@kheart7260]

Yes 🙌🏼 same

[@philging]

The great Gary Brooker has still got it.

[@lisawall3386]

I was crushed when we lost him. May Gary rest in peace. 💔✌

[@t3drill]

I’ve watched this rendition no less than one hundred times and every single time I’m in awe of the way they put together a band, an orchestra, and a choir together for this live performance and how they all delivered flawlessly. Has got to be one of the best one song performance ever - The Bee Gees “Too Much Heaven” is the other flawless performance that comes to mind.

[@patricklemeur6360]

GARY BROOKER est magnifique ,cette chanson immortelle ! MERCI, MERCI, MERCI.........

[@Niemannsnuthouse]

That song is a great 1960's classic!!! That performance in particular was spectacular!!! ❤🎧🎸🥁🎻🎹🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼📻

[@jeanettedegiulio8220]

I still get chills when I hear this song. After all these years it still takes my breath away. This is my first time hearing it with an orcastra. Awesome reaction and such a treat to hear. Thank you

[@TheDonsChannel]

My pleasure

[@pamelajohnson6199]

This performance in '06 was 40 years after the song came out.Gary Brookers vocals are even better and singular. I've watched this at least 20 times in this month only. Wonderful reaction my new friend. Goosebumps~ヾ(*’Ｏ’*)/

[@foots-qt4pk]

Wow, still beautiful! This was released in 1967! Gary has about 21 then, and his voice sounds exactly the same!

[@simondalzell9673]

The BEST version of My favourite song.

[@charlesbeaty3668]

This is possibly the absolute most beautiful musical clip I've ever seen. It evoked almost every good emotion I have, and tears are never far from that. I was stunned.

[@tinaroney7295]

Thank u so much for listening thru to the end!!

[@dorit3153]

His performance is incredible and your smile through the whole thing is how I feel every time I listen to this.

[@cm9859]

My absolute favorite Poco Harem song. Love this song 🎵 Whiter Shade of Pale. This live Denmark 🇩🇰 version is the best 👌 hauntingly beautiful. So sad to hear about Gary Brooker's passing February 19, 2022. So sorry.

[@PippiGallagher]

The most beautiful piece of music!!

[@ronnie237]

Greatest performance of one of the greatest songs ever.

[@richdiddens4059]

This song needs to be done as a "compare and contrast" with the band's original from 1967. In 2004 it was named the most played recording broadcast in the UK in the last 75 years.

[@scottdehart7716]

Just watching the original video in ‘67 and seeing the 2006 version knowing nearly 40 years had passed, and it was just as good makes it seem timeless.

[@Chazthefurr]

And it won a Britannia (BRIT) award (at the first award year) for the best record of the previous 25 years jointly with Bohemian Rhapsody. Interestingly both songs uniquely feature the word fandango!

[@oldschool72]

I was 25 when this was first released, Gary Brooker sounds even better 39 years later I'm sure due to the maturity in his voice, I just watched a more recent live performance ( 2019 ) and sounds just as good. I feel blessed to have grown up in the 50's 60's 70's, an era that produced some of the best writers, singers, musician and performers that ever graced this earth.

[@cliffordbarnes1631]

Great song that takes me back to younger better days. Don your reactions are so real and so heartfelt, what I like the most is you truly feel and lose yourself in the performance. What a treat!

[@TheDonsChannel]

Thank you very much Clifford. It's great to have a raw reaction when you've never seen it before. What a performance

[@frandistabile4723]

This is a masterpiece! It is amazing how beautiful this man still sang and he was in his 60's. It would have been amazing to have been there. Great song with so much meaning.

[@kokomo9764]

I love the song and always have. But, I have to disagree that there is a lot of meaning to the song.. If you look at the lyrics it really goes nowhere. It tells no story at all.

[@tinaroney7295]

I never get tired of hearing this song! The organ is my favorite part!🥀

[@rebeccalipps8007]

Goosebumps. Every. Time. Applause to the sound technician for the blending of sound from single vocals to the choir. I, too, appreciate the stillness of the performers. Letting the musical performance speak for itself in that spectacular setting. If you like the classical stuff with a modern twist try the flashmob of Ravel's Bolero. There are several here on KZbin to chose from, my favorite is the Milwaukee Museum edition. Each instrument steps in & adds to the piece. Pure genius. I hope you check it out.

[@StormyH871]

Certain pieces of music can remind us of past events, experiences and people, triggering memories and associated emotions. At other times, we may feel tearfully awestruck in the face of the greatness or sheer beauty of the music. 🎼🎹🎼

[@nisalong7348]

One of my all time favorite songs... ♡

[@jennyhagemann2538]

As I have said before there will never music like the 60S and 70s music again.

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

You are so right, our music is the best

[@caw7007]

Amen!!! 💖

[@jefffisher1045]

You are right, I didn’t realize it at the time but those musicians turned out to be the best that ever lived

[@agnetamalmqvist9075]

He was 23 yesrs old 1967

[@cherylwilliams834]

I just can't...most beautiful thing I have ever heard....

[@mick1583]

Great performance. 100% spot on reaction.

[@sheryldalton8965]

I've listened to numerous reactions to this song recently & you're the first person that's mentioned how beautiful the venue is. I wsh i could've been there. This version is better than the original & it was great.

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

There are absolutely no mountains in Denmark - only hills - - but a lot of castles and this ground is the park of such a castle. - so this was a "castle concert" . Thank you for your reaction.

[@bernardcoombs1778]

I hadn't heard that song since the late 70s. But THIS version ... you're right, INCREDIBLE.

[@alexandrarea5282]

Sir Gary Brooker ....💖💖💖 GREAT.

[@lightatthecape2009]

One of the first albums i bought...this song is magic.

[@simondalzell9673]

Great reaction Mr. Don. You see Class.

[@firemedic5100]

I love to watch you younger people listen to this video, and see your reactions. Many have listened to the original studio version, and thought they knew what to expect. Then they listen to this, and eyes get wide and mouths fall open. I have listened to a lot of big artists back when they were young, and then as they got up in age, and most have had to change keys, or otherwise change their vocals because they could no longer hit certain notes. Gary is one that just got better as he aged. He was good when this song came out in the 60s, but almost 40 years later in this performance, he was great. I compare him to a bottle of fine wine. He got better as he aged.

[@jeanmatlock370]

Your correct that is MUSIC!!! Incredible!

[@stellaandes9622]

I've loved this song since 1967 when it was released. I love the use of the orchestra and the drums and piano. His voice is great, so soulful! The song was almost 50 years old when this performance occurred.

[@stellaandes9622]

Oops. Almost 40 years old.

[@patriciafeehan7732]

Incredible sounding voice after all these years. He still has it.

[@tarahill2193]

Amazing. That's all I can say. Your reaction was great and heartfelt. 🇺🇸 💘 you

[@pitapanda8319]

Ah, one of the classic rock songs from my teen years (the 60s). I love it, but it always makes me cry for some reason. Thanks for the video.

[@romanazzitube]

AMAZING! Step 1 - Orchestra prelude Step 2 - Gary Brooker and orchestra Step 3 - Gary Brooker + orchestra + band (Procol Harum) + choir “A WHITER SHADE OF PALE” was released by Procol Harum in 1967 and it was their first single ❤ RIP Gary Brooker 1945 - 2022 *PROCOL HARUM is a latin expression that means "beyond these things"

[@williammiles2221]

Always loved this song! Gotta be one of the most haunting and emotional melodies ever written! ❤️

[@RyanWitalison]

This along with Jay Black singing Cara Mia in 2011 for PBS always gives me chills, both songs sound amazing decades after they were first performed

[@marypulley6512]

Going back to my youth, this song brings back so many happy memories .Also it is Beautiful. Thank you so very much for sharing 😊 I will be 79 July 3rd

[@sharcrum]

I sooooooo love the appreciation and amazement on people's faces as they come to know this guy and this song!! Puts a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat!!

[@itsonlyme9938]

I have watched this many times over and it still is evocative every time. I have looked for a copy on CD it does not look like its out there only on on DVD.

[@45rpmSINGLES]

I have it on official CD released 17 Nov 2008 Label - Eagle . Catalogue : EAGCD400 Maybe no longer available but I bought it new and sealed from a record store this month .

[@itsonlyme9938]

@@45rpmSINGLES Thanks for the info is it the complete concert ?

[@dixiegeorge9665]

I haven't heard this in years! WOW, I forgot how beautiful it was! Red Skelton saying The Pledge of Allegiance, the one that's over 5 minutes is the best.

[@TheDonsChannel]

I will do this soon for you

[@dixiegeorge9665]

@@TheDonsChannel love you ♥️

[@andreascala2663]

@@TheDonsChannel you MUST react to a song from the same concert......A SALTY DOG............even better than this one

[@andreascala2663]

i'm waiting for your opinion about that

[@TheDonsChannel]

@@andreascala2663 I have done a reaction to it now. Please check it out 😁

[@gaillouise8310]

You had a smile on your face all the way thru...I felt the same way, Gary's voice was just plain awesome.

[@got2loveme1974]

It melts my heart as a daughter of a veteran granddaughter with veteran mother of a marine watching and see the love and joy in your eyes when you watch our American history and way of life cuz you appreciate it even more than the people that are here that are from here. There is a song that you can play that describes this American ( Texan ) it's a most play it's on my top 10 of all time ... Don Williams. ( i believe in you )

[@danywinters9559]

I'm part of the younger generation but my dad played this song all the time and back then i didn't think much of it but as i grew older the song just grew more on me to the point that it has become my all time favorite. This performance reinforces it.

[@leeyaferguson9019]

One of my favorite songs!😀

[@thomasjorge4734]

Loss Brought Back.

[@cindyhart3351]

I have always loved this song! Thanks for bringing it back!😊🇺🇸✌🏻❤️

[@jamesdrynan]

A perfect blend of classical and pop music! I must mention several things. Thanks so much for your reaction. ( Love your accent! )The choice of the arranger to put the melody in the minor key was brilliant, immediately conveying a feeling of bittersweet nostalgia. And then composing a Tierce de Picardie before the vocal? Gorgeous! Brooker's voice, like the finest wine, has improved with age. For those of us who grew up with the original song, the entry of the guitars, drums and B3 organ resonates deeply. The sixteen voice choir sends the song heavenward and the finale is, in a word, orgasmic! Hats off to the audio engineers who mixed a full orchestra, choir, group and starring vocal into a moving experience for the ages!

[@shellymoreton9814]

Timeless. What a beautiful version. ❤

[@roxismith6122]

Brings back memories.

[@RobertDeMartin]

"Broaden the music horizon", for sure!!!!!! Very seldom do I share music with people I know. But, in this case, I sent this to EVERYBODY I know! This was spectacular in every way. The orchestra, the organ, his voice, the melody, and on and on. Even that one note the lady in the choir sang, they probably heard her in Sweden! Yes, this is music. Then joining two genre's together to come up with this, wow!

[@robertpeers4685]

It took me decades to hear this magnificent version

[@roboh27]

They sound as good as ever, and I remember when this song first came out.

[@dennisharnish9063]

This is beautiful. It stirs so many memories. My eyes are full of tears.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

What an incredible singer he is!! I remember listening to this in the 60's - I was 10 yrs old in 1970!! I loved the song THEN!! Having the orchestra in Denmark certainly put the cherry on the cake!!

[@brendadickenson6743]

It was soooo popular when it came out originally and he still sings so strong and with so much emotion. Thank you!

[@emmef7970]

1967 was a very good year - Whiter Shade of Pale and Nights in White Satin. Doesn't get much better than these two songs coming out at the same time. Moody Blues & Procul Harum - thanks for the memories! This was "lovely", however, I will always prefer the original!

[@eclecticwitch6669]

Beautiful!

[@jimnicholson7930]

Absolutely wonderful !

[@MommaBird52]

39 years since the release (1967), he still has it!

[@davidsmith8279]

As soon as I seen your top I had to like the vid. WATP 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Also, a truly stunning version of an absolutely wonderful song. RIP Gary Brooker ❤🤍💙

[@cfavalorofavaloro6053]

Awesome words and reactions my friend, we can definitely tell that you enjoyed that and I just need to say that it means a lot to us when someone is listening to a song for reactions that they listen to the whole song all the way through before doing any comments on it, some of these reaction videos the person keeps stopping the video every so often to say something about a certain part and then proceed to listen to a little more then stop and talk again and so on and on, so we truly appreciated the fact that you listened to the whole thing before saying anything about it, thank you.

[@akyhne]

It's not from a festival. It's just DR (Danish BBC) taking their own orchestra, outside, to do a concert. In 2009 this evening concert was made into a DVD, hence the good audio and video quality, concidering the age of the video.

[@redwoods7370]

Bach’s Air on the G String. I am 67 and I first heard this when I was a teenager. Hard to explain how and why this gorgeous song hits the listener so deeply. You just have to be silent for awhile after it’s over.

[@pattyyoung2103]

Beautiful song!

[@bethhowton2719]

A favorite of mine , for yourself you should hear the original it didn't really need all the extra it's a master piece without it . Enjoy

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

One of the best reactions I've heard. 💕🌸

[@robertm7071]

I find it incredible that younger people of today have such a disconnect with the phenomenal music of the 60s. I don’t think we have witnessed this before as we - I grew up in the 60s - knew all the Sinatra songs etc and so many other of the past. The intro of that song came from Bach - see, no disconnect with the past.

[@marypulley6512]

This is a play again and again. You hear something different that you love 💘

[@simondalzell5635]

my Late wifes' favourite song. She's not dead, she should have been home an hour ago.

[@stparisian]

😂🤭👍

[@djmitt3807]

THE BEST SLOW DANCE EVER!!!!

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

I'm so glad you reacted to this version. Such a great song & I think he was in his 60's around this time & still has that voice!!! Sarah Brightman also did a nice version too.

[@julielevinge266]

21 in 67 , then in 2006 he was 60, amazingly his voice has even improved with age!✊♥️🌹👍