I use to think that a 60 year old person doing something talented was remarkable, but that changed when I turned 60 years ago. Now I say these things about people in their 80s … for now.
Stop it. If that's what you think, or Ringo, you don't know much of the 60's. How the hell are you gonna just ignore the jazz, r & b, blues, country,, folk, funk, prog, surf music and say one song can 'define' the decade? C'mon now- VU, Zappa, Elevators, Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis, Cooke, CCR, Beatles, Kinks, Who, Loretta, George Jones, Cash, Sly Stone, Marvin, Muddy, Hooker, Dylan, Buffalo, Byrds.....
This song came out in 1967 just after my husband and I got married and it quickly became our favourite song. October would have been our 57 wedding anniversary, unfortunately my precious husband passed away, and even though it brings back such beautiful memories, it breaks my heart that we can't share it together. Blessings from a 76 year old gran from South Africa.
Gwen, thank you for sharing your story! I'm a 65 year old Grandpa of a precious little 20 month year old girl. Like you, my precious spouse passed away. She was killed in a head-on car wreck caused by a young man who was high at the time. I thank God that she died on impact and did not suffer. This song was one of our favorites. I played it on the piano for her often... and poorly. But every time I hear it I feel closer to her soul. (whether it be Gary's version of it with the Swedish orchestra & choir or any other). You are not alone. John
As you folks liked this, there is another song from around the same time that has a live version from when the artist has a few years under his belt is Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues Live at The Royal Albert Hall, I think you will like that too.
@@carolynmorrissey1630 I SECOND that, PLEASE also REACT to the "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN" by the MOODY BLUES LIVE at the ROYAL ALBERT HALL in London. You definitely LOVE it.
The studio version of ` Nights In White Satin must be heard first. It was recorded to demonstrate high-tech recording equipment. Live versions do not compare
@@Ray1969. My bad. But Gary did write the main theme. He went to play Air on a G string, it came out completely wrong but still sounded good, so he worked on it.
This song was No 1 the day i was born in 1967 so has always had a very special place in my heart, aside from the fact that it is a phenomenal song as well 😊
I was born in 1958, and I sure do remember 1967 the "Summer of love", I also remember the Kennedy assassinations, both Jack and his brother Bobby. I remember The Beatles on Ed Sullivan, although only 5, I was still blown away by their performance, and the subsequent "British invasion" that followed. The Mamas and the Papas with their "California Dreamin", check, Woodstock, check. I could go on and on, the memories come flooding back, those were special times, both musically and historically. It's true what they say, you only pass this way once, and I'm grateful to have been there.
It truly IS "time capsule" song for us Boomers. Brings back SO MANY MEMORIES when it was first released in 1967, when I was 20 years old and still in college.
Absolutely Brilliant. I am not a singer but have many friends and relatives who are and know how extremely hard it is to maintain a voice like this for decades...after about age 24 the voice doesn't work the same as before
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 was even as he got older. "Conquistador" is another great song by Procol Harum. Sad to hear of his passing recently.
I completely agree with you. The original studio version fits the lyrics better. This version is an amazing composition I love listening to it, but the original just sets the mood and the tone for the lyrics so much better. I honestly think that first time reactors should hear the studio version and then this one second. Unfortunately all the fans seem to want to jump the gun on this. I also agree that conquistador should be the next one by them original or the second one doesn't matter that one is great either way
Elton John & John Lennon both said that this was probably the greatest song ever written/sung. Lennon would always listen to it while riding in his Bentley. You might want to listen (or react?) to the original from 1967. Gary's voice has changed a little, but not a huge amount. Most likely he's kept up with his vocal training all those years. RIP Gary.
The organ used by Procol Harum is THE iconic organ of rock and roll history. It is a Hammond B-3 organ and it is usually played through a "Leslie speaker" which is a speaker that rotates so it has this kind of in-phase/out-of-phase rotating sound. The organist can control how fast the speaker spins or whether it spins at all. That gives it a very expressive sound. I used to be a sound man and I can tell you that even today, the B-3 is used. It takes 6 people to lift the organ onto the stage and 4 people to lift the Leslie speaker but it's all worth it for the iconic sound. The B-3 is also used by Deep Purple and a host of other bands.
Mathew Fisher was the organ player. Originally a bass player, could not find work. When B-3 came out he borrowed from his grandmother and worked steadily since. Said it was a license to steal!
They played this at my brothers wedding disco. I was 30 days off my 16th birthday and got my first kiss dancing with the best man Vince he was gorgeous , 6ft3 , shoulder length hair , and 8 yrs older It's embedded in my soul. My mum , aunts and nan were all sitting smirking with that awwww look and eyebrows wiggling. My brother , well , he had murder in gis eyes. It was my most romantic moment I've ever had in my life. He even pulled my hair from its updo so it fell around my shoulders and back. Memories. Stay safe and sane from Scotland 🏴 x
The orchestra is so calming and soothing. Then that strong raspy voice of Gary's takes over. It is purely magical. This video and song is a treasure for all time. Great job always Gary RIP.
My daughter wanted this song for our father/daughter dance at her wedding in 2004. She and I would dance to this when she was just a little girl with her standing on my feet. Fond memory.
Gary Brooker, reminding us that we don't lose our talent, our soul, and our ability to touch people's hearts, just because we are no longer young. This is a beautiful, iconic song and the symphonic accompaniment of this live performance is just genius. RIP, Mr. Brooker.
This was M-U-S-I-C in it's finest form! Gary Booker (the singer) sang this in 1967 and many people say he sounded just as good if not better in this 2006 performance 39 years later when he was 60 years old. Sadly, he passed away in 2022. Guys, I've listened to this probably a hundred times already and I love every minute of it but I have to admit there is one moment that gets me every time and it's toward the end of the performance when a woman in the chorus belts out a note so dramatic and beautiful and if a listener is not ready for it they cannot believe what they just heard. I knew it was coming and I watched both of you closely to see how you would react. One of you was thrilled and wanted to cheer while the other was in total awe of her and couldn't believe how beautiful it sounded. Like you guys said there was so much going on (btw this song cannot be played without the presence of an organ, a very special organ) and her moment gets lost but I guarantee it when you listen to it again you will be thinking, "When does that lady in the chorus show up to sing that one fantastic note?"
Get teary-eyed every time I see this video! SO GOOD! GARY BROOKER BROUGHT IT on this performance!! AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for the reaction!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Procol Harum was one of the key groups in 60's-70's rock. Lots of good music there. Also, Robin Trower was one of their members at their height of popularity and he was an outstanding guitarist.
This was a massive hit from the 'summer of love' (1967). The original didn't have the orchestra but it has the distinctive organ and the voice of Gary Booker, who hasn't lost a thing vocally. The music lends itself to orchestration because it was inspired by Bach.
A full orchestra can add so much to rock music. The Moody Blues were the first with "Days of Future Passed" in 1966 but many have done it since, either in a recording or these types of live shows. I love this version because of the orchestra and I love the original because it is what I grew up with.
This man's voice was strong until the day he died. He sounded great his entire life. When you see so many other singers(who obviously didn't take care of their voice) who just can't sing anymore but still charge outrageous ticket prices, then you see this, it makes him that much more special.
🇨🇦 You really should listen to the original from 1967 (on your own time) just to see how it became almost an anthem ! The band consists of a Drummer, an Organist, two Guitarists and Garry on the Piano ! The Danish National Symphony Orchestra consists of over 100 musicians and over 75 Choir members, and they regularly hold outdoor summer concerts with well known invited guests ! Another piece from the DNSO is "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" from the movie of the same name !
I love the studio version, have it on my playlist. When it comes on I just have to pause and listen. It's so ethereal, can't get enough of the lilting organ. I'm instantly back to my childhood. Very bittersweet .
You described what I do whenever I used to hear it on the radio, before radio stopped playing anything from the '50s and '60s rock (except for a VERY few ones) ALWAYS turned my radio up LOUD, the organ always gave me chills. I still play it often on my CDs.
As a child in the 70’s, this melody and the vocals hit my soul hard. Never understood the words but, it was not needed. Still get the chills. Iconic Classic!
The music for this song was inspired by (or taken from) Bach's Air on the G String, composed in 1731. So of course with the music from one of the all time master's of music, it's going to sound beautiful and depthful. Setting it to a rock band with unique lyrics made it a modern hit.
I have loved this song since I was a child in the 60s, and I still get goosebumps listening to it. Do yourself a favor and listen to the original. Gary never lost it in all those years.
Great reaction guys! It still amazes me to hear great rock songs of my youth integrated into an orchestral or symphonic setting. It was great music then and just becomes better as the years pass.
While this came out a little before my time, I'm blown away by the beauty and precision of this performance. Live, and everyone is totally on point. One of the best performances I've ever seen
i was 8 years old when i listened this song first timeThe voice of Gary Brooker is never changed after 40 years in this performance My prefer song ever❤ R.I.P. Gary
This was filmed on the grounds of a castle in Denmark. "andso it was that later, as the Miller told his tale..." is a reference to a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's ribald story from, "The Canterbury Tales." It would be worthwhile for you to see the original video from 1967!
I feel this is one of the songs that it's best to listen to the original recording before this live version. And of course it's a classic as the tune is based on Bach's Air on a G String. And this was the final song of about a 12 song set. This song actually has 4 verses but they usually only performed 2 and sometimes 3. I have only seen one video with all 4.
The emotional rendered vocals and the beautifully haunting melody always stirs emotions within me (still to this day) causing me to become misty eyed. I am 66 years old, and as much as I love the original, this rendition is exquisitely superb. So glad you had a chance to hear this.
One of the greatest songs of all time, and this is such an amazing performance taking place almost 40 years after the song was released. Imagine a song you were singing when you turned 20 still being this great 40 years later. "Conquistador" is another Procol (think "protocol" without the second syllable) Harum (you nailed this part) was an amazing band and Gary Brooker was a superb vocalist for many, many years.
I suspect this song is about a man on a cocaine binge but I can't be sure. It was written and performed over 50 years ago so I can't be sure but I can remember being swept away by this song almost to the point of experiencing a sort of nirvana. It's simply mesmerizing.
Gary Brooker, majestic pipes. I traveled to see Procol Harum live about a dozen years. Gary was still bringing it at his advanced age. This song made everyone in the theater well up. So iconic, such a generation defining song. So glad I saw Gary sing this live in person. This performance is incredible.
I was 6 years old when this song came out and my uncle played this 8 track non stop. At that young age, I fell in love with Procol Harum’s music and wished I could see them perform live. I finally got my wish 21 years ago, when they played at Humphrey’s by the Bay one warm August summer evening by the see and under the stars. I felt like I was in heaven. Great performance! ❤❤❤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎸🎸
I'm 10 years older but understand exactly how you felt,it sounds like you too followed them from the beginning. Their music means so much to me and I am privileged to say I saw them 8 times including their first with orchestra in England and also their last performance in England before Gary's sad passing.
The Hammond organ is from the original, and the drummer wisely did not overdue it, keeping to the original drum part. amazing! Love the oboe solo in the intro. The choir is also amazing. The tune has hints of Bach's Air on a G-string, and the lyrics refer to Chaucer' with the reference to the Miller's tale.
RIP Gary. Your voice transended time. Nights in White satin was one of the true perfect songs ever written. It goes along with knights and white satin by Moody blues.
‘67,summer of love,fantastic music,fantastic vibes everywhere. Damn,but I miss those days. Procol Harum were right in the middle of it all. Their album,Salty Dog is an absolute masterpiece,and Gary Brooker (RIP) was a musical genius. Check out,Concert for George,where top artists as you can imagine,came together to honour George Harrison,the quiet Beatle and Gary Brooker was among them.
Love your reactions!! This concert was his best ever. One of the best songs ever. I was 15 when that song came out and it holds some sweet memories!! It is pronounced Pro-cold without the d. So you were pronouncing it right. Harum is as spelled. Makes me cry every time!
To sing this 40 some years later and still sound so great is amazing. The organ and drums are necessary from the original (there was no choir or orchestra in the original like this). Great version of their classic.
For me this is one of the very best live performances i have ever seen. Everything just worked in harmony with the vocals, the instrumentals, the arrangement, the orchestra and the choir. Considering this was held 40 years after the song was first released Gary Brooker still had the chops.
This is a spine-tingling performance in Denmark, Gary and the band at their very best, still rocking after all those years... If you loved this then you MUST get the 1972 Live in Concert album, from Edmonton Canada, it's indescribable!
❤❤❤❤My absolute favorite version/presentation of this beautiful song. An incredible depth and beauty to this timeless classic. Makes my eyes leak every single time ❤❤ RIH Gary B❤❤
I never get tired of hearing this great, power ballad... so beautifly done... and that voice of his! Wow! Now, one song you should also hear from him is "Conquistador"... I love blasting this while driving on the highway!!! Enjoy.
A whiter shade of pale, Procol Harum. A true classic. I was 4 when it was released however it was such a big hit, for years to follow that I am very familiar with this song. Listen to more music from the 1960’s and 70’s the years where new music was developed and it brought us some great music. This is showing how progressive rock developed
This video of "Whiter Shade of Pale"🔥 has 156 million views on Spotify and the original song has 7 million!😳 People are hearing this song for the first time and lovin' it!💯 The lead singer/piano player was Gary Booker, he passed away in 2022 at age 76, RIP bro'.😭💔 We old hippies all remember this song.🤭 I graduated from high school in 1970, my favorite era for music is 1965-75.🤗 Nobody does it music like that anymore.😢😫❤️✌️
Gray Brooker was 60 for this performance. They first released this song in 1967. R.I.P. Gary Brooker who passed away last year.
I use to think that a 60 year old person doing something talented was remarkable, but that changed when I turned 60 years ago. Now I say these things about people in their 80s … for now.
And his voice sounds exactly the same😊
Bless him
@@badplay156I thought it sounded better here then in '67, almost 40 years as this was in 2006. RIP Gary.
And in 5 years time the comment will still say ‘last year.’
But it will no longer be last year.
He passed February, 2022. Gone, not forgotten.
To paraphrase Ringo Starr, this is the song that defines the 60’s.
Stop it. If that's what you think, or Ringo, you don't know much of the 60's. How the hell are you gonna just ignore the jazz, r & b, blues, country,, folk, funk, prog, surf music and say one song can 'define' the decade? C'mon now- VU, Zappa, Elevators, Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis, Cooke, CCR, Beatles, Kinks, Who, Loretta, George Jones, Cash, Sly Stone, Marvin, Muddy, Hooker, Dylan, Buffalo, Byrds.....
Gary Brooker’s singing voice only got better with age. Sad he’s gone. RIP Mr. Brooker 🕊️
This song came out in 1967 just after my husband and I got married and it quickly became our favourite song. October would have been our 57 wedding anniversary, unfortunately my precious husband passed away, and even though it brings back such beautiful memories, it breaks my heart that we can't share it together. Blessings from a 76 year old gran from South Africa.
Gwen, thank you for sharing your story! I'm a 65 year old Grandpa of a precious little 20 month year old girl. Like you, my precious spouse passed away. She was killed in a head-on car wreck caused by a young man who was high at the time.
I thank God that she died on impact and did not suffer.
This song was one of our favorites. I played it on the piano for her often... and poorly. But every time I hear it I feel closer to her soul. (whether it be Gary's version of it with the Swedish orchestra & choir or any other).
You are not alone.
John
He is waiting for you, trust me!!! And he was listening just then..
As you folks liked this, there is another song from around the same time that has a live version from when the artist has a few years under his belt is Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues Live at The Royal Albert Hall, I think you will like that too.
Yes, please do the live version of Nights In White Satin its a great song to by Moody blues
@@carolynmorrissey1630 I SECOND that, PLEASE also REACT to the "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN" by the MOODY BLUES LIVE at the ROYAL ALBERT HALL in London. You definitely LOVE it.
I was wondering where you were going with that . Good call .
Or at Red Rocks I in Colorado
The studio version of `
Nights In White Satin must be heard first. It was recorded to demonstrate high-tech recording equipment. Live versions do not compare
Just a note , he wrote this when he was 19 yrs.old
The song was written by Keith Reid who was the bands lyricist
He wrote the music not the lyrics.
@@markhorton8578 That’s incorrect. The music was composed by Gary Booker and Matthew Fisher while the lyrics were written by Reid. Look it up
@@Ray1969. My bad. But Gary did write the main theme. He went to play Air on a G string, it came out completely wrong but still sounded good, so he worked on it.
That's just amazing! Jimmy Webb also wrote his biggest hits when he was very young. : )
My mom was pregnant with me when this came out in 1967. Loved it all my life! RIP Gary Booker (singing). He passed away in 2022 age 76.
This song was No 1 the day i was born in 1967 so has always had a very special place in my heart, aside from the fact that it is a phenomenal song as well 😊
I was born in 1958, and I sure do remember 1967 the "Summer of love", I also remember the Kennedy assassinations, both Jack and his brother Bobby. I remember The Beatles on Ed Sullivan, although only 5, I was still blown away by their performance, and the subsequent "British invasion" that followed. The Mamas and the Papas with their "California Dreamin", check, Woodstock, check. I could go on and on, the memories come flooding back, those were special times, both musically and historically. It's true what they say, you only pass this way once, and I'm grateful to have been there.
I grew up with this song, I heard it all the time on the radio!
So you heard it before your birth, when your mother listend to it 🥰🤗
An absolute live masterpiece. A time capsule song for us Boomersl. One of the greats, Rest in Peace Gary Booker. I was sad to hear of his passing.
It truly IS "time capsule" song for us Boomers. Brings back SO MANY MEMORIES when it was first released in 1967, when I was 20 years old and still in college.
I used to feel a bit miffed being called a boomer (1954) but now I feel blessed to be a part of the greatest era ever.
@@TheCornishCockneyglad you joined the club 1951 I am a Devon cockney now and proud of my roots
That is a voice that aged to perfection.
Absolutely Brilliant. I am not a singer but have many friends and relatives who are and know how extremely hard it is to maintain a voice like this for decades...after about age 24 the voice doesn't work the same as before
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 was even as he got older. "Conquistador" is another great song by Procol Harum. Sad to hear of his passing recently.
Love Conquistador.
@@waitn4theharpazo SO DO I!!
Conquistador is my favorite.
Actually my favorites are a little less well known In The Wee Small Hours of Sixpence and the song Homburg
I completely agree with you. The original studio version fits the lyrics better. This version is an amazing composition I love listening to it, but the original just sets the mood and the tone for the lyrics so much better. I honestly think that first time reactors should hear the studio version and then this one second. Unfortunately all the fans seem to want to jump the gun on this. I also agree that conquistador should be the next one by them original or the second one doesn't matter that one is great either way
I recommend: Denmark's national symphony: The Good the Bad and the Ugly.
👍👍👍
The Danish National Orchestra does a great job on pop songs!
If I am not mistaken, Katherine, it's the same chorus that is used in this performance. . . . .
I believe you're right@@wesalker3479
It is The danish national symphony orchestra and you should look them up
One of the most beautiful songs ever written! This performance is perfection.❤️
Elton John & John Lennon both said that this was probably the greatest song ever written/sung. Lennon would always listen to it while riding in his Bentley. You might want to listen (or react?) to the original from 1967. Gary's voice has changed a little, but not a huge amount. Most likely he's kept up with his vocal training all those years. RIP Gary.
His voice got better with age.
The organ used by Procol Harum is THE iconic organ of rock and roll history. It is a Hammond B-3 organ and it is usually played through a "Leslie speaker" which is a speaker that rotates so it has this kind of in-phase/out-of-phase rotating sound. The organist can control how fast the speaker spins or whether it spins at all. That gives it a very expressive sound. I used to be a sound man and I can tell you that even today, the B-3 is used. It takes 6 people to lift the organ onto the stage and 4 people to lift the Leslie speaker but it's all worth it for the iconic sound. The B-3 is also used by Deep Purple and a host of other bands.
Also by Bobby Whitlock of Derek and The Dominoes fame
Mathew Fisher was the organ player. Originally a bass player, could not find work. When B-3 came out he borrowed from his grandmother and worked steadily since. Said it was a license to steal!
They played this at my brothers wedding disco. I was 30 days off my 16th birthday and got my first kiss dancing with the best man Vince he was gorgeous , 6ft3 , shoulder length hair , and 8 yrs older It's embedded in my soul. My mum , aunts and nan were all sitting smirking with that awwww look and eyebrows wiggling. My brother , well , he had murder in gis eyes. It was my most romantic moment I've ever had in my life. He even pulled my hair from its updo so it fell around my shoulders and back. Memories. Stay safe and sane from Scotland 🏴 x
The orchestra is so calming and soothing. Then that strong raspy voice of Gary's takes over. It is purely magical. This video and song is a treasure for all time. Great job always Gary RIP.
My daughter wanted this song for our father/daughter dance at her wedding in 2004. She and I would dance to this when she was just a little girl with her standing on my feet. Fond memory.
One of my favourite live performances ever
Gary Brooker, reminding us that we don't lose our talent, our soul, and our ability to touch people's hearts, just because we are no longer young. This is a beautiful, iconic song and the symphonic accompaniment of this live performance is just genius. RIP, Mr. Brooker.
This was M-U-S-I-C in it's finest form! Gary Booker (the singer) sang this in 1967 and many people say he sounded just as good if not better in this 2006 performance 39 years later when he was 60 years old. Sadly, he passed away in 2022.
Guys, I've listened to this probably a hundred times already and I love every minute of it but I have to admit there is one moment that gets me every time and it's toward the end of the performance when a woman in the chorus belts out a note so dramatic and beautiful and if a listener is not ready for it they cannot believe what they just heard. I knew it was coming and I watched both of you closely to see how you would react. One of you was thrilled and wanted to cheer while the other was in total awe of her and couldn't believe how beautiful it sounded.
Like you guys said there was so much going on (btw this song cannot be played without the presence of an organ, a very special organ) and her moment gets lost but I guarantee it when you listen to it again you will be thinking, "When does that lady in the chorus show up to sing that one fantastic note?"
One of the British Invasion bands that broke America in the 60s. Absolute classic song. It's just built different
one of the best live performances you will ever hear
This was a huge number one in the summer of love 67. He's sadly passed. The melody is based on Air On A G String.
Surprising isn't it that us old long haired 70's hippies liked such a variety of music. 😂
Great reaction, keep surprising yourself.
Get teary-eyed every time I see this video! SO GOOD! GARY BROOKER BROUGHT IT on this performance!! AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for the reaction!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Magnificent voice and song. RIP. This song had its debut in 1967. His voice was spot on.
One of the best live performances in history ❤
I always get chills when his voice comes in.
Thanks guy’s 😊
Procol Harum was one of the key groups in 60's-70's rock. Lots of good music there. Also, Robin Trower was one of their members at their height of popularity and he was an outstanding guitarist.
WHAT a guitarist.
His album Bridge of Sighs is a landmark in British blues.
This was a massive hit from the 'summer of love' (1967). The original didn't have the orchestra but it has the distinctive organ and the voice of Gary Booker, who hasn't lost a thing vocally. The music lends itself to orchestration because it was inspired by Bach.
as beautiful as the instrumentation is, the vocal is just the icing on the cake
A full orchestra can add so much to rock music. The Moody Blues were the first with "Days of Future Passed" in 1966 but many have done it since, either in a recording or these types of live shows. I love this version because of the orchestra and I love the original because it is what I grew up with.
This man's voice was strong until the day he died. He sounded great his entire life. When you see so many other singers(who obviously didn't take care of their voice) who just can't sing anymore but still charge outrageous ticket prices, then you see this, it makes him that much more special.
🇨🇦 You really should listen to the original from 1967 (on your own time) just to see how it became almost an anthem !
The band consists of a Drummer, an Organist, two Guitarists and Garry on the Piano !
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra consists of over 100 musicians and over 75 Choir members, and they regularly hold outdoor summer concerts with well known invited guests !
Another piece from the DNSO is "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" from the movie of the same name !
I love the studio version, have it on my playlist. When it comes on I just have to pause and listen. It's so ethereal, can't get enough of the lilting organ. I'm instantly back to my childhood. Very bittersweet .
You described what I do whenever I used to hear it on the radio, before radio stopped playing anything from the '50s and '60s rock (except for a VERY few ones) ALWAYS turned my radio up LOUD, the organ always gave me chills. I still play it often on my CDs.
It was 50 years prior to this concert that he first sang this song. His voice got even better.
I first heard this in 1967, I was a 15 years old, and I can honestly say that it's my all time favourite song.
As a child in the 70’s, this melody and the vocals hit my soul hard. Never understood the words but, it was not needed. Still get the chills. Iconic Classic!
The music for this song was inspired by (or taken from) Bach's Air on the G String, composed in 1731. So of course with the music from one of the all time master's of music, it's going to sound beautiful and depthful. Setting it to a rock band with unique lyrics made it a modern hit.
I think his voice actually improved over the years. What a performance! 🙂
I have loved this song since I was a child in the 60s, and I still get goosebumps listening to it. Do yourself a favor and listen to the original. Gary never lost it in all those years.
Masterpiece. God bless the legend that is Gary Brooker. This is an anthem from my youth..... I was 13 when this fantastic song was released in 1967!
My. All time favourite when I was a teen ❤
The original studio version didn't have all this orchestration but this live version was a nice addition. Great song. Also check out "Conquistador".
RIP Gary Brooker with your magnificent voice and talent! Bravo 👏👏👏
Great reaction guys! It still amazes me to hear great rock songs of my youth integrated into an orchestral or symphonic setting. It was great music then and just becomes better as the years pass.
Procol Harum is latin for beyond these things!!! This song was born in 1967, when I was 15 yes old!!! Truly magnificent!!💜💜🎵🎼🎶🎤🎸🎹🥁🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘
Thanks for the latin translation I never knew.
@@lizroberts1569 you're welcome!!😊
@@marcieharreld286 just bought the original, as it’s one of the tracks I grew up listening too 😊
@@lizroberts1569 a lot of us grew up on their music!!💜💜🤘🤘
Thanks👍
While this came out a little before my time, I'm blown away by the beauty and precision of this performance. Live, and everyone is totally on point. One of the best performances I've ever seen
The group "Procol Harum" formed in the 60's and this was their first hit. The group was named after the led singer's sister's cat.
A radio hit in 1967. Amazing Gary's voice 50 years later.
The organist finally won writing credit/rights for composing the organ part.
i was 8 years old when i listened this song first timeThe voice of Gary Brooker is never changed after 40 years in this performance My prefer song ever❤ R.I.P. Gary
A masterpiece and a masterful performance. How lucky the audience was to witness this.
Musical influences from classical to modern create this sublime aural experience, topped off by Booker’s vocals. Genius!
40 years after he first recorded it and it still sounds incredible
I don't know why i cry at this song but any given day😂
There are classic songs and performances this might be top of the tree.
This was filmed on the grounds of a castle in Denmark. "andso it was that later, as the Miller told his tale..." is a reference to a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's ribald story from, "The Canterbury Tales."
It would be worthwhile for you to see the original video from 1967!
Had the great honour of seeing the band do this live in a field in Sussex around 1988
It was always an honour to see the greatest of all bands.
An enchanting masterpiece! That outdoor venue,that orchestra,that choir,and Gary's amazing pipes!🎙🎶👊
I feel this is one of the songs that it's best to listen to the original recording before this live version. And of course it's a classic as the tune is based on Bach's Air on a G String. And this was the final song of about a 12 song set. This song actually has 4 verses but they usually only performed 2 and sometimes 3. I have only seen one video with all 4.
One of the best few minutes of music I’ve ever heard. Flawless
Great reaction to a classic. A song that will live forever
The emotional rendered vocals and the beautifully haunting melody always stirs emotions within me (still to this day) causing me to become misty eyed. I am 66 years old, and as much as I love the original, this rendition is exquisitely superb. So glad you had a chance to hear this.
This concert was in Denmark with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra accompanying a very mature Procol Harum!
One of the greatest songs of all time, and this is such an amazing performance taking place almost 40 years after the song was released. Imagine a song you were singing when you turned 20 still being this great 40 years later. "Conquistador" is another Procol (think "protocol" without the second syllable) Harum (you nailed this part) was an amazing band and Gary Brooker was a superb vocalist for many, many years.
I suspect this song is about a man on a cocaine binge but I can't be sure. It was written and performed over 50 years ago so I can't be sure but I can remember being swept away by this song almost to the point of experiencing a sort of nirvana. It's simply mesmerizing.
Gary Brooker, majestic pipes. I traveled to see Procol Harum live about a dozen years. Gary was still bringing it at his advanced age. This song made everyone in the theater well up. So iconic, such a generation defining song. So glad I saw Gary sing this live in person. This performance is incredible.
I was 6 years old when this song came out and my uncle played this 8 track non stop.
At that young age, I fell in love with Procol Harum’s music and wished I could see them perform live. I finally got my wish 21 years ago, when they played at Humphrey’s by the Bay one warm August summer evening by the see and under the stars. I felt like I was in heaven. Great performance!
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I'm 10 years older but understand exactly how you felt,it sounds like you too followed them from the beginning. Their music means so much to me and I am privileged to say I saw them 8 times including their first with orchestra in England and also their last performance in England before Gary's sad passing.
The Hammond organ is from the original, and the drummer wisely did not overdue it, keeping to the original drum part. amazing! Love the oboe solo in the intro. The choir is also amazing. The tune has hints of Bach's Air on a G-string, and the lyrics refer to Chaucer' with the reference to the Miller's tale.
I thought I would happily drop the choir altogether.
Procol Harum means, beyond these things. Awesome name for a band.
It was really big when I was in high school. Still is a great song. This performance is brilliant.
My youth always comes flowing back when i hear this song and this is by far the best version.
I have loved this song since it was released.
I have too! It NEVER gets "old"
The concert was recorded at Ledreborg Castle in Denmark. A fantastic group...
RIP Gary. Your voice transended time. Nights in White satin was one of the true perfect songs ever written. It goes along with knights and white satin by Moody blues.
One of the great songs of rock history and this is a great version. Thanks for the memories.
‘67,summer of love,fantastic music,fantastic vibes everywhere.
Damn,but I miss those days.
Procol Harum were right in the middle of it all.
Their album,Salty Dog is an absolute masterpiece,and Gary Brooker (RIP) was a musical genius.
Check out,Concert for George,where top artists as you can imagine,came together to honour George Harrison,the quiet Beatle and Gary Brooker was among them.
I graduated from high school in 1965. This was one of great songs we listened to. Thanks for the reaction!
The greatest single ever released, the extended version is even better :)
The one with the "lost" lyrics about the Mermaid that took Neptune for a ride." Omg! UA-cam"Gary Brooker Whiter Shade of Pale Turku live."
Love your reactions!! This concert was his best ever. One of the best songs ever. I was 15 when that song came out and it holds some sweet memories!! It is pronounced Pro-cold without the d. So you were pronouncing it right. Harum is as spelled. Makes me cry every time!
The Hammond Organ with the Leslie speakers, no other sound as good or rich.
Great reaction, glad you seemed to really enjoy it.
This is such a cool song - lyrics & music. Thanks for letting me hear & remember it.
To sing this 40 some years later and still sound so great is amazing. The organ and drums are necessary from the original (there was no choir or orchestra in the original like this). Great version of their classic.
I was 10 when this song came out. Loved it then and loved it then. I love this version, so much better than the first. I get chills every single time.
For me this is one of the very best live performances i have ever seen. Everything just worked in harmony with the vocals, the instrumentals, the arrangement, the orchestra and the choir. Considering this was held 40 years after the song was first released Gary Brooker still had the chops.
Been waiting for this gem. Gary definitely took care of his voice through time
They were my favorite band back in the 60s and early 70s. This was a part of the beginning of symphonic/prog rock and metal.
Brought great memories and tears to my eyes.
Even finishes with the chords of 'Amen' - wow !
One of my friends loved this song. It was played at his funeral and he had requested everyone sing along and we did.
This is a spine-tingling performance in Denmark, Gary and the band at their very best, still rocking after all those years...
If you loved this then you MUST get the 1972 Live in Concert album, from Edmonton Canada, it's indescribable!
❤❤❤❤My absolute favorite version/presentation of this beautiful song. An incredible depth and beauty to this timeless classic. Makes my eyes leak every single time ❤❤ RIH Gary B❤❤
Absolutely one of my all time favorites of my 66 years of life.
And I've good tastes.
I appreciate your reviews guys immensely.
Thanks!
Just emagine sitting there and the classical music start and it builds up.❤ Beautiful ❤
I'm glad you liked this. This was my era in fact, I had a shirt just like the one the organ player has on period😂
The song they did for the encore at this same concert is Conquistador. Do yourselves a favor by checking it out.
I never get tired of hearing this great, power ballad... so beautifly done... and that voice of his! Wow! Now, one song you should also hear from him is "Conquistador"... I love blasting this while driving on the highway!!! Enjoy.
A whiter shade of pale, Procol Harum. A true classic. I was 4 when it was released however it was such a big hit, for years to follow that I am very familiar with this song. Listen to more music from the 1960’s and 70’s the years where new music was developed and it brought us some great music. This is showing how progressive rock developed
This video of "Whiter Shade of Pale"🔥 has 156 million views on Spotify and the original song has 7 million!😳 People are hearing this song for the first time and lovin' it!💯 The lead singer/piano player was Gary Booker, he passed away in 2022 at age 76, RIP bro'.😭💔 We old hippies all remember this song.🤭 I graduated from high school in 1970, my favorite era for music is 1965-75.🤗 Nobody does it music like that anymore.😢😫❤️✌️
RIP Gary, you gave us a song for the ages. Sounds as good and moving as it did when it came out mid 60’s. Danced many cheek to cheek with this one.
J.S. Bach's masterpiece 'Air On the G String' was the influence for the beginning of this masterpiece.