What Bach tune is whiter shade of pale?
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- What Bach tune is whiter shade of pale?
- Where was A Whiter Shade of Pale filmed?
- Who covered Whiter Shade of Pale?
- What year did Procol Harum song Whiter Shade of Pale?
- How old is Gary Brooker?
- What does Procol Harum stand for?
- What are sixteen vestal virgins?
- Where was Procol Harum from?
- What is Procol Harum real name?
- Is Procol Harum British?
What Bach tune is whiter shade of pale?
The Hammond organ line of “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach's “Sleepers, Wake!” and “Air on the G String” but contrary to popular belief, the song is not a direct copy or paraphrase of any music by Bach although it makes clear references to both pieces.
Where was A Whiter Shade of Pale filmed?
Witley Court The first promotional clip for "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was shot in the ruins of Witley Court in Worcestershire, England. It features four of the five musicians who played on the hit single: Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, David Knights and Ray Royer, in performance and walking through the ruins.
Who covered Whiter Shade of Pale?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | Procol Harum | |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | Dave Antony's Moods | June 1967 |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | Wess | J |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | The Everly Brothers | August 1967 |
What year did Procol Harum song Whiter Shade of Pale?
1967 A Whiter Shade of Pale/Data di uscita
How old is Gary Brooker?
76 years () Gary Brooker/Età
What does Procol Harum stand for?
beyond these things Procol Harum–the name, roughly translated from Latin, means ”beyond these things”–recorded 10 albums over the next decade, but founders Brooker and Reid were the only continuous members.
What are sixteen vestal virgins?
: The Vestal Virgins were those who tended the sacred fire at the temple of the goddess Vesta in Rome. ... : If they lost their sacred virginity, they suffered the punishment of being buried alive.
Where was Procol Harum from?
Southend-on-Sea
| Procol Harum | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock proto-prog art rock psychedelia |
| Years active | 1967–1977, 1991–present |
| Labels | Fly Records, Regal Zonophone, Reprise (US), A&M, Chrysalis, Deram |
What is Procol Harum real name?
But Keith Reid and Gary Brooker, the two members of Procol Harum who wrote that group's first and only smash hit, haven't exactly become millionaires as a result.
Is Procol Harum British?
Procol Harum (/ˈproʊkəl ˈhɑːrəm/) are an English rock band formed in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale", one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies.
