American Songwriter

Procol Harum’s Second-Biggest Hit After “A Whiter Shade of Pale” Was Written Years Before the Band Formed

Several months after releasing their highest-charting hit “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” which went to No. 5 in the U.S., Procol Harum had more movement in the UK, peaking at No. 6 with their second single ...
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Procol Harum didn’t expect 50th anniversary album Novum to be their last

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Gary Brooker reappeared for the second half of Procol Harum’s recent Royal Festival Hall show, bandaged but unbowed after a ...
Billboard

Procol Harum Lyricist Keith Reid, ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ Co-Writer, Dies at 76

"His lyrics were one of a kind and helped to shape the music created by the band," Procol Harum said in a statement. By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast Songwriter Keith Reid — ...
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Procol Harum Sees Streams & Sales Gains After Frontman Gary Brooker’s Death

Signature track "A Whiter Shade of Pale" leads the way, and debuts on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart. By Kevin Rutherford On-demand U.S. streams of Procol Harum’s catalog jumped 44% following the ...