First time Hearing | Procol Harun - A whiter shade of pale (REACTION) 

This song is food for your soul. RIP Gary Brooker, you will be sorely missed.

"There's a magic behind this song, guys." That explains it better than a hundred music critics and theorists could.

This performance is Gary Brooker's legacy now. RIP Gary. What you left behind for us will not be forgotten.

His Voice has only gotten stronger after nearly 40 years anon; a full Biblical generation!

Imagine being a teenager in 1967. You and your friends huddle around your transistor radio waiting for this song to come on. That's your "Internet" and you love it.

Gosh why don’t we have anything like this tooday❤❤❤❤❤

Breath taking. It’s like a religious experience.

Nice to see a lovely young woman enjoy this classic song performed by the best group ever and with a wonderful orchestra and choir

I was 13 when this was first released, in 1967, and I never tire of it.

One of the best selling singles of all time and over 1000 artists have recorded it

Garry Brooker sounds just as good now as he did in the 60's when he sang this as the lead singer of Procul Harum.

One of the great songs of the 1960's. Magnificent. 😊👍

Welcome to the world of THE greatest period for music (1965-1980), princess!

Well you are a bit awesome yourself. Love your spirit and reaction. We all love all music.play the isley brothers.

That was a musical masterpiece

One of the great songs of a generation that will soon pass into history. RIP Gary, I'm right behind you.

The lead singer is Gary Brooker. The Danish National orchestra and chorus collaborated on this. 😊🌹

Yes I was 16 but we all love this song. This version unbelievably is the best

Procol Harum……..making beautiful music for over 50 years. They knew, and played with all the greats. The Denmark Orchestra made it so very special.👏. RIP GB.

Not many can sing live as good as this.

Yeah baby this song is awesome

I overloaded on reactions to this song two months ago.... I'm back, wish me luck.

not many at 61 can sing like that, I have watched this so many times, hope it canot wear out.

You look and speak so eloquently. Keep exploring the 60's. So many songs and memories...

"This man is a legend...." Yes. You got it. Gary Brooker, RIP

A TIMELESS PIECE OF MUSIC R.I.P.GARY

Magic, indeed. One of the most magical performances.

Such a beautiful and heartwarming reaction young lady... I was 13 when this originally came out and I believe his voice only improved with age and I like this version better than the original even though it's still a classic.

Procol Harum's music reached me in a special way. and it is so cool to see somebody else getting that kind of turn on.

Top professional song ,top level for Moment ,🇮🇹🌹

Sweet reaction to an amazing performance of a great song.

You are absolutely stunning, and your response also, god bless young lady

R.I.P. Procol Harum singer Gary Brooker May 29, 1945 - February 19, 2022.

Can see you feel the music one of the best live performances ever this you are right it hits your sole lovely reaction ❤️

This was my favorite song from 1967. 😊

If there were empty seats in that crowd, I just don't know what's wrong with people today. Great reaction.

Glad that you watched this. This song was like an anthem to us in the late sixties. I'm glad that you watched this same Danish National Orchestra performing Ennio Morricone's great film score "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly."

some special songs engender an innate emotional response..... , this is one of them....

It is so nice seeing younger reactors listening and enjoying music I grew up with. This is only of my all time favorite songs.

My god you are very young but full of heart.best best wishes.

My first slow dance, yep stepped on her foot! Summer 1967!

Whiter Shade of Pale was a great great song Thank you like to suggest White Room by Cream❤❤❤❤ another really great oldy thank you

I'm so glad you enjoyed the music, there's so much more to explore from that era.

Loveth, thank you so much for doing this! I’m glad you liked it. 😊🌹

All the great bands told story's in there songs.

love you for loving it!! I feel the same way it is from his heart!

The Angels were dancing

Goodbye Gary. You on the radio and and 45 rpm. You were there for us through good times and bad. You touched a generation and we are forever grateful. RIP and be well, wherever you are.

TOP 5 ALL TIME SONGS~ Fantastic version. Still after all these years gives me goosebumps~ RIP Mr. Brooker!

You nailed it! it is a song for the soul!!! love that you get it like I do.

Your reaction is beautiful. This was an anthem for my generation glad you found it

your reaction was beautiful

girl you are drop dead gorgeous... just had to tell you that,,,,, B

The singer is Gary Brooker, who is now 75 years old and 61 years old when recorded in Denmark. His voice is brilliant, it is matured and with high recognition value. This song has accompanied me all my life, indeed a song for the soul. I still have to cry today when I put on the headphones and let myself really mature.

I got re-acquainted with this song recently by watching this version of it, performed by Procol Harum in Denmark 2006 with a Symphony Orchestra and a Choir!! This is for the ages, beautiful music as close to perfection as you can get. No wonder you had such a reaction to it, I'm glad you are able to value and appreciate the beauty of this once in a lifetime performance - to me this is the best version of this song. Gary Brooker's voice has such a quality, as if his voice had gotten better and he takes us into this journey with "Whiter Shade Of Pale" and elevates our spirits.

You did not forget to react, you reacted. Thank you. I look forward to more real reactions and I hope this works out well for you.

So glad it touched you... that's what it was supposed to do... this song came out during my first summer in NYC...a simpler time and love was in the air...I can tell... you have a sweet soul...

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”, but the legend tells that was a Burmese Blue cat, that belonged to a friend of the band and that he lived until 1972. The cat’s name was actually Procul Harun, but the cat’s name was misspelled.

They liked to play in front of full orchestras. Listen to Salty Dog and Conquistador. Great music 🎶

One of the biggest selling singles of all time and over 1000 artists have recorded it

Beautiful reaction dear!

Garry Brooker passed away a few days ago. R.I.P.

MAGICAL IN 2006 & 1967! SAME SINGER 40 YRS. LATER. LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL FOLKS!!

The name is Procul Harum with an M - a friend of the band had a cat with that name and that is where it came from.

Fantastic reaction!!! Thank you!!! 😊

I'm in love with loveth😍

Loveth 1st time watching. Subscribed. Your reaction was beautiful. Just like this song. Enjoyed watching you savor it. Good job sweerie

It was supposed to be track 1 on the Debut Lp issued in 1968 but left off unexplained. It finally got on the reissued 2-Lp set issued in 1972.

Please watch this other song from the same concert in Denmark, “A Salty Dog”, a song dedicated to the sea faring sailors of old. It takes my breath away!

I was 18 when this was released listened.to it loads of times since I love it more everytime Gary Brooker is a one off wonderful song pulls at the heart strings great reaction

Gary, RIP, Neil

Music based on Bach's Air On G String words by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid about a Party that went wrong. Sung in the style of Percy Sledge's When A Man Loves A Woman. Percy returned the favor by covering it! It's on You Tube.

He was 61 in this performance

🤔…..Great reaction video! 👍 First time viewer here (just might have to subscribe if you do more of this quality). I have some comments, interpreting the lyrics of this song which gives it even a deeper dimension - I will share that at the end of this - (and sorry for this detailed commentary, but I think you will find it helpful if you listen to the song again and/or share it with others). Gary Brooker’s incredible singing in this live performance matched - or perhaps even exceeded - the quality of the original 1967 recording that took place 40 years earlier. The band name was from two possible sources. The Latin meaning of Procol Harum is “far beyond these things”…..and one of the band members in ‘67 had a cat named Procol Harum. I vote for the cat theory. 🙂 This song and about 3 or 4 others defined the sound and the scene that was the “Summer of Love”. Unfortunately, that beautiful era only lasted about three years…. Innocence lost - marked by another outdoor concert in December ‘69 at Altamont - The Rolling Stones - they hired the Hells Angels motorcycle gang to be their “security” force - 4 people died that night. However, great music continued to come out from the late 60s all through to the mid 90s. But 1967 through Woodstock 1969 was magic. There has been much debate/misunderstanding regarding the lyrics. I believe I can unlock the mystery for you. The lyrics are mostly metaphorical. The song is about a young couple who are attending a party perhaps at a ballroom - maybe even on a ship. They were either entertainers for the crowd, or they were just part of the crowd dancing….”We skipped the Light Fandango” but instead did cartwheels across the floor, implying that they were having a great time, perhaps even on their way to getting drunk. The room seemed to be shaking apart as they “ordered another drink”, but the waiter brought a tray of many drinks. As the night wore on, the young man was fast, becoming interested in having a more private intimate time with this young girl…. But yet through her near drunkenness, she sensed it, and became frightened. As the young man shuffled through his “playing cards” - a metaphor for looking for that winning hand to convince her to go with him - she again was unable or unwilling to give into him. Even as he told her stories, and lies about himself to impress and take advantage of her she knew she was potentially headed for trouble as “The truth was plain to see”. The vestal virgin metaphor clearly implied that she was young, inexperienced, and not ready for what she feared was his ultimate intent. But he kept on with his tales and lies, and he “would not let her be”…..ramping up the pressure on her to give in. This frightened her tremendously. I have heard, but I cannot confirm, that Gary Brooker and his cowriter actually wrote two more verses, that were never recorded. We will probably never hear the end of that story. Again, I want to say your reaction video was wonderful and genuine. Well done.

Great reaction!

He just passed away 😢 RIP Gary Brooker 🙏

RIP Gary Brooker 29 May 1945 - 19 February 2022

I have loved this song since I was 20 years old in 1967 when the song first came out. Gary Brooker is the original lead singer of Procol Harum and sounds just as he did in 1967 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CJxpKlTID2Q.html this is the link to the Original 1967 version that was a BIG HIT that year with Gary singing his lead as he did in this performance. The ORGAN is what MAKES this song. Some female performer did a remake of it a few years ago, and they completely LEFT OUT the ORGAN. It was NOT the same, it was awful. THE ORGAN HAS TO BE THERE NO MATTER WHAT. This has given me chills and brings me to tears ever since I first heard it in 1967 and it still does. It has been a very special song, almost an anthem, to those of us who were young in 1967 LOVED watching your reaction and your appreciation of this beautiful piece. We really did have the BEST songs during the '60s, it was a magical time for music.

Hi loveth - thank you for your beautiful reaction to this amazing song! I agree with everything you had to say about it, and thank you for taking the time to appreciate the great music from years ago! Now you did say you looked forward to reacting to the suggestions you are given, so forgive me, but I am going to take you at your word! No need to rush to get to any of these, but if you could put them way down on the bottom of your list to get to one day I promise you that you will never regret hearing or reacting to any of them! Carly Simon singing "That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be", The Fifth Dimension with "One Less Bell To Answer", Don McLean with "Vincent" live in 1972, Neil Young singing "Old Man" live in 1971, Queen signing "Love Of My Life" live at Wembley 1986, "Question" by The Moody Blues, "Locomotive Breath" live from the late 1970's by Jethro Tull, "Lonesome Mary" by Chilliwack, "The Battle of Evermore" by Heart live in 1995, "Superman's Song" by the Crash Test Dummies, "If" by Bread, " Tonight Is A Wonderful Time To Fall In Love" by April Wine, and finally (for now) "You Make Me So Very Happy" by Blood Sweat and Tears! Wishing you every ounce of success and happiness on your channel and in life! Peace!!

I like your blabla!

Their name is in fact Procol Harum but your spelling is actually the right original name as seen on Wikipedia: "....However, the cat's pedigree name was in fact Procul Harun, but the name was taken down over the telephone, causing a misspell...." Lovely reaction you share here!

I just love your reaction and you are entirely correct when you say "this is music", as good music has the power to move the soul, and if you like music that moves the soul I would suggest that you check out Charles Landsborough's songs "five fingers" and "colour of the wind".

this theme is inspired by the music of Bach

I like your reaction, but the Keyboard is actually a piano. Made me smile.

Kenny Rogers....Lady

Yesterday.

From 1967 !!!!

Darling please please pleaseeeee react to: ● CELINE DION COURAGE or FLYING ON MY OWN Is soo good ❤💕 #CelineDion

I love this song though it makes absoluely no sense to me whatsoever. I can feel it though.

Take back some of the things I thought about millennials.

It’s Procol Harum, not Harun.

Its harum, not harun

When one considers the Chaucer reference, the song is actually rather frightening. Hence, the "whiter shade of pale..." Think about it: The "vestal virgins" were not going on vacation but, rather, to an Epstein-like sex party. .. Good song tho.

Do you wanna marrie me?

*harum

Listen to the original 1969 version by Procol Harun. It is much better than this version.

"there is nothing more important than if the music moves you, nothing else is more important" -Roger Waters