No No No..This is Perfection!! Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale REACTION *First Time Listening* 

This song was magical for me in the sixties and still is. Sadly this wonderful man passed away from cancer in February at the age of 76 , but his music will live on forever. His name was Gary Brooker.

If you were around in 1967 and after...this song was everywhere...everywhere.....and became the anthem of the sixties...I was lucky to be there...

One of the most beautiful songs ever made.

I thank God this is captured forever. Bless you Gary

I'm sure Gary would be very happy to know how he, the band, the amazing orchestra and this song are enjoyed by new fans everyday thanks to RU-vid, it moves me every time I watch it ... RIP Gary.....

This song has become even more emotional now for us that grew up with such phenomenal music in the sixties since gary's passing.

the sixties , when singers just needed a mike to perform. Rip Mr.Brooker and thx for this gem.

Gary Brooker and Keith Reid wrote this magical and timeless song. They will be playing this in decades to come. Truly a unique and amazing experience.

One of the best live performances ever ,I must have watched this a hundred times 🌹🌹

Where would our souls be without music?

A performance for the Ages ! RIP, Gary

One of the most moving songs from the 60's. It takes my breath away each and every time I hear it!! There will never be another Gary Brooker. Rest in Peace.

He is smiling down from Heaven at your reaction.

This song was a Hodge podge of lyrics loosely tied together by the kind of lifestyle a band in the 60s experienced rolling through sex, drugs, and rock n roll - and became an unofficial anthem to life in the mid to late 60s. It was freewheeling and melancholy at the same time. Art and music were everywhere, and because of the Vietnam War - a feeling of inevitable doom when the party was over permeated through the just-of-age young people of the era. The lyrics and music bring back that kaleidoscopic sense of time and place making it a worthy anthem of a past that is still vibrant in the minds of those of us who lived through it. This performance by Gary Brooker was close to the last time he performed this song and with the biggest live orchestral performance yet by a man who knew his time on this planet was limited. As you can see and hear - he put his heart and soul into this performance. It is almost impossible to imagine that A Whiter Shade of Pale will NEVER be sung or performed like this ever again. And I can empathize with your heartfelt response. To those who loved the party, I wish everyone loved the trip, their own adventure, their own journey to face oblivion with the same intensity of life the musicians of that time period have done.

Such a great performance live ... Garry will be missed..... RIP GB⛵🙏🌷🌎

I was born in 1949 and there is no doubt that I grew up to the best music of all time. I wouldn't have given 2 bob for this song back in '67, but now it is on my all-time favourites playlist. Thank you Gary Brooker, RIP you star.

The famous guitarist/singer/songwriter Peter Frampton once stated that 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' was the most perfect song composed and recorded. As an author and musician, I have to agree. From the lyrics to the composition to the gradual build-up and dramatic conclusion, this ticks all boxes and a hundred more. To write such a beautiful song the author concerned was definitely emotionally and intellectually invested.. Long Live Procal Harem!!!

Gary Brooker's voice aged like wine. Way better than he was in the early 70's. My favorite WSoP performance.

Yes, it does bring tears to the eyes. Sadly, with Gary passing, that voice passes with him. Try to see the 60s video of this. One of the great moments of that era when this song was released.

Whiter shade of Pale first came out in 1967, another song from that year was Nights in White Satin and they sang it again in 1996, Moody Blues,

I feel tremendously blessed that I've been able to listen to this beautiful song for the entire 55 years since it first debuted.

I was ten years old in 1967 when this fantastic song first was released. So I guess I must have had a quite advanced taste for music at so young age. Because this is not just any song, it´s a masterpiece. And I loved it from the first time I heard it. My big brother bought the vinyl single and sometimes if I were lucky I was allowed to listen to it in his room. But this version is not just a fantastic performance, it´s pure magic. The violins, the quire and I really think Gary Brooker sings even better here. Despite of the fact that it had been 39 years since it was new. It ought to be a human right for every person to be allowed to hear this marvellous song. Says a semi-old man from the north of Sweden.

Gary is that magical bottle of wine that got better with age. He was good in 1968. and went to great with this one. The orchestra was great as well. Oh and don't worry about you emotions. Many of us have our eyes sweating when listening to this.

He is magic for a new generation! He is still here!

When this tune first came out, it stunned everyone beyond belief - it was 1967, right at the beginning of hard rock, and this type of pop/rock what totally unknown. 55 years later, I remember exactly who this band was when hearing this great song.

R.I.P..Gary..loverly man and genius too..

Gary Brooker didn't just sing it, he wrote the original music. :-)

I was a teen when this song came out. It always struck me as sad but, listening to the lyrics I don't know why. This particular video is a great reminder of how much great music was made in the 60's and 70's. Keep up the good work.

Simply one of the most beautiful pieces ever.

I think the most beautiful, haunting rendition of this song.... ever.... Not only was Gary Brooker a uniquely talented musician/singer, everyone who knew him had nothing but praise for him personally. He was truly a great man..... We are all the better for his creative gifts.

Sadly Gary Brooker the singer here and lead singer of Procol Harum died very recently! This band and especially this song played a big part in my life when i was young in the 1970s

Since the first time I heard this song as a kid I fell in love with it. Sadly Gary Brooker lost his battle with cancer not long ago. RIP brother you will always be remembered.

This song was the greatest of all time! R.I.P Gary Brooker!

A masterpiece, I don't have another word to say. Thank you for this, Gary.

This orchestra and the singer are so moving, but your sweet expressions, face hands are priceless. Thank you for bringing this to us.

RIP Gary Booker we miss you already.

Brooker, Bach, Reid and Fisher...Perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let it out...Rock n Roll is medicine

Just remember he was 61 in this performance.

Procol Harum released this song in spring 1967. I was 21 and leaving England for France, boarding a ferry in Dover for the cross channel trip to Calais. Shortly after we left Dover, I was standing at the stern of the boat watching the white cliffs fade in the distance against the blue of the channel waters. Music was playing on the ship's loudspeaker system. Suddenly, the organ refrain of A Whiter Shade of Pale began. For four joyous minutes I was transported to a timeless nirvana - the music, the sea, the fresh air, the sun. I have a body memory of that experience. Whenever I hear the organ, I am back on that ferry. I close my eyes and I smile.

A classic performance of a classic song by the finest band ever in my opinion well supported by a wonderful orchestra and choir. It doesn't get better than this and I'm so glad you appreciated it

You should compare his voice to his original studio recording of this song in 1967. There was no orchestra just the band Procol Harum. You can tell how beautifully his voice has maintained all those 40 years later. Maybe even better. This version is so beautiful. You described it perfect...a masterpiece. I cry every time I see a reactor do this song. RIP Gary. Thank you for reacting to this.

My first slow dance summer 1967 thank you for this Beautiful memory!❤✌

Your tears gave me tears. So nice to see young people appreciate my generations music. ✌️

RIP Gary And thank you 🙏

I love this song and your reaction was so beautiful! You touched me. Here's to your next one. 🙏💜😊

You have great taste. Gary Brooker was a wonderful musician, who understood music theory but was never a slave to it. Oh, and a nice bloke, too.

This was released in 1967 and was magical when it came out. I am so glad you enjoyed the music and I appreciate your very human reaction so thank you. This era of music was when artists were actual artists that had talent. No auto tune or digital enhancements. I saw them in 1970 or 71 and it was an amazing show.

Your soul is so bright and as beautiful as you! Blinding!! O my!❤

Hello. First, you are beautiful. Second, this song always gets me in the feels, too. Music is meant to move us. I have seen this performance at least two dozen times with various reactors having a similar experience.

It's okay to cry. I cried too and I have heard this many times over the last fifty years.

I grew up in the 60s surrounded by so much amazing music through 3 decades and this is undoubtedly one of my favourites.

My neighbor was a friend of his asked him what the song was all about. The answer he got really stunned him: I have no idea! I wrote it while I ate cereal. Such a masterpeace.

Since you loved this, time to find the 50 year old rendition of this when PH played with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 1972.

This song was released orginally in 1967 with Gary Brooker and his band. But, this version with the orcestra truns it into a masterpiece.

Young lady your reaction happened millions of times over the years ! Great to see It happen again !

From my generation everyone knows this song & most people love it. I've got to say this is the best performance I've ever heard performed.

My dear, dear sweet woman. To ba able to experience Whiter Shade through your ears and eyes is a magical thing.This took me back perhaps 50 years to the first time I listened to this album on a good stereo with headphones. From beginning to end it pierced my brain. I believe that is what happened to you during this video. Thanks to people like you, younger audiences are finally hearing these classics and, so I believe, they are understanding the powerful lyrics in the same way their parents and perhaps grandparents did. Bless you.

A timeless classic that brings back so many wonderful memories of my youth!

Done when we were fighting the Viet Nam war. We saw violent things But there was a Whiter shade of pale. A brighter shade that death didn't show.

This is one of those iconic forever songs. ❤️

I am so glad that they put this wonderful concert together on video . It is all around so well done and should be viewed many times in the future of mankind . If they want to send a music video out to the far reaches of space , this should be the one.

One of the most beautiful songs of all time

I feel like people are starved for truth and beauty - a glimpse into what's possible, calling into question what is. Peace to you

This song is so special. I sure you will appreciate it. Thank you. You aren't alone with the tears.

One beautiful piece of music enjoyed by such a beautiful young lady.

Saw Procol Harem in Berkeley in 1974…still one of my favorite shows. Gary was really funny too

Beautiful reaction, thank you ❣️🤩🌹

You go girl!! Cry it out! This performance gets me every time 😊

superb reaction

I listened to this song when it was first released and this version truly brings tears to one’s eyes. Everything came together perfectly and Gary’s emotional singing knocks it out of the park.

When the Beatles first heard this in a London night club, they all thought it must have been Stevie Winwood.

Love your reaction mam. Thank you for feeling what I felt the first time I heard it .

I've always loved this song. I'm glad you loved it too.

Hi! I just found you and have subscribed. I loved your poise and sincerity! This song was released in 1967, the year I graduated from high school. (Just turned 73!) In fifty-five years, this song has lost none of its power. The lyrics are still a bit mysterious, even nonsensical, but that only adds to the impact of it. The melody is so overwhelming that the words don't matter anyway. Gary Booker could be singing long division problems, and it would still be magnificent. I look forward to following you! Welcome!

What a perfect and beautiful reaction. Been one of my favorite songs for many decades.

Beautiful choice babydoll! Glad for the technology to share this for those of us who couldn’t be there! Thank you! Classic rendition!

Man... A God given talent that lasted right to the very end. ❤🙌🙏 RIP Sir.

It was the late 70s when I first heard this song on the radio. It was late at night, cruising home from a night out. Alone in my '71 New Yorker doing about 20 over the speed limit. There was a light amount of ground fog. The kind that covers the ditches but the road is above it, like driving across the top of a cloud. One of those moments in my life that music took over.

I really believe that you enjoyed this as much as they were trying to express it!

Thank you for enjoying this masterpiece all the way through with us. You are so genuine. RIP Gary. I am glad I am in that generation that followed your magic. Be well wherever you are.

This was the grand march for my graduation. Always be special for me.

This song brings on so many emotions, I was 12 years old when this song came out and knew then I just heard greatness.

I remember when this song came out. It moved me then as it does now. It will take you to church.

This happens with me every time!

Your reaction is absolutely wonderful! I’ve heard this fantastic song many times, but seeing your reaction to hearing it for the first time made me choke up. This is the power and magic of music.

I remember this song in my youth and man did we have great music in the 60s and 70s. The groups had to play instruments ,and write songs to be notice in those days or you weren’t noticed.

This song always gives me rushes of goosebumps, waves of it across my body. I do not know why, as I was only an infant when it was released.

The reference to 16 Vestal Virgins is intriguing, as there were only ever six at a time, serving for 30 years. Presumably in the song 'Vestal Virgin' is a metaphor meaning any woman out of reach of the singer.

I have little idea of what he is saying, but I know it must be a sad moment as I am tearing up. How his voice can outplay all of the instruments is amazing.

This song and this version is reason number one why music can be beyond transcendant and touch the very essense of our souls. This song is truly from another musical dimension. Superb. Magical. Transcendant.

Love your reaction...1 of the best songs ever💜💜💜💜

I haven't watched your video yet and i would bet the farm that you don't mention what made this song so iconic and memorable. When I hear it in my head there is no orchestra. This live version does sound great BUT. It overshadows the haunting sound of the Organ and that is what made the song GREAT.

This 2006 version performed in Denmark is even better than the original 1967 radio version. The is a classic, emotional rock anthem. You have the same reaction to it as we all did, back in the 60s. Glad you genuinely enjoyed it! I loved your reaction!

I love your reaction, I cried first time hearing this live performance

Thank you for appreciating REAL music

Love your reaction, I rember this on the radio. Beauttiful.

sweet reaction, gary, would hve been pleased, he write vis bck in v 60s,

If I was trying to make contact with aliens, this video would go on the the ship for sure.

Feel the emotion. Feel it touch your soul. Be moved. The power of music. Pure magic.