A Whiter Shade of Pale / Lime Street Blues

by Procol Harum

A Whiter Shade of Pale / Lime Street Blues cover art

Driven by Matthew Fisher's majestic Hammond organ melody, which heavily interpolates J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3, 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' is a cornerstone of the Summer of Love. Keith Reid's surreal, cryptic lyrics evoke classical literature and drunken maritime disaster, sung with soulful intensity by Gary Brooker. It established an early template for the emerging symphonic and progressive rock movements.

Genres

  • Baroque Pop
  • Blue-Eyed Soul
  • Psychedelic Pop

Tracklist

  1. A Whiter Shade Of Pale
  2. Lime Street Blues