Procol Harum
Formed in the United Kingdom in 1967, rock band Procol Harum is best known for their debut single “A Whiter Shade of Pale”, which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and in many countries throughout the world, No. 5 on the US charts and won the International Song of the Year award at the 13th Annual Ivor Novello Awards in 1968. The release is one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
Following their studio success, the band embarked upon touring, their live debut opening for Jimi Hendrix in 1967. Their follow-up single, "Homburg", reached No. 6 in the UK, No. 15 in Canada, and No. 34 in the US. The group’s debut album “Procol Harum”, reached No. 47 on the charts in America.
With singer/pianist Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid providing the band's entire repertory, their music is built around an eclectic mix of blues-based rock riffs and grand classical themes. Accredited with contributing to the development of progressive rock, the band became one of the most popular of progressive rock bands, their singles outselling all rivals.
Though the group has faced many changes from its inception, Procol Harum still has a strong presence and following to date. In October 2012, the band was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014 the band toured in France, Switzerland, Germany, Canada and the Eastern U.S.
Record Masters
| Record Master Title | Artist | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| QUITE RIGHTLY SO | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| SHINE ON BRIGHTLY | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| SKIP SOFTLY (MY MOONBEAMS) | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| WISH ME WELL | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| RAMBLING ON | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| MAGDALENE (MY REGAL ZONOPHONE) | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INC. |
| IN HELD TWAS IN I | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| WHISKEY TRAIN | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| THE DEAD MAN'S DREAM | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
| STILL THERE'LL BE MORE | PROCOL HARUM | ESSEX MUSIC INT. |
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