Almanac Music: Vale – Keith Reid: co-writer of ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’

April 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Keith Reid, co-writer of one of the greatest songs ever, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’, has passed away.

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Almanac Music: Gary Brooker of Procol Harum has sadly passed away

May 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment

‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ is one of the greatest songs of all time. Gary Brooker, who composed the music for the song, and was the leader of ‘Procol Harum’ passed away in February, aged 76, and will be sadly missed by all who loved his music.

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Almanac Music: ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’

July 20, 2021 by 6 Comments

‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ is one of the greatest songs ever written according to Col Ritchie. Gary Brooker performs in concert the song he wrote with Keith Reid, and recorded by Procol Harum in 1967.

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