Monday, March 7, 2011

Procol Harum: A Whiter Shade of Pale (1967)


Happy 65th birthday to Matthew Fisher! (He's the second from the left)...

Keyboardist Matthew Fisher was a member of Procol Harum until 1969, but his organ at the beginning of "Whiter Shade of Pale" stands out as one of the most distinctive solos of all time. It is well worth seeking out those first three albums especially for it's melding of classical themes and breathtaking imagery....here's a clip from 67....

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