. FB is listed
as a Radio Partner in Sing Out! magazine and weekly
playlists are posted at the FOLKDJ-L website. FB is
Maine's longest airing roots music program, having begun
in 1993.
It's my understanding that Westside reissues some
classic early country material, such as Moon Mullican.
I play a variety of folk genres, from bluegrass to
blues, and would appreciate any promo copies of reissues
of the early country music genre. Thanks.
Regards,
Skip Mowry
WRBC/Folk Beat
60 Orchard St.
Auburn, ME 042
Skip Mowry
Happy Birthday Gary (2000-05-30 04:18:37)
May your Day be Filled with Wonder and May all your Wishes come True. For what You have meant in our lives we are beholden to you. Happy Trails.
Love Bob and Cathy
Bob and Cathy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY!!!!!!!!! (2000-05-29 01:06:43)
Best Wishes to the Birthday Boy...may all our birthday 'SETLISTS' come true!!!!! ;-)
Much love,
Beverly
(2000-05-27 11:05:01)
Jim Rogers
Whiter Shade long version (2000-05-26 19:53:48)
I have been a fan for about 25 years.Saw them live in
Chicago for Exotic Birds & Fruit and a few years ago for
Prodigal Stranger.Powerful both times!Also actually had
a Dutch or French lp years ago that had a studio version
of AWSoP with the extra verses.What the hell did I do
with it?!It was on Fly or Cube records and might've been
a double lp.Someone tell me I didn't imagine it!Got to
find that one again....Help!Kurt Piepenburg
Kurt Piepenburg
new artists (2000-05-26 15:11:21)
We are a new artist that is interested in have our original music heard. Check out our website and listen to some of our songs.
SELF WILL http://ourworld.cs.com/tpe6043469
1.4.00 (2000-05-24 23:14:39)
Yes, highly amusing. Now get a life.
clive wilson
AWSOP on Lead Guitar (2000-05-23 20:09:13)
I had no problem finding the lyrics to the song on your site (Singles and Rareties). I first heard the song when on vacation in Montreal, Expo '67 on a Holiday Inn Hotel radio. I, like many others thought it sounded like Bach, except Churches usually prefer pipe organs to Hammonds. I bought the single and as soon as I got an electric guitar (early 70's) I started playing along with the record. Now for years I have been drowning out the other musicians with my Lead Guitar version of the song. Also, years back I think it was King Curtis that had a Saxaphone instrumental version. I wish I had a group with the same musical tastes as me.
Jim Boda
Question about "Psalm for St. Mary" (2000-05-22 21:41:52)
Greetings from USA:
I am writing to inquire about a song on CD: THE GARY BROOKER ENSEMBLE WITH CHOIR AND STRING QUARTET-WITHIN OUR HOUSE, recorded live at St. Mary and All Saints Church (REP 4660-WY). The song that I am interested in is: PSALM FOR ST. MARY. I work in a church in USA and would like to know if the arrangement of this song is available in any written form (choral music, solo music, etc.). We would like to have our choir and orchestra perform this song in our church. Can you help with any information?
Thank You,
Kenny Corn
Kenny Corn
(2000-05-19 20:56:57)
haven't been around many procol harum fans these days in the paris (france) area, so i'm kind of surprised to read so many people out here on your site ...
anyway, spent a very nice few minutes with you
and i'll probably come back some day !
keep it going
jc
jc guzzo
(2000-05-19 14:13:56)
Procol Harum are better than the Beatles
Chris Sotomayor
(2000-05-18 03:00:58)
Whiter Shade of Pale; one of the greatest songs
ever.
Terry Rimes
(2000-05-18 03:00:12)
Whiter Shade of Pale; one of the greatest songs
ever.
Terry Rimes
(2000-05-13 12:04:43)
Greetings,
It took me 20 years to find the 1st album, again. I used to have 2 or 3 of the black& white Derams in the 60's, but they all got used up and I always assumed that I could get more, but one day they disappeared.Now i have 3 or 4 and am happy again. I have my Christmas Camel any time i want.
It has been many years since I have last seen Procol Harum, but I managed to witness 9 of your shows prior to 1970, and was able to meet the group backstage at the Grande Ballroom in Deroit in 1969. I couldn't even get a proper word out of my pie-hole at the time. What an ass I was.The chance of a lifetime and I was struck mute.I think that I knew the group wanted to meet females and I wasn't, so , no matter what I said would be superfluous, so I just stood there hoping Gary or Robin, or Mathew or David or Barry would say something to me 1st.Jeez, how nerdy I was.
Thanks for the heavenly music
Rob Newman
Rob Newman
Thanks (2000-05-13 11:34:02)
I marvel at how A Whiter Shade Of Pale even now retains its power and mystique. The music remains evocative and hypnotic. The piece seems diminished neither by time nor the loss of the colourful era that launched it. What thanks then could I offer to repay thirty years of spellbound rapture at its every playing?
John Edwards
John Edwards
Our First Glorious Day of Celebration (2000-05-12 04:20:20)
Greetings Fellow Dwellers of the Realm,
We set out to go exploring and set our foot on the nearest road. We tip our hats to Procol Harum who is a continuing living experience. The music is more than music and the words are more than words. In life as we row from ship to the shore, we wait faithfully for more stories showing us which adventure is coming next. Could it be an evening in the Hotel Grand or should we continue to wait for the sign post ceasing to sign? We've met sailors, and poets, angels, and scondrals. I think we met a Gurdy Man Opps wrong road(hi don! we love you. 11 months to go!) We continue still to follow and celebrate the experience of Procol Harum's music.
We Love You,
Bob and Cathy
Bob and Cathy
International Procol Harum Day--12 May 2000 (2000-05-12 02:19:29)
To be celebrated in honour of Procol Harum for the brilliant sound and song they have represented!
Shine On Procol Harum!
Shine On Palers!
Best Wishes,
Beyondo Bev ;-)
xoxoxo
Beverly
(2000-05-11 18:58:04)
Hello! I am a PH portuguese fan for many years ;
My favourite albuns are SHINE ON BRIGHTLY and GRAND HOTEL.
By the way what do you think about TRANSATLANTICs cover of IN HELD TWAS I IN ?
PROGRESSIVE ROCK and the MELLOTRON LIVE AGAIN !!!
Roger Silva
Thanks Procol (2000-05-08 11:10:39)
In 1967 I was 14 and I listened to A whiter shade of pale.I started playing the organ and today I am still playing a lot of Procol songs with my group " Prima Pagina" all over Italy. Their songs have been very important in my life and when I play them
on my Hammond organ there's always a strong emotion in my soul. Thanks Gary,Keith,Matthew.....
Alfredo Gioffredi Italy
(2000-05-08 11:00:52)
Alfredo g
Thanks Procol to exist (2000-05-08 11:00:12)
Alfredo Gioffredi Italy
(2000-05-08 10:56:33)
alfredo gioffredi
Procol (2000-05-04 21:40:39)
Excellent and comprehensive site.
Mark Baker
no subect (2000-05-04 21:35:46)
Actually, I've been wanting to write to Gary & Keith,to ask them about' A whiter shade of pale'if there is any background on it. I love the song and been trying to research it, a few of my rock books said it was a BACH
cantata and when I asked David Lanz he had no recollection on it HELP!!!!!!!!!
Nanci Giampietro
no subect (2000-05-04 21:33:15)
Actually, I've been wanting to write to Gary & Keith,to ask them about' A whiter shade of pale'if there is any background on it. I love the song and been trying to research it, a few of my rock books said it was a BACH
cantata and when I asked David Lanz he had no recollection on it HELP!!!!!!!!!
Nanci Giampietro
(2000-05-04 18:41:16)
I first saw Procul Harum at Lehigh University in Bethlehem Pa. in late November of 1970 .I actually wasn't familiar with their music at the time only knowing Homburg and A Whiter Shade of Pale.I've been a big fan ever since.
Jack Wehr
(2000-04-29 23:23:21)
PROCOL (2000-04-28 00:46:02)
HAS ANYBODY OBTAINED A VIDEO OF THE EDMONTON TV BROADCAST?I,D LOVE A COPY.GARY CANT REMEMBER PLAYING HULL CITY HALL ON THEIR TOUR IN 1977 BUT I WAS THERE.
GG DRAX
LYRICS (2000-04-27 19:06:50)
i HAD THE SONG "SALTY dOG " IN MY MIND FOR DAYS, LOCATED MY TAPE AND PLAYED IT OVER/OVER/OVER..BUT HAD TO GO TO THIS SITE TO GET A FEW OF THE WORDS TO " sALTY dOG"..GREAT !! THANKS.
From Edmonton ab (2000-04-27 05:10:20)
Does anyone know the value of the "live with the edmonton syphony" on record. I have two and was just wondering
lindseyt
procol live (2000-04-24 02:00:25)
Reminded by a friend of some of the beautiful sounds at the Fillmore(s). I only saw Procol Harum live once. It was at the Fillmore East in the spring of 1970. I had listened to the albums often enough. Salty Dog about a thousand times at a friend's house. So I thought of their music as more production oriented without super high expectations for the live show.
I was blown away by the slimmed down version of PH at the Fillmore. What I still hear in my head today was the sound of the opening chords of "The Devil Came From Kansas". It grabbed your attention in a stark primal way. I don't think I'll ever hear amplified piano in quite the same way. GB sang beautifully. The band was super tight and far more rock and roll than I imagined.
These days when I listen to them, it's the simple rock & bluesy numbers that I enjoy the most. The psychedelia is dated but the sound of great musicianship and songwriting doesn't go away.
Saw Robin Trower in mid 70s in Cambridge, MA and bought a few of his solo albumns. I can only dream of what a reunion concert would sound like, preferably without the orchestration which never really did it for me. Maybe someday . . .
Ken Aidekman www.parkinsonwalk.org
Happy Easter (2000-04-23 08:44:37)
the motel lights were blinkin'
on my chartreuse 4-door lincoln
on the dock the fish were stinkin'
I simply didn't have a care
and the old men sit 'round the cracker barrels
the children hum their christmas charols
the train tracks all run parallel
but they'll all meet up oneday
on a dusty pew in a vestibule
sits the devil playing pocket pool
he's waiting for the next poor fool
who forgot that it was sunday! hAPPY eASTER EVERYBODY..
sHINE ON..
Rick Devens
(2000-04-22 04:00:40)
NOTHING'S BETTER LEFT UNSAID
CHARLIE BAMBINO
Our Gentle Goddess has Spoken (2000-04-22 03:37:46)
May 12th is our own BEVERLY'S birthday. She has declared that date to be PROCOL HARUM day! I'm sure this is something we are happy to comply with. Please go to "Our Diet of News" for April 22 for a wonderful NEW Beverly story, the hononary member of P.H. Let's unite Brothers and Sisters. May we sing in one voice and may it be heard by those who need to hear.
Love, Bob&Cathy
Fan (2000-04-20 23:30:01)
A fan since the 60's
Joe Spinale
(2000-04-20 17:12:35)
I´m a fan of PH since "shade". I got to know Gary at Chiddingfold 1995 and in Redhill 1997. I am also member of the "whalers". (hallo Michael) I'm looking forward to see Gary with Bill Wyman in Kaiserslautern on April, 27th. I hope to enjoy PH in concert in the new future or that they will produce a new CD. Hans
Hans
(2000-04-18 01:00:14)
I have been a Procol fan since I first heard WSOP. I purchased every album and loved them all. I am especially fond of the power that the group can develop when driving home a theme. It occurs all over in all the albums. Reid's lyrics have always been the best , translated beautifully by Gary. As you can see I have an everlasting love for Procol music and continue to enjoy it intermixed with my other favorite bands.
It is almost impossible to pick a favorite album,but I believe that Shine on Brightly and Exotic Birds and Fruit would be up there. Queens NY USA
Bob
(2000-04-18 00:57:06)
I have been a Procol fan since I first heard WSOP. I purchased every album and loved them all. I am especially fond of the power that the group can develop when driving home a theme. It occurs all over in all the albums. Reid's lyrics have always been the best , translated beautifully by Gary. As you can see I have an everlasting love for Procol music and continue to enjoy it intermixed wih my other favorite bands.
It is almost impossible to pick a favorite album,but I believe that Shine on Brightly and Exotic Birds and Fruit would be up there.
Bob
'Hornby' (2000-04-16 02:09:40)
Sorry, not really sure. It either points to a British train set or a flyfish lure, maybe both....possibly neither. ;-) You might consider joining the procol@progrock e-list where discussions about such topics take place. The link can be located at the interactive menu.
Shine On Brightly!
Beverly
You Must Be The Mermaid Who Took Neptune For A Ride (2000-04-14 03:30:54)
Beverly, Could you tell us all why Eric Clapton calls Gary, "Hornby"? If anyone has the inside scoop..it's you!!! Got to be a bit more straight these days. kr.
Love
Bob and Cathy
Bob and Cathy
To John (2000-04-11 02:41:01)
Go to the front page of this site. There's a heading "song words". Go in Peace and desire to find beauty. The truth will set you free. We saw it in a dream
Bob and Cathy
Bob and Cathy
(2000-04-10 23:56:29)
Dr. Glenn Morgenstern
nothing (2000-04-10 02:45:25)
hey cool site man, where the crap are the lyrics to "Whiter Shade of Pale"?? if u get them,, plz email them to me or something, thx, bye
john
To The Poet of the Court (2000-04-08 03:26:31)
I know you don't "computer" but just in case, I had to write. This is to KEITH REID our poetic prophet. My husband Bob is an illustrator and last Saturday night won The Independent Artist of the Year Award. This is a big deal to us midwesterners. Like yourself Bob has always artistically followed his heart. We would be alot wealthier if he hadn't, but that's ok. Matter of fact it makes me proud. On Saturday right before he thanked his partner and love of 25 years (april 24) he thanked Gary Brooker and Keith Reid. For direction. For poetry. For inspiration. Roland gave us a page on this site procolharum.com/cathy&bob_ph-pix.htm (thanks my brother), but we are only a small part of all the lives you've touched with your words. Like I shared with another fan... we are all your children. So thank you
dweller of the mountain top. I hope you come down sometime to see how your children have grown. Still standing with my shoes laced up wrong. Love Bob and Cathy
Cathy
NEED HELP PLEASE!!!!!! (2000-04-08 00:16:23)
TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT I NEED A COPY (CASSETTE ONLY PLEASE) OF THE "PORTFOLIO" 2 RECORD RELEASE ON CHRYSALIS/UNITED KINGDOM. WHY? I WROTE THE LINER NOTES AND TRAGICALLY MY COPIES HAVE VANISHED. PLEASE WRITE TO ME AT unsteady@excite.com IF YOU CAN LOCATE ONE FOR ME. THANKS AND REMEMBER TO SHINE ON BRIGHTLY.
UNSTEADY FREDDIE none
PROCAL HAREM (2000-04-07 04:47:57)
Been a fan since the sixties and when are you coming to
Southern California? Thanks for making history in music...
Steve Richards
(2000-04-04 14:04:30)
(2000-04-04 03:53:21)
(2000-04-02 11:08:10)
Would you please make shure, that I can continue visiting the BtP homepage. I was not able to sign in for it at the website, since I dont have a program able to do so.
Thank you
Karsten Overgaaqrd
"Saving Grace" (2000-03-31 12:47:34)
There is a song on a commercial for the show Paramedics. I believe the name of the song is "Saving Grace", could you please tell me if this is a Procal Harem song?
Anyone?????
Thanks
Lindy
Lindy
congratulations to procol harum (2000-03-31 03:47:06)
congratulations for a wonderful site ||||||||||||||||
i´ve been a fan of procol since i was 15 years old | (now i´m 48), i live in buenos aires argentina and i know there are a lot of fans of PH here (i don´t know if we would fill an auditorioum or theatre but........... you never know |
by the way i always admired the late BJ WILSON, can you inform me how he died (the only i know is he died on 8 october, 1990)
thanks in advance and congratulations again for this site |||||||||||||
kind regards
alfredo zingrich von ins
buenos aires, argentina
alfredo zingrich von ins
IN HELD TWAS IN I : COVER VERSION (2000-03-31 00:37:45)
HELLO ALL PROCUL fans
I have been an avid fan of PH since 1973. My subject matter concerns the release of an album by a group called TRANSLANTIC. The members of this band are from MARILLION, FLOWERKINGS, DREAM THEATRE,and SPOCK'S BEARD. The drummer, MIKE PORTNOY suggested the band do a cover of IN HELD. The CD has just been released on INSIDE/OUTSIDE RECORDS. The 17 minute version has a little more "punch" than PROCUL'S and there are a couple of interesting changes, which are nice enhancements. There is a TRANSLANTIC page that can give all the details. The rest of the album is interesting, progressive, and full of nice melodies. I highly recommend you try this out!
SHALAMAR!
CHARLIE NOLAN
CHASNOLAN@JUNO.COM
CHASNOLAN@HOTMAIL.COM
CHARLIE NOLAN HOME! (NONE, ACTUALLY!)
Guitar Tab (2000-03-30 11:16:00)
You site is brilliant but you need to put more guitar tabs for the songs on the site.
Thanx alot.
Joe Marsden
Happy Birthday DAVE!!!!!! (2000-03-30 04:01:10)
Wishing you a BRIGHTLY SHINING BIRTHDAY DAVE!
Keep On Truckin'Dude! ;-)
Much love,
Beverly
Cleveland? (2000-03-29 23:06:30)
Does anyone from the Cleveland area remember PH playing at I think it was the John Carroll University gymnasium with a band called Steel-eyed Span maybe 1971 or so? I think I remember the accoustics not being the best. Wow thats almost 30 years ago. I'm starting to sound like my dad remembering hearing the Jimmy Dorsey band.
J. Harrington
Summer of 1972 (2000-03-20 18:10:01)
I spent the Summer of '72 thumbing about Europe. I was no longer draft eligible for the US Army. College had lost meaning. I was looking for another fork in the road. At the end of my june-September Odessey I returned to London where I had landed 3 months earlier. A sign mentioned that P.H. was playing at some place called the Rainbow. What a magical name for a theatre I thought. With my London A-Z I found my way to the box office, and bought a single ticket. I think it was a balcony seat.
It was a memorable night. I was so focused on the upcoming concert that I failed to notice that my check in for my flight home was the same night, not the next evening as I had assumed. I found out the next evening when I arrived at the terminal with no flight to be had.
I remember the concert was with full orchestra and choir. The theatre was fantastic, and the friends I made that week in London left an indelible memory on my soul.
Thank you Procul Harum.
Thank you London.
Brian
Brian Rich
Spinetti, Fenwick, Mercer... (2000-03-20 07:18:08)
if Henry Spinetti, Chris Mercer, or Ray Fenwick are out there - could you drop me a line? thanks!
BTW - Great band - what a list of musicians! I saw Trower a few years back - incredible! Keep rockin! :-)
Kevin J. Universal Wheels
Turning Back The Page (2000-03-19 04:51:52)
Dear Pam Quinn
Thank You for sharing your re-found treasure! As you can see it is handled with gentle hands by the web masters at BTP. Your brother may have past to another place for now, but he's lovingly watching you share your secert memories with all of us, and is smiling that you are remembering that special adventure you both experienced. That way he'll never really be far away from you. We'll watch for all the new chapters and share a new spark with you everytime.Having a dream in ev'ry home
Love,
Bob and Cathy
bob and cathy
Happy Fifty-Three Beej... (2000-03-18 01:37:25)
Especially for you and on this day, you are...
Always in our hearts
Always with us
Always missed you remain...
Always
Much love,
Beverly
(2000-03-10 22:39:26)
I saw Procol Harum about 5-6 times from the late 60's to the mid seventies. But, without a doubt the most memorable show for me was at the Academy of Music in NYC! The line up that night was opening act YES, the King Crimson, the Procol Harum. Needless to say the evening was charged with energy. I remember thinking
that it might be difficult to better the opening acts, but Procol Harum put on a show that at all times soared,
rocked and rained down fire that night. When I discuss this show with anyone who will listen, I always say that it is the best show I ever experienced.
There music still sucks me back.
Dutch O'Neill
(2000-03-10 22:33:47)
Dutch O'Neill
re: hello (2000-03-09 22:09:24)
Hello Procol fans...I just found out about this wonderful site...two questions that maybe someone can help me with: 1. a childhood friend of mine - Paul Ferguson - from Dover, NJ was the biggest Procol Harum fan in the world and I wonder if he's connected with anyone on this site; 2. Since "Proco Harum Live with the Edmonton Orchestra" album is only 40 minutes long is there any possibility that the rest of the concert will ever find its way on a rereleased CD? Just wondering...thanks....Randy Evans
Randy Evans www.gracechristian.com
(2000-03-09 19:51:37)
Happy Birthday Matthew! (2000-03-07 13:00:04)
Wishing you a very special day along with many thanks and much love,
Beverly
M.F.'s B-day and an old memory (2000-03-07 06:19:58)
I would like to take this opportunity on the occasion of Matthew Fisher's birthday to relate my story of meeting Matthew. Twenty five years ago I was a young musician in Hollywood playing Hammond organ in the back-up band of the soon to be teen-star Shaun Cassidy. We were rehearsing at Studio Instrument Rentals (S.I.R.) on Santa Monica Blvd. at the same time as Robin Trower's band. In fact, we rehearsed in the very same studio as the Trower band and often exchanged cordialities with them. Although I highly admired Trower's playing, it was Matthew Fisher who was my musical hero and role model. After rehearsals we often used to go to the Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Blvd to unwind. The Rainbow was and probably still is a notorious and infamous hangout for touring British rock bands. On any given night one might see a Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, or John Lennon holding court upstairs in the "Over the Rainbow" private club, or a Keith Emerson tearing out into the night on his Harley. Anyway, one night I happened to see Matthew Fisher there. I assume he was in Los Angeles in some connection with Trower. I nervously introduced myself and told him how much I admired "Journey's End" and "I'll Be There" and what an influence he had had on my own playing, composing, and singing styles. I remember we also chatted briefly about the John Ford/Richard Hudson album which had recently been released. My lasting impression was of a gracious, unassuming, rather shy and gentle man who was the antithesis of all the rock-star types who frequented the Rainbow. In fact, he went completely unnoticed by all of the poseurs and groupies on the prowl. They had no idea that one of the world's most distinguished musicians was in their midst! I would like to wish him a very happy birthday and many thanks for everything! P.S. Besides playing w/ Shaun Cassidy, for much of the 70's and 80's I was in a Los Angeles band called Village who were very Procol/Matthew influenced. They have a website: www.fakerecords.com. Today I am a composer and teach music theory and musical theatre at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where I'll be directing "Evita" in May. All the best.
Jeremy Gilien
at last (2000-03-06 22:48:16)
great to find out lots of procol fans are still alive and kicking. bought my first ph album 30 years ago
and their music still thrills me.
look forward to a possible next/last concert in holland
(visited their early nineties concert at utrecht)
willem eijer / netherlands
willem eijer
(2000-03-04 15:46:26)
I last saw Procol Harum in Aylesbury Civic Centre in 1977 on the same night that the BBC "Sight and Sound" broadcast went out. I was working at the venue that night and recall that the band watched themselves on a small portable TV. I myself managed to make an audio recording of the programme which I still have albeit with a momentary power cut during "Grand Hotel".
My other memory of the Aylesbury gig was Keith Reid arriving at the venue in a Bristol sports car.
I previously saw the Harum at Dunstable a year or so earlier where they were supported by Leo Sayer.
Thanks for an excellent web site!
William Heelis
Thank you, Herman (2000-03-03 23:39:40)
Last week Herman from Germany offered some Procul songbooks to us. Our computer broke, now I cannot find his Email. I hope you see this, Herman, and thank you!!!!!!!!!!! I did find some music transcriptions at this site, Thank you Beverly!!!! The music is very complicated, a bit over our amateur heads.
I hope you both see this message. Best wishes to all.
Tom
Tom Phillips --
Thank you, Herman (2000-03-03 23:38:16)
Last week Herman from Germany offered some Procul songbooks to us. Our computer broke, now I cannot find his Email. I hope you see this, Herman, and thank you!!!!!!!!!!! I did find some music transcriptions at this site, Thank you Beverly!!!! The music is very complicated, a bit over our amateur heads.
I hope you both see this message. Best wishes to all.
Tom
Tom Phillips --
JUST WONDERING (2000-03-03 03:06:37)
HELLO FELLOW DWELLERS OF THE REALM,
DID ANYONE EVER HEAR OF PROCOL OR THE PARAMONTS PLAYING WITH THE "ZOMBIES". "TIME OF THE SEASON" WAS THEIR CLAIM TO FAME. JUST WONDERING.
ON THE LAST TRAIN TO NIAGARA
BOB AND CATHY
ps welcome jeremy gilien!
BOB AND CATHY nuthin honey
(2000-03-01 23:15:20)
Words cannot describe how much the music of Procol Harum has meant to me. I was so thrilled to learn of
this website and am almost a daily visitor. I love all of the updates. Continue this important work!
Jeremy Gilien
Happy Birthday Diane! (2000-03-01 00:14:03)
Wishing you a SHINING DAY filled with BRIGHT JEWELS!!!
Much love,
Beverly
(2000-02-24 02:43:08)
(2000-02-24 02:38:48)
Thank You for this great web-site! Long live Gary
and the rest of PH. We fans are the lucky ones who "got"
what it was they were trying to do. They were, and are,
"above all these things."
Rick Devens
(2000-02-24 02:29:28)
Thank You for this great web-site! Long live Gary
and the reat of PH.
Rick Devens
(2000-02-24 02:27:45)
Rick Devens
thanks (2000-02-22 04:49:40)
dear wres2345,
thank you for sharing your photo find! just wondering... what stocks you might suggest to purchase tomorrow?? because you're one lucky gent!
and if we see you again it will be as a friend
bob and cathy
cathy n/a
cool stuff (2000-02-20 06:37:07)
Alright site
Derek Dutcher members.home.net/liltyke/set.html
site (2000-02-20 06:35:17)
alright site.
Derek Dutcher members.home.net/liltyke/set.html
Matthew's Hammond B-3's (2000-02-20 04:01:00)
I frequented The Grande Ballroom in Detroit and in late 1967 had the good pleasure of seeing Procol Harum. Beyond being shaken by B.J. Wilson's drums and Robin Trower's guitar riffs, I have to admit that Mr. Fisher's Hammond B-3's were tossing the sound of his organ into the crowd like I had never experienced. One cannot also forget that Mr. Brooker's piano and vocal's were superb and Dave Knight was playing some classical bass lines which provided a solid bottom. I saw them in MI about 6-7 more times before moving to San Francisco in 71', continuing to view the band with great reverence.
Shine on Brightly!!
Michael Bolan
(2000-02-20 03:47:17)
Party Downunder (2000-02-19 01:30:19)
Hello Melbourne! Heres wishing all you lucky Palers, Whalers and Sailors who will be meeting with Gary, Chris and Geoff this weekend a very memorable occasion!!!
Shine On and regards from Ft. Lauderdale!
Beverly
(2000-02-18 17:49:07)
Great site! A whiter shade of pale is one of my favourite songs.
Harm Schoonekamp http://www.harmschoonekamp.com
Greetings from Edmonton (2000-02-12 02:02:26)
I'm a 15 kid from Edmonton. Conquistador is one of my favorite songs. Unfortunatly I can only listen to it on the Radio and my dads only P.H. Record (live with the Edmonton Symphony).
Lindsey
Greetings from Edmonton (2000-02-12 01:58:33)
I am 15 and live in Edmonton, Conquistador is one of my favorite songs. The only way I can listen to ProcolHarum is the radio and my dads on records but hope to find some C.Ds on them
Lindsey Trufyn
Can't get enough! (2000-02-12 01:46:58)
I first saw Procol Harum in 1968 in Cocoa Beach Fla. I later had the pleasure of working some of thier shows in Texas in the mid 70's I have never ever heard another band like them. I've started playing music on my own now and desperatly am trying to find Guitar tabs to all of thier music also bass runs. Any help? E-mail me.
Nyk NA
(2000-02-09 23:45:17)
Edmonton (2000-02-07 17:47:48)
Having been a fan of literate rock 'n roll for thirty years, Procol Harum is for me an icon. Am distressed that a disc version of "Live with the Edmonton Symphony" is currently unavailable in the States. Any ideas from anyone on accessing a copy?
Those at peace shall see their wake.
Randy Robertson
(2000-02-05 20:01:06)
Congratulations at all. Procol Harum it makes part of my life. Since 1970 I hear them. The songs, the words, the almbum's picture, the atmosphere takes off from every music. Ever.
Third millenium it will be times from Procol Harum.
So long.
washington araujo
Procol & James Dewar (2000-02-04 07:11:10)
I've been going CD crazy purchasing all of the Procol catalog. It's too bad Broken Barricades is not available! All I can say is "What a great band". Thanks for the James Dewar information. If there ever was an overlooked vocalist (and bassist) in rock music, it's James. His voice was as important to the Trower sound as much as Robin's guitar. Thanks for many great albums. Now where can I get this solo album?
Anthony
Worshipping Procol Harum (2000-02-04 05:10:42)
I've been a Procol fan from the first. With the exception of the last two albums of the first incarnation of the band, their music has provided ceaseless enjoyment for thirty years. The quality of the music and the lyrics continues to shine as brightly as the first time I heard the band. Some music sounds as if it spews from the bowels of Hell, but the music of Procol Harum is a gift from God on high.
Kurt Harding
(2000-02-03 10:53:20)
(2000-02-03 10:52:15)
(2000-02-01 14:24:45)
HI FROM ITALY!
I've always been a PH fan since I was a teen-ager
(now I'm just a bit..older,but evergreen)and could
share my fondness just with few human beings at that
time!Thanks for giving me this opportunity now (never
too late)
Walpurgis
WALPURGIS
The old days... (2000-02-01 04:48:04)
One of the first concerts I ever saw was Procol Harum at Place des Nations in Montreal in... '69 ? I was a young drummer then (now I'm an old drummer) and I was awed by B.J. Wilson. Great site. Thanks.
Kelly Arrey
LIFE (2000-01-31 16:46:27)
GREETINGS FROM THE ANCIENT ONE. MY COMPLIMENTS ON YOUR
WEBSITE. MY NAME IS MICHEAL. I AM A PSYCHIC/
METAPHYSICAL PRACTITIONER IN CANADA. YOU HAVE MANY FANS HERE. CONGRATULATIONS ON A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
I WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
The Ancient One http://www.bardic.on.ca/ancient
Cathy Nemeth (2000-01-31 03:28:37)
I'm trying to locate Cathy Nemeth, the biggest Procol Harum fan of all time. See turned me on to the band and I've loved her for it ever since. The last time I saw her was shortly after my wedding. Cathy, if you get this message - please email me! So, "Where's the Robin?"
Chuck
(2000-01-27 15:33:25)
(2000-01-27 15:07:18)
procol harum (2000-01-26 22:33:58)
just a fan from the old days
saw them at the Atlantic City Pop Festival 1969
did i really see seagulls flying aroung while they were doing Salty Dog?
bass player was cool in leather suit and of course robin
richard surratt
(2000-01-26 04:54:23)
great site a salty dog best song ever!!
whiter shade of pale (2000-01-25 01:24:51)
i have loved PH for years but currently dont own any Cd's (all mine were on album) whiter sh...... came up in a conversation recently
and i wanted this person to experience the song could you please send a link or something to where i could find the mp3 version all i can find are the midi files which dont do it justice thanx for any responce you give
Chris Ayers
(2000-01-23 05:09:01)
i guess i was a little scared to write anything to the website. procol is so very percious to us that we were afraid that there may be some ho hum followers. people that didn't see the whole beauty of the band. i was happly wrong! the quick response from roland was so very kind and flattering. he really understood how procol can be a part of peoples lives. we're so glad there are others that share our magical ride.
love
cathy lessl
bob&cathy lessl n/a
procolfan (2000-01-22 16:14:59)
Lisbon,Portugal
I'm so glad at last to find lots of info about Procol Harum.
Since the 60's that I try to know what equip. they used during their carrers.
I'm 50 and I still trying to get some more about it.
Best regards
Luis Pereira
(Piano tunner)
luis esteves pereira
best Kraftwerk page ever... (2000-01-21 12:34:55)
Hi!!! I love PH, the site's good too. Hey, I want a
PH collection, with Whiter Shade of Pale and Homburg,
also with other cool tracks of theirs. Can anybody copy
them for me? I have other trade, although not of the
same genre (besides Deep Purple)
Thanks!
Matthew http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/palace/8922
James Dewar (2000-01-21 02:57:08)
Beyond The Pale is a great place for all to keep up on things regarding this great group . Thanks for putting this site together .
Thanks to a lot of effort Chrysalis has released James Dewar's fine solo album on disc after almost twenty years . The sad part is I have yet to see any mention in print of it or any retailers carrying it at all in the USA . You'd think Chrysalis could send out 10 or twenty discs to publications for promo after all the gold and platinum albums Jimmy sold for them in the seventies with Robin . A real disappointment especially since I'm sure Jimmy's family wouldn't mind some royalty action at this time .What can we do ? Couldnt we all contribute a small amount of money to purchase a half page ad in both the US Goldmine and UK Record Collector to maybe ,
" congratulate " Jimmy on this fine album being available ,and list the number label and retailer, producer credits , musicians etc. I'd like to contact Chrysalis online but their site is never open . I wouldn't think they'd object to free promotion for one of their own products . Maybe they'd even loan us some artwork for it . I know I wouldn't mind contributing some money to the fund , I had many hours of listening pleasure thanks to Jimmy's music .
Kevin Ruddell
(2000-01-20 21:45:15)
i am the no. one fan.
Tracy L Marples
(2000-01-16 20:00:27)
Michael Scheuerman
BBC Sessions (2000-01-14 16:28:13)
Well, I picked up the recently released BBC disc, and I must say that I'm...well, a bit disappointed! The sound quality is great, but the band sounds tired and uninspired on most cuts. Mr. Brooker seems to simply be going through the motions in regards to his vocals. The entire crew just sounds...dare I say...bored with it all! Even the "new" material from Exoitc Birds and Fruit sounds lackluster. Kind of a sad example of a great band starting to run out of steam, I guess.
Gary
Your Music (2000-01-12 08:28:12)
I have found the music of Procol Harum to be nothing short of the most inspiring music I have ever heard. Gary Brooker's voice and music should be as well known as Lennon and McCartney's.
B.J. Wilson's drumming is the most majestic, tasteful,expressive playing that I have ever heard. It brings tears to my eyes, a smile to my face, and goose bumps to my arms. There will never be another like him. He took the drums to another level. He showed us what applying great technique really means.
There will never be another band like them, just as there will never be another Beatles. I'm glad to have grown up with them. Their music is as good today as it was 36 years ago when I first heard them.
Thanks Gary and all.
Kevin Conway
New Lamps for (an) Old (2000-01-09 03:07:48)
1974: Tried to fill my music-teacher (who himself was a composer) and my class-fellows with enthusiasm while I let hear them `Conquistador´ (the Edmonton version) and `Grand Hotel´.
"Too oldfashioned" (teacher) and "shit, let´s hear Status Quo or Deep Purple", the answer was.
1975: Tried to inspire my friends at the youth-center for `A salty Dog´.
"Terrible, let´s do some disco-music", they said.
1993: "Wouldn´t it be good to play `A whiter Shade of Pale´?", I asked my friends in the band.
"Who would listen to this?", they asked.
Those where only a few examples of course!
2000: Suddenly I discover the Procol Harum website and so many PH-fans!!
It´s good to know you´re never too old to come home!!!
Nik
Nik Clever
(2000-01-08 23:10:48)
(2000-01-08 23:03:40)
PH at the Isle of Wight (2000-01-06 11:23:58)
Folks,
this is Peter from Germany
let me tell you that this is one of the best (if not the best) homepage I`ve ever seen. Very informative, very easy to handle and a lot of fun for an old PH fan. Really great !!
I`d like to send you my memories of the PH show at the
3rd Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, which I attended and will never forget. It was the only time I saw them live
but I believe it was one of their best ever.
Everybody talks of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors or Emerson, Lake and Plamer playing Wight, which were great too, but PH are always neglected. They don`t even appear in the Murray Lerner movie "Message of Love" of the festival. What a shame!!!
I can still hear the first chords of Salty Dog hanging over the crowd of some 600 000 people there at night.
What a fuck it wasn`t recorded.
Tell me how to contact you (Email address)
Thanks and cheers
Peter(46) from Germany
Peter Eitner
Hello (2000-01-06 02:27:33)
Beverly, please Email me as I cannot seem to reach you. I would to share something with you. I am at ---BeaHero48@cs.com. Thanks!!!!!!Tom
Tom Phillips ---
Pioneer DVD (2000-01-04 02:26:12)
This is referenced at
http://www.pioneer-ent.com/pea/10278.html
Has it been released? Is it safe to send money?
John
John Kennedy
Happy New Year! (2000-01-01 06:09:39)
May 2000 bring us all together again. Have a great year EVERYONE!!!!
Much love,
Beverly
Sheetmusic (1999-12-31 14:41:32)
Hello to all who share a discriminating taste in fine music. Does anyone possess or know where to locate sheetmusic of Procul tunes? The biggest music store in town tells me the books are out of print. I would give anything for us to be able to play "In the Wee Small Hours" and such. A happy and safe!!!!!!!New Year to all. Thanks Tom.
Tom Phillips from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Unification Theory and Procol Harum (1999-12-25 06:01:59)
May the forces of the Great Physicist, guide and provide for all and sundry, and for the reason for our unification on Earth.....PROCOL HARUM. Merry Christmas too all of,"the special people." (Brooker-1969 Central Park)
Cerdes
Larry Pennisi/Cerdes
Merry Christmas Procol Harum (1999-12-24 22:01:05)
To each and every member of Procol Harum...
May your Christmas of 1999 be sated with the joy you have given each and everyone of us.
let troubles cease
this day of peace...KR
Within Our House
with love,
Beverly
Beverly
"Stand by me" (1999-12-23 14:45:29)
Just for the record
"Stand by me" has now sold 130.000 copies
in dk.
flemming bamse jørgensen
(1999-12-23 14:41:55)
Procol Harum Reissues (1999-12-23 12:33:12)
I'm writing to say thank you to Westside Recs. for reissuing the first 4 Procol albums.You probably don't get a lot of responses from us yanks from across the pond.When is the rest of their catalogue coming out on CD, because I'd love to hear "Exotic Birds & Fruit" again.I have been enjoying the first 4 albums very much and curious about the possibility of more reissues in store for Procul Harum fans around the world especially us in the States.Keep up the good work. JIM
Jim Montanya
Robin Trower (1999-12-13 08:38:53)
A friend had taken me to a local club to see Robin Trower at a local club and I had brought along a copy of the first album so I could get it autographed after the show.I waited in line like everyone else and when it was my turn I handed him the album to get it signed.He looked at me very strangely and said "Are you trying to make me feel old" and I said "No it happens to be one of my favourite albums.Thank you to the people at Westside for reissuing the first albums with extra goodies for the fans to enjoy.Is there any chance of reissuing more albums and making them acessable to us here in the states. Jim
Jim
Broken Barricades (1999-12-11 21:40:45)
Does anybody know if "Broken Barricades" is available on CD? I have not been able to find it anywhere except on LP, 8-track, or cassette. I've been living with an LP-tape version that is full of surface noise and it would be great to here a re-mastered version of the session. Shine On!
Michael Bolan
Within our House (1999-12-11 17:02:09)
Please I need a copy of your A SALTY DOG, the version with latin text (I write from Rome...!)Here in Italy is impossible to find it.
Can you help me?
I'm Waiting for your visit in Rome...It Will be my honour show you the hidden Rome in non-touristic "mode".
Do you know the Church of S. Clemente near Colosseo? There are three level underground, at the last there is one mythreus on a hidden stream...
I'm waiting...
Non navis acta hieme portum posse capiet nisi ....
Massimiliano Troiani
Massimiliano Troiani
Within our House (1999-12-11 17:00:14)
Please I need a copy of your A SALTY DOG, the version with latin text (I write from Rome...!)Here in Italy is impossible to find it.
Can you help me?
I'm Waiting for your visit in Rome...It Will be my honour show you the hidden Rome in non-touristic "mode".
Do you know the Church of S. Clemente near Colosseo? There are three level underground, at the last there is one mythreus on a hidden stream...
I'm waiting...
Non navis acta hieme portum posse cfapiet nisi ....
Massimiliano Troiani
Massimiliano Troiani
Procol Harum in Finland (1999-12-10 15:18:43)
Here's a list of Procol Harum songs in Finnish.
The source is the Database of Finnish popular music 1946 - 1976
by Olli-Pekka Puranen. URL:
http://www.yle.fi/aanilevysto/firs2/html/index.htm
Finnish Title:
Merisairaat kasvot
(Finnish lyrics by Jyrki Lindström)
Original Title:
A Whiter Shade of Pale
Recorded by:
Topmost 1967
Finnish Title:
Tuhkaa
(Finnish lyrics by Pertti Reponen)
Original Title:
Homburg
Recorded by:
Eddy 1968
Finnish Title:
Merimies
(Finnish lyrics by Antti Aronen)
Original Title:
A Salty Dog
Recorded by:
Pepe Willberg 1969
and also by:
Maarit 1973
Finnish Title:
Mahtava mies
(Finnish lyrics by Chrisse Johansson)
Original Title:
Conquistador
Recorded by:
Kisu 1973
Finnish Title:
Kuin Juudas
(Finnish lyrics by Hector)
Original Title:
As Strong as Samson
Recorded by:
Hector 1975
Finnish Title:
Kun uin kolpakkoon
(Finnish lyrics by Hector)
Original Title:
A Rum Tale
Recorded by:
Närhi 1975
Finnish Title:
Hermes
(Finnish lyrics by Hector)
Original Title:
Pandora's Box
Recorded by:
Pepe Willberg 1976
and also by:
Markku Hannula 1976
Rainer Frilund http://beam.cop.fi/the_rub/dscgrfwa.htm
(1999-12-08 07:01:09)
I just drifted in to this wonderful site via the Curved Airsite(nostalgic trip) I had the good fortune to have seen Procol back in 1969 (my first concert)at Greens Playhouse in Glasgow. Those were the days when 3 or even 4 bands played on the same bill. Tir na Nog was the opening band followed by Procol then Jethro Tull finished off a night that I can still remember well. it was interesting to note that one of your visitors had also seen Procol and Tull as his first show only in 1993. I guess both bands still have good taste in music. Keep up the good work
Regards
Tom Marley
Toronto Canada
Tom Marley
Home...Plus (1999-12-01 16:17:21)
To my complete delight, I found, ordered and just received "Home - Plus" on CD. I am a screenwriter/producer in Florida and if there was ever a "lost classic", it has to be THIS album. Listening to it now. I truly wish some of the young turks we see on "Reverb" would cover some of the great tunes. Gary and Keith, THIS album is brilliant. Thank you. e.
Erik Gunn
procol - what else?? (1999-12-01 05:46:55)
As one of the biggest Procofiles I know of... (and a musician who can play almost any of their recordings on guitar, piano, organ, or bass, and have often been described as a Trower-clone) - it is a privelidge to be counted as one of the many to visit this exciting site.
I'd love to hear from any and all of you out there in Procol land...
Gary
Gary Shepard n/a
Procol Harum (1999-11-27 23:11:32)
I don't know how many of these people here really are fans of this group but I am definetely one I have listen played tunes in bars and even wrote songs from there inflences I am very very happy to see people are still very interested in them I could talk for hours about them. I will leave you with this 1969 ann arbor michigan P.H rain rain and more rain outside concert everyone stayed in the rain and cheer them on all day
Phil Benedetti
Procol Live (1999-11-23 19:20:27)
It was January 1968 and I went to The Grande Ballroom in Detroit to see Procol Harum for the first time. Robin Trower entered from stage left, wearing beautiful green velvet trousers and with a Gibson SG strapped on. Dave Knights, Gary Brooker, B.J. Wilson, and Matthew Fisher followed. I believe they opened with "Shine On Brightly" and totally mesmerized the crowd and self. More later.
Michael Bolan
Michael Bolan
EARLY PROCOL HARUM: A TEMPORAL ANOMALY (1999-11-19 05:39:08)
In its earliest years, Procol Harum generated a genuine
aura of mystery, as noted recently by Cerdes at Procol@
progrock.org. Joan (Jem33) encouraged me to reprint my
response here. Of these times I recalled,
"the Philadelphia concerts at the original Electric
Factory: Gary in French undershirt and tuxedo, with multiple microphones taped to the underside of his piano
grande; Matthew, stage left, behind a battered Hammond
which he drove to its limits; Robin, providing musical
counterpoint and soaring leads to all those diminished
chords; David Knights, holding up the bottom end and providing an illusion of sanity as we watched the Gates
of Cerdes open before us; and, of course, B.J.Wilson,
the interpretive rock percussionist without whom Procol
Harum would have been Procol Harum, with "the pool inside the forest" gracing his bass drumhead.
The quest for the ultimate truth? the search run amuck?
Whatever one's perspective - hallucinogenically enhanced
or otherwise - t'were rare times indeed.
"The words have all been read by one before me; we're
taking turns in trying to pass them on."
Warren Appleton
Shine On Palers (1999-11-18 17:02:58)
Hi
This is webmaster Jens signing in from holliday in Egypt. Good to see that BtP is running smooth during my absence, thanks to Roland.
Egypt is a wonderful place, and I absloute recomend it for a wonderfull holliday. Much warmer than Norway.
Shine On, Palers
jens
jens
Edmonton 'Live' (1999-11-18 12:59:40)
Speaking of tension Jay, customs didn't help matters. They decided to do a search of all the instruments and I believe delayed their arrival.Despite all the drawbacks, how nice for us the result was one of our favourite albums. There I go again...aren't they all? ;-)
Beverly
Trivia about the original Edmunton Live album (1999-11-18 05:03:42)
Ok...Ok..its me again, i have no life. ok.
When they did the original Live at Edmunton album, the
union was on strike and picketing outside, so they had
to get non union musicians and stage people instead. I
only mention this because I'll bet it added tension that
must have helped! I like many of the songs better than
the original studio versions.
Also BJ had to put a bicycle mirror on one of his cymbol
stands so he could see the orchestra conductor as he had
missed a few queues...or the conductor did. :-)
j
jay kuhn
hi there (1999-11-18 04:28:59)
Fantastic web site. I've been surfing the web for years
but never knew this was here.
thanks
p.s. in your lyrics for broken barracades lyrics at the
end, i don't think it is "your enemies Lord", I think
it's more like "...your enemies lowered."
but thats just my opinion. :-)
jay
jay kuhn i wish
hi there (1999-11-18 04:28:27)
Fantastic web site. I've been surfing the web for years
but never knew this was here.
thanks
p.s. in your lyrics for broken barracades lyrics at the
end, i don't think it is "your enemies Lord", I think
it's more like "...your enemies lowered."
but thats just my opinion. :-)
jay
jay kuhn i wish
Simply pleased to find this site (1999-11-17 14:52:43)
I'm sat at work with the 30th Anniversery Disc One playing and the headphones on and volume up.
Its lunch time so I can abuse the corporate web access. First stop search for Procol Harum, why have I never done this before? Great site. I'll be back for a deeper look another day.
Any chance of some gigs in the not too distant future.
Graham
PS Now playing "In Held Twas In I - Grand Finale" simply stunning.
Graham Smith None
exotic birds and fruit and grand hotel (1999-11-17 02:08:08)
want to purchase the above albums in any form
(lp, cassette, cd) please contact.
tv ceasar mighty mouse and strong as samson are
my favorites!!!!!!!!!
loren swift
Awesome Site (1999-11-14 23:05:49)
I am amazed by how thorough and complete this site is.
It's fun just to lose yourself. I only wish that some of my other favorite bands had websites devoted to them that were even remotely as good. I do have one gripe though: The over-use and general abuse of '[sic]'.
Squirrel Police
Grand Hotel (1999-11-11 23:20:37)
"Dancing is allowed."...Gary Brooker
from the Vejle Radio Broadcast 1996
Beverly
(1999-11-10 06:22:33)
I went surfing to see what might be on the net under
Procol Harum, and of course there were any number of sites- I went to yours first as happenstance would have it- I find no need to go elsewhere-
yours' is definative.
Mark Gilbert
B.J., Mick, and Rocky Horror (1999-10-31 06:33:07)
Let's not forget that we get to hear B.J. (and Mick Grabham) in a national (USA), if not international, forum at least once per year when VH-1 (and God knows who else) airs The Rocky Horror Picture Show virtually non-stop around Halloween.
It's unmistakably B.J. drumming on the soundtrack -- and it's pure bliss.
Cheers!
--JL
--JL
Dan Ryan's URL (1999-10-28 18:27:01)
The URL in Dan Ryan's guestbook entry (below) has now been fixed.
webmaster
Great Tributes! (1999-10-26 11:30:38)
Great new commentary lately at BtP -- Bud Scoppa's Trower/Repent piece, the new BJW Fan Tributes, and Dan Ryan's excellent guestbook praises below. I've found out that Dan is a blues guitar player and that the URL he gave is his band's Site.. But it came out wrong unfortunately.. here's the corrected URL. Best, Joan
Joan www.adminhelp.com/www/bn.html
Lukus Delph (1999-10-25 21:39:01)
Can anyone tell me if I can get this rare little track on an album that's still available?
Thanks
Bob
Bob
One of Rock's most unique bands (1999-10-24 05:34:41)
Hi:
I've been listening to Procol Harum since the release of their first album, although I just recently began listening again with a critical musician's ear. Matthew Fisher's organ playing may be the best, most subtle insertion of classical (baroque, usually) influences into rock playing ever. Whiter Shade of Pale combines an eerie delicacy of conception and execution on the verses with rock power second to none - in the use of the Hammond B-3 and Leslie tone cabinet - in the choruses. Altogether a tour de force, and difficult to believe it was their first single. Gary Brooker had the voice that Jack Bruce ('good as he was) must've dreamed of. Nowhere - nowhere - has that peculiar combination of British dignity and Delta delivery ever occurred, spurred by the surreal, but somehow oddly logical, lyrics that Keith provided. They had some clinkers, and they could be bombastic and pretentious at times (Conquistador comes to mind), but when it worked, there had never been, and has never been since, anything like it.
Dan Ryan www/adminhelp.com/www/bn.html
B.J.Wilson's death (1999-10-22 02:10:09)
Can anyone tell me what happened to B.J.Wilson to cause his death in 1991? I have been very interested in finding out why he passed on. He was Rock's most notable drummer and I had the good pleasure of seeing him numerable times in Michigan from 67'-70'.
Thank you.
MB
Michael Bolan
Keith birthday (1999-10-19 11:23:49)
Joyeux anniversaire, Monsieur Keith.
Comme le bon vin, tes chansons embellissent avec l'age, comme toi.
Shine On
Malène
Malène
Procol Harum Come Back (1999-10-13 09:57:10)
The American Public is waiting for Procol Harum. There are plenty of Palers out there who dont even know that this website exists. Gary if you hear me calling (Is it on Tommy?)...Nothing but the Truth is we Salty Dogs want you back. This is the greatest group and the greatest website that ever lived. Im no intellectual like some of the palers but I know good music when I hear it..Gary and all the rest of Procol come back to us
A diehard fan..
Stephanie Campbell
Shine On---The bright light of your star confronts me Gary.
stephanie campbells
Finding your site yesterday (1999-10-09 18:59:30)
To All:
While I was holding office hours yesterday (and playing with the computer), I keyed in the "www." thing, plus Procol Harum, just to see what I'd find. I ain't no computer shaman, as we say down South; in fact, I'm a writer and an English Professor at the University of Central Florida, but I spent the first 25 years of my ongoing late childhood in a traveling rock band based out of Memphis, Tennessee. This past Tuesday, on a road trip back to Orlando from Memphis, I "was told," if you will, to stop at a big Exxon center, and that I'd find a Procol Harum composite tape of some sort. I stopped, and found The Chyrsalis Years. Funny--I'd never gotten any PH CD's (I'm so antiquated that I still have albums. Yet it was Procol Harum who taught me how to play. Hearing "The Idol" after so many years broke my heart. I'll never again let years go by without this music that had such an impact on my earlier life. I am deeply saddened to learn of B. J. Wilson's passing; I found your site on the ninth anniversary of his death. I knew that he must have admired Levon Helm, who's from Helena, Arkansas, where I spent many, many nights playing a bar called The Varsity Club long ago and far away. {Confusion reigns--I can't make paragraphs on this thing!} Just before I found your site yesterday, I was teaching my 9 am class. There's a piano in that particular room, and I sat down and played "AWSOP" for my students. Some of them actually knew the tune. Then I rolled "Grand Hotel" off my Exxon audio cassette. I wonder how they'd do if I had them analyze the lyric. After all, what fun is there in teaching if you can't kick butt once in a while? Thanks for creating this site. And thanks, PH, for shining on. From here on out, I won't be shining on without you. With love, A. S. Long P.S. For those of you in the UK, please pardon my American punctuation. Ici, on parle Modern Language Association--American-style, that is.
A. S. Long Sorry--no homepage at present
Barrie James Wilson (1999-10-01 03:22:41)
"This is Andy Warhol! He wants to put me/us (motioning all the while with his hands) in one of his movies!!'...'BJ' Wilson
Beverly
website (1999-09-26 07:50:41)
It is the best absolutely the BEST!!!! I looked to see if Procol had a website and not only did they have one but there were no gimmicks just solid reviews and pictures...Good Job..Im sure Gary,Keith and the gang are proud...So is Robin I guess...
stephanie campbell
No Doubt - The Best Rock Group of the 60's 70's and beyond... (1999-09-20 23:22:46)
I'm too excited to write very much today, having just found this web site. My experiences with PH go back to the late 60's in Montreal Canada when I was in a very good rock band (if I do say so myself) called MIC (stood for Made in Canada). We were pretty much an underground band, and our repertoire consisted exclusively of Procol Harum songs. We usually played the first three albums (in total) and ended every concert with "Repent". I can't beleiev I have found this site so that I can now relive all my old memories of the 60's and 70's. Thank you to all who have contributed to putting this site up. There is no doubt that Robin, Gary and Mathew were three of the greatest rock talents to play together to create an amazing beautiful unique sound.
Jerry A. Rosenblatt
Nostromo & Matters Arising (1999-09-20 17:05:39)
Thanks for the very kind review of the Mariner thing. Sev Lewkowicz is a clever old stick; keyboard player, composer, bon viveur,and what he doesn't know about wallpaper isn't worth knowing. In point of fact my eldest son has just left for Poland indefinitely. And I blame Sev.
When he asked for suggestions for a name for his first Nostromo cd I offered "A Pole Apart" but he wouldn't - unnaccountably - go for it. The Gracious "Echo" album is worth an earhole too by the way.Much of it is like the sort of stuff the reviewer seemed to like in "Mariner". It's in the shops.
The suggestion that my main musical gig is writing his lyrics is a smidge Sevocentric but I'm very pleased with them and I bless him daily. My own stuff (Recent cd "Songs to Grow up With")is musically and lyrically less complex and available for £9.99.
I have been writing by myself and with a variety of collaborators. And having sold my IFA business and become in a modest way able to please myself, I am simultaneously writing three books at the moment: One an Arthurian retelling, one that takes respectful-ish piss out of a variety of spritual teachers I have worked with and one a self-help book on parenting - wherein I share my ignorance on the subject.
The site's great by the way, well done.
Shine on Brightly,
Richard Ashworth.
I've been a Procolomane since I first spot