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Procol Harum

Beyond
the Pale

Contributed to BtP by Larry Pennisi

A small photo of Matthew and one who remains unknown from an Italian magazine circa 1974. Matthew worked in Italy during the sessions for I'll Be There.

Robin Trower, from cover of the For Earth Below songbook. Released in 1975, this book contains some really nice group photos, words and music and a discussion of Robin's technique and approach.

'In at the deep end with The Beatles' reads the caption to this 1973 Melody Maker discussion with Phil Spector-like producer Chris Thomas. His 'wall of sound' approach worked well for Procol on some tracks but on others it was an imposition. There is controversy as to the validity of his work with Procol Harum among hard-core fans.

'Inside, fireside, bedsides gleam'. Perhaps a dream in every home? Here is a press-package shot for the Lead Me to the Water album. It even looks as if Gary may have posed for that shot in his favorite rocking chair. The admiral will see you now ...

From a concert program from the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1973. The lyrics to Grand Hotel were printed in the booklet but were in error. Before the show, Gary took time to correct the mistaken verses.

This shot was most likely taken during the interim between guitarists Ball and Grabham. The night of the show Mick Grabham was in attendance.

A lovely, introspective look at Keith in his Salty Dog period. This is from a Crawdaddy article which corresponded with the opening leg of their American tour.

The caption read simply, 'Keith Reid, lyricist for the group'. And so it was ...

A rather odd photograph and the CD box (remember them?) of the A&M Classics series.

It is the same set of songs which has been repackaged about three times since then with different covers.

Index for Larry Pennisi's pictures

Procol Harum

Beyond the Pale

Procol Harum pictures: 8

Contributed to BtP by Larry Pennisi

Beyond
the Pale