A Whiter Shade of Pale • Ozzy Osborne

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Ozzy Osbourne in the UK's The Independent (15 May 2013): The Record that Changed my Life

Some of the world's biggest music stars reveal the records that changed their life

“A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum. It taught me when a song is perfect, not to attempt a poor copy.  It’s been covered by so many people and I was tempted – but it’s been over-covered, so I decided not to. And I’ve learnt I was so right. It’s difficult with covers, even doing one of your own material.”