A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Released in May 1967, "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum became one of the defining songs of the psychedelic rock era. With its haunting organ melody, poetic lyrics, and soulful vocal delivery by Gary Brooker, the song captured the spirit of the late 1960s and remains one of the most recognizable tracks in rock history, earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll". "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was written by Gary Brooker (music), Keith Reid (lyrics), and Matthew Fisher (whose later claim to co-authorship of the music was legally upheld in 2009). The music was heavily inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach, particularly his "Air on the G String", lending the song its baroque-pop feel. The surreal lyrics, penned by Keith Reid, are thought to reference themes of love, loss, and existential reflection. "A Whiter Shade of Pale" topped the UK Singles Chart for six weeks and became a global hit, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.