#Gary Brooker

[boxwright]

Procol Harum - Gary Brooker - Robin Trower

#procol harum #gary brooker #robin trower

[harrisonarchive]

Photo by Barry Feinstein. All Things Must Pass went to No. 1 on the U.S. charts on January 2, 1971. It remained in the number one spot for seven weeks.

“Well, when I started the album All Things Must Pass, I was just trying to do a record and I had so many songs that I just recorded one after the other and kept doing backing tracks. And one day I thought I’d better check out what’s going on here, and I had eighteen tracks. Also the accountant at Abbey Road came down the stairs and said, ‘This record going to take much longer?’ So I thought, well, I think that’s probably enough and, um, decided the put them all out at once.” - George; A Conversation With George Harrison, conducted by Chris Carter, February 15, 2001 Q: “So, George, in closing, how would you sum up All Things Must Pass today?” George Harrison: “I don’t know… just something that was like my continuation from The Beatles really. It was me sort of getting out of The Beatles and just going my own way. And so as my first record it was… a very happy occasion. I think in some ways it stands up. I mean it, the sound on some of the record’s a bit old, it sounds a bit old, but I mean, I think it kind of stands up still.” - ibid “It was modesty. George was a modest person. That’s why he surrounded himself with all those musicians. He’d never say, ‘I’m the big star and the song goes the way I want it to.’” - Gary Brooker, Uncut, October 2010 “George’s way of dealing with musicians in the studio was, as mentioned, very different from John’s. While John liked developing plans alone or together with Yoko, George always formed a real team with the band. We often worked out pieces together, and our opinion about it was important to George. Even when it came to his guitar solos, he was open to positive suggestions. As opposed to Eric Clapton, he was not a great improvisor. He worked everything out note for note and then developed a real little solo melody which he, no matter how often he played it, only varied minimally. While John put his ideas to tape very quickly, ‘patience’ wasn’t just a word with George.” - Klaus Voormann, translated from Warum spielst du Imagine nicht auf dem weißen Klavier, John? (2003) (x)

#George Harrison #quote #quotes about George #quotes by George #All Things Must Pass #Harrison songwriting #Harrisongs #harrisonarchive translations #Klaus Voormann #Gary Brooker #et al. #1970 #1971 #1970s #George and Klaus Voormann #fits queue like a glove

[anotherdayinbliss]

Procol Harum (L-R: bassist David Knights, organist Matthew Fisher, drummer B.J. Wilson, singer Gary Brooker, songwriter Keith Reid, and guitarist Robin Trower), March 31, 1969. Photos by Jack Robinson.

#Procol Harum #David Knights #Matthew Fisher #B. J. Wilson #Gary Brooker #Keith Reid #Robin Trower #1960s

[lock-my-feelings-in-a-jar]

#the rd crusaders #charity concert #2004 #roger daltrey #zoot money #gary brooker #steve smith #richard desmond #margo buchanan #steve balsamo #allan rogers #greg lake #simon townshend #russ ballard #robert plant #nikki lambourne #nick newall #alright so i'm doing this now annnd #i'm cutting out the scenes of the crowd this time so it'll just be the musicians #because that is what i'm here for(one of them in particular(RUSS LOOK AT HIM I LOVE HIM)) #i'll start with the introduction ones for the band from the intro first all in this one set and then do the songs #like the last one originally i was going to just do certain scenes and make this an easier and faster job but then i was like but actually #others might appreciate gifs of the other people as well so i will do that #plus i haven't done a big 2000's concert like this in a long time. not since iron maiden i think #i also don't know who some of these musicians are actually #i only know of like a handful of them #like four of them. although i'm GUESSING simon townshend is related to pete townshend

[liz-freemen]

🚢

I spell it wrong and I’m too lazy to fix it

#my art #art #fanart #rnr rpg #procol harum #robin trower #gary brooker

[lisamarie-vee]

#creem magazine #1970s #procol harum #gary brooker #rock and roll hall of fame

[dannyreviews]

Rolling Stone Magazine Top 200 Singers - The Omissions List

Once in awhile, I’ll do a music themed blog post and boy do I have a post for you. Rolling Stone Magazine opens 2023 with a list that no one asked for. Their 200 Singers list is an all time low for the once flourishing magazine. When you include auto-tuned singers like Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Ray and dull as dishwater singers (again, my opinion) like Morrissey, Courtney Love, Michael Stipe, Bono, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder, you lose credibility in my book. Here are the singers of different backgrounds, genres, and vocalizations (in alphabetical order) that Rolling Stone failed to include on their inept list:

Jon Anderson

Julie Andrews

Paul Anka

Tina Arena

Charles Aznavour

Michael Ball

Jimmy Barnes

The Bee Gees (Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb)

Pat Benatar

Tony Bennett

Andrea Bocelli

Jay Black

Colin Blunstone

Michael Bolton

Gary Brooker

Jack Bruce

Eric Burdon

Maria Callas

Eric Carmen

Paul Carrack

Enrico Caruso

Shirley Cesar

Peter Cetera

Eric Clapton

Petula Clark

Joe Cocker

Nat King Cole

Phil Collins

Perry Como

Burton Cummings

Bobby Darin

Sammy Davis Jr. 

Neil Diamond

Judith Durham

The Everly Brothers (Don and Phil)

John Farnham

Dan Fogelberg

Marie Fredriksson

Art Garfunkel

Judy Garland

Vince Gill

Ian Gillan

Lou Gramm

Daryl Hall

Johnny Hallyday

Morten Harket

George Harrison

Russell Hitchcock

Noddy Holder

Mick Hucknall

Billy Joel

Brian Johnson

Tom Jones

Eddie Kendricks

Carole King

Johnny Maestro

Steve Marriott

Dean Martin

Michael McDonald

Meat Loaf

Ethel Merman

Klaus Meine

Liza Minnelli

Jim Morrison

Anthony Newley

Harry Nilsson

Luciano Pavarotti

Gene Pitney

Leontyne Price

Maddy Prior

The Righteous Brothers (Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley)

Paul Rodgers

Sam and Dave (Sam Moore and Dave Prater)

Neil Sedaka

Bon Scott

Beverly Sills

Carly Simon

Paul Simon

Levi Stubbs

James Taylor

Frankie Valli

Sarah Vaughan 

Anthony Warlow

Dionne Warwick

Ann Wilson

Carl Wilson

Steve Winwood

Robin Zander

#dannyreviews #rolling stone magazine #rolling stone top 200 singers #jon anderson #julie andrews #charles aznavour #pat benatar #tony bennett #andrea bocelli #gary brooker #maria callas #enrico caruso #eric burdon #petula clark #nat king cole #judith durham #john farnham #judy garland #vince gill #ian gillan #daryl hall #george harrison #billy joel #brian johnson #luciano pavarotti #meat loaf #steve marriott #paul rodgers #neil sedaka #beverly sills

[krispyweiss]

Former Procol Harum Lyricist Keith Reid Dead at 76

Keith Reid, the former Procol Harum lyricist responsible for “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and most of the band’s other non-instrumental songs, has died.

Reid was 76 when he died March 23 of cancer, Best Classic Bands reported, citing an email sent to Reid’s friends.

One of those friends, comedian Richard Lewis, called Reid “the humble genius” in a tweet.

“I worshipped your imagination and loved you,” Lewis said.

Though he didn’t perform with the group, Reid was a full member of Procol Harum, writing mostly with Gary Brooker, who died in 2022, but also with Robin Trower. Besides “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” those songs include “Conquistador,” “Simple Sister,” “A Salty Dog,” “Shine on Brightly” and “The Devil Come from Kansas,” which Yusuf/Cat Stevens recorded in 2014.

He often appeared in promotional photos and was credited alongside the musicians on every album, except for 2017’s Novum, the only Procol Harum album not to feature Reid’s lyrics.

Outside of Procol, Reid wrote for other artists including John Farnham, whose version of “You’re the Voice” became Australia’s all-time, best-selling song. He also co-wrote the Jeff Healey Band’s “River of No Return” with Jon Tiven.

“When it came to writing words for songs, (Reid) was one-of-a-kind brilliance,” Tiven said on social media. “When it came to being a friend, I couldn't ask for a better one. When it came to collaborating, he brought me a lyric that turned into one of my biggest (if not my biggest) songs. Shine on brightly, genius.”

Reid released his second solo album, In My Head, in 2018.

“Bon voyage, dear friend,” John Waite wrote on Facebook.

3/29/23

#procol harum #keith reid #gary brooker #robin trower #jon tiven #jeff healey #john waite #the babys #john farnham #richard lewis #yusuf/cat stevens #best classic bands

[rolloroberson]

Onstage at the Rockestra finale of the "Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea". December 29th 1979. L to R: Laurence Juber (Wings), Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) Pete Townshend (The Who), James Honeyman-Scott (The Pretenders), Paul McCartney (Wings), Denny Laine (Wings), Bruce Thomas (Elvis Costello & the Attractions). Laurence Juber FB.

#paul mccartney #paul mccartney & wings #wings #concerts for the people of Kampuchea #gary brooker #pete townshend #james honeyman scott #the pretenders #the who #procol harum #denny laine #bruce thomas #elvis costello & the attractions

[cbjustmusic]

Two songs from the British Rock Symphony. First, “A Whiter Shade of Pale” with vocals by Gary Brooker the original singer from Procul Harum who died earlier this year. Second, Jumpin' Jack Flash with vocals by Darlene Love. _________________________ A Whiter Shade of Pale Music by Gary Brooker and Matthew Fisher; Lyrics by Keith Reid

We skipped the light fandango Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor I was feeling kinda seasick But the crowd called out for more The room was humming harder As the ceiling flew away When we called out for another drink And the waiter brought a tray

And so it was that later As the miller told his tale That her face, at first just ghostly, Turned a whiter shade of pale

She said, "There is no reason And the truth is plain to see." But I wandered through my playing cards And they would not let her be One of sixteen vestal virgins Who were leaving for the coast And although my eyes were open wide They might have just as well been closed

And so it was that later As the miller told his tale That her face, at first just ghostly, Turned a whiter shade of pale

And so it was that later

__________________________ Jumpin’ Jack Flash Songwriters: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

I was born in a crossfire hurricane And I howled at the mornin', drivin' rain

But it's all right now, in fact it's a gas But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash It's a gas, gas, gas

I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag I was schooled with a strap right across my back

But it's all right now, in fact it's a gas But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash It's a gas, gas, gas

Ooh!

I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled Yeah, yeah

I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread Yeah, yeah, yeah I was crowned with a spike right through my head My, my, yeah

But it's all right now, in fact it's a gas But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash It's a gas, gas, gas

Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas

#british rock symphony #darlene love #gary brooker #matthew fisher #keith reid #mick jones #keith richards

[dadrockconfessions]

#confession #confessions #gary brooker #procol harum

[boxwright]

Procol Harum - Gary Brooker

#procol harum #gary brooker

[julio-viernes]

Jornada electoral. Repito "T.V. Caesar", Procol Harum en "Grand Hotel", 1973. "T.V. Caesar, Mighty Mouse, gets the vote in every house", etc...

#procol harum #gary brooker #keith reid #russell mael #sparks

[anotherdayinbliss]

Procol Harum (L-R: guitarist Robin Trower, drummer B. J. Wilson, singer and pianist Gary Brooker, bassist David Knights, and Matthew Fisher), Kensington Gardens, London, February 1968. Photo by Ivan Keeman.

#Procol Harum #Robin Trower #B. J. Wilson #Gary Brooker #David Knights #Matthew Fisher #1960s

[lock-my-feelings-in-a-jar]

#the rd crusaders #stand by me #charity concert #2004 #roger daltrey #russ ballard #simon townshend #richard desmond #greg lake #zoot money #steve smith #gary brooker

[m00ndingochan]

#procol harum #wreck of the hesperus #robin trower #bj wilson #gary brooker #Keith Reid #songs about sinking ships #Youtube