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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 1 | Top 100 A Whiter Shade Of Pale Procol Harum The song nobody understands - even the writer Keith Reid couldn't explain it. It's topped the 100 poll and is consistently popular since its 1967 release. Song facts Composer Brooker/Reid Genre  Pop Release 1967  UK Chart Position 1 In cover versions Another gustsy performance from American power balladeer Michael Bolton. One for the ladies? Listen to Michael Bolton's version of A Whiter Shade of Pale MORE COVER VERSIONS Procul Harum 75% Joe Cocker 10% Jose Feliciano 4% Micheal Bolton 12% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... A brilliant and moving song, years ahead of its time. Mike Sloman READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Get started with your own songs at Getting Started How a great lyric can make a song work: Writing Lyrics Test your knowledge How much do you know about Procol Harum and Whiter Shade of Pale? 100Brown Eyed Girl 2Bohemian Rhapsody Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Stairway to Heaven Bohemian Rhapsody DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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