Procol Harum

thumb|She said, there is no reasonAnd the truth is plain to see... One of sixteen vestal virgins... Who were leaving for the coast... And although my eyes were open...They might have just as well've been closed (Procol Harum 1967) Procol Harum (/ˈproʊkəl ˈhɑːrəm/) were an English rock band formed in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale", one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies. In 2018, the band was honoured by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was inducted into the new Singles category. Song lyrics The chandelier is in full swingAs gifts for me the three kings bringOf myrrh and frankincense, I'm toldAnd fat old Buddhas carved in goldAnd though it seems they smile with gleeI know in truth they envy meAnd watch as my befuddled brainShines on brightly quite insane Shine On Brightly A Whiter Shade of Pale (May 12, 1967) (Full text) We skipped the light fandangoTurned cartwheels 'cross the floorI was feeling kinda seasickBut the crowd called out for moreThe room was humming harderAs the ceiling flew awayWhen we called out for another drinkThe waiter brought a tray She said, there is no reasonAnd the truth is plain to seeBut I wandered through my playing cardsAnd would not let her be One of sixteen vestal virginsWho were leaving for the coastAnd although my eyes were openThey might have just as well've been closed And so it was that laterAs the miller told his taleThat her face at first just ghostlyTurned a whiter shade of pale External links A Whiter Shade of Pale Category:English bands Category:Progressive rock bands Category:Brit Award winners