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Thursday, December 30, 2010

869. Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum (1967)

What is the most played song in the U.K. over the last 75 years? "Whiter Shade of Pale"

Who knew?

The title came from something Keith Reed overheard at a party. Apparently, someone was getting sick and was told "You've turned a whiter shade of pale." The band added a little Bach and created the hit. The song is apparently about sex even though the Bach makes it sound rather solemn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb3iPP-tHdA

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