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A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Procol Harum
The听song nobody understands - even the听writer Keith Reid couldn't explain it. It's topped the 100 poll and is consistently popular since its 1967 release.
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Brooker/Reid
Genre听
Pop
Release
1967听
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Another gustsy performance from American power balladeer Michael Bolton. One for the ladies?
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Procul Harum
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A brilliant and moving song, years ahead of its time.
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