Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 45 (click to see context) from:
* Keith Reid--lyrics (while he doesn't sing or play any instruments, he is still credited as a band member) (1967–77, 1991–)
to:
* Keith Reid--lyrics (while he doesn't sing or play any instruments, he is still credited as a band member) (1967–77, 1991–)1991–2023, died 2023)
Changed line(s) 47,48 (click to see context) from:
* Ray Royer--guitar (1967, appeared on "A Whiter Shade of Pale", but left before recording the debut album)
* Bobby Harrison--drums (1967, left with Royer to form a band called Freedom, does not appear on any recordings)
* Bobby Harrison--drums (1967, left with Royer to form a band called Freedom, does not appear on any recordings)
to:
* Ray Royer--guitar (1967, (1967; appeared on "A Whiter Shade of Pale", but left before recording the debut album)
* Bobby Harrison--drums(1967, (1967; left with Royer to form a band called Freedom, does not appear on any recordings)
* Bobby Harrison--drums
Changed line(s) 50 (click to see context) from:
* B.J. Wilson--drums, percussion (1967–77, his 1990 death was the impetus for the 1991 reunion)
to:
* B.J. Wilson--drums, percussion (1967–77, (1967–77; his 1990 death was the impetus for the 1991 reunion)
Changed line(s) 54 (click to see context) from:
* Dave Ball--lead guitar (1971–72, only appears on ''Edmonton'' live album)
to:
* Dave Ball--lead guitar (1971–72, (1971–72; only appears on ''Edmonton'' live album)
Changed line(s) 62 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Gary Brooker:''' It's definitively about Terry and Chris swanning it up, doing very well and running a multimillion pound record label. Procol Harum is the "sinking ship" here, and the label owners, who were also our managers, are the ones that "get the cake". We weren't exactly ripped off, not like in the past, but Reid had spotted an imbalance! They were very upset about the song, and wanted us to change the words and title to "Government Boys". We said "Bollocks".
to:
-->'''Gary Brooker:''' It's definitively about Terry and Chris swanning it up, doing very well well, and running a multimillion pound multimillion-pound record label. Procol Harum is the "sinking ship" here, and the label owners, who were also our managers, are the ones that "get the cake". We weren't exactly ripped off, not like in the past, but Reid had spotted an imbalance! They were very upset about the song, and wanted us to change the words and title to "Government Boys". We said "Bollocks".
Changed line(s) 81 (click to see context) from:
--> '''Pilgrim:''' I wish to know the meaning of life, father.\\
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 61 (click to see context) from:
* BitingTheHandHumor: "Butterfly Boys" from ''Exotic Birds and Fruit''. While Gary Brooker [[https://procolharum.com/99/bbc_strange_liner99.htm once said]] that while "This song could apply to any situation where someone's doing well and the others are getting the shit", it was specifically about Terry Ellis and Chris Wright, who not only managed Procol but ran their label, Creator/ChrysalisRecords, whose logo prominently featured a butterfly.
to:
* BitingTheHandHumor: "Butterfly Boys" from ''Exotic Birds and Fruit''. While Gary Brooker [[https://procolharum.com/99/bbc_strange_liner99.htm once said]] that while "This song could apply to any situation where someone's doing well and the others are getting the shit", it was specifically about Terry Ellis and Chris Wright, who not only managed Procol but ran their label, Creator/ChrysalisRecords, whose logo prominently featured a butterfly.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 62 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Gary Brooker:''' It's definitively about Terry and Chris swanning it up, doing very well and running a multimillion pound record label. Procol Harum is the "sinking ship" here, and the label owners, who were also our managers, are the ones that "get the cake". We weren't exactly ripped off, not like in the past, but Reid had spotted an imbalance! They were very upset about the song, and wanted us to change the words and title to Government Boys. We said "Bollocks".
to:
-->'''Gary Brooker:''' It's definitively about Terry and Chris swanning it up, doing very well and running a multimillion pound record label. Procol Harum is the "sinking ship" here, and the label owners, who were also our managers, are the ones that "get the cake". We weren't exactly ripped off, not like in the past, but Reid had spotted an imbalance! They were very upset about the song, and wanted us to change the words and title to Government Boys."Government Boys". We said "Bollocks".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Changed line(s) 60,61 (click to see context) from:
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Gary Brooker blowing his stack at a German stagehand who was chatting with a member of the band and delaying the start of the song, variously reported as "Hey, we don't do friends, we do functions" or "Hey, we don't do friends, get off, ''fucker''". Bear in mind that Brooker was considered one of the nicest guys in music.....
* BreakupBreakout: Robin Trower, who left after ''Broken Barricades'', went on to great success in the '70s with his new eponymous band.
* BreakupBreakout: Robin Trower, who left after ''Broken Barricades'', went on to great success in the '70s with his new eponymous band.
to:
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Gary Brooker blowing his stack at a German stagehand who was chatting with a member of the band and delaying the start of the song, variously reported as "Hey, we don't do friends, we do functions" or "Hey, we don't do friends, get off, ''fucker''". Bear in mind that Brooker was considered one of the nicest guys in music.....
music...
*BreakupBreakout: Robin Trower, BitingTheHandHumor: "Butterfly Boys" from ''Exotic Birds and Fruit''. While Gary Brooker [[https://procolharum.com/99/bbc_strange_liner99.htm once said]] that while "This song could apply to any situation where someone's doing well and the others are getting the shit", it was specifically about Terry Ellis and Chris Wright, who left after ''Broken Barricades'', went on to great success not only managed Procol but ran their label, Creator/ChrysalisRecords, whose logo prominently featured a butterfly.
-->'''Gary Brooker:''' It's definitively about Terry and Chris swanning it up, doing very well and running a multimillion pound record label. Procol Harum is the "sinking ship" here, and the label owners, who were also our managers, are the ones that "get the cake". We weren't exactly ripped off, not like in the'70s with his new eponymous band.past, but Reid had spotted an imbalance! They were very upset about the song, and wanted us to change the words and title to Government Boys. We said "Bollocks".
*
-->'''Gary Brooker:''' It's definitively about Terry and Chris swanning it up, doing very well and running a multimillion pound record label. Procol Harum is the "sinking ship" here, and the label owners, who were also our managers, are the ones that "get the cake". We weren't exactly ripped off, not like in the
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but...
Gary Brooker died of cancer in 2022, presumably bringing an end to the band.
Changed line(s) 28 (click to see context) from:
* ''[[{{CoverAlbum}} Ain't Nothin' To Get Excited About]]'' (recorded 1970, released 1997)--credited to "Liquorice John Death", a collection of covers (with one original track) that the band used to play when they were known as The Paramounts
to:
* ''[[{{CoverAlbum}} ''[[CoverAlbum Ain't Nothin' To Get Excited About]]'' (recorded 1970, released 1997)--credited to "Liquorice John Death", a collection of covers (with one original track) that the band used to play when they were known as The Paramounts
Changed line(s) 42 (click to see context) from:
* Gary Brooker--piano, vocals (1967–77, 1991–)
to:
* Gary Brooker--piano, vocals (1967–77, 1991–)1991–2022)
Changed line(s) 58 (click to see context) from:
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Gary Brooker blowing his stack at a German stagehand who was chatting with a member of the band and delaying the start of the song, variously reported as "Hey, we don't do friends, we do functions" or "Hey, we don't do friends, get off, ''fucker''". Bear in mind that Brooker is considered one of the nicest guys in music.....
to:
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Gary Brooker blowing his stack at a German stagehand who was chatting with a member of the band and delaying the start of the song, variously reported as "Hey, we don't do friends, we do functions" or "Hey, we don't do friends, get off, ''fucker''". Bear in mind that Brooker is was considered one of the nicest guys in music.....
Changed line(s) 75 (click to see context) from:
* IAmTheBand: With Keith Reid not participating in ''Novum''[[note]]his replacement is Pete Brown, best known for his work with Music/{{Cream}}[[/note]], Gary Brooker is the only constant member of the band.
to:
* IAmTheBand: With Keith Reid not participating in ''Novum''[[note]]his replacement is Pete Brown, best known for his work with Music/{{Cream}}[[/note]], Gary Brooker is became the only constant member of the band.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 64 (click to see context) from:
* DownerEnding: DownerBeginning, middle, and ending, really...''Broken Barricades''.
to:
* DownerEnding: DownerBeginning, middle, and ending, really...''Broken Barricades''. ''Home'' probably counts too.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 58 (click to see context) from:
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Gary Brooker blowing his stack at a German stagehand who was chatting with a member of the band and delaying the start of the song, variously reported as "Hey, we don't do friends, we do functions" or "Hey, we don't do friends, get off, ''fucker''. Bear in mind that Brooker is considered one of the nicest guys in music.....
to:
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Gary Brooker blowing his stack at a German stagehand who was chatting with a member of the band and delaying the start of the song, variously reported as "Hey, we don't do friends, we do functions" or "Hey, we don't do friends, get off, ''fucker''.''fucker''". Bear in mind that Brooker is considered one of the nicest guys in music.....
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 62 (click to see context) from:
* CoverVersion: Not common for them, but they did cover "I Keep Forgettin'" (by Chuck Jackson, written by Music/LeiberAndStoller) and Music/TheBeatles' "Eight Days a Week", both on ''Procol's Ninth'' (which Leiber and Stoller produced). There's also the CoverAlbum ''Ain't Nothin' to Get Excited About'', credited to the pseudonym Licorice John Death and not released until 27 years after it was recorded.
to:
* CoverVersion: Not common for them, but they did cover "I Keep Forgettin'" (by Chuck Jackson, written by Music/LeiberAndStoller) and Music/TheBeatles' "Eight "[[Music/BeatlesForSale Eight Days a Week", Week]]", both on ''Procol's Ninth'' (which Leiber and Stoller produced). There's also the CoverAlbum ''Ain't Nothin' to Get Excited About'', credited to the pseudonym Licorice John Death and not released until 27 years after it was recorded.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Gary Brooker blowing his stack at a German stagehand who was chatting with a member of the band and delaying the start of the song, variously reported as "Hey, we don't do friends, we do functions" or "Hey, we don't do friends, get off, ''fucker''. Bear in mind that Brooker is considered one of the nicest guys in music.....
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* GratuitousLatin: The band name is evidently meant to mean "Beyond These Things", but the correct Latin would be ''Procul hīs''.
Added DiffLines:
* StealthPun: The chorus of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" is actually based around one, whether intentionally or not, and you'll thwack yourself when you notice it.
--> 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,
--> As the miller told his tale,
--> That her face, at first just '''ghostly''',
--> Turned a whiter '''shade''' of pale.