Hocus Harum

[brionon]

I thought the tune from 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' was written by a certain Bach. But now I hear someone else claims it. Was I wrong ?

[daffy654]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/73301 82.stm

[Postdog]

I think Bach had different lyrics.

[brionon]

They ain't arguing about the lyrics !

[Marijn]

I have the original single and it says
WHITER SHADE OF PALE
(Reed/Booker)
PROCOL HARUM
But that news story said 'Brooker'

[Postdog]

touchy! - it's called humour........

[littleoldme]

The melody, particularly the organ part, is inspired by and based on two works by Bach - namely Air On A G String and the cantata Sleepers Wake - but doesn't actually copy either of them directly.