album · September 1, 1967
Procol Harum
Cherry Red RecordsSee this day
classic rockpsychedelic rockprog rock
Procol Harum's self-titled debut album arrived in 1967, featuring the chart-topping single "A Whiter Shade of Pale." The album captured the band's unique blend of baroque, psychedelic, and blues influences, setting them apart from their contemporaries.
- The album was produced by Denny Cordell, a prominent figure in British music production at the time.
- "A Whiter Shade of Pale" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.
- The album cover art featured a distinctive painting that has become synonymous with the band's early image.
Procol Harum is a British rock band formed in 1967, best known for their pioneering work in the psychedelic and progressive rock genres. At the time of their debut, they were emerging as a significant new force in the late-1960s rock scene.
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