Link: [Procol Harum]
Not every song that will be featured here will be what is generally considered as being “Christian” in the eyes of this world. For some will be anguished cries from the pit of despair, and others will be quite obviously ferverent rants of rebellion. Nonetheless, be assured that they will all be of our Heavenly Father (in one way or another) and I hope that you have been given ears to hear the message.
Link: [On YouTube]
A Lighter Shade Of Pale
Procol Harum
We skipped the light fandango
Turned cartwheels ‘cross the floor
I was feeling kinda seasick
But the crowd called out for more
The room was humming harder
As the ceiling flew away
When we called out for another drink
The waiter brought a tray
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
She said there is no reason
And the truth is plain to see
But I wandered through my playing cards
And would not let her be
One of sixteen vestal virgins
Who were leaving for the coast
And although my eyes were open
They might have just as well been closed
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…
Link: [On YouTube]
Pilgrim’s Progress
Procol Harum
I sat me down to write a simple story
Which maybe in the end became a song
In trying to find the words which might begin it
I found these were the thoughts I'd brought along
At first I took my weight to be an anchor
I gathered up my fears to bind me 'round
But then I clearly saw my own delusion
And found my struggles further bogged me down
In starting out I thought to go exploring
And set my foot upon the nearest road
In vain I looked to find the promised turning
But only saw how far I was from home
In searching I forsook the paths of learning
And sought instead to find some pirate’s gold
In fighting I did hurt those dearest to me
And still no hidden truths could I unfold
I sat me down to write a simple story
Which maybe in the end became a song
The words have all been writ by One before me
We’re taking turns in trying to pass them on
Oh we’re taking turns in trying to pass them on
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Procol Harum is a great one-of-a-kind band. The organ melody in "Whiter Shade of Pale" and "Hamburg" is the best ever. It could really pierce your heart.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Trickster!!! You are indeed right about that. To be honest, I don't really like the melody to "Pilgrim's Progress," but the lyrics are quite profound.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard Whiter Shade of Pale in quite a while,Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by and saying hello! sandie
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with the second song but I know the first very well and have not heard it in a very long time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Mike!!! It is indeed a great song, and I am very glad you enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Sandie!!! Have you been out working on your ice skating moves?
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Ann!!! I can't remember ever hearing the song over the radio, and I can hear why. The lyrics are still incredible.
ReplyDeletewhiter shade of pale is on the playlist at BadGalsRadio this week. always loved all versions of this song. just like the house of the rising sun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear BadGal!!! Be assured that The Animals is scheduled for a future TWO FOR TUESDAY, and "House of the Rising Sun" will certainly be one of the two.
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