Later recorded by Dave Antony’s Moods (1967), Wess (1967), Box Tops (1967), Everly Brothers (1967), Charlie Chalmers (1967), 101 Strings (1967), Prock Harson (1967), Peter Knight Singers (1967), Peter Nero (1967), Noel Harrison (1967), Ronnie Aldrich & His Two Pianos & London Festival Orchestra (1967), King Curtis & Kingpins (1967), Golden Cups (1968), Bill Black’s Combo (1968), Jackie Milton (1967), George Martin & His Orchestra (1968), Johnny Rivers (1968), Hesitations (1968), Hugh Masekela (1969), Ohta-San (1969), Shorty Long (1969), Living Guitars (1968), Dells (1969), Sil Austin (1969), J.J.In an odd coincidence, both A Whiter Shade of Pale and Bohemian Rhapsody include the word ‘fandango’.for Best British Pop Single 1952-1977, along with Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (1976) This song won a Brit award in the U.K.Matthew Fisher had to file a lawsuit 40 years after the song’s release to win his songwriting credit (for the organ solo).Two additional verses were later included in live performances.This is the very first song that Procol Harum recorded.

Written by Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher and Keith Reid.#57 on Rolling Stone magazines list of 500 greatest songs.

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