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Whiter shade of pale
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i am Steve Weyman from Bristol England and been playing guitar since I was 9 years of age and doing paid gigs in bands from age 14 playing covers and originals. I am a bit older ( quite a bit older now ! I am not gigging at the moment . I am teaching guitar and concentrating more on writing and recording in m y little home studio. Don't write in a particular style, it comes out how it comes out !
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #4
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Reid/ Brooker / Fisher
Rights
original writers
Uploaded
April 30, 2025
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MP3 10.3 MB • 320 kbps • 4:31
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BPM
75
Beat
4/4
Key
B maj
Vocals
Male
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Story behind the song
I was asked to cover this by a friend . It was also a favourite of my late brother so I had to do it. who I played in my first band with so a bit emotional for me to do. Gary Brooker (R.I.P) had an awesome voice. This version is based on his live performance in Denmark 2006. Loved putting the keys together on this .
Lyrics
We skipped the light fandango Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor I was feeling kind of seasick The crowd called out for more The room was hummimg 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 Keys break 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 just as well have 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 keys break 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
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Swampman
Jun 06
Great talent cuz !
Sounds by Ramolly
May 27
Beautiful classic, great vocals and a carefully arranged work Steve!
DOOMTRAINmusic
May 27
Skipping the light fandango listening to this, I think this was the first 5 minute song played on UK Radio ?.
seth smivet
May 15
Outstanding. A timeless classic and this is an arrangement I’ve never heard before. Superb job on the vocal - as you say Gary Brooker had a fantastic voice and you’ve really done home justice here. Excellent!
davidabriggs
May 13
This is fantastic. A tremendous achievement to make such an authentic sounding cover of this song. You seem to have stamped your own sound onto it and made it your own. Wow. How do you do this...some kind of magic at work here... :)
DRUMNJON
May 10
BEAUTIFUL RENDITION STEVE! GREAT VOCALS MAN!!
KeithMitchell
May 04
Superb Steve. Another excellent cover from you. Stunning vocals and lovely keys. And that hammond is spot on...that's not easy. Well done...magical stuff.
Bob Forbes
May 02
Hi Steve - just read your post on this song cover at Holger's page... May I say - excellent job at covering this difficult song! That Hammond... :^)) Bravo!
Oddger
May 02
This is really a well done cover, Steve!
Nigel Hardy
May 02
Great vocals Steve, a difficult song to master! Well done!
Tony DeLecce
May 02
Excellent cover Steve. Vocals are very good. And you continue to evolve on your keys. This song is a favorite from the era. Impressive.
GeeS1
May 01
Can only echo Rodz and Brett’s comments below that this cover is one of your best! The vocals are flawless, radio friendly and so suited to this 60’s classic! keys are killer, vocals same!
rodrica
May 01
Superb cover of Gary Brooker's live orchestral version of this classic. Brilliant vocals & excellent instrumentation, production & mix. A great illustration of your versatility!
BrettService
Apr 30
This song is not an easy one to take on and you nailed it my friend! Another song that showcases your versatility as an artist. I remember sitting in church imagining this song played on the 100 year old pipe organ.