A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum (Cover by Emily Linge)
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- "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harum - Cover by Emily Linge
I'd like to pay tribute to Gary Brooker with this timeless masterpiece by Procol Harum. This song was inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Lyrics:
We skipped the light fandango
Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor
I was feeling kinda seasick
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
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've 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
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It's 530 am, woke up and saw
this on my feed. The way she sings one of the best songs ever written floored me, I'm a disabled veteran and I used to use this song to sleep at night, it calmed me. This version is angelic. I have a tear running down my cheek hearing this..Thank you young lady for respecting this beautiful song..
The original version of this classic is still my favorite (I am 82 year old), but it warms my heart to hear this talented young musician cover my all-time favorite.
I love the original! Thanks for listening
I am a brazilian man and I love this song too.
@@EmilyLinge Thanks for providing such a listening pleasure!
What do you think of the Live in Denmark with that exceptional orchestra version Larry?
I'm 71 and love this song and this cover is beautuful
So wonderful to hear a beautiful young girl singing our songs from the 60's with feelings.. WOW! Roland (Grammy Winner)
Unexpected shivers from the top of my spinal cord down to the tips of my feet and eyes quietly tearing from the start to the last notes on the keyboard! I'm 73 years old.
79 and still singing ( I think! )
I'm 71. Same reaction
It's hard to imagine a better arrangement, played any better. This woman has given us a wonderful cover of a classic song. This is SO well done!
Another classic smash hit of the 60's covered by Emily with good harmony's and skill on the piano🏴☮️🎸👍😍
I am 70. Nice to know such music is passing on to new generations to learn from. You have heart, young lady
A top hits before now a classic in a different covers, versions and different kinds of musical instruments 🎶🎶🎸🎻🎺🎷🥁
A masterpiece of lyrics combined with a heavenly voice and the artistic piano performance by a beautiful young lady. Life without nice music is not worthwhile.
Stunning congratulations
Right, keep good music going...
This performance keeps me coming back for encores, month after month.
a whiter shade of pale is my favorite song, sung by Emily Linge so beautifully with her soft piano playing...
This song has been playing periodically in my mind for over fifty years now. My dance partner and I closed out the High School prom with a slow dance to this very tune. For us, it was a shining moment, we left the dance floor and went on to marriage and life. Never had to look back because we always had that moment, that tune, in our head. We talk about it from time to time. You brought all that back. A testament to your talent.
Emily, never heard you before, but I think that Gary Brooker would have been really impressed with this version of his masterpiece!
いいぜ最高軽やかさの中に品がある
Why did my youth pass away so quickly? Save your time... Thank you, you're just the best!! ✌️
It sure goes fast.
My goodness, young lady. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
What I like the most with this recording is that there are no over-the-top effects on her voice like hall and reverb etc. It sounds very raw and crisp.
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Has a line in popular music ever matched “her face at first just ghostly turned a whiter shade of pale”? Fantastic tribute Emily.
One of my favourite songs sung by the voice of an angel.
A very talented young lady. I've always loved this Procol Harem song. It's been a favorite for many years. I'm 72 and still enjoying cover bands from my era. God bless. Cheers from eastern TN
Gary would be proud at such a sensitive rendition of his signature song.
I’m 67. Thanks for the memories. So wonderful to see young artists do justice to the classics. First time I listened to you. You have a new sub!
Sometimes the quiet perfection of this gets lost in the crazy world and then I hear it again.....
Emily:You really get to me! You bring tears to my eyes ! Especially when you sing All by Myself, Sounds of Silence , Over the Rainbow and the other Simon &Garfunkel song ! Again you have such beauty , a incredible voice and awesome pianist great at the guitar! As I said earlier you must have come straight from heaven !
One of my favourite songs sung by a very talented and beautiful young lady. Many thanks for sharing and wish you all the happiness in the world.
This beautiful Song, was the most Popular SLOW DANCE SONG, during my Late Teens!! I have wonderful memories dancing with my Fiance to this Song! It usually was played by the DJs at the end of the Night! Don't know how u found it, but for a Teen to Love this Music these days prove how Good the Music was back in the 70's!! You did all of us Older Music Lovers, a great Service with your amazing Version Emily! Thank you so Much!!
Even I am surprised at the choice of songs sung by Emily . She is all of 14 yrs old and she already knows most of the good vintage songs .
I think it is the legacy of her Mom who was a singer in a her own band , so it’s all genetics 😊
💯 Agree with you!
Couldn't agree more with you ,Canadian! We must belong to the same age group.
That be the sixties me ole boy.
Chapeau Emily, brilliant!
This has to be my favorite version ever and I'm 65, I've heard plenty. You go gurl.
EMILY, where have you been all my life? Please continue with your beautiful, true, essential style. So many people mess beautiful songs up, but not you, young lady! I declare myself a total fan, and I've only discovered you today. ❤
Been listening to her again tonight. I'm more and more convinced that we're in the presence of a star who has loads to offer and who deserves to be global. If stars can be global 😆
Wow!!!!!!
Outstanding!
Exquisite!
Exceptional!
Wonderful!
Beautiful!
Marvelous!
And more!
You have blessed this song
This girl knows how to present a classic song properly. Totally sublime.
The best good job
Emily you really have a beautiful voice, and a great soft touch on this classic song. Thanks for the memories !
Emily linge, A Star who shines for this wonderful interpretation one of the most beautiful songs of all time! I love this song! congratulation, Emily!
A young woman magnificently interpreting a classic from a time when she was not yet born. Example that quality music survives eternally for several generations.
Has Emily been on America's got talent! She's a star already!
Gosh Emily, I’ve just listened to this song again and I love you singing it. It brings up so many fond memories of my younger days.
And your cover is so exceptional and the piano recital is an awesome extra touch.
Thank you soooo much
David and Malou ❤️🤗
This has been a favourite of mine for about 4 decades.
Emily and a Piano. A chilling combination.... Really nice tribute Emily ... RIP Gary Brooker.
There's a reason this has more than 3 million views. You're worth it. Good job.
And by mid-August it will be 4 million!
Now over 4 Million !!
Awesome 👏👏👏👏👏🎶🎤🎹Miss Emily.
Beautiful as always !! ❤❤❤❤🌷🌹🌷🌺👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏
I love to see the young people keep our “golden oldies” alive. This is a particularly excellent version!
Beautiful rendition. And a fine homage to Gary Brooker, who passed away two months ago.
Well done young lady!
I was about you age when this song hit the charts.
Thank you for keeping it it alive. I love your rendition.
Oh, great piano
This young lady has an incredible talent singing with her piano or her guitar. Master of all three. Such clarity!
Excellent- Mick Jagger called WSOP the most beautiful song he ever heard and you did it justice.
i think you meanJohn lennon .
Back in 1969, I walked through Hyde Park in London, singing this song with a friend at the top of our voices. Emily sings it better!
Superb .❤
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Wow. What a great memory.
Certainly memories can be so vivid. The best ones can take you back so,so far in time. Just like you’re there again. 😊
I was in Bangkok Thailand in 1968 and every night in the "Stratcom Club" club we would eat dinner and the Band would sing this song. Memories. My whole life this song has haunted me. She brings back all the good emotions.
Oh yesss !! 😊. She added to the song some charming and deep voice. I like
Wow, I didn't expect this. This is fantastic 😍
She is beautiful and her voice is amazing!! She managed to awaken those years in me and it's super! Geniuses adore by the way and love
Emily, when I heard the sad news of Gary's death a few days ago I told some of my friends I had no doubt that you were going to record a cover of this that would take your breath away. You now have that signature sound of total respect to classic originals with a twist of special "Emily magic" to make your covers absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.
Well said David. She is stunning.
You hit the nail on the head @David Heywood.. she certainly has has "Emily magic"..!
Emily’s voice and piano playing are both beautiful and brilliant and certainly pay tribute to this favorite song of mine!
“Talented”does not do you justice. Your music selection puts you in such a different class. You are an incredibly talented artist, singer and musician.
Beautiful Young Lady ❤️. Love Your Voice. I am happy to see that is Gorgeous People still in the Crazy World .Thank You Angel.❤ God Bless You.
Magnificent piece - singing this Bach influenced beauty - I didn’t expect this….
Fantastic. This was a hit way back in the 60’s. Love seeing young people keeping these great songs alive
So true.
A year in, I still love this version. You call them "covers," your work. I call them Linge innovations.
To say I also love the original does not take away from your interpretation. (Saw Pocol Harum in concert performing this. Fillmore East, nearly to the day, March 1969). (Yes, old I am. I've listened to music nearly every day of my life, and I enjoy your talent.)
Such an underrated song. Still wonderful and beautiful after all these years.
Always loved this song - 1967 release, 56 years ago, but it could have been just yesterday. Amazing song that was so original at the time and it dominated the radio channels. Absolutely brilliant and emotive. Rock on Gary Brooker 👍
So sad that he’s gone from us. There was such pathos in this song.
I was saddened by Gary Brooker's death but I can't think of a more beautiful ode than what I just heard. Thank you Emily.
Emily's is one of my favorite covers of this timeless song, which has always been one of my favorites since I first heard it in high school.
Gary Brooker died?! That is devastating news. RIP Gary. You brought me many hours of peace and enjoyment.
So glad to see the younger generation appreciating such fine music.
Isn't it lovely?
Absolutely brilliant! I keep watching over and over, such amazing talent!
Emily linge, A Star who shines for this wonderful interpretation one of the most beautiful songs of all time! I love this song! congratulation, Emily!
The second the vocal started, I knew this was going to be great. Well done.
Be very proud of this cover, in so many ways, absolutely Beautiful. Thank You.
Your taste in music beats the hell out of most performers your age.
As one of the not so many people left in this world that actually grew up in the era of this song ( and many of the others that you cover ) please allow me to thank you and the other young artists that keep this music alive for the generations that were not yet born.
A "soppy" comment? - Yes...
By a grateful commentor...
Interesting comment....I was thinking the other day that in the near future there won't be anyone left of the 1/2 million or so attendees at the Woodstock festival....This young lady does a great service in resurrecting these wonderful old songs..
Admire people who can play an instrument and sing along with it, and then manage to capture meaning and express emotions in their vocalizations.
Beautiful ! Love the clarity of your voice. Well done 🙂
Effortless interpretation of the Procol Harem hit from the 60s. A very mellow treatment of this extraordinary classic. Emily your versatility in moving from guitar to piano is quite unique and delightful. Your voice has a very redeeming quality, a haunting longing, a melancholy yet a peaceful resolve and vocal quality.
Beautiful. This version is tender, vulnerable and soulful. Whereas the original is more haunting, surreal and mysterious.
You deserve all the good feedback you have brought to you here. All us old guys from the era of growing old with Gary miss him very much Your talent seems older than you are and you have shown us respect for our age and Gary's. You have earned yourself many old fans.
Norman, I am guessing I am not as old as you as Procol Harum was before my time, but I love this song. Gary Brooker played a brilliant version of it back in 2006 in Denmark with a full orchestra. I have played the video many times. I am sure you have seen it. Sad to see that he passed away recently.
Maybe the most satisfying melody and chord progression of all time.
Excellent! In every way,you did my favorite song of all time MUCH BETTER than anyone I have heard doing a cover of this song…it was clear, precise, and sung very well,along with your piano accompaniment….no one will ever do it as good as Gary Brooker, but young lady,you are the best I have ever heard doing this rendition, and I have heard multitudes trying their best but always adding too much of their own way of doing it that ,in my opinion, just left me let down… as I mentioned to you at the start of this post, this is my very favorite, all-time song, and whatever my last rights are when they are given, either at a mass with a rosary being said,or a celebration of life should I be cremated, this is the song that will be played….best wishes for a great future…you’re on your way young lady…I am now about to be 73 in December and you knocked the only home run I have ever heard someone sing….Gary Brooker would applaud you! 👌❤️
I love the modesty in her voice. A little shyness makes the performance really lovely.
RIP Gary Brooker...
Emily, this is your song now. Absolute stunning rendition... awesome performance with your smoky voice and weary eyes -- you took me back to 1967 when Procol Harum released this eclectic song.
That is the best cover of that very beautiful song I have ever heard! Fantastic Emily!
What a beautiful version of this classic absolutely beautiful playing and wonderful voice this young lady has excellent job
Beautiful rendition of a very good song. No vocal or piano acrobatics, thrown in to try and impress, just heartfelt, beautiful singing and playing. There is something very special about your voice. Very refreshing. Well done, Emily!
This song meant so much to so many old enough to be your grandparents. We just lost Gary Brooker and I can think of no finer tribute than to know his music lives on so beautifully.
Shine on brightly!
Emily, you did this old tune justice. It was a wonderful song originally, it is wonderful the way you played and performed it. Thank you!
Great job and wonderful close up of the hands. Not something you often see. Thanks !
Damn Girl FLAWLESS!!!!!! I'm 70 and had forgotten about this song many years ago, Your rendition is the BEST interpretation of any song I've ever heard. You recreated a scene and with true professionalism and perfect artistry, Neither over singing or under singing you weaved a spell I will never forget. Blessings to you
Also 70! Agree totally
absolutely agree ! the right pitch and tempo
Incredible I'm speechless
Absolutely true😊
Kind of reminds me of a senior prom. Except we never got to drink. This youngster has a remarkable Talent. It's very hard play piano like that. Watch the finger movements, pay close attention to the rhythms. I can do that on a clavinova but I can't sing at the same time. Of course I did start to try till it was 50
Gary Brooker's recent passing brought back so many memories; a piece of my youth died.
Your rendition is a wonderful tribute. Thank you Emily...
Is true, beautiful song for ever
Absolutely amazing performance .I finally understand the words after 60 years here.Thank you.Suscribed.
It's always good to hear your voice and singing Emily Linge 😊
Absolutely incredible just a shame Gary Booker didnt hear this he would have been amazed ive no doubt. One very talented young lady.
Oh he's Heard It..
Love how she changes classics just slightly so as to show her perspective without taking away from the original
Key change. Gets me every time. She nailed it.
Emily--You really did a fantastic job on this song!!! Brings back a lot of memories.THANK YOU !!!!!
Just as haunting as the original and a fine tribute to Gary Brooker. Procol Harum was one of my favorite bands back in the day. Mission accomplished, Emily.
From an old rocking keyboarder who has heard this played so many times, this was beautiful. Refreshing and beautiful.
This song is covered a lot. But this version is hands down, one of the best! Thank you, Emily!
Beautiful rendition. Looking forward to seeing your career grow as a musician
Not gonna lie, brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful.
This really is the tribute to original... so beautiful.
Procol Harum would be proud
This was my Dads Funeral song, so glad such a young person appreciates such a great song x
Beautiful voice, beautiful piano, beautiful woman , outstanding performance, Very nicely done.
Superb, she is brilliant and considering that she hasn't got the backing of a full orchestra and backing singers, or an atmospheric video, she creates her own atmosphere. A great songstress, who should go far.
Absolutely 💯
Great to see someone doing a classic cover without ruining it
Ain't that the truth!
I was thinking the same .
You are so talented, I love your singing and playing. When I feel down your performance cheers me up.
Whiter Shade Of Pale is such an amazing song. This rendition is so well done.
We need more young talented artists like this lady to explore and cover music from this era. She absolutely nailed it. One of my all time favorite songs.
Just one word comes to mind when I listened to this: honest. Such a purely honest performance. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
What a beautiful gentle and competent touch on that piano coupled with a clear musical voice what more could be wanted? Well a lovely singer completes the scene.
What a beautiful interpretation that captures the mystery of the original. She gives the old song a wonderful feminine flavor with such strong yet delicate piano skills in support of the clear beauty of the lyrics.
What a beautiful voice! Rest in Peace, Gary Brooker. Your song will leave forever.
The Bach inspired melody sounds so beautiful and delicate on piano.
Dang girl, your voice is something special. I never saw anyone do this song so great. I bow to you.
Beautiful and Very Creative cover. Thank you!
Been listening to this song for over fifty years!
And that was simply, and absolutely beautiful. Thankyou.
Every note is a winner because of such a controlled touch and expression as is her singing.
Lovely girl, singer, and music. This young lady is going places.
You are a beauty, you have a heart, you are super talented, congratulations ! Greetings from Greece !