the Billboard charts in 1970, and number 85 in Canada. References Sources External links A Whiter Shade of Pale: authorised lyrics of all four verses "Procol Harum: The ultimate tale of A Whiter Shade Of Pale", article on the song's 40th anniversary, from Classic Rock magazine Bill Eyden Obituary "A Whiter Shade of Pale" Scopitone film on YouTube 1967 songs 1967 debut singles 1984 debut singles 1995 singles Procol Harum songs Annie Lennox songs Brit Award for British Single UK Singles Chart number-one singles Number-one singles in Australia Number-one singles in France Number-one singles in Germany Number-one singles in Italy Number-one singles in New Zealand RPM Top Singles number-one singles Number-one singles in South Africa Number-one singles in Spain Irish Singles Chart number-one singles Deram Records singles Arista Records singles Songs with lyrics by Keith Reid Song recordings produced by Denny Cordell Songs written by Gary Brooker Songs involved in royalties controversies Popular songs based on classical music