What inspired the song "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum?

Answer 1

Here is a web site that adds some verses and another page with some description from the author of the lyrics.

""It was 'sixth member' Keith Reid who had the idea for the song, at a 'gathering' 'Some guy looked at a chick and said to her, 'You've gone a whiter shade of pale. That phrase stuck in my mind. It was a beautiful thing for someone to say. I wish I'd said it,' laughed Keith""

""'I never understand when people say they don't understand it,' said Reid. '"We skipped the light fandango"'. That's straightforward. "Turned cartwheels across the floor." It seems very clear to me.' Nervously, I hazarded my own reading, the summation of my voluntary immersion in the world of A Whiter Shade of Pale, and much pondering on its significance. Is it about getting pissed and fancying the person opposite you? 'It's a story, a journey, seen from the point of view of a man character.'""

Answer 2

The song has many influences; the music was inspired by a classic tune, the title is a description of a girl from a party and a the lyrics are metaphors about a relationship. Check out all the facts from the this website:

http://songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1131

Answer 3

The organ part of that song is based off of a Beethoven piece

Answer 4

Probably drugs

Answer 5

interesting question, i also want to know

Answer 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Whiter_Shade_of_Pale