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A Whiter Shade Of Pale (Cover)

Andrew Russe

Uploaded June 26, 2012 9:35pm.

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I can’t quite believe that I’m posting this, or that I’ve even recorded it. But I’ve played it like this sat on the sofa in the living room for many years, and I needed something to check out how to record a live “one vocal and one guitar” song. You wouldn’t believe the hastle it was capturing this!!!

It’s the perennial paean to sex under the influence. (Although it’s only as I get older - and have fond memories of being in my 20s and going through this sort of thing - that I’ve learnt to appreciate that this is what the song’s really about).

Anyway, here we go, me, guitar, one take, warts and all: “We skipped the light fan-thing-ummy”

Music and Lyrics: Brooker/Reid (although, since 2009, it appears that Fisher is now officially credited as a co-writer for his organ part - sorry mate, I didn’t use your bit!)

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Jon Freeman said August 31, 2013 4:18am

Love the SOUL you put into this vocal! Great job!

thetworegs said October 12, 2012 8:46am

Still love your version of this classic...........

joeldbrodsky18 said September 15, 2012 3:15pm

stunning!...

JR James said August 1, 2012 5:39pm

Damn....thats a gem.

thetworegs said July 31, 2012 10:49pm

Back for another listen to this beauty to end the night.....Thanks

Nosda Cariad said July 16, 2012 3:37pm

Beautiful cover!

Guest said July 16, 2012 12:51am

I'm sorry to say I don't know the original, but your version.... well, wow! It reminds me of "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley.... I don't know why, but perhaps it's in the same vein. I don't know, but anyway, just beautiful, really.

Roger M. Harris said July 11, 2012 6:59pm

Don't normally like cover songs...unless they're turned on their head. And you have done a killer job...Great.

JR James said July 10, 2012 12:10am

I dig your voice...veey soulful.... Nice acapella version....

kirklynch said July 4, 2012 12:51pm

Always loved this one and you did a hell of a job with it! Great vocals!

Guest said July 3, 2012 10:25am

Really enjoyed that!

Guest said July 3, 2012 10:22am

Wonderful arrangement - haunting delivery. I love your voice...great LIGHT and soft shade!

Guest said July 3, 2012 8:42am

Well, you sing it so well. Sometimes we just have to get a song out of our systems. Thanks, that's great!

Movement To Contact said June 30, 2012 2:22am

Had to wait until I could get a better listen. Well worth the wait, excellent cover Andrew. Made it your own.

getro said June 27, 2012 4:34pm

.. :-)

Lady Jane said June 27, 2012 6:36am

Beautifully captured. This was number 1 in the UK on the day I was born (45 years ago this week!)

Johnny Stone said June 27, 2012 6:26am

Great cover mate excellent.

Guest said June 27, 2012 5:18am

I am so glad you took the trouble of "capturing" this terrific version. Love your voice. Love the simple guitar accompaniment. Favourited!

Guest said June 27, 2012 4:04am

Well done.

Guest said June 27, 2012 2:39am

Hi,excellent vocal,so appreciate the one voice one guitar style. It is the only way to access my full attention. Superb, capture. Yes, I am a total fan of the band from Texas, Beard , Roads, and the reverend are so good on the Degueilo album. If you can listen to Nation wide again and try 2000 blues."..... Great cover Andrew. Faved and followed .......Steve

Wildgeas Music said June 26, 2012 11:30pm

Great sing-a-long. One of my all time favorites. Good job.

thetworegs said June 26, 2012 9:53pm

Excellent vocal.....a superb cover of this classic....you have definitely made it your own......love it

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A Whiter Shade Of Pale (Cover)

Andrew Russe

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