The Procol Harum Special(1971)

The Procol Harum Special is a 55-minute music television program featuring the British rock group behind the 1967 global hit "A Whiter Shade of Pale." The special captures the band performing their breakthrough single alongside deep cuts including "Captain Clack," "Whisky Train," and "Homburg." Group leader Gary Brooker provides commentary throughout, introducing viewers to the ensemble's members and their distinctive baroque-pop sound. Originally broadcast on ABC in the United States and BBC in the UK, the program showcases Procol Harum at the height of their early success, blending orchestral arrangements with rock sensibilities that defined their era.