1960s organ earworm makes its way into House of Lords

[KiwiCoromandel]

PROCOL HARUM'S A Whiter Shade Of Pale is supposedly the most frequently played song in public places in Britain. On Wednesday five law lords were treated to the dissonant history of its swirling melodies and haunting organ chords.

It is believed to be the first time the House of Lords, the British Parliament's upper house and the country's highest court, has been asked to rule on the copyright of a rock tune, as lawyers for the organist, Matthew Fisher, presented his belated claim for a share of the copyright.

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source: Guardian News & Media

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"I composed every note that I play on that album - that includes the solo. I had bought an electric Hammond organ and put an advert in the Melody Maker."

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