Keith Reid, lyricist who co-wrote Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade Of Pale, dies aged 76
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Island Records turned it down - Blackwell recalled in his autobiography that the initial demo was "dirgelike" - but it went on to become one of the most successful singles of all time, selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. Reid's songs were also recorded by Annie Lennox, Willie Nelson and Heart, among others; while his contribution to You're The Voice was crucial to the song's success.That track was originally written by Chris Thompson, the lead singer of Manfred Mann's Earth Band, alongside Andy Qunta and Maggie Ryder, two writers from his publishing company.
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