A Whiter Shade of Victory
12/27/06
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(AP) A judge awarded a 40 percent share in the copyright of "A Whiter Shade of Pale," one of the most famous pop songs of all time, to a former organist for Procol Harum.Lead singer Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid always claimed credit for the hit, which became part of the soundtrack for the hippy "summer of love" of 1967. But in his ruling, the judge decided that organist Matthew Fisher was entitled to both credit and royalties.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story
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