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Procol Harum in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Setlist • 14 November 2010


Brooker, Dunn, Pegg, Phillips, Whitehorn

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Shine on Brightly
Prefaced by introduction from Richard Lewis, 'The greatest writing duo, Brooker and Reid ... and the greatest band, Procol Harum!'
 
Homburg
 
Toujours l'Amour
Josh and Matt playfully clap at the end. 'Last time we were in LA we were at the Betty Ford Clinic. And we dropped Whaling Stories 'cos there is always a thunderstorm when we play it.'
Wall Street Blues
False start. Gary tapped foot, but forgot to start. Brilliant jams with great dynamics: major crowd approval
As Strong as Samson
Original version. New longer ending, three times around after build-up; singing 'ain't no use' ... then finality
Grand Hotel
'We used to stay in nice places like this theatre. Now we're camping ...'
'If you would like to hear something put it in the box in the lobby and we'll play it next time. Which is amazing 'cos this one was requested and we didn't even know it ...
One Eye on the Future
 
Simple Sister
 
Interval
 
The VIP Room
Gary tells of travel plans to Estonia, and asks if there are Estonians here. Geoff Whitehorn says 'Stoners,' and Gary says, 'Yes, stoners ... reminds me of the Spirit of Nøkken ...'
Kaleidoscope
 
Strangers in Space
'Well I can't tell you much about this one. We've always liked science fiction.' Josh starts: 'Give me some more, ' Gary says. Matt Pegg the star: Geoff Whitehorn pushes him forward.
'That was on one of our redigitised albums called Something Tragic,' Gary quips.
The Devil Came from Kansas
'Santa Barbara was a nice place: we  could live there. Here's one we didn't play, but was requested ...'
TV Ceasar
 
Pandora's Box
'He wrote it. Dancing with the Stars.' (alluding to Josh)
An Old English Dream
 
Conquistador
'This one I pronounced wrong, but tonight I will sing the neo-Mexicali version ...' (I wonder if Gary did so 'cos he realises Conjunto Jardin [listen here] is in the crowd?)
A Salty Dog
'Veterans day in England and you joined us late. We play this for all those who watch us from above.'
Last drum fill-out slightly extended
Band intros
To which Geoff Whitehorn adds, 'The reason we're all here, the loveliest man in the business: Gary Brooker!'
 
Encores
 
Whisky Train
 
A Whiter Shade of Pale
'Well, if you thought Procol Harum was only one song you would be disappointed if you didn't hear it tonight ...'

Strong crowd response to 'called out for more'; beautiful solo from Geoff Whitehorn, much expanded. Crowd approval was good
Gary coaxes the crowd to sing along last chorus. Massive ovation
   
19

songs altogether:

2

From Procol Harum

1

from Shine on Brightly

2

From A Salty Dog

1

From Home

1

from Broken Barricades

3

From Grand Hotel

1

From Exotic Birds and Fruit

1

from Procol's Ninth

1

From Something Magic

 

From The Prodigal Stranger

3

from The Well's on Fire

1 non-album tracks 1 Not yet released as a studio recording Thanks to One-Eye for the
setlist and notes, and to
Dennis Fetchet for the image


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