A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum (Cover by Emily Linge)

Gary Brooker MBE (29 May 1945 - 19 February 2022) was an English singer and pianist, and the founder and lead singer of the rock band Procol Harum.
RIP Gary

It's 530 am, woke up and saw
this on my feed. The way she sings one of the best songs ever written floored me, I'm a disabled veteran and I used to use this song to sleep at night, it calmed me. This version is angelic. I have a tear running down my cheek hearing this..Thank you young lady for respecting this beautiful song..

I am 70. Nice to know such music is passing on to new generations to learn from. You have heart, young lady

So wonderful to hear a beautiful young girl singing our songs from the 60's with feelings.. WOW! Roland (Grammy Winner)

a whiter shade of pale is my favorite song, sung by Emily Linge so beautifully with her soft piano playing...

The original version of this classic is still my favorite (I am 82 year old), but it warms my heart to hear this talented young musician cover my all-time favorite.

This song has been playing periodically in my mind for over fifty years now. My dance partner and I closed out the High School prom with a slow dance to this very tune. For us, it was a shining moment, we left the dance floor and went on to marriage and life. Never had to look back because we always had that moment, that tune, in our head. We talk about it from time to time. You brought all that back. A testament to your talent.

This song is covered a lot. But this version is hands down, one of the best! Thank you, Emily!

Admire people who can play an instrument and sing along with it, and then manage to capture meaning and express emotions in their vocalizations.

I’m 67. Thanks for the memories. So wonderful to see young artists do justice to the classics. First time I listened to you. You have a new sub!

Gary would be proud at such a sensitive rendition of his signature song.

you honored the song yet made it your own. what a great version! thank you for recording this one.

My goodness, young lady. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

A very talented young lady. I've always loved this Procol Harem song. It's been a favorite for many years. I'm 72 and still enjoying cover bands from my era. God bless. Cheers from eastern TN

Wow!!!!!!
Outstanding!
Exquisite!
Exceptional!
Wonderful!
Beautiful!
Marvelous!
And more!
You have blessed this song

She knows how to play piano very well. It flows like water in the river. God bless her.

I love to see the young people keep our “golden oldies” alive. This is a particularly excellent version!

This girl knows how to present a classic song properly. Totally sublime.

One of my favourite songs sung by the voice of an angel.

I'm 80 and still listen to this song.
Gary Brooker and Procol Harem.
Unforgettable ❤❤
Very nice cover by a beautiful young lady❤

I love the modesty in her voice. A little shyness makes the performance really lovely.

Unexpected shivers from the top of my spinal cord down to the tips of my feet and eyes quietly tearing from the start to the last notes on the keyboard! I'm 73 years old.

This has to be my favorite version ever and I'm 65, I've heard plenty. You go gurl.

Дуже сподобалось ця легендарна пiсня у вашому виконаннi.
Дякую.

Emily and a Piano. A chilling combination.... Really nice tribute Emily ... RIP Gary Brooker.

What I like the most with this recording is that there are no over-the-top effects on her voice like hall and reverb etc. It sounds very raw and crisp.

This performance keeps me coming back for encores, month after month.

Just a few years younger than Gary Brooker, so this was a big, big song when I was a youngster. Have to say that Emily sings this so you can understand every word. I love the memory she gives me with her version of this song.

A young woman magnificently interpreting a classic from a time when she was not yet born. Example that quality music survives eternally for several generations.

Damn Girl FLAWLESS!!!!!! I'm 70 and had forgotten about this song many years ago, Your rendition is the BEST interpretation of any song I've ever heard. You recreated a scene and with true professionalism and perfect artistry, Neither over singing or under singing you weaved a spell I will never forget. Blessings to you

This song meant so much to so many old enough to be your grandparents. We just lost Gary Brooker and I can think of no finer tribute than to know his music lives on so beautifully.
Shine on brightly!

Her singing was superb. It is possible that her piano playing was even better. Emily is one of the best young singers out there.

What a beautiful voice! Rest in Peace, Gary Brooker. Your song will leave forever.

RIP Gary Brooker...
Emily, this is your song now. Absolute stunning rendition... awesome performance with your smoky voice and weary eyes -- you took me back to 1967 when Procol Harum released this eclectic song.

One of my favourite songs sung by a very talented and beautiful young lady. Many thanks for sharing and wish you all the happiness in the world.

I am a 65 year old man who plays piano, and I just closed my eyes and enjoyed this ...Thank you

Love how she changes classics just slightly so as to show her perspective without taking away from the original

A year in, I still love this version. You call them "covers," your work. I call them Linge innovations.

Has a line in popular music ever matched “her face at first just ghostly turned a whiter shade of pale”? Fantastic tribute Emily.

I am just in love with this young ladies playing and singing. I just cannot get enough of her. She sings beautifully, her fingers play the piano so beautifully. I am a fan. Normally I wouldnt be such a fan, but this young woman is incredibly talented. I hope all the best for her

We need more young talented artists like this lady to explore and cover music from this era. She absolutely nailed it. One of my all time favorite songs.

I've probably listened to this song hundreds of times over the years. This was the first time it moved me to tears. Thank you for sharing your gift, Emily.

“Talented”does not do you justice. Your music selection puts you in such a different class. You are an incredibly talented artist, singer and musician.

Beautiful Voice and Awesome Piano !!!

Fantastic. This was a hit way back in the 60’s. Love seeing young people keeping these great songs alive

The second the vocal started, I knew this was going to be great. Well done.

It's hard to imagine a better arrangement, played any better. This woman has given us a wonderful cover of a classic song. This is SO well done!

Always the last song played at my high school dances...1971-74...always.

Beautiful rendition of a very good song. No vocal or piano acrobatics, thrown in to try and impress, just heartfelt, beautiful singing and playing. There is something very special about your voice. Very refreshing. Well done, Emily!

Just as haunting as the original and a fine tribute to Gary Brooker. Procol Harum was one of my favorite bands back in the day. Mission accomplished, Emily.

Emily puts a deeply personal stamp on every song she covers. So it's actually never a cover song, but always a completely reinterpreted version with its very own attitude to life that suits its generation! That's a really great achievement!

Emily never needs to smile and charm the camera. Her talent is all we'll ever need to fly away.

Excellent ! It is good to see a next generation still enjoying music of seventies.

From an old rocking keyboarder who has heard this played so many times, this was beautiful. Refreshing and beautiful.

Beautiful. This version is tender, vulnerable and soulful. Whereas the original is more haunting, surreal and mysterious.

It is so wonderful to see someone so young performing this wonderful song. She is excellent at what she does and thank you so much for sharing.

Emily I hope you understand how much I appreciate you keeping this beautiful classic music alive for folks of my generation. Truly a incredible multi talented young woman!!!

This young lady has an incredible talent singing with her piano or her guitar. Master of all three. Such clarity!

One of the great songs performed by an angelic voice and a fabulous pianist. Wonderful! 👏👏

Nothing makes my heart beat and feel goodness, more than seeing, hearing young voices of today, singing, performing the best music from the best era of rock music: MY generation. And we love her and we appreciate her talents, and mostly her recognition that she is playing the greatest music of the last 100 years. Very talented. Thank you so very much Emily Linge.

As one of the not so many people left in this world that actually grew up in the era of this song ( and many of the others that you cover ) please allow me to thank you and the other young artists that keep this music alive for the generations that were not yet born.
A "soppy" comment? - Yes...
By a grateful commentor...

Emily’s voice has a beautiful natural sound that in my view put this version up there with the original.

This beautiful Song, was the most Popular SLOW DANCE SONG, during my Late Teens!! I have wonderful memories dancing with my Fiance to this Song! It usually was played by the DJs at the end of the Night! Don't know how u found it, but for a Teen to Love this Music these days prove how Good the Music was back in the 70's!! You did all of us Older Music Lovers, a great Service with your amazing Version Emily! Thank you so Much!!

This young lady is an exceptional talent, absolutely sensitive and captivating at the same time! Wow! I bow my head ...🥰

Why did my youth pass away so quickly? Save your time... Thank you, you're just the best!! ✌️

The first time i understand this song. This is so pure, so emotional. Tears are in my eyes. Young lady, you touch my heart and my soul. Wow.

Been listening to this song for over fifty years!
And that was simply, and absolutely beautiful. Thankyou.

I Love seeing youngins like her find and cover great old songs like this one. Beautiful job Ms. Emily

Emily, never heard you before, but I think that Gary Brooker would have been really impressed with this version of his masterpiece!

I was saddened by Gary Brooker's death but I can't think of a more beautiful ode than what I just heard. Thank you Emily.

Just beautiful. Emily sings her heart out. What a lovely little songbird.

A Blessed day!! I always listened to this song and all your songs hundreds times over the years. I am 75yrs a pilipino, moving me to tears, happy and enjoying all your songs! Thanks for sharing your beautiful songs, God gift!!! Emily.

Every note is a winner because of such a controlled touch and expression as is her singing.

You deserve all the good feedback you have brought to you here. All us old guys from the era of growing old with Gary miss him very much Your talent seems older than you are and you have shown us respect for our age and Gary's. You have earned yourself many old fans.

Beautiful rendition. And a fine homage to Gary Brooker, who passed away two months ago.

Wowww. The memorable song for me. It was about in October in 1969 when I listened to this Legendary song. I never forget the way I felt that time. It was very touching. Thank you. God bless you.

Superb, she is brilliant and considering that she hasn't got the backing of a full orchestra and backing singers, or an atmospheric video, she creates her own atmosphere. A great songstress, who should go far.

Girl, you’re nothing less than outrageous. You’ve taken one of the great classics from my era, soon to be 63. & just brought it to a level, unimaginable. Outrageous, Dynamic

Such a superb performance. Gary Brooker would be extremely impressed. It's nice to see a younger generation performing such a classic piece

Wow, I'm blown away. Just... wow...
This is now my goto version of this song. So excellent.

One Of The Most Beautiful Pieces of Music Ever Written And You Performed it In The Most Beautiful Way Emily!! We All Thank You!!

Gary Brooker's recent passing brought back so many memories; a piece of my youth died.
Your rendition is a wonderful tribute. Thank you Emily...

She makes the sadness of the passing away of the original performer lighter to bear, and brings a new dimension to the beauty of the original work performed over such a long period of time to one’s greatest joys…Thank you Emily.
A great tribute.
Keep going strongly, powerfully.
Your gentility is a wonderful strength…a most powerful and deeply touching one.
Touché per excellénce.
👊🔥🥂

Well done young lady!
I was about you age when this song hit the charts.
Thank you for keeping it it alive. I love your rendition.
Oh, great piano

Emily, when I heard the sad news of Gary's death a few days ago I told some of my friends I had no doubt that you were going to record a cover of this that would take your breath away. You now have that signature sound of total respect to classic originals with a twist of special "Emily magic" to make your covers absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.

Her voice is exceptional in its tone and range. She hits each note with perfection. The piano self-accompaniment was gorgeous, and lent a melancholy edge to the lyrics. Best wishes to Emily for a successful career and a happy life.

Strong piano skill. The rhythm, especially. And nice powerful voice. That's why I LOVE EMILY.

We should remember that Procol Harum member Matthew Fisher was a co-writer and (probably) composed the melody line that made this song world wide famous.

The unique precision of the original arrangements and all this only on one instrument plus singing without the slightest inaccuracy!!! True talent is not for the sake of money, but just a desire to share your feelings.! Bravo Emily!

What a beautiful interpretation that captures the mystery of the original. She gives the old song a wonderful feminine flavor with such strong yet delicate piano skills in support of the clear beauty of the lyrics.

Just fantastic. Sounds as good as a full band Just her amazing voice and her excellent piano playing.

Congratulations Emily on TEN MILLION views ! ❤
This stunning work of art will bring awe and joy to listeners until the end of time ! ❤

For someone so young singing such old songs is a breath of fresh air sung so beautifully, as I grew up with Procol Harum, this was so nicely done. 10/10 young lady

What a beautiful version!! Bravo!! Hard to believe Gary Brooker wrote this when he only 22. Genius...

Sometimes the quiet perfection of this gets lost in the crazy world and then I hear it again.....

You’re such a talented lady Emily…
Thank you so much for this lovely rendition of this classic piece! ❤️

Absolutely incredible just a shame Gary Booker didnt hear this he would have been amazed ive no doubt. One very talented young lady.

Great to see someone doing a classic cover without ruining it

Very impressive, goose bumps and chills, nice to see the young of 2022 embracing the great music of a bygone era. Us old people knew what music was.

Some songs simply touch the soul and make one's heart cheer. You just did that with this beautiful, spectacular, sensitive rendition of a fantastic classic from a fantastic era.