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Keith Stuart Brian Reid (19 October 1946 – 23 March 2023) was an English lyricist and songwriter. He was best known for being the songwriter who wrote the lyrics of every original song released by Procol Harum, with the exception of the songs on their 2017 album, Novum. He co-founded the band with Gary Brooker. Reid was a non-performing member; he did not play any instrument or record with Procol Harum. After the band's break-up in 1977, he began composing... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Keith Reid first charted in 1967 with A Whiter Shade of Pale.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 11 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.
[Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs #57] melody based on the Bach cantata Sleepers Awake [Deram 7507] written by Gary Brooker, Keith Reid & Matthew Fisher
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