Which type of hat shares its name with the title of Procol Harum's follow-up single to their 1967 number one hit 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' ?
Conquistador (Procol Harum song) Conquistador (Procol Harum song) "Conquistador" is a song by the British psychedelic rock band Procol Harum. Written by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid, it originally appeared on the band's 1967 self-titled debut album. It was later released as a single from the band's 1972 live album "". It is one of the band's most famous and popular songs and their third Top 40 hit on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100 (after 1967's "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and "Homburg"), peaking at number 16. The song's lyrics were written by Keith Reid, and its music was composed by Gary Brooker, who
A Whiter Shade of Pale A Whiter Shade of Pale "A Whiter Shade of Pale" is the debut single by the British rock band Procol Harum, released 12 May 1967. The single reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart on 8 June 1967 and stayed there for six weeks. Without much promotion, it reached number 5 on the "Billboard" pop chart in the United States. One of the anthems of the 1967 Summer of Love, it is one of the best selling singles in history, having sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. With its Bach-derived instrumental melody, soulful vocals, and unusual lyrics –