Pandora's Box (Procol Harum song)
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Pandora's Box is a song written by pianist Gary Brooker
and lyricist Keith Reid
. It was recorded by their band, Procol Harum
in 1975 as part of the album Procol's Ninth
. This single was the last hit Procol Harum were to have before disbanding in 1977
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The song was covered in Finnish by Pepe Willberg in 1976. The version was called Hermes.
Gary Brooker
Gary Brooker, MBE, is an English singer, songwriter, pianist and founder of the rock band Procol Harum. Brooker was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours on 14 June 2003, in recognition of his charitable services.-Early life:Brooker was born in...
and lyricist Keith Reid
Keith Reid
Keith Reid is a songwriter who wrote the lyrics of every Procol Harum song that is not a cover...
. It was recorded by their band, Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Procol Harum are a British rock band, formed in 1967, which contributed to the development of progressive rock, and by extension, symphonic rock. Their best-known recording is their 1967 single "A Whiter Shade of Pale"...
in 1975 as part of the album Procol's Ninth
Procol's Ninth
Procol's Ninth is the eighth studio album by Procol Harum, that was released in September 1975.- Side one :# Pandora's Box - 3:39# Fool's Gold - 3:59# Taking The Time - 3:39# The Unquiet Zone - 3:39# The Final Thrust - 4:41...
. This single was the last hit Procol Harum were to have before disbanding in 1977
1977 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1977.-January–February:*January 1 – The Clash headline the gala opening of the London music club, The Roxy....
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The song was covered in Finnish by Pepe Willberg in 1976. The version was called Hermes.