Whiter Shade of Pale

With some songs - all it takes is a couple of seconds. For those of that generation, this is one.

And some lyrics - (like-All along the Watchtower, McArthur Park) - create an impressionistic setting of the times.

Here’s the original 1968 Version (imagine - a four piece drum kit)

Here’s a Rolling Stone Article on Gary Brooker’s recent death.