A Whiter Shade of Satin

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Because the title "Nights in a Whiter Shade of Pale" wouldn't fit.

Basically, I saw the promo videos for both these songs, and it occured to me that the videos were somewhat similar. 

Then it occured to me that the bands were somewhat similar.

Just that...you know...Procol's better. 

But of these two songs...hmm...I'd be apt to say that "Nights" is better. Dunno though; "Shade" is no slouch either--it also doesn't have that dopey poetry at the end. 

(Hmm...or did I mean the SINGLE versions...in that case, go with "Nights.")

Poll Question: What's the ultimate art pop single...of these two?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
A Whiter Shade of Pale	18	[46.15%]
Nights in White Satin	21	[53.85%]
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The Whistler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 30 2006 Location: LA, CA Status: Offline Points: 7113	Topic: A Whiter Shade of Satin Posted: December 23 2008 at 04:35
	Because the title "Nights in a Whiter Shade of Pale" wouldn't fit. Basically, I saw the promo videos for both these songs, and it occured to me that the videos were somewhat similar. Then it occured to me that the bands were somewhat similar. Just that...you know...Procol's better. But of these two songs...hmm...I'd be apt to say that "Nights" is better. Dunno though; "Shade" is no slouch either--it also doesn't have that dopey poetry at the end. (Hmm...or did I mean the SINGLE versions...in that case, go with "Nights.")
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someone_else Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: May 02 2008 Location: Going Bananas Status: Offline Points: 24024	Posted: December 23 2008 at 04:38
	A Whiter Shade of Pale. Nights in White Satin is a bit to sweet for my taste, as is the whole Daysof Future Passed album.

Abstrakt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 18 2005 Location: Soundgarden Status: Offline Points: 18292	Posted: December 23 2008 at 06:02
	A Whiter Shade of Pale!

omri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 21 2005 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 1250	Posted: December 23 2008 at 06:32
	Legend of a mind ! much better than both songs. I did not vote cause I missed the option "none of those".
	omri

LinusW Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 27 2007 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 10665	Posted: December 23 2008 at 08:21
	I think the eerie air of desperation and pure emotion of Nights In White Satin is more convincing and appealing. A Whiter Shade of Pale just feels flatter in comparison.

Roj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 02 2008 Location: Manchester, UK Status: Offline Points: 3126	Posted: December 23 2008 at 08:23
	I prefer Nights and I prefer the Moodies, full stop. Edited by Roj M30 - December 23 2008 at 08:24

RaphaelT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 17 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 1453	Posted: December 23 2008 at 11:28
	Nights In White Satin, less obvious
	yet you still have time!

The Whistler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 30 2006 Location: LA, CA Status: Offline Points: 7113	Posted: December 23 2008 at 20:42
	DAAA-yum...the 'chives are as divided as I. That's fun.
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Okocha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 13 2007 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 681	Posted: December 23 2008 at 21:00
	Difficult.Equal songs....

DamoXt7942 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Avant/Cross/Neo/Post Teams Joined: October 15 2008 Location: Okayama, Japan Status: Offline Points: 17488	Posted: December 23 2008 at 21:04
	Both songs should open the door of progworld I consider. Indeed very difficult to choose...but with my fav I've chose Nights In White Satin.


BroSpence Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 05 2007 Status: Offline Points: 2614	Posted: December 24 2008 at 00:01
	Knights in White Satin is the only song I don't especially like on that Moody album. Whiter Shade of Pale however, is very awesome and enjoyable.

Carlos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 28 2004 Location: Ecuador Status: Offline Points: 284	Posted: December 24 2008 at 07:48
	Wow!!! Very hard poll!!! but anyway Procol's best known track moves me a little more than Nights In White Satin
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Moogtron III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 26 2005 Location: Belgium Status: Offline Points: 10616	Posted: December 24 2008 at 08:32
	Very tough! What to choose? I think... Nights In White Satin, for the reason that LinusW mentioned.

jammun Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 14 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3449	Posted: December 24 2008 at 09:41
	Procol for me.

kenethlevine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Prog-Folk Team Joined: December 06 2006 Location: New England Status: Offline Points: 8868	Posted: December 25 2008 at 20:19
	went with "whiter shade" , because I think it stands up better to repeat listening than "Nights..." Both songs have been overplayed but in general if I had to hear one it would be "Whiter Shade..". The same is true for "Conquistador". That said, I think the Moodys albums were better than Procol's. Edited by kenethlevine - December 25 2008 at 20:20

Einsetumadur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 24 2008 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 265	Posted: January 14 2009 at 15:08
	Satin is one of the weaker songs of the Moody Blues, but good though. I much prefer "One more Time to Live" or "Land of Make Believe", or "Beyond". "Whiter Shade of Pale" is better than "Nights" in my opinion...
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Alberto Muñoz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 26 2006 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: January 14 2009 at 18:30
	i Vote Nights of Satin, Whiter is pure gold but Satin make me remember past good times


tamijo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 06 2009 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 4287	Posted: January 15 2009 at 08:38
	I defenitely think Moody is a better band than Pro H. Infact i belive Moody is very basic Prog. (in Search of the lost Cord 1968 !!!!!) To me PH is just another beat orcestra, must admit i only know them from occational records played by friends, never wanted 1 myself. BUT: best track from the above mentioned is : A whiter Shade - absolutely a wonderfull classic track.
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