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Keith Reid, lyricist behind Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale – obituary
- Keith Reid, who has died aged 76, was a lyricist best known for writing the sensuous but incomprehensible words to the Procol Harum hit A Whiter Shade of Pale, the dreamy anthem of hippiedom which, with music credited to the band’s front man Gary Brooker (channelling JS Bach), remained at No 1 for six consecutive weeks during the 1967 “Summer of Love”.
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The streaming giant is launching a crackdown on users sharing passwords.
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Asteroid City: Meet the cast as Wes Anderson's new film earns rave reviews
The film boasts an all-star cast including Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson.
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Will there be another UK heatwave in 2023? Here's what we know
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Prince Harry trial - live: Mirror lawyer 'called journalist London's best criminal'
Prince Harry is one of four people accusing the Mirror group of phone hacking.
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Fast X: Why is Fast and Furious ending?
Dominic Toretto and the family have one last race around the track and the Fast saga heading to its two-part conclusion, with Fast X coming to cinemas on 19 May.
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Fast X: The story of Fast and Furious so far
With Fast X on the horizon, here’s our breakdown of the Fast saga as it stands.
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The Little Mermaid: Cast, plot and reviews as Disney remake makes a splash
Disney's latest live action remake sees Halle Bailey playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: The best Easter eggs and MCU cameos
The final Guardians of the Galaxy film is packed with many juicy Easter eggs and cameos that you might miss.
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Who is and isn't eligible for cost of living payments?
The first of a series of cost of living payments are landing in people's bank accounts, but only certain people are entitled to the support.
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Who is on strike today in the UK?
Here is everything you need to know about the latest strike action across the UK.
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