He was best known for being the songwriter who wrote the lyrics of every original song released by Procol Harum, with the exception of the songs on their 2017 album, Novum. He co-founded the band with Gary Brooker. Reid was a non-performing member, he did not play any instrument, and did not record with Procol Harum. After the band's break-up in 1977, he began composing songs. Most notably, he co-wrote "You're the Voice", a UK top-10 hit for Australian singer John Farnham.
Reid was born on 19 October 1946.[3] He grew up in London and was Jewish, the son of a Holocaust survivor.[4] He left school at an early age to pursue a songwriting career.
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He met Gary Brooker, lead singer with Procol Harum, with whom he co-wrote most of the band's songs (some music was written by organist Matthew Fisher and by guitarist Robin Trower), in 1966. They began collaborating, and their composition "A Whiter Shade of Pale", Procol Harum's first single, was released in 1967. It reached the top of the UK Singles Chart and sold over six million copies worldwide. Keith Reid was an official member of Procol Harum and attended all their recording sessions and most of their concert performances, despite having no performance role in the band.[5] Reid continued to write lyrics for the band until they disbanded in 1977.[3] Reid has said that the dark tone of his lyric writing derives from his familial experience of the Holocaust.[4]
Reid also wrote the lyrics for two songs by the French singer Michel Polnareff in 1966 ("You'll Be On My Mind" and "Time Will Tell"), and was co-writer for the John Farnham hit "You're the Voice" (1986).
Reid moved to New York and founded a management company in 1986.
In August 2008, a new album, The Common Thread, was issued under The Keith Reid Project banner. Reid wrote the lyrics for the songs, which were performed by a variety of musicians, including Southside Johnny, Chris Thompson, John Waite and Michael Saxell. The album was produced by Keith Reid and Matt Noble.
A new album from the Keith Reid Project, In My Head, was released in December 2018.[6]
keith, reid, south, african, cricketer, cricketer, keith, stuart, brian, reid, october, 1946, march, 2023, english, lyricist, songwriter, reid, 1999background, informationbirth, namekeith, stuart, brian, reidborn, 1946, october, 1946welwyn, garden, city, hertf. For the South African cricketer see Keith Reid cricketer Keith Stuart Brian Reid 19 October 1946 23 March 2023 1 2 was an English lyricist and songwriter Keith ReidReid in 1999Background informationBirth nameKeith Stuart Brian ReidBorn 1946 10 19 19 October 1946Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire EnglandDied23 March 2023 2023 03 23 aged 76 London EnglandGenresPsychedelic rock progressive rock Art rockOccupation s Lyricist songwriterYears active1966 2023 He was best known for being the songwriter who wrote the lyrics of every original song released by Procol Harum with the exception of the songs on their 2017 album Novum He co founded the band with Gary Brooker Reid was a non performing member he did not play any instrument and did not record with Procol Harum After the band s break up in 1977 he began composing songs Most notably he co wrote You re the Voice a UK top 10 hit for Australian singer John Farnham Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life 1 2 Procol Harum 1 3 Other works 1 4 Death 2 Songwriting credits 2 1 Procol Harum 2 2 Michel Polnareff 2 3 John Farnham 3 References 4 External linksBiography editEarly life edit Reid was born on 19 October 1946 3 He grew up in London and was Jewish the son of a Holocaust survivor 4 He left school at an early age to pursue a songwriting career Procol Harum edit He met Gary Brooker lead singer with Procol Harum with whom he co wrote most of the band s songs some music was written by organist Matthew Fisher and by guitarist Robin Trower in 1966 They began collaborating and their composition A Whiter Shade of Pale Procol Harum s first single was released in 1967 It reached the top of the UK Singles Chart and sold over six million copies worldwide Keith Reid was an official member of Procol Harum and attended all their recording sessions and most of their concert performances despite having no performance role in the band 5 Reid continued to write lyrics for the band until they disbanded in 1977 3 Reid has said that the dark tone of his lyric writing derives from his familial experience of the Holocaust 4 He reunited with Brooker and Procol Harum for the albums The Prodigal Stranger 1991 and The Well s on Fire 2003 Other works edit Reid also wrote the lyrics for two songs by the French singer Michel Polnareff in 1966 You ll Be On My Mind and Time Will Tell and was co writer for the John Farnham hit You re the Voice 1986 Reid moved to New York and founded a management company in 1986 In August 2008 a new album The Common Thread was issued under The Keith Reid Project banner Reid wrote the lyrics for the songs which were performed by a variety of musicians including Southside Johnny Chris Thompson John Waite and Michael Saxell The album was produced by Keith Reid and Matt Noble A new album from the Keith Reid Project In My Head was released in December 2018 6 Death edit Reid died from colon cancer on 23 March 2023 at the age of 76 7 8 Songwriting credits editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items March 2023 Procol Harum edit Main article Procol Harum discography Michel Polnareff edit You ll Be On My Mind 1966 Time Will Tell 1966 John Farnham edit You re the Voice 1986 References edit Keith Reid Procol Harum s excellent lyricist Beyond the Pale Retrieved 29 March 2023 Keith Reid Procol Harum Lyricist Dies at 76 Best Classic Bands Retrieved 29 March 2023 a b Keith Reid Biography Songs amp Albums AllMusic Retrieved 5 July 2023 a b Benarde Scott Emotional Scars Keith Reid on the effects of the Holocaust Procol Harum Beyond the Pale Retrieved 26 April 2020 Welch Chris 1997 Shine on Brightly Liner Notes Procol Harum Repertoire Records p 3 THE KRP Keith Reid Project In My Head GerMusica Retrieved 13 November 2018 Whiter Shade Of Pale Procol Harum Songwriter Has Died Slipped Disc 29 March 2023 Retrieved 29 March 2023 Cashmere Paul 29 March 2023 You re The Voice Co Writer Keith Reid of Procol Harum Dead At Age 76 Noise 11 Retrieved 29 March 2023 External links editProcol Harum com biography of Keith Reid Procol Harum words by Keith Reid Seth Rogovoy The Secret Jewish History Of Procol Harum Keith Reid discography at Discogs Keith Reid at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Keith Reid amp oldid 1218922021, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
