"A Whiter Shade of Pale" is a song by the English rock band Procol Harum that was issued as their debut single on 12 May 1967. The single reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart on 8 June and stayed there for six weeks. From Wikipedia
The event underscored a push to modernize the grounds with private funds, including a proposed East Wing ballroom slated to start in September.
