“Year Of The Cat” by Al Stewart Original Painting (Sold) Editions ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale"’

‘A Whiter Shade of Pale"’ was released 12 May 1967

it was the biggest-selling single of 1971 in the UK

It was later covered by American singer Johnny Nash on his 1972 album I Can See Clearly Now

Described as "Presley-esque" and by Richard himself as "my one outstanding rock 'n' roll classic"

“Year Of The Cat” by Al Stewart Original Painting (Sold) Editions ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale"’Year of the Cat is the title track of his 1976 album Year of the Cat, and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London in January 1976 by engineer Alan Parsons. The track is noted for its instrumental sections, including a long, melodic series of solos that encompasses cello, violin, piano, acoustic guitar, distorted electric guitar, synthesizer and saxophone. The transition from acoustic guitar to electric to saxophone was initiated by Tim Renwick. The