Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, by the English band Procol Harum together with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, was released in 1972; it was recorded at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on 18 November 1971. The album reached No. 7 in Canada[4] and was very successful on the Billboard Top 200, peaking at No. 5. It is the band's best-selling album, certified Gold by the RIAA.[5] The live version of "Conquistador" from this album became a popular hit on both pop and progressive radio in the United States and reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, and the top 10 in several other countries.
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Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra | ||||
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Live album by Procol Harum | ||||
Released | April 1972 | |||
Recorded | 18 November 1971 | |||
Venue | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton | |||
Genre | Progressive rock, symphonic rock | |||
Length | 41:39 | |||
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Producer | Chris Thomas | |||
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Christgau's Record Guide | B−[2] |
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Lyrics for all songs by Keith Reid; music composed by Gary Brooker, except "In Held 'Twas in I" co-authored by Matthew Fisher.
Chart (1972) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[7] | 12 |
Canada (RPM)[8] | 7 |
United States (Billboard 200) | 5 |
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