Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Live album by
ReleasedApril 1972
Recorded18 November 1971
VenueNorthern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton
GenreProgressive rock, symphonic rock
Length41:39
Label
ProducerChris Thomas
Procol Harum chronology
Broken Barricades
(1971)
Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
(1972)
Grand Hotel
(1973)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Christgau's Record GuideB−
Encyclopedia of Popular Music

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 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. 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.