March 31st 2023.
The music world was recently saddened by the passing of Keith Reid, one of the songwriters behind the iconic 1986 hit song You're the Voice by John Farnham. Reid, co-founder of British group Procol Harum, died suddenly on 23 March 2023 in hospital in London. Although he had been receiving cancer treatment for the past couple of years, his death comes as Australian singer Farnham recovers from a respiratory infection following his own cancer treatment.
Reid was also famous for songs including A Salty Dog, Conquistador and A Whiter Shade of Pale, and was one of four British songwriters behind You're the Voice. Speaking about how he came on board to write the track, Reid told website Songfacts he was a last minute ring-in when Chris Thompson struggled with the lyrics. The track was also written by Andy Qunta and Maggie Ryder, two writers from Thompson's publishing company.
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The passing of Keith Reid is a reminder of the power of music and how it can bring people together. His contribution to the music industry, particularly with You're the Voice, will forever be remembered.
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Keith Reid, the lyricist and co-founder of British group Procol Harum, has passed away at the age of 76. The band announced the news that he had died suddenly on 23 March 2023 in hospital in London, after receiving cancer treatment for the past couple of years. This comes at a time when Australian singer John Farnham, who made Reid's song You're the Voice famous, is recovering in hospital from a respiratory infection, following his own cancer treatment. Reid was also renowned for other songs including A Salty Dog, Conquistador and A Whiter Shade of Pale.
The story behind the track is an interesting one. Reid was a last minute addition to the songwriting team, when Chris Thompson had difficulty with the lyrics. Reid was able to provide the title You're the Voice, and he said it was an 'anti-war song in a way', with the message to 'make your voice heard' and 'wake up to your own power'. The track was also written by Thompson, Andy Qunta and Maggie Ryder, two writers from Thompson's publishing company.
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Keith Reid's contribution to the music industry has been significant, and it is evident in the success of You're the Voice. We can only hope that his inspiring words will continue to be heard by generations to come.
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