The Commitments (1991) - A Whiter Shade of Pale

Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins) and Steven Clifford (Michael Aherne) puzzle over the lyrics to Procul Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale while appreciating the beauty and tradition of the music.
Script (courtesy of Springfield! Springfield!)

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A lot o' work. If you didn't do it for God, who would you do it for?
- Steven!
- Jimmy. Father Molloy will be here soon.
- Great sound, wha'?
- Yeah.
I wish my granny had one of these we could borrow.
- Great intro, uh?
- They nicked it from Marvin Gaye. He nicked it from Bach!
Ah, it's beautiful.
# We skipped the light fantastic
# Skipped the light fandango!
# Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor
# I was feeling kinda seasick
# But the crowd called out for more
Poxiest bleedin' lyrics ever written. One of sixteen vestal virgins leaving for the coast. What's that mean?
I never understood that, either. It's a very peculiar lyric.
Howayeh, Father?
Did you talk to the committee?
I have, and they've agreed in principle. It would have to be the 28th because Danny, our bingo caller, is going into hospital to have a tap put in his kidneys.
28th. No problem.
I'm sure you'll blow their minds, Jimmy!

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