Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel is the sixth studio album by Procol Harum. Released in 1973, it signalled a change of direction for the band. Guitarist Dave Ball who had joined the band for their live album the previous year left shortly after the photo shoot for the proposed album's cover to be replaced by Mick Grabham. Grabham's head was superimposed on the front and back cover of the album on Ball's body. Although the band had gone through significant personnel changes in previous years, the band would enter its most stable phase with this line up. The album reached No. 21 on the Billboard album charts. Although on the surface "Grand Hotel" appears to be a concept album according to lyricist Keith Reid the "concept" doesn't extend beyond the title tune. Chris Copping – organ Alan Cartwright – bass guitar B.J. Wilson – drums Mick Grabham – guitar Gary Brooker – piano and vocals Keith Reid – lyrics Christiane Legrand vocals for "Fires (Which Burnt Brightly)"