20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Billy Preston
Billy Preston
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Will It Go Round in Circles | Billy Preston | 4:28 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Outa-Space (Single) | Billy Preston | 4:09 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Slaughter (From Slaughter) | Billy Preston | 2:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Wrote a Simple Song | Billy Preston | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Space Race | Billy Preston | 3:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You're so Unique | Billy Preston | 3:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nothing from Nothing | Billy Preston | 2:37 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Struttin' | Billy Preston | 2:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Are so Beautiful | Billy Preston | 4:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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With You I'm Born Again (From Fast Break) | Billy Preston & Syreeta | 3:40 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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That's the Way God Planned It (Live) | Billy Preston | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
After kicking around on various labels for half a dozen years and developing a reputation as a stellar sideman, Billy Preston finally broke through to mass success as a recording artist with the instrumental "Outa-Space" on A&M Records in 1972, and he had a string of other hits over the next several years, including the chart-toppers "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing From Nothing." This discount-priced best-of features all of his Top 20 pop and R&B hits, including the 1979 duet with Syreeta, "With You I'm Born Again," a Top Five hit on the Motown subsidiary Tamla that now resides in the Universal vaults along with the A&M catalog. In addition to his hits, Preston also co-wrote the ballad standard "You Are So Beautiful," and his version is included here. Though never a major hit, his "That's the Way God Planned It," recorded for the Beatles' Apple label, was a signature song for him. That track is not in the Universal vaults, but he did record a live version for A&M that has been included. Thus, the 11 tracks here give a good sense of the highlights of Billy Preston's career as a frontman during the 1970s.
Customer Reviews
Simply The Best
Billy Preston ruled popular music during the early-to-mid-Seventies. His infectious combination of gospel music and rock and roll DARED you to sit still. The proof of the pudding is in the up-tempo cuts from this album. Young musicians--especially keyboard players--are encouraged to get these song into their iPods and try to keep up; you'll be better for it. Joe Green, Bruce Fisher, and Robert Sam are among the musicians who co-wrote some of the hits on these albums, but Billy's passion and technique are what make them work. My personal favorite is "You're So Unique." It's from his "Everybody Likes Some Kind Of Music" album. After the eponymous introductory song, "You're So Unique" bursts into your ears and doesn't let go. The vocals are raw, primal, and un-self-conscious. It's relentless. "Will It Go 'Round In Circles" and "Nothing From Nothing" are bona fide giants but they're not easy to play. For those who listen, they're pure joy. For those who play, they take time to become a joy to play. By far, the most frequent musical argument I get is "who wrote "You Are So Beautiful." I always win. Joe Cocker's version has its merits, but listen to Billy's. The schmaltz is almost unbearable at the beginning and the rendition reeks of cheese a little, but Billy delivers at the end. The music and his voice and the total effect far outstrip Cocker's version. Get this album. When you're having a bad morning, put it on and let it heal you. This music is all about freedom and excellence. Use it.
Awsome songs
Billy Preston makes songs with soul and a reason. He is a great artist in his voice and piano. It's sad that he died but, his songs live on. R.I.P Billy Preston
Billy Preston...
R.I.P. Billy Preston. He will be missed.
Biography
Born: September 2, 1946 in Houston, TX
Genre: R&B/Soul
Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
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