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    Broadcast date: 1974-08-24
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  • @bobbyc3895
    @bobbyc3895 Месяц назад +22

    As a college graduate with a degree in math, I can confirm that nothing from nothing does leaves nothing.

    • @glennbrady9971
      @glennbrady9971 Месяц назад

      Im staring at 18 empty beer bottles and they came from something!....

  • @matthewwilson9656
    @matthewwilson9656 4 месяца назад +166

    I was 12 years old in 1974. I didn't have a great childhood. Songs like this helped get me through. Billy Preston was awesome

    • @jeffreywillis4258
      @jeffreywillis4258 4 месяца назад +7

      me too

    • @renatocamo
      @renatocamo 4 месяца назад +3

      I was 5 years old hahaha but heard his music on the radio when I was 10 years old.

    • @AlmostReady504
      @AlmostReady504 4 месяца назад +3

      I was 11 and remember this well. Dominated the radio on the way to school

    • @SharonBrown-yn6fz
      @SharonBrown-yn6fz 3 месяца назад +3

      I hope your life is great now. I always loved the music when I was a teen. The 70s

    • @grantsmythe8625
      @grantsmythe8625 3 месяца назад +1

      Yes, he was awesome but he had a rough time too. A really rough time, from what I read and hear. I'm glad you made it through. Life is hard. Peace to you.

  • @JohaDahlgaard
    @JohaDahlgaard Год назад +909

    Billy Preston is literally the personification of joy.

    • @michavandam
      @michavandam Год назад +25

      In his performances, yes.

    • @normbale2757
      @normbale2757 Год назад +6

      why would hip hop and rap be listened to?

    • @danielflanard8274
      @danielflanard8274 Год назад +12

      @@normbale2757
      Because no-one is in a jovial mood at all times.

    • @residual_soap
      @residual_soap Год назад +10

      The minor he assaulted would disagree

    • @michavandam
      @michavandam Год назад +8

      @@danielflanard8274 In that case, listen to Soundgarden.

  • @urbanlegendsandtrivia2023
    @urbanlegendsandtrivia2023 4 месяца назад +125

    Billy Preston = The Fifth Beatle

    • @JackChiefton
      @JackChiefton 4 месяца назад

      Wrong

    • @TheLarryBrown
      @TheLarryBrown 4 месяца назад +2

      Yes, because he played on three songs.

    • @idkyall00
      @idkyall00 4 месяца назад +9

      Yeah, I believe it was Lennon who said that if there was a 5th Beatle it would be Preston, and also Preston is the only artist credited in a Beatles song

    • @jeffreywillis4258
      @jeffreywillis4258 4 месяца назад +13

      @@TheLarryBrown
      Actually 5 songs.
      "Get Back" - Billy Preston played the electric piano.
      "Don't Let Me Down" - He contributed on the electric piano.
      "Something" - He played the organ.
      "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" - He played the organ.
      "The Long and Winding Road" - He played the electric piano.

    • @jeffreywillis4258
      @jeffreywillis4258 4 месяца назад +2

      Both Billy Preston and George Martin were referred to as "The 5th Beatle". I always thought Martin had the better claim as his influence permeated almost everything they did.

  • @moretoknowshow1887
    @moretoknowshow1887 5 месяцев назад +183

    The greatest afro in the history of rock belonged to Billy Preston..

    • @brookswade5774
      @brookswade5774 4 месяца назад +12

      Neal Schon sported a pretty good one, considering he was white.

    • @lexworld1807
      @lexworld1807 4 месяца назад +10

      Dead heat with Sly

    • @brookswade5774
      @brookswade5774 4 месяца назад +5

      @@lexworld1807 That was another good one.

    • @ieattofu68
      @ieattofu68 4 месяца назад +2

      @@brookswade5774 Neal's was big and bushy, but it lacked the fabulousness that Billy's had...

    • @MyBelch
      @MyBelch 4 месяца назад +2

      This ain't rock.

  • @TheReelDealwithTomKonkle
    @TheReelDealwithTomKonkle 8 лет назад +1847

    The fun and pure happiness in the music is so great

    • @soiko1784
      @soiko1784 7 лет назад +31

      Pith-e Productions the first time that I see a musician happy in a music video

    • @thisguy35
      @thisguy35 6 лет назад +5

      watch more

    • @evanbluz946
      @evanbluz946 5 лет назад +3

      @@soiko1784 Real happiness

    • @Karmen2010
      @Karmen2010 5 лет назад +6

      So much enthusiasm!

    • @clermeil
      @clermeil 5 лет назад +6

      That is homosexual glee on his face.
      "Preston did not publicly come out as gay until just before he died..."--> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston

  • @brookswade5774
    @brookswade5774 4 месяца назад +319

    The Afros of the 70’s were phenomenal.

    • @arlettasloan6453
      @arlettasloan6453 4 месяца назад +5

      Yeah they were. Well, my brother-in-law had a very, very good afro and that was in the late 90's, early 2000's. It was no technically "in fashion'" but everyone loved it.

    • @wenlen7076
      @wenlen7076 4 месяца назад +14

      And the bell bottom pants that covered your shoes...landlines and you better be home before streetlights come on 😉.

    • @natnaelberhanu-i8w
      @natnaelberhanu-i8w 3 месяца назад +4

      When I first saw him on a paid programming, I couldn't help thinking he looked like Jules from Pulp Fiction.

    • @Wenotbooboothefoo
      @Wenotbooboothefoo 2 месяца назад +3

      Yes! ❤

    • @markaddison4642
      @markaddison4642 2 месяца назад +2

      Can't go into not one modern barbershop and get it cut. 10 brotha's walk in 10 going to walk out with octagon's, pentagon 's, and gumbies . The soul is gone in real-time. Unapologetically ,Reparations heals.

  • @edmondruiz2171
    @edmondruiz2171 3 года назад +1546

    Congratulations Billy Preston for being inducted into the class of 2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

    • @reginaldmcconnell4469
      @reginaldmcconnell4469 3 года назад +47

      Finally right on Billy. RIP

    • @ken2999
      @ken2999 3 года назад +26

      He deserves it!! Even though he's motown!! I welcome him with open arms!!!

    • @itsabouttthattime
      @itsabouttthattime 3 года назад +28

      About fkin time

    • @robertrhein8703
      @robertrhein8703 3 года назад +31

      Should have been inducted a long time ago. Not so sure about this hall of fame.

    • @keithdeleon3325
      @keithdeleon3325 3 года назад +12

      @@ken2999 I think he's in because of his Beatle connection.

  • @joseyeguez2673
    @joseyeguez2673 3 часа назад +1

    Exelente tema clásico, 1974, el Quinto Beatles, nunca pasarán de moda, gracias por compartir este gran ejemplar video

  • @LeosAnimalPlanet
    @LeosAnimalPlanet День назад

    Everything this guy touched musically turned into pure gold...

  • @asraharrison
    @asraharrison 4 года назад +88

    The world NEEDS Billy Preston right now.... :(

  • @hansjuker8296
    @hansjuker8296 4 месяца назад +25

    This guy is so happy he's making me happy!

  • @dianemegnin7581
    @dianemegnin7581 5 месяцев назад +44

    Hallelujah that’s what I’m talking about Billy Preston

  • @summerbreeze757
    @summerbreeze757 3 года назад +46

    My word, his eyes shine like the sun.

    • @Sugarsail1
      @Sugarsail1 4 месяца назад

      that happens when you're really friggin' high. No judgement.

  • @jamiepasquariello2652
    @jamiepasquariello2652 Месяц назад +19

    Black music in the 50s/60s/70s was THE best

  • @courtlaw1
    @courtlaw1 4 месяца назад +34

    Easily one of the best songs ever created. Also I would like to nominate this for a honorary Tiny Desk concert award.

    • @countvan7406
      @countvan7406 4 месяца назад

      Is that you Ken Burke on guitar or are my eyes deceiving?

  • @episodebeats2817
    @episodebeats2817 4 месяца назад +27

    He could make everyone happy but himself.

  • @FitzArias
    @FitzArias 4 месяца назад +26

    He was a child prodigy who was probably in his mid 20s here. I was 6 in 74' and I heard his music a bit later in life. RIP Billy Preston. (1946 - 2006) 🎹❤

  • @josephboyce4522
    @josephboyce4522 Месяц назад +5

    He was terrific! Positive energy.

  • @tomfindlay1489
    @tomfindlay1489 3 месяца назад +29

    Real musicians playing real instruments! No sampling, no autotune, no computers!!!

  • @gennadyvaskov190
    @gennadyvaskov190 3 месяца назад +14

    Uplifting song. Pure joy. Haven't heard it for maybe 45 years or so. All da best from USSR/Russia

  • @passiveaggressivenegotiato8087
    @passiveaggressivenegotiato8087 7 месяцев назад +15

    This reminds me of being a little child, way back in the mid seventies, wow at how different things were then.

  • @arlettasloan6453
    @arlettasloan6453 4 месяца назад +16

    It's so cool being able to open up a video and see this again. One of the better parts of technology.

  • @Ljfam1240
    @Ljfam1240 4 месяца назад +17

    Thank you for the awesome song Billy Preston.
    My brother used to sing this song when he was alive. May he rest in peace ❤

  • @jasondananay1800
    @jasondananay1800 Месяц назад +58

    Every night, my neighbor listens to this song...
    I make sure of it.

  • @smooveroob8366
    @smooveroob8366 4 года назад +112

    one of the greatest lyric ever... "dont you remember i told you, im a soldier, in the WAR ON POVERTY!!!!!

  • @deejohn1659
    @deejohn1659 3 года назад +891

    This is so damned uplifting. R.I.P Billy, the 5th Beatle!

    • @cindycindybobindy1855
      @cindycindybobindy1855 3 года назад +40

      I came here to say this exact thing! Not a lot of people remember him as being the 5th Beatle.

    • @deejohn1659
      @deejohn1659 3 года назад +31

      @@cindycindybobindy1855 ...Cindy, We'll soon be seeing more of Billy as he features in Peter Jackson's undiscovered footage of The Beatles in 'Let it Be.' I think the film will be called 'Get Back.'

    • @cindycindybobindy1855
      @cindycindybobindy1855 3 года назад +5

      Oh, thanks for the info!

    • @Frankcastlepunisher74
      @Frankcastlepunisher74 3 года назад +26

      Us: Billy, how many keyboards?
      Billy: yes!

    • @studebricker2845
      @studebricker2845 3 года назад +1

      Oh please.

  • @jimmyhenry8705
    @jimmyhenry8705 2 года назад +140

    Billy Preston had such a great energy about him..love it.

    • @lisabergkoetter7467
      @lisabergkoetter7467 2 года назад +5

      He really did and you can feel his joy and energy on his music and watching him perform brings me joy. His smile is infectious and help is always smiling. I remember seeing him on tv as a little kid and just being drawn into his performance and his energy. I was only 5 or 6 but it stuck with me. I don't even think I knew what his name was

    • @YodatheHobbit
      @YodatheHobbit 11 месяцев назад

      Yeah, very apparent in Get Back.

  • @dougpeters1625
    @dougpeters1625 11 месяцев назад +27

    The best smile in the business, pure joy!
    What a giant of a talent.

  • @juliaradochia
    @juliaradochia 7 месяцев назад +26

    I have to wonder about anyone who doesn't love this song.

  • @dorisampelayo3461
    @dorisampelayo3461 Год назад +22

    Thanks Mr Preston for your music❤

  • @RJLKMRD
    @RJLKMRD 4 месяца назад +12

    As far as a solo artist, to me this is emblematic of who Billy Preston was as an artist, what a wonderful wonderful pop hit

  •  Месяц назад +10

    I'm 65 and I still listen this music. It was popular in 60, 70, I don't know 80s

  • @skrotorr3223
    @skrotorr3223 3 года назад +322

    Dang, he's soo good. We need more Billy Preston's in this world.

    • @wendellhayes3524
      @wendellhayes3524 2 года назад +7

      He's music was great! But we do not need anymore like him! We all know what he really was! Well allegedly is?

    • @wendellhayes3524
      @wendellhayes3524 2 года назад

      @Dan Dugan a child predator, he went to prison also

    • @vincentfisher1603
      @vincentfisher1603 2 года назад +7

      @@wendellhayes3524 Curious. What do you know that I do not know.

    • @myheroproductions8070
      @myheroproductions8070 Год назад +1

      Check PJ MORTON

    • @gustabraga3026
      @gustabraga3026 Год назад +1

      kkk

  • @IndridCool54
    @IndridCool54 4 месяца назад +12

    I saw Billy perform this when he was touring with George Harrison during the Dark Horse tour in 1974. ✌🏼🎶

  • @Jeff-ot1ln
    @Jeff-ot1ln 3 года назад +9

    Man, does this song say it all!? What do you think haters, cheaters and liars?

  • @davis9971
    @davis9971 4 месяца назад +54

    We need joyful music like this again. He was such a lovely person.

  • @supersmashdragon
    @supersmashdragon 7 лет назад +1243

    You can see the man has so much rythm it leaks into his afro.

    • @xmischager2664
      @xmischager2664 7 лет назад +37

      No wonder his afro is so big and fluffy. :o

    • @dianamarie4351
      @dianamarie4351 6 лет назад +44

      That afro is a Masterpiece!

    • @woody95124
      @woody95124 5 лет назад +9

      YEP!

    • @lionness3323
      @lionness3323 5 лет назад +14

      Hahhaha that's hilarious. Yep so much soul and happiness

    • @noneyobiz1988
      @noneyobiz1988 5 лет назад +20

      A soul brother with a soulful hair

  • @jeahwinder4600
    @jeahwinder4600 13 дней назад +1

    He is related to my father. We're actually cousins.i don't know him in person but my dad and him are actually cousins. This man has good music

  • @FlyingEagleTV
    @FlyingEagleTV 4 месяца назад +3

    Such contagious smiles. Especially from he and his drummer 😁😆

  • @teletubetodd
    @teletubetodd 3 месяца назад +6

    A great number, full of soul, from the final "Fifth Beatle." Thank you, Billy! Rest in peace.

  • @levilevis9032
    @levilevis9032 6 лет назад +321

    So much funk it grew out of his head.

  • @thomassheehan1879
    @thomassheehan1879 7 лет назад +171

    Billy preston was great

  • @JohnPearson-d6t
    @JohnPearson-d6t 8 дней назад

    I love this song and Billy Preston. It brings me joy and happiness just to listen to these vibes, man. Am 71 and the 70`s good music memories are still with me. Thanks Billy! RIP

  • @eloiseripley
    @eloiseripley Год назад +2

    Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
    You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
    Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
    You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
    I'm not tryin' to be your hero
    'Cause that zero is too cold for me (Brr)
    I'm not tryin' to be your highness
    'Cause that minus is too low to see, yeah
    Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
    And I'm not stuffin', believe you me
    Don't you remember I told ya
    I'm a soldier in the war on poverty, yeah
    Yes, I am
    Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
    You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
    Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
    You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
    That's right, ha, yeah
    Gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
    You gotta bring me somethin' girl
    If you wanna be with me

  • @lemonhead162
    @lemonhead162 4 месяца назад +185

    Why can't people be happy like this anymore?

    • @dennistate5953
      @dennistate5953 4 месяца назад +8

      It hurts a lot. I do it anyway. I cry a lot. Crying don't bother me. What I cry about very truly do.

    • @andreasschneider6600
      @andreasschneider6600 4 месяца назад

      Society makes ya dumbo en la cabeza...

    • @RPI79
      @RPI79 4 месяца назад +3

      What does that even mean?

    • @kjlkjjjk
      @kjlkjjjk 4 месяца назад +3

      thats deep bro

    • @chicodalianis8004
      @chicodalianis8004 4 месяца назад +2

      access to drugs

  • @blueberrymcphuckerson9821
    @blueberrymcphuckerson9821 Год назад +9

    Fun Fact for those who don't know: Billy Preston was there playing keyboard with the Beetles in their famous impromptu last concert on top of the Apple Corps roof. He was friends with George Harrison.

  • @davidoran123
    @davidoran123 28 дней назад +3

    twenty years old when this was big. still sounds great at 70. we were really going places then............

  • @gdmofo
    @gdmofo 4 месяца назад +3

    The fifth Beatle such talent and they recognized his talent

  • @Matt-mo8sl
    @Matt-mo8sl 2 года назад +2

    Man, THIS 51 year old white boy has ALWAYS and STILL digs this song. This is timeless stuff that I played to my kids since they were knee high to a grasshopper.

  • @Kedbuka
    @Kedbuka 2 года назад +59

    Just a bunch of young people jammin', making killer music. So awesome

  • @bcvetkov8534
    @bcvetkov8534 Год назад +60

    RIP Billy Preston. What a national treasure. This song lifts me up so much. If anyone hasn't listened to his music; please I implore you. Take the time to do so. He changed my life for sure.

    • @MiltRodgers
      @MiltRodgers 6 месяцев назад

      If you listen to this and aren't smiling, then you must be dead.

  • @robertodalbosco8861
    @robertodalbosco8861 Месяц назад +1

    Sempre bello ascoltare un classico di BillY

  • @animateangus
    @animateangus 2 года назад +46

    That has got to be one of the best piano solos ever.

    • @Gottenhimfella
      @Gottenhimfella Год назад

      Indeed. I think the way the inner voices travel through and against the melodic moves of the octave boundaries of his right hand chords is particularly genius. For one thing, there are almost always three inner voices within that compact span, which is one or two more than most players normally fit into fast right hand passages. He also rarely sounds all the voices simultaneously, instead adding intricate syncopation and flam which makes the chords pop. Plus he builds soaring phrases, like a master stonemason building the arches of a great cathedral. But with that insane driving energy, like Bach on methedrine...
      I'm pretty sure someone who really knew stuff would find enough for a whole book...

  • @sumleegai
    @sumleegai 4 месяца назад +7

    Sometimes less is better.
    This is Gold!

    • @chrisdundon4594
      @chrisdundon4594 4 месяца назад +1

      There is a lot going on in this song! And yes it is Gold!

  • @rubedogg6969
    @rubedogg6969 3 года назад +558

    How many keyboard players do you need Billy?
    Billy: Yes.

    • @frankcabanski9409
      @frankcabanski9409 3 года назад +20

      All of them.

    • @starlite33
      @starlite33 2 года назад +18

      he only needed one, himself, but he graciously allowed the others to join in.

    • @kevincasas6354
      @kevincasas6354 2 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @kevincasas6354
      @kevincasas6354 2 года назад +6

      He probably wants one more 💯

    • @maryk446
      @maryk446 2 года назад +4

      Ruben, I'm so glad I didn't have any food in my mouth when I read your comment. It would have all been splattered out when I laughed!

  • @mercymylord9416
    @mercymylord9416 2 года назад +18

    *if this doesn't brighting and uplift you then may the GOD LORD BLESS YOU bc you're dead inside👼🏿✊🏿👍🏿*

    • @TehJew22
      @TehJew22 5 месяцев назад

      Amen 🙌

  • @JorgeGuacheta
    @JorgeGuacheta 15 дней назад

    His so wonderful and beautiful...what an artist and piano player. My fifth Beatle!!

  • @Nipit-po8fl
    @Nipit-po8fl 3 месяца назад +2

    I heard that he played pianos for the Beatles and the Rolling Stones true legend

  • @georgecandreva9215
    @georgecandreva9215 Год назад +25

    That horn arrangement
    is killer. Ah, baby!

  • @JoseAlejandroAlburquequeTume
    @JoseAlejandroAlburquequeTume 4 месяца назад +6

    Un dia gris , se pinta de colores con esta canción. Grande Billy por siempre.❤

  • @РозаВалимова
    @РозаВалимова 2 года назад +9

    Супер!!!! Ты просто чудо!!!! Бог делает чудеса, одно из них ты Билли!!! Любим, помним.......

  • @HalEisenberg
    @HalEisenberg 23 дня назад +1

    What a talented man, and what a great song! So glad I grew up in the '60s & '70s.

  • @truth1128
    @truth1128 2 года назад +124

    This man was a genius, had a great smile, talent and charisma. We miss you Billy!! Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @leaderoflions
    @leaderoflions 3 месяца назад +4

    I'm an 80s baby and grew up listening to hip hop. I lost interest in it though due to the negative culture. I've found there is so much more to appreciate in the older music. They actually thought it out and put effort into it. And you can absolutely hear it in the music. Your guys music was drastically far better than my generations music.

  • @jeffthewhiff
    @jeffthewhiff 6 лет назад +221

    Billy was such a huge talent and this is probably my favorite song from him!

    • @lenairholton5493
      @lenairholton5493 5 лет назад

      Space Race was outta this 🌎 😂😁

    • @kingwyse6327
      @kingwyse6327 4 года назад

      Will run round in circles

    • @esmeraldaslifefandango7594
      @esmeraldaslifefandango7594 3 года назад

      I think Billy's dancing in "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is exquisite. His moves were so graceful. And I love hearing him sing, "Get Back"! That is my favorite memory of Billy. And I agree he was a huge talent.

    • @charlottewall3763
      @charlottewall3763 2 года назад

      @@esmeraldaslifefandango7594 modern day times?

  • @BarbaraPelk
    @BarbaraPelk 3 месяца назад +1

    I am from Germany, my Dad was in the army. He was stationed in the USA, Belgium etc.. When I was young I listened to the AFN Radiostationen and watched Soul Train on TV. All these unbelievable great and awesome singers and musicians. Like Billy Preston etc.. What a great time. Love to remember. Barbara Pelk

  • @juliodelrio1737
    @juliodelrio1737 День назад

    I was 12 ohhh the nostalgic days of the 70s..❤❤beautiful❤❤

  • @janicemahan4772
    @janicemahan4772 6 месяцев назад +6

    This guy is magic!

  • @Wesleech
    @Wesleech Месяц назад +4

    can't do nothing but bob your head and smile with this song.

  • @MrTwotimess
    @MrTwotimess 3 года назад +224

    Can one Afro have so much fun? Billy's pure joy in just being there, singing, is contagious.

    • @maryk446
      @maryk446 2 года назад +10

      That afro is so intense that it's as if the afro is sporting Billy rather than Billy sporting the afro!

    • @juanchristianaltamirabruno9994
      @juanchristianaltamirabruno9994 Год назад +4

      One of the best afros and he had it for a long time

    • @moretoknowshow1887
      @moretoknowshow1887 Год назад +3

      It’s as if the Afro and Billy were symbiotic in nature. Both needed each other..

  • @robinanders3954
    @robinanders3954 Год назад +2

    This man is absolutely beautiful inside and out. Well perhaps I should say handsome as he is def 100% real man. We have a shortage of real men these days so I'm always appreciative of when I see one

  • @Karl-cf1hy
    @Karl-cf1hy 11 дней назад

    I forgot all about this tune. Sure missed it. Excellent song, keeps my head bobbin' no doubt. 👍

  • @NikiOR1
    @NikiOR1 6 месяцев назад +6

    He was a gem. I got to know him well during the last days of his life.

    • @relicofgold
      @relicofgold Месяц назад

      How did that happen? He was in a coma for months......so how did you get to know him?

  • @CJH71587
    @CJH71587 3 месяца назад +4

    Classic from 1974! 🔥

  • @bimini1216
    @bimini1216 Год назад +7

    He was very talented on piano. These songs were just the begining of his talents

  • @beverlysapp4676
    @beverlysapp4676 Месяц назад

    I went back and watched the first episode of SNL this week trying to find something new to watch, and I came across this guy in it and I'm so impressed! Man this gets in your head really well too

  • @joejohnson6321
    @joejohnson6321 4 месяца назад +2

    I see a lot of famous guys here in this clip. The bass player is one of the 5- Stair Steps and one of the keyboard players is Roberta Flack’s son.

  • @Myveryownplace
    @Myveryownplace 6 месяцев назад +4

    I think I heard this song for the first time in 1974. I loved it then and I love it now! ❤

  • @roughcutretrospect7235
    @roughcutretrospect7235 7 лет назад +703

    The 5th beatle! BILLY PRESTON!

    • @PandoraTheOriginal
      @PandoraTheOriginal 5 лет назад +1

      American horror GOREY yes.

    • @Drchainsaw77
      @Drchainsaw77 5 лет назад +49

      One of _many_ Fifth Beatles..

    • @erosram2
      @erosram2 5 лет назад +31

      @@Drchainsaw77 The fifth Beatle was George Martin. He played piano in several songs, before Paul did. Besides, he was the producer.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn 5 лет назад +5

      Jeff Lynn wouldn't totally disagree

    • @nanitothekid5380
      @nanitothekid5380 5 лет назад +1

      American horror GOREY more like the 6th... lets not forget about Pete Best

  • @fra2074
    @fra2074 3 года назад +8

    Good time with Billy..

  • @cl5619
    @cl5619 Год назад +8

    Known as a keyboardist, yet sang as good as anyone

  • @earldriskill3505
    @earldriskill3505 2 года назад +25

    This song fit in perfectly with 70s pop music. Great song.

  • @db60615
    @db60615 5 лет назад +52

    5 friends in the basement making a hit song! It's beautiful.

  • @realrobjohnston
    @realrobjohnston 2 года назад +179

    I have always loved this song. Great playing, great singing, great energy and catchy as can be. What more could you want? Billy Preston was an incredible talent!

  • @LucidoMafia
    @LucidoMafia 2 года назад +36

    This man was pure talent

  • @WeThePeeps1
    @WeThePeeps1 8 часов назад

    Now, THAT'S what I call a fro.❤

  • @normand.6388
    @normand.6388 21 день назад

    His participation on the Beatles ' Live Rooftop Concert was memorable.

  • @kurthuck2630
    @kurthuck2630 2 года назад +51

    Such energy in his music! Nice to see him in with the Beetles later in years, "My sweet Lord". Such talent!

  • @MsWennett
    @MsWennett 4 месяца назад +3

    What a fun find for my '74 high school reunion playlist!.

  • @DennisMorrison1955
    @DennisMorrison1955 4 года назад +99

    How could you watch these guys and not feel happy?

    • @ItsAshley08
      @ItsAshley08 3 года назад

      RIGHT!! I love it!

    • @croycurtis
      @croycurtis 3 года назад +1

      If you know the story of his life maybe.. That could depress you a bit

  • @johnnyflyover2778
    @johnnyflyover2778 3 месяца назад +1

    What a song. What a songwriter. What a great live performer.
    The trifecta.

  • @Rics6805s
    @Rics6805s 21 день назад +1

    AHHHHHHH the good old days!!! Lots of fun and great music!!!!!!

  • @robertl7239
    @robertl7239 Год назад +22

    That's a man who enjoys making great music. This is one of those songs that you can't resist smiling when you hear it. It instantly changes your mood, to "anything's possible".

  • @showtimecharlie6734
    @showtimecharlie6734 Год назад +12

    OH MY GOD-------- What a fun, bright, energetic, uplifting song, pure heaven !!!!!!!!

  • @johnalexander5296
    @johnalexander5296 4 года назад +526

    If you are here during quarantine , know you are a part of a
    rare community

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 4 года назад +4

      Still in some what of Lockdown in Charleston, West Virginia.✌

    • @mostcologne5755
      @mostcologne5755 4 года назад +4

      Still here in Atlanta

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 4 года назад +2

      @@mostcologne5755 still in the Beautiful Hills of Charleston, West Virginia. Thank goodness COVID19 has not infected RUclips.✌🇺🇸🎸

    • @luiscuenta6789
      @luiscuenta6789 4 года назад +4

      Still here in Mexico City

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 4 года назад +1

      @@luiscuenta6789 is the death count high in Mexico? Very high up here in the States. Stay safe.

  • @WHISKEYROCKNROLLER
    @WHISKEYROCKNROLLER 4 месяца назад +1

    BILLY played on the last BEATLES album he was in the roof top concert always loved BILLYS grove he made the last BEATLES album a masterpiece.....

  • @gustabraga3026
    @gustabraga3026 Год назад +2

    agora vi ele na minha vida

  • @danielspain7231
    @danielspain7231 Год назад +4

    The most resplendent Afro I have ever seen, truly magnificent

  • @charlesgordon6969
    @charlesgordon6969 2 года назад +21

    This is some of the greatest American music ever recorded!