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Billy Preston

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OriginUnited StatesGenregospel music, blues, soulLabelEmbassy, A&M Records, Apple Records

William Everett Preston was an American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, backing Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, the Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones. He gained attention as a solo artist with hit singles "That's the Way God Planned It", the Grammy-winning "Outa-Space", "Will It Go Round in Circles", "Space Race", "Nothing from Nothing", and "With You I'm Born Again". Additionally, Preston co-wrote "You Are So Beautiful", which became a hit for Joe Cocker.

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Outa-Space by Billy Preston — cover art
Outa-Space
Billy Preston
1972
Will It Go Round in Circles by Billy Preston — cover art
Will It Go Round in Circles
Billy Preston
1973
Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston — cover art
Nothing From Nothing
Billy Preston
1974
With You I'm Born Again (feat. Syreeta) by Billy Preston — cover art
With You I'm Born Again (feat. Syreeta)
Billy Preston
1980