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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Albums
Shotgun
2011—Billy Preston (Re-Recorded Version)
2009—You and I (New 2007 Edition)
2007—The Wildest Organ in Town / Club Meeting
2004—Music From My Heart
2001—Soul Meetin’
1999—You And I
1997—Billy's Back!
1995—Billy's Bag
1987—You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down
1986—Ministry Of Music
1985—On The Air
1984—Pressin' On
1982—Billy Preston & Syreeta
1981—
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