Billy Preston (album)
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Billy Preston is the eleventh studio album by Billy Preston
, released in 1976. The title song is a remake of the 1969 original from That's the Way God Planned It
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Billy Preston
William Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and later finding fame as a solo artist with hits such as "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing from...
, released in 1976. The title song is a remake of the 1969 original from That's the Way God Planned It
That's the Way God Planned It
That's The Way God Planned It is the fourth studio album by Billy Preston, released in 1969 on Apple Records. George Harrison, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and other guests appear on the album.- 1968 liner notes :...
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Track listing
All songs by Billy Preston, except where noted.- "Do What You Want" – 2:56
- "Girl" (Bruce FisherBruce FisherBruce Fisher is an American songwriter, record producer, playwright and guitarist best known for his collaborations with Billy Preston.-Career:Born January 8, 1951, in Washington D.C., Fisher was raised in Chicago, Illinois, by his grandmother...
, Billy Preston) – 3:15 - "Bells" (Bruce Fisher, Billy Preston) – 3:20
- "I've Got The Spirit" (Doug Jones, Billy Preston) – 3:57
- "When You Are Mine" – 2:48
- "Bad Case Of Ego" – 2:56
- "Take Time To Figure It Out" (Doug Jones, Billy Preston) – 3:14
- "Let The Music Play" – 3:00
- "Simplify Your Life" (George & Louis Johnson) – 3:46
- "Let's Make Love" (Bruce Fisher, Billy Preston) – 2:46
- "Ecstasy" – 4:04
Personnel
- Billy PrestonBilly PrestonWilliam Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and later finding fame as a solo artist with hits such as "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing from...
: Hammond organ, piano, organ, Hohner Clavinet, synthesizers, Hohner Pianet, vocals. - Jeff BeckJeff BeckGeoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck is an English rock guitarist. He is one of three noted guitarists to have played with The Yardbirds...
: Guitars. - Steve Beckmeier: Guitars.
- Ollie E. BrownOllie E. BrownOllie E. Brown is an American drummer, percussionist and record producer. A prolific session musician, Brown has performed on over a hundred albums in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Brown was also half of the American dance-pop duo Ollie & Jerry, which had a Top 10 hit with "Breakin'.....
: Drums. - Keni BurkeKeni BurkeKenneth M. Burke , better known as Keni Burke, is an American R&B, soul, funk, and jazz singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a member of the 1970s soul outfit, the Five Stairsteps.-Five Stairsteps:As a member of the Five Stairsteps, Burke wrote the...
: Bass guitar. - Merry ClaytonMerry ClaytonMerry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer , and an actress...
: Backing vocals - Olivia Foster: Backing vocals.
- George Johnson: Bass & electric guitar.
- Tony Maiden: Guitars.
- Stephanie Spruill: Percussion, backing vocals.
- Alvin "Red" Taylor: Drums
- Tower of Power Horn SectionTower of PowerTower of Power is an American R&B-based horn section and band, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing for over 43 years. They are best known for their funky soul sound highlighted by a powerful horn section...
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- Greg Adams: Flugelhorn and Trumpet
- Emilio Castillo: Tenor Sax
- Mic GilletteMic GilletteMic Gillette is an American brass player born in 1951 and raised in northern California's East Bay area. He is famous for being a member of Tower of Power, Cold Blood, and The Sons of Champlin....
: Flugelhorn, Trumpet and Piccolo - Steve Kupka: Baritone Sax
- Lenny Pickett: Tenor Sax