Billy Preston

[gelchert]

Clapton says in his autobiography that touring with Billy was a little like being Billy's special guest, rather than the other way around - and Clapton wasn't complaining!

[ffairlane57]

Two ex-Beatles ....besides Paul, John, Ringo & George, that is.

[papagaio1696]

He was great!!! We can guess what The Beatles saw in him. A Man with a great love for music

[dodohead015]

BP RIP. Organ master....makes me tremble every time i hear it. I love the solo from "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" from EC's "One More Car, One More Rider" album. no better in the world on the Hammond than BP. Hope to see you up the Billy...maybe you can teach me a thing or two.

[Guitarman5150]

Wow....... This brings back memories of seeing this in DC when this tour came there. What a blast. I'll never forget that night! This was one of the many of the shows highlights. RIP Billy.

[MrPieterWittenberg]

EPIC. Billy saved the beatles!

[REVIVALORGANIST88]

I MET BILLY, WHEN HE WAS 12. (HE HAD ALREADY PLAYED FOR MAHAILIA JACKSON)..I MET RICHARD PAGE(WHEN IN HIS TEENS(HE WAS PLAYING FOR THE WORLD GREATEST TENT EVANG. A A ALLEN! BOTH ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD...AND IN THE WORLD TO COME, BECAUSE NOT ONLY OF THEIR AWESOME TALENT...BUT THEIR LOVE FOR THE FATHER OF LIGHTS...WHO GRACED THEM WITH THOSE TALENTS! THEY GAVE HIM HONER! " EVERY GOOD A PERFECT GIFT...COMES FROM GOD!" BE BLESSED- BUFORD DOWELL ROM 8:

[DALGOZ]

Maaaannnnnnn THIZ IZ ONE OPH DA DOPEZT ZONGZ N DA UNIVERZE!!!!!

[zebop]

Heh, I love 2:20-2:23

[chiclepicklejuarez]

this song always cheers me up(:

[7279616E]

GRIN

[MrDavidLHamilton]

i bought this dvd not knowing about BP's incredible inclusion and is now the favorite concert of my collection, simply due to that! the dvd i commercially purchased includes "Circles". it's the first song of the encore! how fitting! i noticed those same "looks", etc from EC, and Nathan too, knowing they were all enjoying each other, but sort of waiting in anticipation for Billy's parts! to have "those" cats waiting to hear what "you" have to play... man...

[Wandfury]

The power to move you. He's feelling it, we all are feeling it. Chills all over the song

[jaimeswod]

George Clooney at 1:24 LOL

[thebird55]

Check out his performance of 'Isn't it a Pity' on the 'Concert for George' DVD. You cannot claim to have a complete life until you do.

I saw Billy on April 12, 1972, in Birmingham, AL.

[warmlandlass1]

@thebird55 Billy's consummate talents in "Isn't It a Pity" at Royal Albert Hall "Concert for George" are marvellous--indeed the entire ensemble reflects total excellence in this tribute to George--this particular song moved me when I was a teen, and brings me to tears today

[womansport]

Now he play in heaven. Miss you all Billy

[MrDESTRO01]

NEM PRECISA COMENTAR. ESTE CARA É UM SHOW

DESTRO

BRASIL

[TheFpuff]

I'm sure Billy has an afro now that is five times as big as the one he had in the 70's.

[Lisica2008]

@TheFpuff  :)

[tommiexander]

Billy you were one of the best. And now you are flying high like a bird up in the sky. Luv you forever!

[Lisica2008]

Great video!

But I have to say that I miss Billy's afro--nicest afro I ever saw. 

Maybe he's got it in heaven.

[Sambuca6178]

This is one of the best recordings of all time. Clapton and Billy? You fucking kidding me? You bet your ass!

[4beatlefans]

I bought the single the day it came out and have loved it ever since.

One of the few people who could make playing keys look cool! RIP Billy...

[UAL012]

You could tell that Billy Preston loved to perform. This song is amazing and I can't praise it enough. He's keeping heaven entertained with this kind of sound.

[RPMmusic1]

EC loved Billy...you could see that every time he looked at him after Billy played some extra hot lick. He visited him too shortly before his death. RIP Billy...I know you're "giggin" in heaven and playing B-3 for the One I know you loved above all.

Richard Page (organist for Evangelist AA Allen)

[b24warbaby]

@RPMmusic1 Nice comment. You are a blessed man with such a wonderful talent too.

[warmlandlass1]

@RPMmusic1 been an ache in my heart for many, many years 'cause I miss Billy so much--he played our Hammond at Glad Tidings Temple, Vancouver in '62 ad the church's dedication--Doris Akers was at the piano directing our choir---she taught us how to really SING~! I pray his name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life--it HAS to be--got us some serious parTAY'in to do to glorify our Lord--music right there at His helm--thank you, Father for the giving us the music to praise and worship you~!

[RPMmusic1]

@warmlandlass1 Vancouver was the only place I ever personally met and spoke with Billy. We were both at the airport in about 1973. I've played for Doris a few times including the last Sky Pilot release Hal recorded in the 70's. Amen to all you said and many blessings, Richard Page

[warmlandlass1]

@RPMmusic1 This really gladdens my heart, Richard--you have no idea...thank you! blessings chase and overtake you, my new friend--I enjoy your music--keep the musical soul a-burnin' for the Lord.

[jeffinphx]

This tour was my first Clapton concert (Phoenix). The assembly of talent onstage was simply awesome. Virtuosos in heir own right, all under one roof, with a great palette of songs. Still makes the hair stand up on my neck to this day. Billy closed the show with great energy.....

RIP Billy

[losaface4]

Love that, COME ON E! Love the enjoyment Billy is having! amazing.

[marticeltractor]

If you don't shake your feet or your head with this song, I bet you're dead.

[peasah2005]

The late Brother Billy Preston is one of the best soul singers ever.

Brother Billy Preston was the best ever player when he played with his funky keyboarding with either finger and he was a pure genuis.

The late Brother Billy Preston is one of the best soul singer and musician of all-time.

[jaybou263]

when billy dances......the whole world smiles.

[blegdon]

Its like watching a Billy Preston concert, all in 3:27.

another great musician gone too soon. :(

[ziggy107]

C'mon E!

[Boberatzi]

Love Billy's boogie at the end! I saw this when it aired on DirecTV as well. Billy died not long afterwards. RIP

[JeffBLee]

RIP. Billy. 

[jericect]

It's called One Car One Driver and the concert was August 2001 in Los Angeles Staples Center. Eric Clapton and his band, which included Billy Preston on keyboards. It is great!!!

[timbek]

Thanks for the post ! Billy was a great musician, he played with so many people . I got to see him on this tour with E. C. , Looking back I am very happy I went to that show because of Billy playing that night > RIP Billy .

[1942tj]

RIP! A great man! :)

[joci911]

yes that is steve

[missdecoy]

espectacular

[ongeta]

is there Steve Gadd on the drums ?

[devfrman]

a great , great clip ; what an artist Mr Preston was. He made the Hammond sing like nothing else; AN ever present in Eric's touring band for severl years, and great to see live excellent

[Gorgalisin]

man, what an ensemble Eric has there.. Fairweather-Low, Gadd, Preston, East, Sancious.. that's more than superb

[kricketc1]

Luv Ya Billy! Keep Dancing!

[cochranexyz]

My friend saw Eric Clapton several times.  Billy Preston was always there.

[rushbaby69]

I really enjoy this video......Billy Preston seems to have a really good spirit about him.....fun to watch!

[huhtiainen]

R.I.P

[christStrothman]

wtf?! I didn't know he was dead..

Thanks for the great music dude rip.

[Jpfitz68]

Love Billy Preston. RIP

[Jpfitz68]

Love Billy Preston. RIP

[mac163]

i love it when billy shouts out: come on e! priceless!

[HeidiIvy]

I really Miss Billy!!! All the good guys leave early!

[BabyGwar]

i was at this tour..saw it when it hit st. paul...i was in town for a few days and saw eric would be in town so i went...lousy fucking show..eric phoned it in...this was the high point but the rest was drivel...eric singin "somewhere over the rainbow" on acoutsic guitar..i wanted to puke...it was like charity..forking over the ticket price to eric as a thanks for all the good stuff hes done...i'd seen other eric tours i preferred..but it was nice to see billy who was a great artist...

[bladeswitcher]

There really is no accounting for taste . . .

[miaou64]

miaou!!!!!!!!

[vieta1972]

R.I.P. Billy

Enjoy that great gig in the sky

[natureboy84]

How can I get this on my ipod? I'll pay top dollar for it...seriously!

[laricxx]

go on google and search

free youtube to mp3 converter download

the first link is the correct, download the program and take you video..

peace and love

[Danbertex]

Another clip of sheer joy and exuberance, watching Billy dance on top of his singing and playing. EC wanted the very best playing with him and he got it in Billy.

[ITFilmz]

Hes awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[rocknchef]

we miss you,billy.. funk'em and rock'em in the afterlife..lol ;)

[nainayuso]

jaja so cool,yeah billy,come back!!

[Pinwormx]

Yeah!

[matt6l6]

AWESOME!!!

[unknownkingdom]

I was actually at this very concert.

At the time I was only 10 or 11 and didn't know who Billy Preston was until my dad told me as we left the concert.

This was the first song of the encore. It really got the crowd moving--Even me, though I had never heard it before. We thoguht later that maybe they should have moved it to earlier in the show to get it started with a bang.

[TheRatPack168]

Our loss is heavens gain!

Thank you so mutch for all that you gave us, Billy!

[kricketc1]

R.I.P Billy!

[jzll]

When I listen to this guy playin, singing, dancing, I wish I was born black!

[ID773]

This was my 1st rock show. The chicago stop on the tour. Billy was the $#%*

[katabobis]

Billy....the fifth Beatle

[Noise789]

very very VERY true

[L88BS]

RIP Billy x

[ferdmert]

billy muther fuckin preston yall!!!!!!!!

[drumsing]

yeah...the man was a mother!

[linqings]

i am sorry but is this guy passed? I knew him because of this concert(l like eric claplton very much), he was exactly the light spot in the beginning of this concert when they playing the"reptile" i listened the original edition but without his playing the music can't be so great to me.

[hugleberthumperdink]

do you mean has mr preston passed away? he died a while back, 2006. mighty shame, dam fine hammond man

[kgraham273]

King of Hammond meets King of Stratocaster! Awesome!!!

[hugleberthumperdink]

srv is the king of strat

[anthonybud72]

U gotta love him. I wanted to meet him sooo bad

[kricketc1]

The One and Only Billy Preston!!!!!

[xbt34]

Amen One and only RIP

[nittyranks]

He is awesome. Steve Gadd is there also. My buddy does percussion clinics with him locally.

[tdmize15]

Look at him dance.  Miss you...

[JONLORDJUNIOR]

A true legend. Really miss you Billy x

[petem79]

DVD is called "One More Car, One More Rider" and it's filmed on location at The Staples Center, LA. August 18, 2001.

[b24warbaby]

this song is not on the CD.

I taped the show from direct TV special broadcast and the broadcast has this track .. neither the DVD or CD has any Billy's solo songs.

[tom4432]

this song is on the DVD !

[gre1990]

@b24warbaby

Actually i have de DVD ant it has this song in it....

[MrBoblebob]

@b24warbaby yes it is i have it. well... downloaded the hole consert so yes it has billy's song. all of them

[henzoni]

@b24warbaby Hi...this song is on my version of this concert ..i live in Ireland so it's possible it differs from region to region...i play in a band and Billy and Erics amazing sounds with the leslie speaker and billys beautiful hammond organ playing on this concert and the concert for george made me go out a few years back and buy an old dynacord leslie speaker simulator to get that sound on my guitar...i can't carry a real one around cause we don't have any roadies...!!

[dcav6892]

@b24warbaby The DVD has it (at least, the version I own). It starts at about 1h43'.

[gretschdrummer22]

@b24warbaby my DVD of this concert has it..but yeah my CD doesn't

[tehmalacoda]

@petem79 Thank you so much. Been trying to figure this out for quite a long time now.

[PJTabit]

billy's amazing on this dvd when they do "have you ever loved a woman?". just incredible.

[Ianmc26]

a true legend

[Jackinla]

where Billy's fro at?!

[Kmartg]

Great Performance by both clapton and Preston.

Rest in music Billy!

[zingachiki1]

@Kmartg check billy's performance with nat king when he was just 11 years old its on Youtube.

[Bunnyness]

Where can I get this DVD?

[b24warbaby]

The name of the DVD is "One More Ride".

[dancar]

I love this part of the DVD. What a incredible piano and organ player he was.

[supahip]

:(

[sisyphoskorinthos]

RIP