Billy Preston - "That's The Way God Planned It"

[pch058]

He played on the "Let It Be" album and then this came out. Amazing musicial.

[FIREBALLGIRL]

Like if you here because of Joyous Noise.

[j2000yahoo1]

I'm just discovering this type of beautiful music by classic artists such as Billy Preston. Actually Prince, because he’s part of my generation, is me fav artist. Thanks to him I wouldn’t have known of beautifully composed music. I hear a bit of Purple Rain in this and maybe other songs as well by Prince. If I didn’t know better I could swear Prince was influenced by Billy Preston.

[joeflash4]

I will never forget the day Billy Preston Passed on on the same day as my Aunt Marj on 06/06/06!!! And He always thought of himself as the Fifth Beatle!!!

[headphone355]

No way, especially when Apple records released the whole thing and George Harrison was the prducer.

[resireg]

Billy was the black beatle, and the black rolling stone

[jaheyes1]

@resireg nahh he was in a class all his own just true they wanted him to be down with them...  im sure it was all love but in the end its all blues ... beautiful song none the less

[rockerbox1973]

god bless each and everyone of us on gods earth.

[oldmacisback]

Superb stuff.........

[HeySocialWorker]

Cool tune! I don't know why I never heard it before now. I didn't know Billy is Christian until I found a cassette tape for sale at Woolworth (about 15 years after this recording was published).

[dixgun]

all praises on this perfect song.

[61StratLogic]

Moving

[Ariamaluum]

Daphne Akhurst.

[Ashgrove17]

I can't believe I actually saw Billy perform in a smallish night club in Sydney. The club was called "Checkers" and was in Golbourne st in the City. Great atmosphere where other well known local performers would drop in to catch visiting acts. On the night I was there, The Seekers were at the bar! Wish these sorts of clubs were still around but then I don't know if I'd be able to stay up that late anymore! (I'm 67 peeking at 68)

[thegonz9]

@Ashgrove17

Wish I had been there too.

[RuntOfTheLitterxxx]

I'm singing this with my band :)

[AbbeyRoad0]

billy preston+keih richards+eric clapton+george harrison=thats the way god planned it,thats the way god wants it to be.

[LJH70122]

When I was a kid I thought he was singing "That's the way , god-dammit".

[RuntOfTheLitterxxx]

@LJH70122 LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!

[hooptyhee1]

Listen to Billy and Eric take off at the end!!!!

[LuvIzAhl]

One of my all-time favorite guitar riffs by Eric Clapton, not to mention Billy's awesome performance power.

[22clodius]

i was in london in 1972 ,there was still pub in the metro for this song

[aquaiz]

Great song. Period. From the "5th Beatle" a title Billy loved :)

[jimraw1]

Talk about a dream line up: Billy Preston on vocals and keyboards, Keith Richards on bass, Eric Clapton on lead guitar, Ginger Baker on Drums, and George Harrison on rhythm guitar - is there a better lineup?

[jefferygwatkins]

@jimraw1 Yes, John on rhythm, Paul on bass, Ringo on Drums, and George on lead :) It's true, this recording is like a super group.

[kenfig]

@jimraw1 Yeah, my uncle Dick on comb and paper, his brother David on spoons & their mate Griff on washboard

[SuperLENA1111]

mich berührt dieses Lied da es mich an eine gute Freundin errinnert.

[Rogue257]

I love this track so full of soul. Thanks for uploading it.

[dixgun]

such an addictive track. can't ever get it out of my head.

[psychkoala]

Very good song. I've always liked it.