This is why George Harrison and The Rolling Stones invited Billy to tour with them. Infectious energy.

That fro, that keyboard, that sound. Long live the 5th Beatle. 70s funk at it's best

Lol…his ‘fro was the absolute best! Unforgettable! 😊

I remember this song from the 1970s. It is definitely a classic. May Billy Preston rest in peace. Cheers!

That was worth a second watch! Billy has such infectious energy! Great performance of a great song!😀💜

@brotzmannsax

7 ай бұрын

How about those hot horn sections we have seen behind Billy, Al Green and B.B. King!

@StephanieJeanne

7 ай бұрын

@@brotzmannsax Yes!! Fantastic! This song for sure wouldn't have the same effect without them!

This song has enchanted me since I was a boy - the joy/energy, the lyrics - just so pure...

The drummer has the highest cymbal I have ever seen!

@notinmyUSMC

7 ай бұрын

Interesting, that. It may have been so that the cymbal didn't cover the drummer's face with the camera angle they used...

Here we go round in circles again, thanks Billy Preston!! These “mini” segments are great!! Such a Kool Kat. 🐈‍⬛ 🎹 🎙️

Billy Preston the best! Show man!!!!!!!!!!! Midnight Special the best youtube Channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jesusislukeskywalker4294

7 ай бұрын

brothers got the chops bro 🚬😎

It's been a long time since I've heard this song! This song has got some melody. 💃 That.brass section is incredible! Happy Thursday... thank you for sharing! 💖 Happy Holidays! 🎄 ✨️🎁🦌🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎊

The first big band I ever saw, when they opened for Deep Purple in Evansville Indiana in Sept of '71.

Billy was amazing.

I was about 11 when this came out. I thought it was Willie Go Round in Circles. Wasn't until I bought the 45 that I finally saw the real name, lol. Wonder how many kids thought the same thing

The horns were incredible, and the vocals had such great energy!

@jogmas12

2 ай бұрын

No guitar player or bass player too. I bet the bands of today can’t even survive without either one, but Preston did!!! Amazing 🤩

Personal anthem since I was a little kid.

Does this one ever take me back.

I love a good Afro-Fest to start things off.

@williambenner701

7 ай бұрын

Yeah mon!👍

@iadorenewyork1

7 ай бұрын

He has an amazing ‘fro!

@johnschaefer2238

3 ай бұрын

Iadorenewyork1 yes an amazing fro both he and Grand Funk Railroad’s Don Brewer sported!

@hsgamj

21 күн бұрын

@@iadorenewyork1 wig

Saw Billy playing in Eric Clapton's band at msg.. worth every penny and then some

Classic from 1973! ❤️‍🔥

Oh hell yeah! Thanks!!!

This is a great performance

This is what my life feels like. Going ‘round in circles. I’d kill for a day that looked downright square.

@mrnobodyz

7 ай бұрын

😂

Excellent upload. Love the horn section. RIP Billy Preston

Playing the piano on the left is the late great Hubie Heard from the Cogic church on Woodburn Ave in Cincinnati. Part of Billy's famous God Squad. R I P Hubert and Billy a dynamite team.

@fitztube4me

7 ай бұрын

Used to date Huby back in 73-75... great memories. RIP~ Hubert James Heard

@recordguy4321

7 ай бұрын

@@fitztube4me my friend in Cincinnati went to the church where Huby was the organist. One Sunday in the early 70's Billy was in town and attended a service and was so blown away by Huby's playing and performance that he took him back to L.A. that week and had him in his band. Huby also toured with Billy on a European Rolling Stones tour in the mid 70's. Thanks for your comment

@fitztube4me

7 ай бұрын

@@recordguy4321 yes. I'm aware. Thank you. 😊

@jogmas12

2 ай бұрын

No guitar player or bass player too! Yet the bands of today can’t even survive without either one. But Preston did! Amazing 🤩

Billy Preston put on a fantastic show hosting the Midnight Special and his song ending version of That's the Way God Planned It sends shivers up your spine as he dances to the outro.

One of the few 70s dance songs that still holds up. Billy did not live long enough to get the adulation he deserved. I think it would have happened with release of The Beatles Get Back movie , which in part showed Billy's impact on the band in the songs Get Back and Don't Let Me Down.

@josephroman8568

7 ай бұрын

Definitely!

@mrnobodyz

7 ай бұрын

🙈

@iadorenewyork1

7 ай бұрын

So true!

@recordguy4321

7 ай бұрын

HUH? I think he got the adulation especially after one of his final live performances with the Concert for George Harrison. he brought the house down with My Sweet lord

@KittyGrizGriz

7 ай бұрын

@@recordguy4321Love that rendition of “My Sweet Lord” w/Paul McCartney and many other great musicians. Not sure of the year it was performed, hmmm

-NOTHING FROM NOTHING LEAVES NOTHING - BILLY PRESTON.

@peggyh4805

6 күн бұрын

My favorite Billy Preston song. 💙💙💙

@1:56 Ahhhh! Billy made me think of Jon Batiste right there.

Great song! And the fro is legit 🔥

Oh yeah,,go Mr Preston

👏👏👏👏👏

Billy Preston was a spectacular talent! In case anyone is wondering he finally got rid of that giant afro around 1977 or 78.

@2degucitas

7 ай бұрын

He was tired of having to pick it out every day!

Amazin musician on the Midnight Special 🎉🎉

Billy Preston is bad ass!!! One amazing musician when your asked to play with bands like the Beatles. Your the real deal!!! Much respected in the music industry. World class talent. Great song. Has many more.

❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I kept expecting for the Blues Brothers to appear on stage

@recordguy4321

7 ай бұрын

what a disaster that would have been. Billy was the REAL DEAL not a comedy act that played rhythm and blues.

@Merylstreep1949

7 ай бұрын

@recordguy4321 it was just the vibe No offense meant I'm a 70s kid so I appreciate it all

Hell yes!

Ain't nothin but rock And roll y'all

He got a horn section Aint got no afro’s

@recordguy4321

7 ай бұрын

HA HA good one

Best teeth gap since David Letterman :)

There is nothing about this video that isn't amazing.

That's a SupaAfro pickin' up signals from outta space ✌️

How have I never heard this before??? Love it!

I remember going to the George Harrison concert in Philly during his India music era and Billy was the opening at. The audience gave more applause and standing ovations for Billy and booed Harrison !!!! The two concerts were total opposite! Billys was ALIVE and George's was DEAD !!!

The fifth Beatle😂

@hanson2205

7 ай бұрын

Yes he was and an amazing talent too !

Epic f’n triple-keyboard attack.

you know the sh#t is real when you have not 1 but THREE fros in the band...

It’s interesting. Billy never looks down at his keyboard. He must have a great sense of touch. It’s almost like he doesn’t have to use any brain cycles to play his synth. (At 1:54 he’s playing what? An electronic harmonica? I’ve never seen one before.)

@artgreig7069

7 ай бұрын

A melodian, or something spelled like that.

@xaviercallobre6822

7 ай бұрын

It's called a Melodica. Hohner made one. @@artgreig7069

@blaxmanreal

7 ай бұрын

It's a "melodica". ;-) @@artgreig7069

@michaelpilgrim8131

7 ай бұрын

Melodica

Love the fake wig. Sudo Afro . Awesome look. Big time influencer. A real influencer

Great song but too much repetition.

@jesusislukeskywalker4294

7 ай бұрын

why go round in circles when you can fly like a bird ☝️ way up in the sky

@eric_in_florida

7 ай бұрын

It was more acceptable in 70's pop music.

@mrnobodyz

7 ай бұрын

🤡