Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston | The Midnight Special

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  • @darrenrunning5415
    @darrenrunning5415 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

  • @mitcher420
    @mitcher420 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Everyone should be as happy as Billy is in this video.

    • @chrisbonamici3861
      @chrisbonamici3861 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Dude had stage presents to spare.

  • @leefreed2060
    @leefreed2060 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @MarkBarna1
    @MarkBarna1 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    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
      @josephroman8568 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely!

    • @mrnobodyz
      @mrnobodyz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙈

    • @iadorenewyork1
      @iadorenewyork1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true!

    • @recordguy4321
      @recordguy4321 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @KittyGrizGriz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@recordguy4321 I Love that rendition of “My Sweet Lord” w/Paul McCartney and many other great musicians. Not sure of the year it was performed, hmmm

  • @pocopico7409
    @pocopico7409 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @geoffreystout5814
    @geoffreystout5814 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The drummer has the highest cymbal I have ever seen!

    • @notinmyUSMC
      @notinmyUSMC ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @tproudboomer5965
      @tproudboomer5965 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gotta appreciate the acrylic drum kit!John Bonham started using an acrylic kit around this time as well.

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @mikiegood
    @mikiegood ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Billy was amazing.

  • @gregoryduncan3067
    @gregoryduncan3067 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @williambenner701
      @williambenner701 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah mon!👍

    • @iadorenewyork1
      @iadorenewyork1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He has an amazing ‘fro!

    • @johnschaefer2238
      @johnschaefer2238 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @hsgamj
      @hsgamj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@iadorenewyork1 wig

  • @StephanieJeanne
    @StephanieJeanne ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

    • @brötzmannsax
      @brötzmannsax ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @StephanieJeanne
      @StephanieJeanne ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025
    @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @mntnwzrd66
    @mntnwzrd66 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Personal anthem since I was a little kid.

  • @Boblobblaw88
    @Boblobblaw88 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @Um_Pe_em_Tudo
    @Um_Pe_em_Tudo ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @Magravated
    @Magravated ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh hell yeah! Thanks!!!

  • @janicetrimmell6897
    @janicetrimmell6897 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @jogmas12
      @jogmas12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @recordguy4321
    @recordguy4321 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @fitztube4me ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @recordguy4321
      @recordguy4321 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @fitztube4me ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jogmas12
      @jogmas12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @lastinline1958
    @lastinline1958 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Does this one ever take me back.

  • @MichaelStefano-k3b
    @MichaelStefano-k3b 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    By far the coolest individual to ever live.

  • @angelomelville9084
    @angelomelville9084 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    -NOTHING FROM NOTHING LEAVES NOTHING - BILLY PRESTON.

    • @peggyh4805
      @peggyh4805 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My favorite Billy Preston song. 💙💙💙

  • @KittyGrizGriz
    @KittyGrizGriz ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @kcrexxriley3400
    @kcrexxriley3400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @brucevair-turnbull8082
    @brucevair-turnbull8082 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Once more with feeling please Billy.❤

  • @Washington-Dreaming
    @Washington-Dreaming ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @michaelbarry7018
    @michaelbarry7018 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a great performance

  • @larrylake1645
    @larrylake1645 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Saw him live around this time. Amazing singer, dancer and keyboard player. Audience all went wild, such a positive vibe.

  • @mr.scottpowell
    @mr.scottpowell 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @strawberrybananapeel2538
    @strawberrybananapeel2538 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hell yes!

  • @sandytrunks
    @sandytrunks ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @brötzmannsax
    @brötzmannsax ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @that70sgirl90
    @that70sgirl90 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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! 🎄 ✨️🎁🦌🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎊

  • @smd2169
    @smd2169 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great song! And the fro is legit 🔥

  • @royhughes2854
    @royhughes2854 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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 !!!

  • @matthewhutchinson7366
    @matthewhutchinson7366 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Billy had unreal talent. Listen to how he played the organ when he was a teenager...

  • @curtisphilumalee1447
    @curtisphilumalee1447 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent upload. Love the horn section. RIP Billy Preston

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I kept expecting for the Blues Brothers to appear on stage

    • @recordguy4321
      @recordguy4321 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Merylstreep1949
      @Merylstreep1949 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @CJHarrison87
    @CJHarrison87 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Classic from 1973! ❤️‍🔥

  • @daniellaarias7583
    @daniellaarias7583 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @michaelmccann4706
    @michaelmccann4706 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @executivedecision6141
    @executivedecision6141 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @LaurieMarieValdezRNCCRN
    @LaurieMarieValdezRNCCRN ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @rebeccawagner4167
    @rebeccawagner4167 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazin musician on the Midnight Special 🎉🎉

  • @nothing-b2n
    @nothing-b2n 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh yeah,,go Mr Preston

  • @nancywhitten2585
    @nancywhitten2585 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best fro ever.
    Love his music; makes me happy and want to dance.

  • @theotherrobzombie
    @theotherrobzombie ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @eric_in_florida
    @eric_in_florida ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best teeth gap since David Letterman :)

  • @Drewzer154
    @Drewzer154 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @basicbreakfast
    @basicbreakfast ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He got a horn section
    Aint got no afro’s

  • @Petequinn741
    @Petequinn741 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @murph3001
    @murph3001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ain't nothin but rock And roll y'all

  • @johnsparks007
    @johnsparks007 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The fifth Beatle😂

    • @hanson2205
      @hanson2205 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes he was and an amazing talent too !

    • @ModGirl-nu1xk
      @ModGirl-nu1xk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And the sixth Stone!

  • @ponchocervantes
    @ponchocervantes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic f’n triple-keyboard attack.

  • @rochellewarren5008
    @rochellewarren5008 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💜🤸🏾‍♀️⭕️

  • @Washington-Dreaming
    @Washington-Dreaming ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @artgreig7069 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A melodian, or something spelled like that.

    • @xaviercallobre6822
      @xaviercallobre6822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @blaxmanreal
      @blaxmanreal ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @michaelpilgrim8131
      @michaelpilgrim8131 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Melodica

  • @scottsquire5417
    @scottsquire5417 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @kurts4867
    @kurts4867 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @The_Essential_Light
    @The_Essential_Light ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great song but too much repetition.

    • @jesusislukeskywalker4294
      @jesusislukeskywalker4294 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @eric_in_florida
      @eric_in_florida ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It was more acceptable in 70's pop music.

    • @mrnobodyz
      @mrnobodyz ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🤡