@Breckyn Thomas ABSOLUTELY! Nat King Cole is my all-time favorite pianist & singer. For NKC to see the genius in the 10-year-old Billy Preston is a testament to the artistry with which both of them possessed.
Preston was a child prodigy, self-taught and brilliant! He was playing with Cole at the same time John Lennon and Paul McCartney met in Liverpool. Their paths crossed three years later when he was backing Little Richard in Hamburg. Of course, his contribution to the Beatles in 1969 is iconic. An amazing talent.
@@foresttemple1380 A lot of "5th Beatles." George Martin is often called that, Billy Preston as you pointed out, to say nothing of the pre-Ringo Beatles Pete Best and Stu Sutcliffe.
@@foresttemple1380 Martin really was the "5th Beatle", as he was a properly trained musician and arranger, and facilitated songs and studio performances they weren't actually capable of doing without him.
There's something about legends crossing paths, when one isn't yet at that level of notoriety......It's sort of mystical, magical, haunting. That was a LOT of fun. Thanks so much.
One of the most remarkable moments in the Get Back doc is when Billy Preston starts playing the Fender Rhodes and Paul McCartney's eyes light up - he gives the whole project an adrenaline shot
Now that was classic in the joke department cakewalker21 LOL...(I'd say you have a promising career as a comedy professional !!! Can I do your monologues?
Little RIchard, Ray Charles, the Beatles... Nat COLE.. the Rolling Stones...Eric Clapton.. the list goes on. Shows how much he is respected and how talented he was. RIP dude.
I'm back looking at this. Today I feel like crying looking at Mr. Cole and especially Billy because he was so young, so sweet and innocent here. This is priceless.
Never knew this footage was around and Wow to see the older generation bringing the new and both are very talented. Even more respect for Billy Preston as he was so talented so young. Sad that Nat, Billy and Natalie are now not with us but we do have their music.
@@matrox to be fair that’s no different to earlier generations who would know little of previous generations heroes much of the time. Each generation has its own style that it thinks is the best
@@matrox Well actually, the irony, even among the older generations is that, before he became an iconic singing legend, Nat "King" Cole was a prodigy himself, and a premier, award winning jazz pianist, with the King Cole Trio. His playing style helped forge the beginnings of the "Bebop" style of jazz music. Nat was a technical genius on the piano keyboard. He was also a gifted songwriter, arranger, and composer As the 1950s approached, Nat was encouraged to sing more, and eventually stand up st the microphone to croon love ballads. So, actually, there were two career phases of Mr. Cole. However, his popularity as a balladeer overshadowed his jazz musician background. Even Nat admitted that he missed being exclusive at the piano. With the arrival of new, upcoming piano virtuosos like Oscar Peterson, and Errol Garner on the scene, Nat decided to return to his roots, and record a couple piano albums himself. Despite the urban legend that Nat King Cole never sang, until a drunk club patron demanded that he sing "Sweet Lorraine" is just not true. Nat always sang with the trio, upon occasion. However, he had yet to develop into the vocal powerhouse, and icon that he would become years later. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
@@nigeh5326 Not true. Entertainment included all ages and genres at one time. Eclectic was it. Now it’s boring, flesh peddling of many, or violence. People do still listen to the Great composers. Exploring is the name of the game. You could find great music of different decades on iTunes, and make eclectic cd’s if you or a friend have a personal computer. I only have an iPad now. Of course you can listen on you tube as we are here.
He was a revered jazz pianist before his popular music took off. You're right,most people don't know that. It almost doesn't seem fair that some people are born with talent to spare!
This one made me cry... knowing what a great but tormented soul Mr. Preston was. He was a true gift to humanity and way underrated (IMHO) and left us way too early.
Billy Preston was a great player even when he was young. Nat King Cole was amazing! What a smooth vocal style he had. Beautiful and perfect for jazz or pop songs. He had his own style. Unforgettable! RIP to Preston, Cole and Natalie
This video needs a place in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame! Two great performers, Billy Preston was so young, wonderful music from both of them rest in peace❤
Billy was a big deal before the Beatles were, then... He saw the Beatles arrive, he was performing on their last performance. And without him it wouldn't have happened even. He made the music and creation work there.
I play keyboards, saw Billy play at the Watts Drum Festival clean and sober. I was 3 years old watching Nat's show with my folks in Compton. Billy was the man on 88's I listened to a lot. Thrilling seeing him play live for free at the festival near my home in the city. Dude was the baddest keyboard player ever!! Imagine at 11 years old doing the organ like he did...church kids learn early. I love the Hammond B3 and C3 series to this day. Funky organ with a unique sound with the Leslie speakers. Hammond sued Leslie for making it I found out, but it made the organ sound so much richer with the rotating cone design. Poor Hammond was a clock maker before the organ idea came to be. Legendary now...mostly in Black Churches all over town I notice. Thanks for the upload...
Two of my favorite musical artists.I was lucky enough to see Billy play live at Lathrop High School from the front row in Fairbanks Alaska in 1979 and go backstage and chat him up a little. Two supremely talented musicians.
Utterly heart warming to find these two fine collaborators during these days of ill intent and vulgarity. There's still humanity to be treasured. Thank you.
The Beatles were in Hamburg in 1962. This means Billy was only 16 when he met The Beatles. Incredibly young to have left home and go off touring thousands of miles away. But what a player he was. He was very quiet during the Get Back documentary. All he did was play incredible electric piano and smile a lot!
Jackson didn't include enough of Billy in the film, especially on the rooftop. I'm pretty sure he was featured more in Let It Be. (Overall, I did not like the way Get Back was edited.)
I remember the Nat King Cole Show on TV and loved his jazz trio even before then! Marvelous. He loved to feature and promote prime talent like the young Billy Preston here, who went on to have a wide ranging career on the merits of his shining vocal and keyboard abilities
My mother loved Nat King Cole. I watch this and I see why. He was a gentleman way beyond his talent. He could give the spotlight to this young man without a second glance. God rest ye merry gentlemen.
Billy also played the organ with Sam Cooke. Check out Sam's 1963 version of Red Rooster. Part of that Chicago connection he had, during the fledgling and developmental stages of his career, that also included Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. Four entertainment icons helping nurture the prodigious talents of one so young, yet so divinely gifted. 🎹
Mr. Cole’s generous spirit on full display… Mr. Cole, you live on in my collection of your music which has nurtured me for many decades. Thank you ♥️🎶🤗🥂
How am I just seeing this for the first time? I love coming across things like this. They were two amazing talents. If all you know is Nat King Cole's later stuff, I highly recommend checking out his earlier stuff he recorded with The Nat King Cole Trio. It's definitely some of the coolest music of the era.
Billy was BORN to entertain. He was born to delight people. He was born to make people happy with his breathtaking talents. RIP dear Billy. Love you always.
What a surprise to see this...then saves the Beatles on "Get Back" 13 years later (check out the new movie), and blows it open at the "Concert for George". Cole was right about his career......
Saw him in Get Back, when he was recording with The Beatles. He seem to be having a ball, just watching the proceedings and making his contribution. He was an absolute professional at 10!
This is a wonderful find! I never knew Much about Billy Preston until he had a few hits. Whoever was managing him at this young age wasn't doing enough for him. He's obviously immensely talented. RIP, Mr. Preston.
This is when you gotta love TH-cam
@Breckyn Thomas ABSOLUTELY! Nat King Cole is my all-time favorite pianist & singer. For NKC to see the genius in the 10-year-old Billy Preston is a testament to the artistry with which both of them possessed.
When they get it this right.
YES SIR TOO COOL!
Amen!
@@jaybassman6326 Yes Sir!
Even at 11 years old, Billy Preston's talent was supreme.
a tortured soul in later yrs...
Don't forget Nat.
@@pgroove163 … and an incredibly successful and brilliant career in between
Billy Preston, the only non-Beatle with credit on a #1 hit Beatles song. Get Back’
@@pgroove163 After his failed marriage in the 70s he never wanted to marry again.
Preston was a child prodigy, self-taught and brilliant! He was playing with Cole at the same time John Lennon and Paul McCartney met in Liverpool. Their paths crossed three years later when he was backing Little Richard in Hamburg. Of course, his contribution to the Beatles in 1969 is iconic. An amazing talent.
Hamburger?...Where da video at?🤔
@@matrox th-cam.com/video/G0nrQkcoP6k/w-d-xo.html
@@foresttemple1380 A lot of "5th Beatles." George Martin is often called that, Billy Preston as you pointed out, to say nothing of the pre-Ringo Beatles Pete Best and Stu Sutcliffe.
@@foresttemple1380 I was going to say that! but you are correct, of course
@@foresttemple1380 Martin really was the "5th Beatle", as he was a properly trained musician and arranger, and facilitated songs and studio performances they weren't actually capable of doing without him.
When Nat said "You have a very excellent career ahead of you," he was spot on!
Talent can absolutely "spot" talent.
There's something about legends crossing paths, when one isn't yet at that level of notoriety......It's sort of mystical, magical, haunting. That was a LOT of fun. Thanks so much.
and the way nat touched billy's chin. so dear. so important.
Wow Billy played with Nat, the Beatles, The Stones and had his own hits! What a guy
And with Little Richard and Ray Charles
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@@Uetti 🇺🇸🎹
And with Sam Cooke
He was great with Ray Charles too
Among his many accomplishments, he got the Beatles back in the groove.
One of the most remarkable moments in the Get Back doc is when Billy Preston starts playing the Fender Rhodes and Paul McCartney's eyes light up - he gives the whole project an adrenaline shot
Exactly
Man!!! do you mean in the Ive got a Feeling song??? Paul 's mind literally blew off in that part......
@@calito44 Yes! 😀
Billy Preston was a phenomenal musician..saw him live a couple times and there was no doubt he was at a different level than most musicians..
That was magic.
Billy Preston was and will always be a TREASURE. An American Treasure. A Treasure of Humanity.
We are so lucky to be able to watch the collaboration of these two generational talents.
R.I.P. gentlemen.
Nat King Cole is the epitome of elegant style and class
He really was in everything he ddi.
A jazz legend and a child prodigy. You can't help but love Nat and Billy. Thank You TH-cam.
Nobody today has 1% the talent of these two gentlemen.
I know what you mean,, but ,,,there are still some really talented people walking around
How could this not make you smile. To the few that gave this a thumbs down, we need to pull the planet over at the next stop and let you two off!
Now that was classic in the joke department cakewalker21 LOL...(I'd say you have a promising career as a comedy professional !!! Can I do your monologues?
Nov 2019, now there are 20 people with no soul
✔️😂💯 I like that!!!
@@7echoI Guess Those People Prefer Heavy Metal , Hip Hop , Justin Beiber , & Taylor Swift.
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All anyone needs to know about Nat King Cole is in his daughter's eyes when she talks about him; it's pure love for a wonderful father.
Not to mention that she was just beautiful in that shot!
WOW!!!!Billy Preston with Nat "King" Cole. What a start to a really great career for Billy the legend.
At one time or another Billy Preston literally played with everyone who is anyone didn't he!
When you play with Reverend James Cleveland you can play anywhere!
I thought it may have been a misprint when back in the day I found a Sly Stone & Billy Preston duel album.( Still in original packaging).
@Nick Madness OMG Billy Preston and Ollie Brown in one show! That must've been heaven!🤩 You're one lucky dude😁
Little RIchard, Ray Charles, the Beatles... Nat COLE.. the Rolling Stones...Eric Clapton.. the list goes on. Shows how much he is respected and how talented he was. RIP dude.
He's fantastic with the Kingpins on King Curtis Live at the Fillmore.
Billy Preston calls him MR. Cole! Back when even kids were polite!
I'm back looking at this. Today I feel like crying looking at Mr. Cole and especially Billy because he was so young, so sweet and innocent here. This is priceless.
I know what you mean. The genuine hug he gave young Billy at the end tops it off. So beautiful.
@@autumn1231 Right. Two Giants who left us too soon.
Amazing musician. "Will it Go Round in Circles". Didn't realize he started so young.
Billy Preston is the most underestimated grace to music and our culture! RIP!
greysonthecat so true.
Billy turned out to be tbe 5th Beatle
Finally inducted into the RRHOF. Decades late, as tends to be the norm for actual greats.
@@Cloxxki Yeah! What took them so long?
@@MsAppassionata Madonna and L.L. Cool J were takin' up space.
Billy Preston was a child prodigy ,very talented . That was nice for Mr Nat King Cole to let him take th d spotlight like that God bless them both
Nat & Billy jamming together is beautiful.
Never knew this footage was around and Wow to see the older generation bringing the new and both are very talented. Even more respect for Billy Preston as he was so talented so young. Sad that Nat, Billy and Natalie are now not with us but we do have their music.
The millennial generation have no clue who Billy Preston was or even Nat King Cole for that matter.😣
@@matrox to be fair that’s no different to earlier generations who would know little of previous generations heroes much of the time.
Each generation has its own style that it thinks is the best
@@matrox wrong, some of them knew Billy cause of the Stones.
@@matrox Well actually, the irony, even among the older generations is that, before he became an iconic singing legend, Nat "King" Cole was a prodigy himself, and a premier, award winning jazz pianist, with the King Cole Trio. His playing style helped forge the beginnings of the "Bebop" style of jazz music. Nat was a technical genius on the piano keyboard. He was also a gifted songwriter, arranger, and composer As the 1950s approached, Nat was encouraged to sing more, and eventually stand up st the microphone to croon love ballads. So, actually, there were two career phases of Mr. Cole. However, his popularity as a balladeer overshadowed his jazz musician background. Even Nat admitted that he missed being exclusive at the piano. With the arrival of new, upcoming piano virtuosos like Oscar Peterson, and Errol Garner on the scene, Nat decided to return to his roots, and record a couple piano albums himself. Despite the urban legend that Nat King Cole never sang, until a drunk club patron demanded that he sing "Sweet Lorraine" is just not true. Nat always sang with the trio, upon occasion. However, he had yet to develop into the vocal powerhouse, and icon that he would become years later. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
@@nigeh5326 Not true. Entertainment included all ages and genres at one time. Eclectic was it. Now it’s boring, flesh peddling of many, or violence. People do still listen to the Great composers. Exploring is the name of the game. You could find great music of different decades on iTunes, and make eclectic cd’s if you or a friend have a personal computer. I only have an iPad now. Of course you can listen on you tube as we are here.
People dont know what a fantastic pianist Nat was. Its overshadowed by his wonderful voice, but listen to his keys work!
If you were around when his show aired, you would have seen him playing and singing. I did.
Absolutely. Other noted pianists respected him. His true love was piano, and his singing was secondary to him.
He was a revered jazz pianist before his popular music took off. You're right,most people don't know that. It almost doesn't seem fair that some people are born with talent to spare!
This one made me cry... knowing what a great but tormented soul Mr. Preston was. He was a true gift to humanity and way underrated (IMHO) and left us way too early.
Billy Preston was a great player even when he was young. Nat King Cole was amazing! What a smooth vocal style he had. Beautiful and perfect for jazz or pop songs. He had his own style. Unforgettable!
RIP to Preston, Cole and Natalie
I remember Natalie when she was a child, on this show!! Billy Preston was a monster talent at age 10!;)
this is mind blowing Billy's talent is so evident...
This video needs a place in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame! Two great performers, Billy Preston was so young, wonderful music from both of them rest in peace❤
Playing with the Beatles at the rooftop a decade later 😊
Sudip Bhandari About 12 years later, to be more precise and he played with a lot of other great people before that.
Hey sudip Bhandari , You mean 5 decade later right!!!
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Billy was a big deal before the Beatles were, then... He saw the Beatles arrive, he was performing on their last performance. And without him it wouldn't have happened even. He made the music and creation work there.
One of the honoraries to be called “the fifth beatle” ik there are others that are considered but he stands out musically
And with the Stones all around the world, saw them in Paris 76.
Wow! No wonder he was SO GREAT on Get Back/Let it Be!
No wonder they called him "king". There will never be another Nat Cole!
I play keyboards, saw Billy play at the Watts Drum Festival clean and sober. I was 3 years old watching Nat's show with my folks in Compton. Billy was the man on 88's I listened to a lot. Thrilling seeing him play live for free at the festival near my home in the city. Dude was the baddest keyboard player ever!! Imagine at 11 years old doing the organ like he did...church kids learn early. I love the Hammond B3 and C3 series to this day. Funky organ with a unique sound with the Leslie speakers. Hammond sued Leslie for making it I found out, but it made the organ sound so much richer with the rotating cone design. Poor Hammond was a clock maker before the organ idea came to be. Legendary now...mostly in Black Churches all over town I notice. Thanks for the upload...
Holy cow, what a find!
Two of my favorite musical artists.I was lucky enough to see Billy play live at Lathrop High School from the front row in Fairbanks Alaska in 1979 and go backstage and chat him up a little. Two supremely talented musicians.
1:57 "Thank you Bill Preston, I know that you have a very excellent career ahead of you." Truer words never spoken.
The commentary at the end is spot on. I would also humbly say that Nat showed real affection for Billy. Two wonderful souls together !
That was pure Love that you could actually feel. Where are the new one's? because the Love is missing. ✌💖😊
What a great clip! I love Billy, and also love the way Natalie's voice shines with warmth when she is talking about her dad!
Utterly heart warming to find these two fine collaborators during these days of ill intent and vulgarity.
There's still humanity to be treasured.
Thank you.
Amen to that
I mean, that clip I wonderful but there was plenty of I'll intent and vulgarity then too
OK. I get you. But those were the days of red baiting and Jim Crowe. It's easy to get carried away with nostalgia. We all do it, but....
@@mikeb2644
Still its a reminder of what's possible at any time.
Thank you.
Oh, that was so amazing...the legendary, Mr. Nat "King" Cole and Billy Preston. RIP
so fantastic
The Beatles were in Hamburg in 1962. This means Billy was only 16 when he met The Beatles. Incredibly young to have left home and go off touring thousands of miles away. But what a player he was. He was very quiet during the Get Back documentary. All he did was play incredible electric piano and smile a lot!
Jackson didn't include enough of Billy in the film, especially on the rooftop. I'm pretty sure he was featured more in Let It Be. (Overall, I did not like the way Get Back was edited.)
A BIG THUMS UP! That was really cool. Gerat video.
I love TH-cam! I sometimes find videos like this. Wow!!
Love this
I remember the Nat King Cole Show on TV and loved his jazz trio even before then! Marvelous. He loved to feature and promote prime talent like the young Billy Preston here, who went on to have a wide ranging career on the merits of his shining vocal and keyboard abilities
Brilliant!!!!
Billy Preston just had music pouring out of him, natural talent is just undeniable!
My mother loved Nat King Cole. I watch this and I see why. He was a gentleman way beyond his talent. He could give the spotlight to this young man without a second glance. God rest ye merry gentlemen.
And that's what you call real talent! :)
MUCH agreed, Miss Natalie ... much agreed. Incredible.
That's just too much legendary talent in one spot...
Unbelievable talent...what joy they both had performing.
The greatness in that room makes me weak!
This was even better than I thought it would be, and I thought it would be awesome. They look like they're having a blast. Such a joy.
Amazing!
I was fortunate to see Billy play with Eric Clapton in 2004. Was a Great concert.
Totally agree saw him with Clapton in 2001. What a great show! And what a great entertainer
This is Truly EPIC!
God bless TH-cam
Billy also played the organ with Sam Cooke. Check out Sam's 1963 version of Red Rooster.
Part of that Chicago connection he had, during the fledgling and developmental stages of his career, that also included Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. Four entertainment icons helping nurture the prodigious talents of one so young, yet so divinely gifted. 🎹
Billy Preston from Houston, Texas!
I love the musical chairs-style presentation/choreography of their performance -- especially how seamlessly that they pulled it off!!!
Awesome.
Mr. Cole’s generous spirit on full display… Mr. Cole, you live on in my collection of your music which has nurtured me for many decades. Thank you ♥️🎶🤗🥂
Love it. History.
Wow. Just watched Billy Preston with the Beatles in Peter Jackson's "Get Back". Amazing to see this old footage of him with Nat King Cole.
Very cool..... I hadn't realized Cole had a TV show in 57....both were great!
billy is 11 years old and playing that organ like a much older pro. he was a true prodigy. r.i.p to both billy and nat.
Love it. Would recognize that face anywhere. Boy are they having fun.
This is quite awesome! I never realized that Billy started in the biz so young. Bless him.
this is pure gold
Bless his heart. What a great piece of film. I don’t know if Nat ever lived long enough to know Billy Prestons potential.
Omgosh..So brilliant and precious. Thank you and God bless you...Love you for that....
How am I just seeing this for the first time? I love coming across things like this. They were two amazing talents.
If all you know is Nat King Cole's later stuff, I highly recommend checking out his earlier stuff he recorded with The Nat King Cole Trio. It's definitely some of the coolest music of the era.
Go Billy, thanks for sharing your gift of song with us.
Treating everyone with the sweet melody of the intellectual freedom of being an equal. BRAVO!
Back when they made music.
Billy was BORN to entertain. He was born to delight people. He was born to make people happy with his breathtaking talents. RIP dear Billy. Love you always.
une merveilleuse école pour Preston enfant!!!!!!!!
Some people are just born with it.
Priceless
What a surprise to see this...then saves the Beatles on "Get Back" 13 years later (check out the new movie), and blows it open at the "Concert for George". Cole was right about his career......
I don't need to check out the new movie to know what Billy Preston was for the Beatles. He was wonderful at the Concert for George.
@@lilliehalumi8770 Well, I needed it and needed this recommendation too
Billy ! Wish you were here. Rest In Peace dear man.
The master and apprentice
Just Amazing 🤩
Saw him in Get Back, when he was recording with The Beatles. He seem to be having a ball, just watching the proceedings and making his contribution. He was an absolute professional at 10!
What a fantastic and enjoyable video. This is a classic, well done TH-cam
Billy Preston has worked with Nat Cole, Mahalia Jackson, Clapton, Beatles, Little Richard, Ray Charles,etc.
This is so cool. Billy Preston was an amazing musician that's why the Beatles wanted him to tour & record with them.
This is a wonderful find! I never knew Much about Billy Preston until he had a few hits. Whoever was managing him at this young age wasn't doing enough for him. He's obviously immensely talented. RIP, Mr. Preston.
In all the videos of Billy Preston playing, you see the same joyful smile.
He was so talented at a young age, I watched his unsung documentary. Amazing black musical talent.
Such pure talent...impressive.
That is the reason why he were one of the biggest artist in the world! He already were born GREAT!!!!!!
Nothing from nothing leaves nothing. Amazing! So glad I found this video!
This is heaven, one of few videos that glows the beauty of music.
Does it get any better than this? Such fun!
Color me impressed, even at 10 they guy had sooo much talent.
Wow 🤩 great Billy Preston!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Bravoooo
Absolutely awesome! Thanks David for posting this great piece of Billy Preston history. "King" knew greatness when he heard it!