Billy Preston - A Change Is Gonna Come

[@davidmccall4776]

He was a tortured and troubled soul, who was gifted from above with a talent that has touched the hearts of generations, and through his recordings, will continue to touch those of future generations. Rest now Billy, you're finally at peace. 🎹🎹🎹🎹👑🕊

[@randallkennedy2066]

Who was as talented as Billy!?NOBODY.

[@HobbitMadness]

I gather some people have been, errr, squabbling here? I don't get it folks; Preston is supremely talented. His gospel roots show STRONG here. If you have any soul at all you have to be moved by his delivery of this great, great song. So everybody chill and just enjoy this, it is really superb!

[@jaypatchy7723]

Billy Preston THE TRUE MAN OF GOD . Did it all for JESUS Not for fame and money

[@horseman528]

The 70's were 30 to 40 years ago. Seems like yesterday. I get comfort in knowing that we're here only for a little while. When you get to feeling lonely just remember that this world is not your home and you're only here for an instant when compared to eternity. I loved Billy Preston's music.

[@BenjaminCrossunknownalbumtitle]

I'll be listening to this one for some time to come ❤ Much love Billy ❤ From All of Us ❤ May GOD Embrace You ❤ ❤ ❤

[@eagleswing44]

Love you always Billy. You were a God given gift to music. Sing with the angels. ❤

[@Francopirulo]

billy preston is the 7th tastierist of all the times and the great pianist, finder and first manager since 1961 of the beatleeeeesssss. You watch i´ve got a feeling in the rooftop concert of the beatles and it is there. he play in let it be, i me mine, i´ve got a feeling, get back, i want you, something, my sweet lord... he´s died the the 5th june 2006 in Scottsdale

[@jamesrederburg7994]

Billy called me in Buena Park, from Hollywood, right before Nothing From Nothing Means Nothing hit the radio. I hadn't seen him since 1962 and in "63 I enlisted in the army, as a private, while he was introduced to the Beatles at the same time. I had no clue, as I walked into a local bar to have a beer and heard some Beatles music on their radio. I asked the waitress whose crappy song that was and she said, "They are the Beetles!" Billy was playing the piano for them, at the time!

[@Ferda1964]

what a great artist Mr. Preston was , he is missed by very many

[@hi4931]

yes he WAS

[@angeliquemartinez5668]

Gunther Berghof amen

[@BenjaminCrossunknownalbumtitle]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤ ❤ ❤ Never heard him sing that one before. Awesome ❤!!!!!

[@RandyR]

Sadly this great man passed away 11 years ago today. i just ran across this and my hairs are standing up. Fantastic cover version. It is such an inspirational song. RIP BILLY. It was such an honor meeting and talking to him at Beatlefest 84 in Los Angeles.

[@oreokookie1000]

How the Lord can work through a man who was raised in holiness from a young age....I waited until 22 to get the spirit...I can tell this stuff is from above!

[@JackDMiller]

Billy Preston proves without a doubt on this live version of "Change is Gonna Come" that he was one of popular music's greatest "soul powers". I officially induct him into the "Soul Music Hall of Fame". Thank you Billy for the joys you bring.

[@MrEverSoBad]

Thank God for Billy and his talent. He could do it all. RIP.

[@damrightigottheblues]

WE WONT FORGET YOU BILLY , SAW YOU IN LONDON 1967 , THE WILDEST ORGAN IN TOWN , ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY , WE MISS YOU .

[@ifkncantbelieveit]

Billy was great and played with or for all of them too , the list is staggering

[@coachnsuccess]

Billy Preston directed the choir @ 8yrs old, Southern California Comm Choir I heard, A great songwriter, pianist, organist what an awesome talent!

[@thecreativelady]

I LOVE Billy Preston's rendition of A Change Is Gonna Come! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@scottaubrey9046]

Any man the beatles call for help is in my eyes has gotta be an amazing musician

[@owenmclean9255]

Yoko

[@territarheel5163]

I was so very lucky to have seen Billy Preston in an outdoor concert series called "Summerthing" in Boston, not sure what year but was 1972-1976 time frame. I attended a LOT of concerts with many different, terrific performances - Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Zappa, Elton John, Dr Hook - many. But there was no one, NO ONE, who exuded such sheer JOY in his music as Billy. It was absolutely impossible to sit still, or even to sit! I have never forgotten that day and I never will. I've loved him ever since.

[@junglajuan]

Profound message, thanks

[@Texama57]

Billy was about the 4th band to play out of 7 or 8 other bands at an all day show in Birmingham around 1973 or 1974, we loved Billys show so much we all piled in a car and drove to some college campus to hear his solo show about 3 weeks later. Got right up next to the stage for the entire show.

[@TheILLType1]

R.I.P. Mr. Preston. You are brilliant. People, if you love Billy, please watch "I was made to love her" It was one of his last live performances before he passed, and I think it was one of the best live performances of all time. Miss ya Billy.

[@SteveSchultzMusic]

A video like this shows you that Billy's talent was in the stratosphere.

[@Alice-fr1ef]

I am so glad I was blessed enough to be here through his journey. I love listening to all of his music and loved his playing of the piano and organ with his God given talent. I just loved Billy.

[@lukeloveslauraalways]

Billy was just so talented. I never tire of listening to his music. He wrote "You Are So BeautifuL' Wish he could have been with us longer. RIP..Missing you all these years.

[@djangoguitar1]

Billy Preston - R.I.P.! This cover from Billy is power and soul! Thanks so much for this !

[@marydenise7429]

A very talented man love this version...

[@lisamcgee2962]

SAAAANNNGGG!!!! BILLY,...can't stop the tears , love this man with his gifted voice and fingers

[@karenharris7170]

This was awesome by Billy. I love this version and Aretha's. R.I.P. Billy, you are truly missed.

[@archiecollins]

I happened across this guy's music today while watching the very first episode of Saturday Night Live...and I became an instant fan! I recognized right away that there was something special about him. I hate that it took me so long to discover this.

[@neohomme]

Full blooded musician by all counts!

[@elizabethmciaglo5309]

Got to keep hoping & praying, "A Change is Going to Come" Amen, Billy! 🕊❤️👼😇🌎🌍🌏

[@verde3543]

Beautiful version... Sam had to be smiling with this one.... Billy could play the keys!!

[@ronlheureux7623]

Another occupant of Rock 'n Roll Heaven. We were fortunate to have him.

[@jotat1046]

Billy Preston great pianist, in honor of George Harrison he showed his ability on the piano, was too much, deserves all predicates to be on the sidewalk of the best musicians of the 20th century.

[@stevebuck87]

This song is so personal to me. I tear up and almost weep when I hear it. God knows I've been thru alot. Listening to Billy Preston performance is almost a spiritual enlightening. Thank you Billy and RIP.

[@BillyBronco73]

That's a gift he was born with right there.

[@TheQueennoir]

A change is coming! This song is timeless!

[@cheribee968]

Will it go round in circles Watched him on the midnight special Was working with The Rolling Stones at a young age Such a great musician ❤

[@JomoDaMusicMan]

Billy is one of the few black artist that didn't need the crowds feedback, therefore , he fed off of himself, therefore he could really perform before an all white audience, like Ray

[@christophervaughan2637]

What a ridiculous comment. What evidence do you have for such nonsense?

[@JomoDaMusicMan]

@@christophervaughan2637 white boy u can't see the forest because of the trees u know very little about Billy and know less about other blues artist

[@christophervaughan2637]

@@JomoDaMusicMan this is the weird thing about what you said. You are claiming race the colour of someone’s skin determines how they think and behave. Pretty dodgy and it’s obvious where you are coming from And you shouldn’t make assumptions based on skin colour. It could be that I know more than you about blues as well as African music. After all I grew up learning about both all my life But please elaborate on why you think black artists wouldn’t get as much feedback from white audiences as black audiences. You explain yourself if you are so knowledgeable.

[@bruceyoung6210]

RIP Billy Thank You 4 The Great Music You Left The World With.

[@arthurbaxter6216]

One of the strongest songs of all time..love this version too..

[@paulimacschannel6725]

And most people we play for don't give a rats ass for this song.

[@shirosakijin]

Wow the depth of this man's incredible voice just blew me away! Goooosebumps everywhere!

[@Anna-nc8de]

Billy P my Favorite Organist and keys..Rest Sweet Billy Preston..WE miss You..

[@judsons]

Soul + Talent = Billy Preston. Great version of this classic done to perfection.

[@ifkncantbelieveit]

He was the best they come, nobody better that's for sure

[@opinionatorX]

Billy Preston was a beast on the organ and piano. One of the best in the early game in music. He played with the likes of the Rolling Stones and other great bands. P.I.P(play in peace)

[@Kralice4u]

Beautifully done. RIP Billy, I miss your talents!

[@jennieredrose5819]

I never knew he was so dope at the piano. wow! what a legend!!

[@whitleyhall9694]

I love the Piano and his voice

[@standrake1619]

wow my brotha Ron was the Biggest Billy Preston fan in the world and he passed away on April 10 2014. RIP LIONS ROAR

[@Ahggie43]

Many talk only about his keyboard/piano playing. He can sing too!!

[@angelahall5]

Yes,Yes

[@allymayful]

From the very first note - this was magic. Plus l am understanding the meaning of the narrative more than l have with any other version of this song.

[@bcowan20]

Wonderful VOICE

[@karinaport]

Have you EXPERIENCED his performance of “ THAT’s the way GOD PLANNED IT” at George Harrison’s “ CONCERT FOR BANGLA- DESH”?? .. If you haven’t.. I urge you all to see it!!!

[@riodonnell]

LONG LIVE THE MUSIC OF THE GREAT BILLY PRESTON. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER. LOVE YOU FOREVER BILLY.

[@robertvamoldo]

Great version of the song.Billy one of the greatest who did make a change. RIP

[@chriscorman734]

I met Billy Preston at a Beatlefest and the word gentlemen is appropriate. So underrated.

[@andrewcooke3869]

What a musician he was watched him live once early 70s when he toured with the rolling stones in the UK will never forget it

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

I love this Sam Cooke tune and Billy does it so well.

[@AndersHansen1988]

text about racism, music about holding on to the joy of life. so powerful.

[@mikewilson6869]

GREAT LIVE VERSION FROM BROTHER BILLY P-LOVE IT-!!!!!

[@allymayful]

From the very first note - this was magic. Plus l am understanding the meaning of the narrative more than l have with any other version of this song.

[@georgespottiswood4660]

The "FIFTH BEATLE" ..........GOD rest his soul.

[@ruthelidelcorsotavares5848]

O que será que eles têm que conseguem transmitir aos ouvintes tudo o que transmitem! Simplesmente maravilhoso! Esses caras não têm sangue nas veias. Não acredito que seja sangue!!! Deve ser outro tipo de matéria injetada nas veias só de pessoas especiais!!!

[@marthamartha9449]

Billy Preston was a musical genius!

[@stefanx8344]

what a beautifull person

[@Tommy2shoe811]

It's almost criminal this only has a little over 730k views. One of the greatest songs ever written, this version is right up there with Sam Cooke's and Otis Redding's. Check out his playing when he was a teen especially his work w Little Richard.

[@jayantjoshi1961]

Tommy2shoe811 M

[@cfletcher2833]

not only a great/classic song but I cannot think of a better keyboardist

[@cfletcher2833]

nobody and I mean nobody is on the same level, not prince, Stevie or Aretha (maybe ray).

[@slipnpitch1894]

I take it you've never listened to Sam Cooke or Aretha then?

[@bevrozsa6531]

slipnpitch Jan

[@Kludding]

thank got that he gave us such a great soul and such a great harmony in this voice this man was once of the best artist in the world R.I.P.

[@brotherWesley]

Impossible for me to express how much I like this without resorting to profanity. What a talent, what a voice, what a shame he's not with us anymore.

[@wadejohnson4342]

A great inspiration, great musican, soulfull... R.I.P.

[@JesusHPresley]

How can you not like this song. It's gorgeous. I love the little piano fluff at 1:57. RIP Billy. You de mahn!

[@angeliquemartinez5668]

Amen my beautiful brother, awesome

[@giorgidzigrashvili900]

why all talanted people gatherd in States? i love U.S.A. Hello from Georgia Tbilisi

[@sandrawright930]

Mr Billy Preston ;beautiful singing -- RIP

[@georgecandreva2842]

Billy Preston, SHINDIG Soul brother #1!

[@Licmycat]

Love it. :) Ah, the memories.....

[@Babyggurl35]

I cant stop being teary eyed! I love you so much uncle Billy! I feel like you are Always around me. Sometimes when I feel down, your songs pop up from nowhere and you play a cheerful song just for me! Im sorry that I didnt make the most of the time I had to spend with you. I used to love to watch you reherse when I was little, you lived in Tapanga Canyon and a few years agowhen you lived in Ladera Heights! A change HAS come uncle, a Black President! Wish you were here to see! Rock on!

[@notreveh]

Easy to see that the lyrics on this song really means something to him and to everybody who suffers. There's almost nothing nowadays compared to great songs like this one.

[@leroywilliams2710]

Wow...love this Rendition....I didn't know it was Possible to Sing any Other Way...( Billy Preston...Hold my Sprite) ...

[@boyritmo1]

My favorite version!

[@nothingmuch44]

BEST COVER of this masterpiece that i have heard.

[@davidwilliams4837]

Best version.

[@torran11]

God bless Billy Preston

[@basshunter69ffs]

god bless.

[@glendafields5651]

Feeling the soul, pulsing through this! It's so good! RIGHT NOW!

[@rkgrant]

outstanding !

[@nicetwin71]

i love this version!!!!

[@phyllisweisel6173]

Thank God, So was his Mom. (Ms. Robbie) She preformed all the Wedding March and other music. I could only get the 2nd. Best❤LOVE 😊😊

[@hasanx4637]

Preston was a first class songwriter. I like his version alot- he and Otis changed the song a bit to fit them. Right behind Sam of course.

[@HungryEars]

Hasan x Aretha's version was outstanding, too!

[@manuelgonzalez-ni5kv]

William Everett Preston (Houston, Texas, 2 de septiembre de 1946 - Scottsdale, Arizona, 6 de junio de 2006), más conocido como Billy Preston, fue un músico de soul estadounidense. De forma adicional a su carrera en solitario, premiada con varios Grammys, Preston colaboró con grandes nombres de la industria musical como The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Little Richard, Ray Charles, George Harrison, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, King Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr., Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, The Jackson 5, Jaguares, Quincy Jones, Richie Sambora, John Lennon y Red Hot Chili Peppers. Debido a su implicación en las sesiones de grabación de Let It Be es uno de los numerosos personajes en ser acreditados como el "quinto Beatle". Junto a Tony Sheridan, es el único músico acreditado como tal en las canciones del cuarteto de Liverpool.

[@luispinango5398]

+manuel gonzalez Excelente tu sinopsis sobre Billy, sobre todo el comentario final. Saludos

[@manuelgonzalez-ni5kv]

Luis Piñango Ok gracias me alegro que te aya servido, saludos

[@nathanking652]

Thank you so much for this infomation.

[@andrewperry3145]

Billy brought his music out with the gospel from their the Beatles because of George Harrison they next thing is history.praise you brother.much love.

[@mjnmjd]

So so great!!!

[@WWAHP]

Billy Preston, The Fifth Beatle.

[@mightyturkeyneck1349]

The sixth Stone, the fifth Beatle.

[@floatsting20]

what a talent. seen him with Clapton in 2004

[@juliusandjaali]

I love this song...love Sam Cooke AND I love this version!

[@dimitriadishappydog]

Such a huge talent and such a tormented Hart.

[@tanamaorenatao]

Esse sim pode e tem todo direito de gravar esse som. Bom demais

[@HumbleMinisterT]

Billy Preston has that churchy style. The intoduction tells the story. Great Musician Rest In Him

[@AjSjMusicNYNJ]

Play those bad ass chords Billy! Your music is forever!

[@Mr0444]

OMG!!!!! This bring tears to my eyes

[@bartonone2005]

RIP Billy Preston! Great Gospel arrangement for this classic and very different from the string laden original Sam Cooke recorded of the song he wrote. I like both versions very much.

[@kneapoe51]

One of the all-time Greats in numerous genres of music.Check him out on Wikipedia. Can't add much except noticing his dedication to Atlanta's children who were dying almost daily then it seemed.Just a little insight into the PERSON he was.I grew up listening to him , SURE GONNA MISS YA BILLY.......R.I.P.......

[@moveonupcb]

great singer - great pianist - billy was class!

[@jessifickle432]

Awesome talent!!! Love his music.

[@CarlosLopes-j4y]

Lovely song very beautiful