Billy Preston - How Great Thou Art

[@laidyeh]

I've never in my 65 yrs., seen anyone do a run on bass pedals before...Billy was anointed...Hands, and feet...May he SIEP...

[@caseymusic]

Billy Preston was to the organ what Jimmy Hendrix was to the guitar. A unique soul that left all in awe.

[@playonkorg]

Jimmy would have liked that honor to be associated with such greatness

[@gfujigo]

Amen!

[@neusalix5209]

I am so sorry that i didn't know about this great musician while he was still alive. But at least with all the videos posted I am able to hear him playing and singing. Hope he is in Heaven playing.

[@EMWBOI07]

Simply one of the greatest organist that ever played and lived!

[@chasca23]

That was the Holy Ghost talking through his fingers. By the end of the song I was weeping uncontrollably. Thank you for posting and thank God for this talented messenger of God.

[@anjeffy65]

Not only could this man palaayy the organ, he was gifted with a beautiful and versatile singing voice.

[@mcmiraclevalley]

Billy was one of the best master organist and rest in peace: Rev. Michael Capps, Ph.D

[@POPAWOLF]

Mr Billy Preston and that Hammond B3 were just Praising God! Let Everything that hath Breath Praise the Lord!

[@wilsonantonio6587]

Amen May the Lord be praised!

[@529068]

There will never be another like Billy Preston...

[@directorofmusc]

Take lessons from the Master Minister of Music. No one did it like Billy Preston.

[@b3metall]

Kids now days think that all the progressive chords are do cool but this is the real deal. Billy is one of Themistocles Anointed players in history. RiP

[@jonathanhooper3966]

Ray Charles to Beatles to Gospel to his own thing: Billy Preston was the MAN.

[@alanabrahams2232]

HE SHOULD BE IN THE R&R HOF................not KISS!

[@denean8093]

This is SO POWERFUL!!! It stirs my soul and makes me reflect and rejoice in the goodness of the Almighty GOD!

[@scottfleming6166]

God gave Billy a great gift and Billy shared it with all of us.

[@TheMysteriousM]

He didn't need recording "tricks", he was the real DEAL...RIP, Billy P...and thanks for the music you left us.

[@thebluray]

I thought the organ was going to get up and start walking by itself. WOW!!

[@REVIVALORGANIST88]

BILLY WAS A FRIEND, SINCE HE WAS 14....AND THE WORLDS GREATEST GOSPEL ORGANIST! BUFORD DOWELL AMERICA'S REVIVAL ORGANIST PHOENIX, AZ, USA. ROM 8

[@wilsonantonio6587]

Good dancer, great singer, great pianist this was the fifth Beatle, his soul is with God in heaven.

[@prspad]

The best there ever was on the B-3!!! A true musical legend.

[@dorajohnson6252]

Soooooo beautiful! Can I just lay in this and praise God all day long. Yes! you are a GREAT GOD!!.OUTSTANDING BILLY!

[@praisealcolic]

Reminds me of those long Sunday services, hot and sweaty and full of the spirit of the Lord.

[@paulsherman51]

Not only the service itself, but the routine and tradition and responsability, to dress up before, and gather and socialuze afterwards. Amen, brother Preston, you are what community is about

[@51362879]

I'm speechless. Preston didn't play just with his hands, he played from the very depths of his soul! To God the Father be ALL Glory and Praise!

[@frankroy2005]

Love this song right here. Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise, dwell on these things.

[@Only1dink]

I'm so glad I've had the experience of meeting him personally............He's the greatest!

[@neusalix5209]

...and i am so sorry that only found out about him a couple weeks ago. But i am enjoying the vídeos posted.

[@coachnsuccess]

Thanks holy roller soldier for posting this rare gem by our fallen soldier the great Billy Preston! He made the B-3 talk! Then sings my soul!

[@gospelpiano]

Billy Preston-King of the B3 Hammond Organ Twinkie Clark-Queen of the B3 Hammond Organ!!

[@michaelcooper6953]

Facts! :-)

[@laidyeh]

Gospelpiano...I totally agree...It doesn't get any better than those 2...However, there is a young man by the name of Corey Henry from Brooklyn, NY...We'll title him the Prince of the Hammond B3...He was playing so good one day, that the organ couldn't take anymore, and just shut down...Here is the video....kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoqqZJepqd6aj80

[@stevenconnelly1468]

Everytime I hear an organ, I think of not only a church, but also the 70s.

[@davidmccall4776]

Billy could squeeze every last tone that a Hammond B-3 is capable of out of it, and sometimes more!🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹👑🛐✝️

[@YoungmanwithOldsoul]

This is the best version of this song I have ever heard. Im putting this on my page no doubt, im in love with this song. So on that note, im going to learn how to play it. amen.

[@keithchanner]

I had the great pleasure of meeting him once and told him how much i like this album How Great Thou Art released on Peacock Records in 73 inspired me so much this man was so talented he could play the hell outta the hammond b3

[@ramonsanchez2429]

The Master of Keyboards Mr Billy Preston 🎹

[@tanker58p]

he is making the organ talk to us!!

[@RedIzFatal415]

i have been looking for this and OMG im so glad i found it!! he MADE a Hammond TALK!!

[@tammidrouse7520]

Congratulations Billy P. on your induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021. You sit with an awesome group of fellow classmates!

[@battlerapbarstv_3884]

Don't know what I love more...his playing or his facial expressions lol

[@trentyoungersr.4478]

I would've been running all over that place! Glory to God

[@ahayes1217]

One of the greatest displays of talent I have ever seen.

[@1demetrabrown]

Those fingers are anointed.WOW what a blessing.

[@74drums]

AMEN! He was truly amazing and will be long time missed all over!

[@emulform]

je ne lasse pas d'écouter ce morceau interprété par le fabuleux, le génial, l'extraordinaire Billy Preston. J'apprécie énormément ses interprétations. Ce sont des créations, de vraies œuvres d'art. Merci Billy !

[@p.legalet3563]

J'ai déjà regardé cette vidéo . Mais à chaque fois je trouve cette interprétation fabuleuse. Unique et génial. Respect.

[@beefheart67]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE KERBOARD PLAYERS!

[@joerusso6368]

Praise the Lord Jesus! Brother Billy was such a Blessing that was allowed to minister by God to bring His Word to all people around the world! I know Billy witnessed to to all he met about salvation[Romans 10:9-13] including the Beatles. Check out on KZbin Music these two Gospel Songs by Brother Preston... ' Born Again' and 'My God Is Real'... you will be praising God and will feel the annointing that was on this wonderful Brother!! God Bless you all!

[@AveIvy]

Play it Billy!!! Play it!! RIP.

[@michaelj1959]

All I can say is AWESOME

[@helio85384]

Beautiful interpretation!!!! Congratulations!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DadionLester]

LOVE me some Billy. Rest in heavenly peace my brother.

[@REVIVALORGANIST88]

BILLY WAS A FRIEND, SINCE HE WAS 14....AND THE WORLDS GREATEST GOSPEL ORGANIST! HE WAS THE ORGANIST , WHO WE ALL TRIED TO COPY...AND COULDN'T! IF THEIRS A HAMMOND B -3 IN HEAVEN...BILLYS PLAYING AND WORSHIPING OUR LORD!! (AND DAVID DAVIS, JIMMY ARNOLD, JIMMY SMITH, AND OTHERS ARE WATCHING HIM) "EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT...COMETH FROM THE LORD! " BUFORD DOWELL AMERICA'S REVIVAL ORGANIST PHOENIX, AZ, USA. ROM 8

[@bethhoward8127]

wow that's was beautiful

[@kelvinhall1698]

An amazing and stupefying gift that God gave him to play the organ!!! I enjoy and am baffled at the same time!!!

[@shadoweng15]

What a gracious soul. We've just been schooled.

[@minjcj1961]

@3:00 The ONLY organist I've ever seen run the bass pedals!

[@JCPUTT]

A super gifted musician. This old bastard saw him play piano when he was just a kid.

[@migfa17]

Amazing post! Thank You for this absolute masterpiece from Billy Preston! Thank You So Much!

[@mcmiraclevalley]

Dr. Preston: Rest in Peace: Rev. Michael Capps, D.D., Th.D, Re.D, Ph.D Bishop:

[@bsfighter4721]

He was in the light of the lord.

[@AparecidaZagoSF]

Incrível!!! Billy Preston é o cara!!!

[@Pentecostal_Reseller]

He can Play That Organ Like No other!

[@Major2219]

Yes Sir Doc!!!!

[@highlyfavored2008]

Now this is playing.

[@minjcj1961]

Now that's how you play a hymn!

[@WarrenDowndell]

Omg. Billy I love you 4 ever🎉❤❤

[@emmanashdavis1326]

God bless, continue up the stairs to heaven; oh what a beautiful walk.

[@HZ1975]

I wanna cry ;( AWESOME!!!

[@SilvinaM_01]

love it!!

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

Love him at Azusa with the late Carlton Pearson ...its 2024 ...i believe they have both transcended

[@soulexplosion007]

absolutely great.. rip brother...

[@rocky52a]

The Greatest B3 Player to ever live...... May he RIP

[@DennisCLatham]

AMAZING !!!!!!!!

[@lenkagamine1453]

yep...right here it all began...2010!

[@siberhuskyfan]

what a talent, we miss you Billy

[@frozenge]

Now that's music right there.

[@imbees2]

Yesss. Play it billy preston

[@cnabor7]

Play it!*!!*

[@jonnykeyz9191]

1:20 puts a smile on anyones face....3:00 just don't make no SENSE!

[@kishalester5110]

Yes sir!!!!!

[@babsysinandile-motivescosm774]

I need the extended version with the choir! We have this whole concert on VHS

[@1joker88]

Go here his version of "Summertime" after this for a real treat!

[@HedgeFundOfOne]

@7vitaman - I'm with you in celebrating "Amazing Grace". Just one little point: "Amazing Grace" had been a favorite in many churches for many generations before Judy Collins' wonderful recording. Billy Graham meetings had featured it for decades. I remember singing it often in Baptist churches, and then being happily surprised to hear Judy Collins' sweet arrangement on the radio. Newton wrote the lyric--it was set to music later with a number of different tunes--the one we sing now is great!

[@stephanhykkerud1962]

The only one Billy Preston, what a lost.

[@63weezer]

--...now you know why the Beatles recruited him to play keyboards!!! Miss ya Mr Preston,sir.

[@REVIVALORGANIST88]

HE WAS THE ORGANIST , WHO WE ALL TRIED TO COPY...AND COULDN'T! IF THEIRS A HAMMOND B -3 IN HEAVEN...BILLYS PLAYING AND WORSHIPING OUR LORD!! (AND DAVID DAVIS, JIMMY ARNOLD, JIMMY SMITH, AND OTHERS ARE WATCHING HIM) "EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT...COMETH FROM THE LORD! " BUFORD DOWELL *>>>>

[@ComradeCrusty]

1:50-2:00 that part is sweetness

[@inwoodliver]

great thanks billy

[@revalj]

You are so right

[@EBPUCE911]

Sublime 😉😉😉👍👍👍👍👍🎹👴🏻

[@vieilleplanetec57d91]

fantastique ,

[@jonathanbrooks7691]

He played the "heaven" out of that organ on that song.....

[@janbriggs7619]

MAESTRO BILLY PRESTON FINGERS. SPOKE A LANGUAGE THAT TOUCHED OUR SOULS. HE WAS A MUSIC MESSENGER FROM GOD. ON ALL THE MUSICAL KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS. ONLY RAY CHARLES ARETHA FRANKLIN AND BILLY PRESTON POSESSED. THE MUSIC GIFTS KNOWN TO ME AS **** SOUL FINGER*** WITH THE COMMON DECIMINATOR. OF. S. O. U. L

[@timmy841212]

WOW!

[@viz1]

You betta play sir!

[@carinealvim]

Valei-me Santa Cecília!

[@Human-hr5ly]

c'mon..... bring it! church on up!!! wow!

[@jrbryant5]

@minijcj1961, This is actually the second person I've ever seen run the bass bedals. My brother plays the organ in my church and when the spirit hits him he actuall shouts on the pedals and the music never stops.

[@pianoplaya2002]

3:00 was TIGHT!!!!!

[@sheppiehet5464]

Bad To The Bone!

[@1blairt]

The king of the God-Box.

[@txgmike]

Amen!

[@hotdetboi69]

play Billy u r miss alot rip

[@tiekoe]

1:03 legendary

[@MethodistPreacher]

This is what many white people don't understand about our music, church to be exact. We take American/European music and add the soul of Africa (combined with the struggles of slavery) and create an original American masterpiece. Sing Amazing Grace in a white Church and hear the same song in the Black Church and it is almost altogether different. When you take the same song and allow two different culture's history to speak through it we create two different genres from one song.