Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing (1974) • TopPop

[@JohaDahlgaard]

Billy Preston is literally the personification of joy.

[@michavandam]

In his performances, yes.

[@normbale2757]

why would hip hop and rap be listened to?

[@danielflanard8274]

@@normbale2757 Because no-one is in a jovial mood at all times.

[@residual_soap]

The minor he assaulted would disagree

[@michavandam]

@@danielflanard8274 In that case, listen to Soundgarden.

[@bobbyc3895]

As a college graduate with a degree in math, I can confirm that nothing from nothing does leaves nothing.

[@glennbrady9971]

Im staring at 18 empty beer bottles and they came from something!....

[@barneyronnie]

Nice one... I did a PhD in topological algebra/ differential geometry. Now retired, but of course, still do math😂!❤

[@paoloporta9965]

i have just seen The movie "Saturday Night" ...and the final minutes dedicated to Billy Preston.Amazing

[@chefbenardee1408]

Indubitably

[@chefbenardee1408]

​@@paoloporta9965awesome sauce

[@matthewwilson9656]

I was 12 years old in 1974. I didn't have a great childhood. Songs like this helped get me through. Billy Preston was awesome

[@jeffreywillis4258]

me too

[@renatocamo]

I was 5 years old hahaha but heard his music on the radio when I was 10 years old.

[@AlmostReady504]

I was 11 and remember this well. Dominated the radio on the way to school

[@SharonBrown-yn6fz]

I hope your life is great now. I always loved the music when I was a teen. The 70s

[@grantsmythe8625]

Yes, he was awesome but he had a rough time too. A really rough time, from what I read and hear. I'm glad you made it through. Life is hard. Peace to you.

[@jamesmcnaughton5092]

To play with the Beatles and the Stones there has to be something there

[@barneyronnie]

Yes, like being a child prodigy on the piano and being blessed with perfect pitch.

[@wai-q2k]

He was a prodigy.

[@brookswade5774]

The Afros of the 70’s were phenomenal.

[@arlettasloan6453]

Yeah they were. Well, my brother-in-law had a very, very good afro and that was in the late 90's, early 2000's. It was no technically "in fashion'" but everyone loved it.

[@wenlen7076]

And the bell bottom pants that covered your shoes...landlines and you better be home before streetlights come on 😉.

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

When I first saw him on a paid programming, I couldn't help thinking he looked like Jules from Pulp Fiction.

[@Wenotbooboothefoo]

Yes! ❤

[@markaddison4642]

Can't go into not one modern barbershop and get it cut. 10 brotha's walk in 10 going to walk out with octagon's, pentagon 's, and gumbies . The soul is gone in real-time. Unapologetically ,Reparations heals.

[@edmondruiz2171]

Congratulations Billy Preston for being inducted into the class of 2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@reginaldmcconnell4469]

Finally right on Billy. RIP

[@ken2999]

He deserves it!! Even though he's motown!! I welcome him with open arms!!!

[@itsabouttthattime]

About fkin time

[@robertrhein8703]

Should have been inducted a long time ago. Not so sure about this hall of fame.

[@keithdeleon3325]

@@ken2999 I think he's in because of his Beatle connection.

[@asraharrison]

The world NEEDS Billy Preston right now.... :(

[@jamieanderson3267]

I know it's so sad

[@jeffalbillar7625]

4 years later and we still need him.

[@dalfhardware6005]

true

[@kumarapatch1234]

The great Billy Preston the 5th Beatle

[@Haseo92]

After Brian Epstein's death, yes

[@dougpeters1625]

The best smile in the business, pure joy! What a giant of a talent.

[@Matt-mo8sl]

Man, THIS 51 year old white boy has ALWAYS and STILL digs this song. This is timeless stuff that I played to my kids since they were knee high to a grasshopper.

[@summerbreeze757]

My word, his eyes shine like the sun.

[@Sugarsail1]

that happens when you're really friggin' high. No judgement.

[@jasondananay1800]

Every night, my neighbor listens to this song... I make sure of it.

[@somaliagullette3230]

😂😂😂

[@jvllejan]

Hahaha ❤

[@chyanne9341]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LeosAnimalPlanet]

Sorry I'll put the volume down bro

[@juliaradochia]

I have to wonder about anyone who doesn't love this song.

[@moretoknowshow1887]

The greatest afro in the history of rock belonged to Billy Preston..

[@brookswade5774]

Neal Schon sported a pretty good one, considering he was white.

[@lexworld1807]

Dead heat with Sly

[@brookswade5774]

@@lexworld1807 That was another good one.

[@ieattofu68]

@@brookswade5774 Neal's was big and bushy, but it lacked the fabulousness that Billy's had...

[@MyBelch]

This ain't rock.

[@skrotorr3223]

Dang, he's soo good. We need more Billy Preston's in this world.

[@wendellhayes3524]

He's music was great! But we do not need anymore like him! We all know what he really was! Well allegedly is?

[@wendellhayes3524]

@Dan Dugan a child predator, he went to prison also

[@vincentfisher1603]

@@wendellhayes3524 Curious. What do you know that I do not know.

[@myheroproductions8070]

Check PJ MORTON

[@gustabraga3026]

kkk

[@deejohn1659]

This is so damned uplifting. R.I.P Billy, the 5th Beatle!

[@cindycindybobindy1855]

I came here to say this exact thing! Not a lot of people remember him as being the 5th Beatle.

[@deejohn1659]

@@cindycindybobindy1855 ...Cindy, We'll soon be seeing more of Billy as he features in Peter Jackson's undiscovered footage of The Beatles in 'Let it Be.' I think the film will be called 'Get Back.'

[@cindycindybobindy1855]

Oh, thanks for the info!

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

Us: Billy, how many keyboards? Billy: yes!

[@studebricker2845]

Oh please.

[@LightsCameraKonkle]

The fun and pure happiness in the music is so great

[@soiko1784]

Pith-e Productions the first time that I see a musician happy in a music video

[@thisguy35]

watch more

[@evanbluz946]

@@soiko1784 Real happiness

[@Karmen2010]

So much enthusiasm!

[@clermeil]

That is homosexual glee on his face. "Preston did not publicly come out as gay until just before he died..."--> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston

[@davis9971]

We need joyful music like this again. He was such a lovely person.

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

Black music in the 50s/60s/70s was THE best

[@RichardM-kv4uu]

Now it's the worst. :(

[@AllenGiancola]

Good music is good music, it transcends

[@truthhurtz8517]

And 1980s and 1990s

[@truthhurtz8517]

​@@RichardM-kv4uu All of today's music sucks... Taylor Swift is trash

[@blueberrymcphuckerson9821]

Fun Fact for those who don't know: Billy Preston was there playing keyboard with the Beetles in their famous impromptu last concert on top of the Apple Corps roof. He was friends with George Harrison.

[@filemonromero4330]

Some call him the fifth Beatle

[@smooveroob8366]

one of the greatest lyric ever... "dont you remember i told you, im a soldier, in the WAR ON POVERTY!!!!!

[@smooveroob8366]

@DAN GMT you're welcome!

[@itsabouttthattime]

Yeah, that makes me smile every time

[@mrandymcool]

🫡

[@MrTwotimess]

Can one Afro have so much fun? Billy's pure joy in just being there, singing, is contagious.

[@maryk446]

That afro is so intense that it's as if the afro is sporting Billy rather than Billy sporting the afro!

[@juanchristianaltamirabruno9994]

One of the best afros and he had it for a long time

[@moretoknowshow1887]

It’s as if the Afro and Billy were symbiotic in nature. Both needed each other..

[@supersmashdragon]

You can see the man has so much rythm it leaks into his afro.

[@xmischager2664]

No wonder his afro is so big and fluffy. :o

[@dianamarie4351]

That afro is a Masterpiece!

[@woody95124]

YEP!

[@lionness3323]

Hahhaha that's hilarious. Yep so much soul and happiness

[@noneyobiz1988]

A soul brother with a soulful hair

[@dianemegnin7581]

Hallelujah that’s what I’m talking about Billy Preston

[@hansjuker8296]

This guy is so happy he's making me happy!

[@johnalexander5296]

If you are here during quarantine , know you are a part of a rare community

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Still in some what of Lockdown in Charleston, West Virginia.✌

[@mostcologne5755]

Still here in Atlanta

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@mostcologne5755 still in the Beautiful Hills of Charleston, West Virginia. Thank goodness COVID19 has not infected KZbin.✌🇺🇸🎸

[@luiscuenta6789]

Still here in Mexico City

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@luiscuenta6789 is the death count high in Mexico? Very high up here in the States. Stay safe.

[@NikiOR1]

He was a gem. I got to know him well during the last days of his life.

[@relicofgold]

How did that happen? He was in a coma for months......so how did you get to know him?

[@jimmyhenry8705]

Billy Preston had such a great energy about him..love it.

[@lisabergkoetter7467]

He really did and you can feel his joy and energy on his music and watching him perform brings me joy. His smile is infectious and help is always smiling. I remember seeing him on tv as a little kid and just being drawn into his performance and his energy. I was only 5 or 6 but it stuck with me. I don't even think I knew what his name was

[@YodatheHobbit]

Yeah, very apparent in Get Back.

[@dorisampelayo3461]

Thanks Mr Preston for your music❤

[@Gerardnolan191]

Smiles, hi Doris 🤗

[@courtlaw1]

Easily one of the best songs ever created. Also I would like to nominate this for a honorary Tiny Desk concert award.

[@countvan7406]

Is that you Ken Burke on guitar or are my eyes deceiving?

[@gennadyvaskov190]

Uplifting song. Pure joy. Haven't heard it for maybe 45 years or so. All da best from USSR/Russia

[@arlettasloan6453]

It's so cool being able to open up a video and see this again. One of the better parts of technology.

[@rootcause1]

Man, does this song say it all!? What do you think haters, cheaters and liars?

[@normahaner6123]

Loved his singing energy - his music and lyrics! Rest In Peace Amazing Billy Preston!🎶♥

[@FitzArias]

He was a child prodigy who was probably in his mid 20s here. I was 6 in 74' and I heard his music a bit later in life. RIP Billy Preston. (1946 - 2006) 🎹❤

[@passiveaggressivenegotiato8087]

This reminds me of being a little child, way back in the mid seventies, wow at how different things were then.

[@truth1128]

This man was a genius, had a great smile, talent and charisma. We miss you Billy!! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

Billy Preston = The Fifth Beatle

[@JackChiefton]

Wrong

[@TheLarryBrown]

Yes, because he played on three songs.

[@idkyall00]

Yeah, I believe it was Lennon who said that if there was a 5th Beatle it would be Preston, and also Preston is the only artist credited in a Beatles song

[@jeffreywillis4258]

@@TheLarryBrown Actually 5 songs. "Get Back" - Billy Preston played the electric piano. "Don't Let Me Down" - He contributed on the electric piano. "Something" - He played the organ. "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" - He played the organ. "The Long and Winding Road" - He played the electric piano.

[@jeffreywillis4258]

Both Billy Preston and George Martin were referred to as "The 5th Beatle". I always thought Martin had the better claim as his influence permeated almost everything they did.

[@episodebeats2817]

He could make everyone happy but himself.

[@georgecandreva9215]

That horn arrangement is killer. Ah, baby!

[@lpd1snipe]

I miss these days when the music was good. This was one of my all-time favorites of his.

[@bbbbbbb51]

I do too, despite being a youngen. There's still good music being made, but it's not broadcasted or popularized like it was in the 70s. My single favorite decade of music. So many gems from funk, to soul, to rock, & to jazz. I'd give half of my lifespan to have been a teen or 20 something during the 70s. Thankfully, we still have great funk artists like Louis Cole, Cory Wong, Vulfpeck, and Antwuan Stanley carrying the torch. I'm grateful for how technological advances have made the lives of independent artists easier and given them more room for success.

[@janicemahan4772]

This guy is magic!

[@bcvetkov8534]

RIP Billy Preston. What a national treasure. This song lifts me up so much. If anyone hasn't listened to his music; please I implore you. Take the time to do so. He changed my life for sure.

[@MiltRodgers]

If you listen to this and aren't smiling, then you must be dead.

[@mercymylord9416]

*if this doesn't brighting and uplift you then may the GOD LORD BLESS YOU bc you're dead inside👼🏿✊🏿👍🏿*

[@TehJew22]

Amen 🙌

[@Kedbuka]

Just a bunch of young people jammin', making killer music. So awesome

[@Myveryownplace]

I think I heard this song for the first time in 1974. I loved it then and I love it now! ❤

[@animateangus]

That has got to be one of the best piano solos ever.

[@Gottenhimfella]

Indeed. I think the way the inner voices travel through and against the melodic moves of the octave boundaries of his right hand chords is particularly genius. For one thing, there are almost always three inner voices within that compact span, which is one or two more than most players normally fit into fast right hand passages. He also rarely sounds all the voices simultaneously, instead adding intricate syncopation and flam which makes the chords pop. Plus he builds soaring phrases, like a master stonemason building the arches of a great cathedral. But with that insane driving energy, like Bach on methedrine... I'm pretty sure someone who really knew stuff would find enough for a whole book...

[@WrekonizeTheMusic]

Here on the 50th anniversary of the original release! 😎

[@Ljfam1240]

Thank you for the awesome song Billy Preston. My brother used to sing this song when he was alive. May he rest in peace ❤

[@josephboyce4522]

He was terrific! Positive energy.

[@fra2074]

Good time with Billy..

[@levilevis9032]

So much funk it grew out of his head.

[@MrKerroro]

Hahhagahhahahaahahahaha

[@jaquanderricotte4987]

I felt that

[@DennisMorrison1955]

How could you watch these guys and not feel happy?

[@JesusIScalling777]

RIGHT!! I love it!

[@croycurtis]

If you know the story of his life maybe.. That could depress you a bit

[@johnscott6960]

There's only way to describe a song and a performance like this and that's "DY-NO-MITE!!!" 😎🎶

[@くら-e8q]

No1👍✨✨✨✨✨✨✨Of course, the song with the best smile and your eyes are sparkling 👍

[@db60615]

5 friends in the basement making a hit song! It's beautiful.

[@teemoney5563]

great song and better message

[@IndridCool54]

I saw Billy perform this when he was touring with George Harrison during the Dark Horse tour in 1974. ✌🏼🎶

[@harryknuckles3667]

He could of been born any era and still be one of the coolest dudes that walked the earth

[@realrobjohnston]

I have always loved this song. Great playing, great singing, great energy and catchy as can be. What more could you want? Billy Preston was an incredible talent!

[@NormAppleton]

Not many beatles left.

[@teletubetodd]

A great number, full of soul, from the final "Fifth Beatle." Thank you, Billy! Rest in peace.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Billy was such a huge talent and this is probably my favorite song from him!

[@lenairholton5493]

Space Race was outta this 🌎 😂😁

[@kingwyse6327]

Will run round in circles

[@esmeraldaslifefandango7594]

I think Billy's dancing in "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is exquisite. His moves were so graceful. And I love hearing him sing, "Get Back"! That is my favorite memory of Billy. And I agree he was a huge talent.

[@charlottewall3763]

@@esmeraldaslifefandango7594 modern day times?

[@cl5619]

Known as a keyboardist, yet sang as good as anyone

[@curtisharrell]

Another supernaturally talented Beatles associate and alumni.

[@nothing-b2n]

Thank God I got to watch you play

[@sumleegai]

Sometimes less is better. This is Gold!

[@chrisdundon4594]

There is a lot going on in this song! And yes it is Gold!

[@lemonhead162]

Why can't people be happy like this anymore?

[@dennistate5953]

It hurts a lot. I do it anyway. I cry a lot. Crying don't bother me. What I cry about very truly do.

[@andreasschneider6600]

Society makes ya dumbo en la cabeza...

[@RPI79]

What does that even mean?

[@kjlkjjjk]

thats deep bro

[@chicodalianis8004]

access to drugs

[@RJLKMRD]

As far as a solo artist, to me this is emblematic of who Billy Preston was as an artist, what a wonderful wonderful pop hit

[@kurthuck2630]

Such energy in his music! Nice to see him in with the Beetles later in years, "My sweet Lord". Such talent!

[@lithograph-yx2ds]

It’s spelt Beatles you dumb pos

[@TimUrsch-cb3gg]

Without Billy Preston, The Beatles wouldn't have been able to record Let it Be. What an amazing man - Billy!❤

[@davidoran123]

twenty years old when this was big. still sounds great at 70. we were really going places then............

[@tomfindlay1489]

Real musicians playing real instruments! No sampling, no autotune, no computers!!!

[@thomassheehan1879]

Billy preston was great

[@merriamlindsey2741]

A genius!

[@bloodtopaz8816]

Still is great

[@dougeldredge]

some say hes the 5th beatle

[@frankwaugh1894]

Such a great jam 😊 everybody's having a good time there.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Reminds me of middle school, failing math, and trying to fit in after living overseas. I miss those days 😃

[@anthonyblakely399]

I didn't know that Billy had filmed this. But yeah 😊 that is me.

[@86vtx]

Respect. Which one are you? Do you still play?

[@Wesleech]

can't do nothing but bob your head and smile with this song.

[@KneeKrusher]

I've never seen such a majestic afro in my life. RIP brotha

[@garys8990]

He was so talented and I loved the Hammond Organ that he played sooooo well!!

[@LeosAnimalPlanet]

Everything this guy touched musically turned into pure gold...

[@CJHarrison87]

Classic from 1974! 🔥

[@stuartdryer1352]

I loved this when it came out. Turns out I still do.

[@halfaday1]

Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me I'm not tryna be your hero 'Cause that zero is too cold for me, brrr I'm not tryin' to be your highness 'Cause that minus is too low to see, yeah Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' And I'm not stuffin', believe you me Don't you remember I told ya I'm a soldier in the war on poverty, yeah, yes, I am Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me, oh baby Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me That's right, ha yeah Gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me You gotta bring me somethin', girl, if you wanna be with me

[@andyramyrez9115]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤🎉😊

[@donaldwagner8000]

THIS SONG MAKES ME HAPPY RIP BILLY PRESTON YOU WILL BE MISSED WHAT A LEGENDARY PERFORMER AND A BEAUTIFUL SINGER.

[@bimini1216]

He was very talented on piano. These songs were just the begining of his talents

[@LucidoMafia]

This man was pure talent

[@earldriskill3505]

This song fit in perfectly with 70s pop music. Great song.

[@nongthip]

Can see why The Beatles liked having him in the studio during the Let It Be sessions when everyone was arguing and threatening to leave the band. Cool sweet man like that get y'all chilled out. RIP Billy.

[@ihsuFM89]

Spotted Billy Preston in the Saturday Night trailer! Great song!

[@Dominion-1]

That Room was Jam packed.

[@digitaldesigner5284]

Happy musicians performing happy music. That's how it should be.

[@pjstotyuitrfh]

Exactly!

[@RamblinJer]

Nothing from Nothing was released in August 1974 with a steady climb until reaching #1 on the Billboard Top 100 for 1 week in October becoming Billy Preston's 2nd solo chart topper following his 1973 hit "Will it Go Round in Circles"

[@neeeo694]

Perfect song

[@YnotNomis]

That Afro is Legendary!

[@rubedogg6969]

How many keyboard players do you need Billy? Billy: Yes.

[@frankcabanski9409]

All of them.

[@starlite33]

he only needed one, himself, but he graciously allowed the others to join in.

[@kevincasas6354]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kevincasas6354]

He probably wants one more 💯

[@maryk446]

Ruben, I'm so glad I didn't have any food in my mouth when I read your comment. It would have all been splattered out when I laughed!

[@charlesgordon6969]

This is some of the greatest American music ever recorded!

[@lancebeamon9729]

This was my favorite song for two years. Billy undoubtedly is one of the greatest musicians ever. He will always remain one of my favorites.

[@inalcangulec1018]

I was introduced to this song thanks to the "Be Kind Rewind" movie... It's been almost 15 years, and I can't get enough...

[@TexasDebBoomerBabe]

I Love Billy Preston💘🪽 He was too beautiful for this world! So missed and so admired🌈🌞🫶🏾