Billy Preston, Ray Charles And His Orchestra "Agent Double-O-Soul" on The Ed Sullivan Show

Billy Preston, Ray Charles And His Orchestra "Agent Double-O-Soul" on The Ed Sullivan Show, December 3, 1967. Subscribe now to never miss an update: ume.lnk.to/EdSullivanSubscribe
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[@briansalisbury4764]

I knew Billy could sing great, and i knew he can play the piano and keyboards like no one else, and i knew he played the bass, but i didnt know he could move like that.

[@savannah58]

Me either! 🤣

[@dwightpowell6673]

He's a black man... Naturally Soulful with rhythm.

[@briansalisbury4764]

@@dwightpowell6673 I don’t know about that but he did come from a gospel background and he was naturally talented. He also played with Little Richard early and Ray Charles later.

[@mrarkane]

@@savannah58 Me too. I loved him. Only adds to his greatness.

[@leonardguillory2511]

He could have come up with a more Original name than That! ?Wha' the? Double O Soul?🤔 Whatup with That?

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Just about a year and a month after this show aired, he was sitting at the keyboards in Apple Records' basement studio, playing with The Beatles on the "Let It Be" sessions.

[@stephenlamb3929]

This guy actually had The Rolling Stones be his band while he sang two songs on their Tour of America’s concerts! During the middle of the show he played them each night. Now who can say that!! Plus they loved him enough to want to do it!

[@BobSoltis1]

Don't forget he was also the only person ever co-credited with the Beatles. At the band's request, the group's 1969 single "Get Back" was credited as "The Beatles with Billy Preston".

[@alancard67]

Billy Preston an unsung superstar, he was a part of music during the 50's 60's 70's 80's and the 90's.

[@rslitman]

And into the 00's.

[@alancard67]

@@rslitman True

[@alexturner5658]

And for a time he was pretty much a Beatle.

[@reneleclerc6119]

After this song, Ray got up and sang and danced to "When The Saints Go Marching In," while Billy played the piano.

[@brendadufaur37]

I have no words. Ray Charles is incredible. Billy Preston unblievable singer and dancer and charismatic and gorgeous. WOW.

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

*unbelievable;...

[@dansantospirito5310]

That was a wild wild ride. Hats off to Billy Preston! What an all round star!

[@Large23collectibles]

What a weekend for the legendary Mr. Preston.

[@daydayh7671]

The Fifth Beatle💕 RIP

[@Playbyplaymedia]

"Agent Double-O-Soul" was the first Billboard Top 40 record for Edwin Starr (on the Ric-Tic label at #21 in 1965).

[@alancard67]

Part of Golden World Records

[@1talldaddy]

and when Berry Gordy heard their records he realized the Funk Brothers were moonlighting there he bought the company along with Edwin Starr.

[@alancard67]

@@1talldaddy True, they were moonlighting all over in Detroit, and Cleveland, Oh. He bought Golden World Records soon after.

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

@@1talldaddy That all-time great classic COOL JERK by The Capitols. Guess who were the background musicians? Yup, The Funk Brothers. If you were an up and coming group from the Detroit area in those days, chances are they were there to help drive those singles home! Apparently Shades of Blue used them for their hit single OH, HOW HAPPY before Edwin Starr recorded his version...

[@kevingoins9858]

@@alancard67 the Funks also backed Jackie Wilson on "Higher & Higher"

[@that70sgirl90]

Wow... Billy's so young here! What a treat 🍨 Love that suit!! Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@jacquismith3277]

Billy came across as talented, sunny and adorable in Get Back. He lifted The Beatles out of the doldrums and he was so young and confident. RIP xxx

[@tj921able]

Great performance! Thanks for sharing this with us. Two huge legends right there!

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

That's a dynamic duo if I've ever seen one! 🔥🔥🔥

[@quiteright623]

Amazing the versatility Billy had .. From Soul to the Beatles , Funk with His solo career in the 70's and finally to the sweetest ballad " With you I'm born again " AMAZING !!

[@murph3001]

I saw Billy and Ray perform this live on Steel Pier in 63 or 64 ! Miss them both love them both.

[@TheCoreyLight]

Double-O-Soul baby!!

[@raynardabraham7831]

Now that is what I call soul, brothers & sisters.

[@FatBabyCheeks]

That suit is timeless!

[@ldennehy2720]

Pure genius!

[@user-fd7sz3nt8e]

This man was incredible i hate he endured so much abuse. He was great

[@williammasi7128]

Billy could do it all.

[@Bushmani]

That’s so funny because I was just watching that documentary and I saw him behind the piano and it had to pause like dang that’s Billy Preston what a legend.

[@Daniel-Strain]

Dang, this version cuts away right at some of Preston's most impressive dance moves, just before he finishes. Seek out other versions which keep the camera on Preston.

[@kenq1363]

13 months lates hes jamming with the Beatles.

[@mrfester42]

when you see him here he had already jammed AND toured with the Beatles 4 years before.

[@OltionMlloja]

Omg omg omg 😲 😍 so goodddddddd

[@Dion_Mustard]

you don't get performers and singers like this now a days! you just don't! the likes of etta james/ aretha franklin / james brown / ben e king / tina turner etc cannot be replicated. they were in a league of their own. so was ray charles billy preston etc. what do we have today instead? BEYONCE. give me strength!

[@brucekuehn4031]

I agree, but I believe that the talent is always out there. It is the opportunity and the support that changes. There were always complaints about the record industry, but now there is no record industry.

[@mariovuksanovic5077]

Yes..it serms like humanity is going backwards...people are being rewarded and recognized without having much talent ..without having worked very hard...for example..Billy Preston behind the scenes, practiced and practiced and rehearsed endless amounts of hours.. today, dj's have replaced the talented performers and musicians in many concert and event settings..and the masses find this acceptable...so kids don't have to learn an instrument...it takes a short amount of time to become a dj...and they are taking the place and making the money of the musocians...who are now out of a job...and it is ok with the masses...todays hits sound the same like if they came ftom a cookie cutter. There is a tight monopoly on what music gets promoted and recognized..by a handful of executives who run the music business. You will not get variety..so kids growing up today don't get much of a choice. Also, there is no record shop anymore...there os hardly any incentive for kids to work hard like Billy Preston did when he was a kid growing up. It is up to us to individually encourage and support our musicians in our community..we must keep the arts alive...because there is no real industry...unless we educate the kids of today in our communities, by showing them that real musicians not (dj's and rappers) but real musicians like Billy Preston existed and gave the world great music, ....we will be doomed to having a low quality type of entertainment...like many people feel that we have today..I mean..what is this thing about promoting hell while kids are getting stompped to death and then celebrating their deaths as a sacrifice??? We better get out act together ss a society..we are going backwards at an alarming speed. It is up to us in our communities to teach lids the meaning of hard work and the rewards that come from it....and to know the difference between those who work hard and those who are trying to be recognized without having earned it..to think independently and not be told to like something because the masses like something. Kids who have only been exposed to today's music are being limited to music that lacks the real creativity and musicianship of someone like Billy Preston. The industry leaders today can take the sound of someone going to the bathroom, add a beat to it, add soneone complaining with an angry attitude..throw in the sound of an ambulance, and there is your next hit..some poor kid hears it..looks around, sees other kids getting into it..hears it everywhere he or she goes and thinks.." Oh this must be good".. If we as a community tell that kid..that he or she should listen to all types of music to form a well rounded opinion...that kid may never know how great music can really be...and we should encourage kids to learn instruments instead of being dj's....djs are good and they have their place but we as a society should never be ok with having dj's replace real musicians playing real instruments. That's my opinion and I welcome yours.

[@brucekuehn4031]

Make sure that your schools, wherever you are, have good, solid music programs. And go to concerts in schools. You don’t have to be a parent to encourage young people. If you live near a college or university, you would be impressed by the quality of their music. Better music education makes better music fans too. As far as going out and making a buck in music, I think it gets harder all the time. The COVID hasn’t helped any, that’s for sure.

[@cinematicpassages8884]

😳😳😳😳😳😳 Preston was a MONSTER. No wonder why The Stones put a gigantic picture of him inside of goat heads soup and the beatles shared credits with him on let it be. Those guys knew this kid was as gigantic as them. WOW

[@stevecranley8827]

Billy ❤

[@lonestarfriend]

Those steps! :) And how many of you out there own a suit of that color? 🙂

[@you_tubeslonelyheartsclubband]

I want one too now!

[@mikedag1176]

Miss BILLY PRESTON'S aura!! Awesome man

[@dwightpowell6673]

You Caucasian homosexual I dare you disparage Mr. Billy Preston...you are so fierce.This is not about you.

[@brendadufaur37]

Agent Double O Soul is a great title!

[@hilltop54jungle48]

Ray Charles looking like he can actually see the dance moves. 😂

[@Sax4Him]

"It all goes back to Brown"!

[@karriemburton9024]

Preston was a bad dude!!

[@jeanesingsjazz]

Corn Pops brother.

[@karriemburton9024]

@@jeanesingsjazz what's that mean?

[@michelecherek5392]

Rest in Power, Billy Preston!!💖🎶🙏

[@robertokinks7251]

tears. they are so great.

[@BolitaDeKetica]

The 5th-6th Beatle!

[@neideaparecida3781]

Saudosa época de músicas boas 🎵🎶👏👏

[@SheilaD111]

💛Pure Gold!💛

[@kerryknauf8196]

Wow thanks for sharing

[@karriemburton9024]

Could sing, dance and play instruments, the 5th beatle

[@nhull55]

Wow! Go Billy Go!💛

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Amazing!

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

So fresh and so clean 😎⚡

[@sampopkin]

The Fifth Beatle!

[@hanno-erdmanntietz8424]

True, and one might call him the sixth Stone, too.

[@oldiesguy7552]

What an amazing human being.

[@wmbrown6]

By the time of this show, what by this time was already The Ed Sullivan Theatre was using Marconi Mark VII color cameras.

[@IndianBeauty02]

😊😊😊😊♥️

[@michaeltuz608]

Oh, yeah!

[@nigeljohnson4880]

Yeh! That's my boy.

[@b5maddog]

Amazing performance. I heard this appearance is how most of the Fortnite dance moves were developed.

[@OltionMlloja]

Oh nice vid its great 👍

[@TighelanderII]

Wow. Never saw this before.

[@mugpush4816]

Billy before that tight Afro!

[@AntMan201490]

Just like Nat king Cole told Billy Preston you will be successful I wish Nat was alive to see this😀👍🏿

[@jarrodhalfacre7449]

James brown and ray Charles secret love child

[@Alanoffer]

Great suit Billy’s wearing , it’s modern now ,,

[@Lil-Britches]

Hello Astral 👋

[@JavierMartinez-wm7rc]

👍👍👍👍

[@cursino1]

I dont know why Billy Preston did not sing with The Beatles, at least backing vocals

[@dwightpowell6673]

You know why... don't be so naive.

[@sherirobinson6867]

Billy dancing the James Brown LoL

[@robinjuug7628]

I think if Billy Preston had joined the Beatles as an official member, he could have saved them as a functional working band. As much as I respect Paul McCartney as a Songwriter, his ego was too big to allow Preston to officially join the group, and that may have been their undoing. On the other hand, Billy Preston may have taken over and became the 🌟 of the show. Who knows how people would have reacted to the first true Black Beatle?

[@izwansafuani4197]

I love Billy..but it must be really hard for him if he join The Beatles...when i saw the documentary...only the 3 original Beatles..John,Paul,George...got to say something..and Ringo just nod or in silence as he is the latest to join the group...i can't imagine if Billy join the group..he will become the youngest and his role will be just play according to Paul,George or John...in real life..he was better by having solo career

[@dwightpowell6673]

@@izwansafuani4197 no he wasn't better off..the royalties and money and fame he wouldn't had as the 5th Beatle.

[@MultiPetercool]

@@dwightpowell6673 I hate when people refer to him as the fifth Beatle because it trivializes his talent.

[@jfziemba]

Ray didn't know what he was missing.

[@recordguy4321]

you'd be surprised

[@elizabethmindreau7880]

💛

[@terrythekittieful]

The fifth Beatle!

[@nigeljohnson4880]

I do to. Wear the same shoes as you.

[@guerrillagaming2222]

So weird they just posted this when I happen to want to look it up

[@Age_Of_The_God]

Didn't know he could dance

[@outtathyme5679]

Who knew??

[@vanamq2459]

The film was a bit twisted but Billy played the eponymous role of Sgt Pepper in the Robert Stigwood film with all star cast

[@oyernandesz]

¡¡このプレゼンテーションの美学のレベルは印象的です!!

[@tonelargo6840]

Why did they cut this different from the broadcast? They cut some of his best dance moves. Wtf?

[@franksinatraalvesprates9933]

Future Get Back.

[@nuker3272]

Now i'm wondering if james brown really created the funk

[@oldbeatpete]

hey he beats MJ!😮😊😅

[@RichMansour]

This is def not 1963.

[@leebowens2631]

Alright Billy great performance just remember with all your great dance moves there is only one James Brown .

[@MultiPetercool]

I think Billy was better than James.

[@pexxos1]

He studied James Brown's moves VERY closely....

[@BuffaloBeatle]

As did everyone else after he became mainstream…

[@diallomahdi8908]

Mr. Brown was a master of that dance called the Mashed Potato.

[@kenq1363]

He has better moves than Bobby Vinton

[@dwightpowell6673]

Bobby Vinton was a Caucasian male who had no soul and danced OFF-BEAT.

[@MultiPetercool]

James Brown had nothing on Billy Preston.

[@MultiPetercool]

James Brown had nothing on Billy Preston!

[@raycarter4030]

wtf

[@Peter64AD]

Ray must have given Billy the needle backstage.... WOW

[@karriemburton9024]

Could sing, dance and play instruments, the 5th beatle

[@oyernandesz]

¡¡このプレゼンテーションの美学のレベルは印象的です!!

[@oyernandesz]

¡¡このプレゼンテーションの美学のレベルは印象的です!!