Carlton Pearson & Billy Preston - How Great Thou Art

A classic moment with the Late Bishop Carlton Pearson & The Late Billy Preston, Azusa Live At The Faith Dome in Los Angeles in 1992
enjoy!

[@tiania2658]

That was an iconic moment in history. Billy Preston was more than an entertainer. He was a creative maestro . That organ was an important element in the church.

[@datscnote]

In some churches, it still is🎹🎹

[@gsmith5140]

Yes, it was!

[@Reformed_Hamburglar]

I'll tell you something crazy. There's a virtuoso organist named Jimmy Smith. In '92 he was still playing heavy jazz, a lot of it on the circuit overseas. The guy sitting the second chair over from Preston looked EXACTLY like a young Jimmy Smith, and little Jimmy just smiled as if "that's nice Billy." Eerie.

[@justiceantruth8862]

@jeremyvanbriesies1940 If so. 😃

[@rogercook8277]

Billy Preston sure could make that Organ talk. He was one.heck of a musician. May he R.I.P. 11/29/2023

[@joelspringman523]

I hope to meet him soon. ❤

[@franwilborn2523]

OMG that man was so bless with his hands he made that organ talk just loving it

[@alanmorris7669]

I still have the photograph that me and Billy Preston took together on North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was truly one of a kind.

[@djcoolcliff]

RIP to both of these legends!!!!!!

[@marjorjorietillman856]

The Organist that hugged Billy at the end, was also a wonderful person & musician, Matthew Bureal, who was the Minister of Music at my church in CA. RIP❤

[@theodoresmith2938]

I must say that Billy was a very annoited and bless no can play the organ like him❤

[@mjohnson7737]

BP talents are underated....this Man musician keyboard organist....Is One Of The Best In The World....If Not the Best👏🏾🙏🏾

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

Why do you believe he’s underrated?

[@Am71919]

@@Michaelraymondonkeys because his name doesn't come up enough when people talk about great musicians

[@Buisness1]

Billy Preston was NEVER under rated. Everyone knew and gave him his prompts and ovations. He was only underrated by those who knew nothing of him.He was world renowned. You can't be under rated with that title.

[@truthtellerbelievethat1813]

And you know it's sad, but here's the thing, have you noticed that the very best doesn't get recognized..... But we know for certain that is simply cannot be denied

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

@@Am71919 I respectfully disagree

[@walteroduk]

Plays faster with his feet than I do with my fingers

[@gsmith5140]

I remember this! That foot action at the end took us all out! I have never forgotten this. RIP, Billy.

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Billy Preston loved playing especially in the church. One of first to make the Hammond model B3 to walk and talk back in the day considering when he came out the in 50 and 60 the B3 was a relatively new instrument. Did anyone see what he did on bass pedal? My God today. May Bishop Calton Person and Billy Preston rest in peace.

[@dorajohnson6252]

Billy Preston was a hidden gem but I found him!!!

[@jfguidermphches5471]

Both born with gifts to enrich our lives... Both left us too soon.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

All three are gone except the dark gentleman farthest from Billy! RIP

[@terrimcbride8136]

Hallelujah, Glory to God🙌🏾🙌🏾Billy Preston sure knew how to make that organ sing. May you and Bishop Carlton sleep in Eternal Peace 🙏🏾🕊🌹

[@dorothyclark7109]

❤ Love to be able to get that for my home. Mother is 83 would LOVE TO HAVE BOTH OF THE MAN OF GOD BEEN LISTEN FOR LONG TIME ,WENT CANCEN WAS BEATTING ME UP THANK GOD I MADE IT

[@dorothyclark7109]

❤of love

[@rogercook8277]

Wow, I had no idea that Bishop Carlton Pearson had passed on. God be the glory. 11/29/2023

[@thisistheendministries2557]

@@rogercook8277 I did not know Carlton Pearson died. However, if he didn’t repent of what he was teaching, he’s not resting in peace. And last I knew he had not repented.

[@blsckhairbysharon662]

@@thisistheendministries2557 "He himself is the atonement for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world's" (1John 2:2).

[@glaucoma888]

two great iconic virtuosos now both have gone on. the haters' will talk about and hate them, while they are both basking in the arms of the Lord.

[@dianel.henderson4408]

NEVERRRRRR KNEW BILLY PRESTON WAS SO ANOINTED IN PLAYN THE PIANO FOR SPIRITUAL MUSIC-/ TRULY GIFTED BY GOD🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@byfaithwalking1529]

He played for Mahalia Jackson as a teenager, watch his Unsung episode

[@kelvikelv5322]

WOW! He was a special gift! I have never seen that run, keyboards to the foot-pedals @ 4:37, done by anyone before.

[@lowellprofit3235]

I got a brand new 8 track player from my Dad in 72 with a Billy Preston tape. We went to GMWA in Chicago. I got on the elevator in the hotel with this guy with a huge Afro. It was him,, we stayed friends through out the years Very humble down to earth God fearing man.

[@jhenrymusic7588]

He just did that with he feet? Me: nope. I refuse to play behind that. Im not about to be the one that kills the service now that he's gotten up. Heres half of your check back Bishop

[@tomtom6319]

Billy schooling the saints!!!!!!

[@JohnFemijkeyz]

That moment he switch from hand to both legs was wow. No wonder those two guys beside him stood. That's crazy man. Oh my my

[@SonjhaiMeggette]

no one can touch this man of GOD

[@trevinhickman9022]

Billy Preston's records with the Beatles were revolutionary. Billy is a pioneer and legend, Billy Preston and Matthew Bereal are B3 Organ Giants 💯

[@lovelovelovemusic1177]

Giving Thanks and Praises to thy Lord for Life LOVE Never Stops Loving LOVE🌏

[@jazzlife1]

LORD have mercy!!! I can see those old Baptist Church Mothers shouting til their wigs fell off their heads.

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

😅😅😅

[@TRE601]

Not Baptist. Church Of God In Christ.

[@kevinmorgan263]

Honored to meet him in his last yrs . He was a client of my barbershop. Nice guy. Lived in the neiborhood. As he got his hair done , he'd always be humming

[@RonaboSoul]

What just happened??? OMG!!!!!! "Feet only" @4:30 What? I have never seen anyone play the organ like that! I will have to check out more Billy Prestons.

[@KayodeAkinlolu]

Amen and Amen!

[@lllewis2506]

Awesome

[@stanleysessor6993]

Amazing performance, the man was truly gifted.

[@gregorywillis8400]

Truly missed and the best Hammond organist in history for real.

[@creepincarl]

Billy was in his bag that day

[@3220sunshine]

ALL I can say is in the words of my sons....that foot action....The overall Maestro....all I can say is BRUH!

[@solideomusical]

Billy got all the glory praise and honor that day

[@FlorissMusic]

just 1 4 and 5, this man is a genius

[@cheriebrown5246]

I just love listening to him playing gospel songs on that organ. I enjoy Carlton too

[@bathshebabrooks1816]

BILLLLLLLIE BILLLLLLLIE,🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾ANOITED BY GOD. ... GOD I CANNOT WORSHIP OR GLORIFY MAN. FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE .. HOWEVER I AM In Awe TO SEE IF ONLY A GLIMPSE OF YOUR MAGNIFICENT CREATION. INCLUDING MYSELF... THANK YOU BILLY PRESTON FOR LETTING GOD USE YOU AS HIS INSTRUMENT. AND FOR LEAVING YOUR FOOTPRINT IN THE SANDS,& LEGACY IN THE WORLD FOR ALL TIME!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rwlowe6177]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM BOTH

[@dookoonu2741]

Wow!

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

this reminds me of church as a kid ❤

[@joelspringman523]

I had the honor of meeting his uncle. What a great family!!

[@Marcus71]

Rest in Jesus Bishop Carlton Pearson

[@thisistheendministries2557]

Uhhh he was preaching a false gospel

[@n.dewayneb9258]

when he played with his feet at the end, i wanted to fight someone

[@sunilthomas8216]

Now that is a joyful noise! 🙏🏻

[@JuanY427]

This man is a bonifided genius

[@shaneh734]

Beautiful!💯

[@marcgire8062]

Incroyable artiste…quel musicien !!

[@user-ht4xo4cg4z]

Wow big time organ players in the room folks #legendary

[@emeryrushmo]

Have Mercy! RIP! They are both gone.

[@PhysicsBallArt]

WOW good player on a good instrument

[@WillRucker]

Amazing!

[@nellciadick8508]

When I fist heard him I realized how God poured fiwn his gifts on this man. He is missed .now both are gone but left behind more to help us then we think.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

lovely anointing you definitely felt the spirit whenever a hammond organ was played correctly ❤.

[@christophersmith9683]

3:05 DAMN 🔥🔥🔥

[@garyhogan6771]

You know as I looked at this segment. Billy Preston on this organ as he plays so very very well. And Rev. Carlton Pearson. Standing there beside him. Today they both are gone home to be with God. RIP May God bless the both of them..✝️🙏🌎❤️

[@loyaltee39]

From the Archives.......2024... And Still Annointed, & Touching & Glorious!!!.........Pioneers of the Time...Sure Hope GOD said _" Well Done Thou good & Faithful Servant"

[@emanueledipaolo8508]

Semplicemente fantastico ❤

[@j.g.p.jr.6497]

Legendary!!!!!!

[@johnball3487]

Very nicely played.

[@SilverLoggerhead]

❤❤❤

[@FireofGodfall]

Supernatural power of God upon a vessel

[@esenaboxaki]

Man that's beautiful. When the organ rings out, that's God talking🙌

[@unclejj9600]

The Footwork will make you cuss in church

[@Marcus71]

Go Billy

[@brothergilam4031]

Eric clapton arguably had the greatest live band from 2001 till 2006. Mostly because Billy preston was MD

[@jwlewis3661]

Sheesh. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾OG🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nabob1]

Billy Preston wow!!! 04/03/2024

[@ferencmiski2935]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@kevintownsend3840]

Who else want to shout after that

[@jlh1834]

Peace , Peace , BILLY Parana, Brasil !!!!

[@EmorjaRoberson]

Jesus!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@tonygreene24]

🙌🏿💪🏿💯🔥🔥🔥😎❤️❤️

[@Youdidnthearme]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@freespirit2009ful]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@user-ow8fw2qd2c]

I have to say, my pops thought that his song "nothing from nothing" was a gospel song. I see why. I'm sorry to admit that I never knew he could play the organ too. My pops played the piano, but could never play the organ.

[@godsgreat7380]

Halleluyah

[@cantgetrightlife]

Billy standing & Spanking that Organ WOW 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tekkenfan99]

😳😳😔🙌🏾🔥

[@georgiannagardner7650]

Oh yes!!!!!!!! Make them keys talk!!!!

[@AC-kl8gi]

I thoroughly appreciate this posting. I would ask the poster to please include what year and/or date this occurred. Thank you!

[@juleskainmusic]

1992

[@ohshud5809]

대다나다

[@janinecox256]

He is playing that ole organ like it owed him money!

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜☄️📌

[@Dessme]

😮😮😮

[@sammyking933]

Pls what voice is it and how can I find it on keyboard or piano?

[@nertilxhamaqi5217]

🎩🎇🇺🇸🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎙🙏

[@stylembonkers1094]

More worship, less self-exaltation.

[@user-tg7od3gf9w]

QUE COISA É ESSA? É ISSO QUE OS AMERICANOS CHAMAM DE MÚSICA? É ISSO QUE ESTE MUNDO CHAMA ESSE DE MÚSICO? A INVERSÃO DE VALORES, É QUASE UNIVERSAL VEJO!

[@SweetPinkCherry]

🥹🥹🥹12/30/2023⭐️💕🍒

[@mcl8182]

🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️

[@roeskilove5292]

Church entertainment is antics when compared to actual word being preached and taught. Very few people can teach pure word effectively and very few hear word effectively. They hear music though. It resonates within them until they are ready to eat real meat. (Gospel) To walk with God is to walk a journey. Each individual has his/her contribution to the kingdom. Learn and discern truth. The truth will make you free. Godspeed!

[@danielszewczuk1372]

No subirás por gradas al altar.exodo 20:26. ...ellos quieren brillar y ser el centro de atracción...envaneciendose. Ahí ,Jesús no es el centro

[@derricktrahan3645]

This would have been a great video if Carlton would have went somewhere and sat down and let the man play the song !!!

[@juleskainmusic]

disagree, Carlton gave context to what lyric of the hymn Billy was Playing in the moment, it was enjoyable and memorable!

[@reesesm3730]

I found out later in life that he was Gay. Wow, you can't judge a book by its cover for damn sure.

[@freddy7700]

*ICABOD*

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

The focus must always be on God and not man.

[@jamflow77]

He's got skills.. But that just was not happening for were Bishop was trying to go.. not good at all

[@chevydude658]

For Pete’s sake we know the song. Shut up and let the man play! Stop trying to steal the shine Carlton.

[@tedwilliams185]

I definitely didnt know the song

[@toddmaek5436]

Cornell Thigpen would have DESTROYED THIS TOO.

[@dennisj.isreal8263]

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