Billy Preston ~ Will It Go Round In Circles 1972 Soul Purrfection Version

Billy Preston is the only American to ever be credited on a Beatles single and was being considered to be the fifth Beatle. Nothing ever came of it since the Beatles were on the verge of breaking up so Billy asked to leave the Apple label and signed with A&M Records.
His first album and first single with the new label was "I Wrote A Simple Song" BW "Outa-Space". Radio stations across the nation felt that the B side was the winner and played that instead of the promoted song. Soon marketing changed their focus and began to promote the song which led to Billy's first big hit, "Outa Space" peaked at #2. Billy had always felt that the B side should have been the A side.
During the writing sessions, Billy walked in the office of his co-writer Bruce Fisher and complained that "I had a song and no melody" to him. They took that phrase and wrote "Will It Go Round In Circles" and got his very first #1 single on July 7, 1973.

[@d.a.2742]

Love this song as Billy Preston (aka the 5th Beatle )was a great musician and singer ...when Hugh Laurey(aka HOUSE) played it with Band from Television it reminded me just how great a well written song surpasses the ages !!!!

[@lesleyd2448]

Omg I missed that on HOUSE 😞 or just don’t remember. Do you happen to know what episode? ~thanks~

[@d.a.2742]

@@lesleyd2448 it's on KZbin not the show House ...I saw it first on late night with Jay Leno season 17 episode 128 which I thought was the best performance of that song as it had Jesse Spencer with Hugh Laurey etc. playing their instruments! If you can't find that episode to watch the performance,they have other videos on KZbin from other performances with that song .

[@BamaJamz1]

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[@chrismassey1960]

Yes Michael his channel is brilliant keeps me alive 😅

[@eddiemiles1280]

Absolutely the best ever version! Billy is smiling from heaven thinking "shoulda did this version"... Excellent opening!

[@blackprix]

This is the consummate musician and singer 😊. I was a big Billy Preston fan, once again brings back great memories

[@williamchiafos3889]

Was ?

[@musicdoc1568]

The very gifted "fifth Beatle" should have had the same type of carreer as a Stevie Wonder! He's sadly quite unknown here in France...

[@georgetownlaw95]

My favorite song in the 70's -- A musical genius

[@martin36959]

Oh yeah great track that is part of music history. Your remake is so very much appreciated! All thumbs up are coming from my side. This kinda music will make me move around in circles and fly high alle the times. 😀👍

[@rockybudgeboa]

My late dad LOVED Billy. THANK YOU for this treasure

[@williamchiafos3889]

Sometimes my comments don't show, but sending you and your dad the best....as far as my love for William Everett Preston, it all started with Outa Space. Beat out Frankenstein for the '73 Grammy's...gobbled up every piece of vinyl, tape or disc ever since.

[@chrismassey1960]

Lovely voice ❤️

[@silverbullet1620]

One of my favorite Billy Preston songs. Love Outta Space more. Lol. But thank you for touching this song and keeping it's soul alive.

[@freespirit21newyork]

That organ...OMG definitely hear 1972 in there...this is soul fiya 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@komalkumar9073]

Superb👌👌👌 🌹🌹🌹

[@anthonygarcia49]

😃 OMG All these years I’ve been singing WILLIE go round in circles… Please tell me I’m not the only one

[@oaktadopbok665]

I thot he said will he

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

Nope, hence my comment here somewhere.........

[@jonono63]

miss-hearing song lyrics makes the world a better, less serious place. I've done heaps

[@freespirit21newyork]

DJ Cat this is 1 of my top shelf ✨♦️✨💖✨ favorites and I always loved this as a child I was dancing to this at 7 years old! Best song ever! OMG thank for extending this ✨💖✨💖✨💖✨

[@joelhoward3684]

I have loved this song since I was a little kid ever since I first heard it thank you mr. Preston you are totally awesome

[@ReviewsChannel-e4r]

When the Beatles got a hold of Billy Preston in the studio, I'm surprised they ever turned loose of him. lol Love Billy!

[@alcidesgaraymariachiimperi8640]

El Quinto Beatle ,, Fue un gran Músico un gran Artista una Gran Persona 🎹🎹🎹🎤🎤

[@wingsofsteel3246]

" Let the Bad Guy win , every once in a while.." Now, was Billy a VISIONARY, or what?! WOOOOO!!!!!!!

[@lisalovessummertime8453]

Great song and I love the organ that plays in the background, so cool.🎵 💞🎷💜👍🎶

[@chrismassey1960]

Yeah I agree the Organ is fantastic 😁💕

[@lisalovessummertime8453]

@@chrismassey1960 Yes it is so awesome. 😊

[@aprayerandpositivethoughts9308]

Me too

[@S.H.A.D.O.999]

This brings me back to when I was 11. Listening to the radio. Always loved this; always will.

[@andremiller2561]

My top 10 keyboardist

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

AAAAAHHHH... The 5th Beatle. R.I.P Billy. By the way--It flew high like a bird up in the sky.

[@DeeFromTheD]

Love this song

[@SunnyIlha]

2:59 ☝️😃

[@57beigefoxx]

JAMMING up in here... Memories ❤️ 🔥😘Thank U DJ 😺

[@princessgrace66]

Excellent Pick..All I can envision is Him smiling singing and playing the keyboard with that Big "A" Afro from Back In that Day.. Tku👍

[@vickydupree8871]

I haven't heard this song in like forever.An oldie but a goody.

[@susiefairfield7218]

Perfect Tune for me today🔥🔥👍🏾😃fighting 🌀🌀FEMA for some disaster Ian relief ... Apparently losing ones roof doesn't count💫💫💫💫💯 🕊

[@thomastarwater2989]

I hope everybody had a Happy Thanksgiving listening to DiscoCat’s fantasmagorical remix of Billy Preston’s hit song. If the Beatles hadn’t broken up, Billy Preston would have been the fifth Beatle. Wonderful treatment of this 1972 chestnut.

[@mackpines]

Love it. Such a great song!

[@joelhoward3684]

And you're one of the main reasons why I learned how to play piano

[@SidebandSamurai]

Omg Billy Preston. A new song I can try to wear out. Thank you very much. I loved Billy Preston when I was growing up.

[@debbieblaylock9997]

One of my favorite songs by hem love love

[@TheLizardKing1967]

Will It Go "Right" In Circles.... RIGHT!!

[@StephenSatterfieldTheSLSway]

Perfect 👍 song for today !!!

[@michaelp_42]

I was literally just listening to this song the other day then you put out this nice remix. This song always reminds me of riding in my mom’s ‘68 Camaro running errands in the mid 70’s. - Great Times 🙏🙏

[@bluebethlehem]

My Mom told me all you saw was Billy Preston's afro shake whenever he was singing on the TV back in the 70s 🤣

[@mrfloxin]

Thank you DJDISCOCAT putting out Billy Preston's "I'm Going Round In Circles!" The feel good song on Thanksgiving Day! I like to wish DJDISCOCAT a Happy Thanksgiving Day to you! You have a nice day anyway as always and forever for sure in my mind!

[@ImYourBoogieManThatsWhoiAm]

Thankful ❤

[@mrfloxin]

@@ImYourBoogieManThatsWhoiAm Your welcome!

[@seanpaul93]

Great tune

[@madeleinerobert7371]

andré m ...... les note de musiques dans l'album .. Il est rare xx , ceci me fait penser il y a un endroit ici ou ils vendent de vieux meuble et ils en n'a de vieux albums , même si il est vieux cet et usé il est très valleurisent

[@janetbates2511]

Takes me back!! ♥️ Glad I saw your post when you hit 800k followers! Congrats!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BrianKliewer]

Always loved this. Nice take on it, DJ.👍

[@taniacarvalho8050]

👏👏

[@Biglizard1955]

The best ever

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

Within 3 seconds (I'm not kidding), my mainly middle, body starts to move with this track. Haven't heard it for a decade or so, but still know the lyrics almost word by word. The staccato organ stitches come to my heart like candy to a child. The horn-accents are keeping me focused on the beauty of the track. Preston's voice is so sweet and educating. And that bass gives it the funk every poppy track actually needs.

[@wingsofsteel3246]

Oh WOW, I'm so glad dude brought me HERE I haven't heard this IN AGES!!! HOTT damn!!!!!!! WOOOO !!!!

[@crupert23225]

Excellent choice and great work!!!

[@TyroneEpps]

This version is hot😊😊😊😊

[@stevenleslie8557]

I didn't know how talented this guy was until recently. Whenever you can attach your career to that of the Beatles in a good way, then you must be doing well. It sounds like he had a tough life.

[@davidhalterman578]

Billy Preston's 'Will It Go Round In Circle' was released in the Spring of 1973, not 1972. I was 26 then. It was a super hit in the Gay and Black bars!

[@DrEdwardDiesel1]

This song is fantastic.

[@pierreeugeneblondiau8501]

😎Covering such à Wonder song on stage wow...

[@rkoff5744]

Great song and so well done by The Cat. 😍

[@Marcel_Audubon]

very memorable hit!

[@TedTrish-lj1tx]

❤ I love to go around in circles. I really love to see them roll

[@mauricedorreboom5388]

Dear Sir, If I am not mistaken this is upload #998, so you got two more to go to hit the 1000 remixed tracks. Bloody well done!

[@erictoddw]

DAMN!

[@S.H.A.D.O.999]

❤

[@christinea9676]

❤❤❤❤

[@lesleyd2448]

BP❤

[@modibilly3861]

hammer mix wow

[@chrismassey1960]

Brilliant label A&M they Sony. Cool

[@oaktadopbok665]

Omg that Hammond B3

[@magbo7779]

😎💃👍

[@Thebestrockandroll]

Major Harris - Love Wont Let Me Wait - Have you worked your magic on this Gem yet ?

[@michaelp.Watermaker]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@moisesmazate3101]

🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶🎶🎵🙌

[@fantasticjesuslover]

REMEMBER THIS SONG!

[@shonemarcus2966]

Godspeed D.J. Disco Cat! Hmmm Hmmm Hmmm.

[@frankbullitt1966]

😎👍

[@joeb.dolphinslovechannelke2075]

"WE'RE go round in circles "...I was wrong as well

[@DeezBitsses]

Huh?

[@SunnyIlha]

2:01 Mistah Preston squallin

[@bradleyclark4656]

Can you do Ann pebbles I can’t stand the rain next

[@johnspurlock7432]

Oh yeah!

[@SunnyIlha]

Church.

[@verjan2]

What album is this version from?

[@fantasticjesuslover]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheRealDonSmith]

Was he a sex offender?

[@brentmigneron5127]

Wow truly a waste of your time and energy tackling a truly “ boring” song such as this. Billy Preston’s name may live on; although he was never known as a hit maker. A few charted releases and that was it.

[@susiefairfield7218]

🍪here's a bisquit You seem crabby

[@brentmigneron5127]

@@susiefairfield7218 I prefer a chew

[@DJDiscoCat]

Billy Preston is the only other man than Tony Sheridan that shared billing with the Beatles. He is known as a professional keyboard player/composer producer. Hits OK Outa Space #2, 1972 Will it go Round in Circles #1 for 2 weeks 1973 Space Race #4 but a #1 R&B 1973 Nothing From Nothing #1 1974 Struttin #22 1975 WIth You Im Born Again ewith Syreeta, #4, 1979 He wrote "You Are So Beautiful" Joe Cocker covered it #5, 1975. Read more about this "boring" artist. I think you made a mistake. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston

[@lisalovessummertime8453]

Wow! You are entitled to your opinion but you didn't have to say it so rudely and maybe said your piece with a little bit more maturity.

[@DJDiscoCat]

@@lisalovessummertime8453 TY!

[@JFmK-sh5nh]

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