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An early recording of the song, also from Preston's 1969 sessions in London, was included as a bonus track on the 1991 and 2010 remastered That's the Way God Planned It album. The 2002 reissue of Preston's Live European Tour album added a live version of "That's the Way God Planned It", recorded during the Rolling Stones ' 1973 European tour .
The song serves as an example of Preston's continuing association with Harrison after the Beatles' break-up, despite his departure for A&M. [8] Its release followed Preston's well-received performance of "That's the Way God Planned It" at Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh shows on August 1, 1971, which had raised Preston's public profile.
That's The Way God Planned It is the fourth studio album by the American musician Billy Preston, released in August 1969 on Apple Records. The album followed Preston's collaboration with the Beatles on their "Get Back" single and was produced by George Harrison. The title track became a hit in the UK when issued as a single.
Preston had a musical link to the Black church that was singular in the rock world and almost primal: He played the organ — in particular the Hammond B3, a complicated instrument with multiple ...
The Preston Passion was a live performance televised by BBC One on 6 April 2012 from Preston, Lancashire, England, retelling the Gospel accounts of the Crucifixion of Jesus through a filter of local history. Organized by the Preston Guild, the performance utilized professional performers, local volunteers and audience members. [1] [2] [3]
The reviewer continued: "Preston's got that church feeling, and gospel backgrounds ring out behind his jazzy, soulful and high revival treatments of the Beatles' 'I Got a Feeling,' 'Right Now' and 'Little Girl.' Preston is a complete musician with a classy concept of gospel-rock." [23]
Live European Tour is the only live album by Billy Preston, released in 1974 in Europe and Japan. It was recorded during his opening act stint for the Rolling Stones 1973 European Tour , featuring Mick Taylor on lead guitar and Preston's own band "The God Squad".
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 29 December 2024. British television presenter Dave Benson Phillips Born (1965-02-03) 3 February 1965 (age 59) Nationality British Occupation Children's television presenter Years active 1981–present Notable work The Fun Song Factory Dave Benson Phillips (born 3 February 1965) is a British entertainer ...