Billy Preston – Wildest Organ In Town! (1966)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitol Records 1965 – ST2532

 

notes:

Before becoming known as the "Fifth Beatle" and collaborating 
with music legends such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and 
Eric Clapton, Billy Preston was already demonstrating extraordinary 
talent on the Hammond organ. Released in 1966 on Capitol Records, 
Wildest Organ In Town! (Catalog Number: T2532) captures the 
young musician's electrifying energy and remarkable command 
of soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz influences.

This album highlights Preston's unique ability to blend 
gospel-rooted expression with the groove-driven sounds that
 defined the mid-1960s. From upbeat instrumentals to soulful 
interpretations, Wildest Organ In Town! showcases the musical 
brilliance that would later earn Preston worldwide recognition.

Although Billy Preston would later achieve greater commercial 
success through collaborations with some of the biggest names
 in music history, Wildest Organ In Town! remains a fascinating 
early showcase of his immense talent. The album captures a 
young artist already displaying the musical creativity and technical 
skill that would make him one of 
the most respected keyboard players of his generation.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Billy Preston or discovering
his early recordings for the first time, Wildest Organ In Town! 
offers a rewarding journey into the roots of a legendary musician.

credits:

Organ / featured artist    Billy Preston
Arranger    Sly Stone
Producer    Steve Douglas
Photography    George Jerman
Recording date    11 Sept 1965
Studio    Not documented in currently available sources
Additional session players    Not documented in currently available sources

tracklist:

A1    In The Midnight Hour
    Pickett, Cropper    
A2    Uptight (Everything's Alright)    
    Moy, Wonder, Cosby    
A3    A Hard Day's Night 
      John Lennon, Paul McCartney    
A4    Ain't Got No Time To Play    
     Billy Preston    
A5    Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things    
        Holland, Dozier, Holland    
A6    The Duck    
       Fred Smith, Earl Nelson    
B1    Advice    
      Billy Preston, Sly Stone    
B2    (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction    
       Jagger, Richard    
B3    I Got You (I Feel Good)    
     James Brown    
B4    It's Got To Happen    
      Billy Preston, Sly Stone    
B5 Free Funk    
      Billy Preston, Sly Stone    
B6    The "In" Crowd    
     B. Page     

 

 

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