Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing (1974) • TopPop
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Broadcast date: 1974-08-24
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*1974-2024 WHO'S STILL LISTENING???*
My man! You know I am 🫡
Me
Legend @@MiltRodgers
Super applicable.
Me ❤
The Afros of the 70’s were phenomenal.
Yeah they were. Well, my brother-in-law had a very, very good afro and that was in the late 90's, early 2000's. It was no technically "in fashion'" but everyone loved it.
And the bell bottom pants that covered your shoes...landlines and you better be home before streetlights come on 😉.
Billy Preston is literally the personification of joy.
In his performances, yes.
why would hip hop and rap be listened to?
@@normbale2757
Because no-one is in a jovial mood at all times.
The minor he assaulted would disagree
@@danielflanard8274 In that case, listen to Soundgarden.
Congratulations Billy Preston for being inducted into the class of 2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Finally right on Billy. RIP
He deserves it!! Even though he's motown!! I welcome him with open arms!!!
About fkin time
Should have been inducted a long time ago. Not so sure about this hall of fame.
@@ken2999 I think he's in because of his Beatle connection.
I was 12 years old in 1974. I didn't have a great childhood. Songs like this helped get me through. Billy Preston was awesome
me too
I was 5 years old hahaha but heard his music on the radio when I was 10 years old.
I was 11 and remember this well. Dominated the radio on the way to school
The greatest afro in the history of rock belonged to Billy Preston..
Neal Schon sported a pretty good one, considering he was white.
Dead heat with Sly
@@lexworld1807 That was another good one.
@@brookswade5774 Neal's was big and bushy, but it lacked the fabulousness that Billy's had...
This ain't rock.
Billy Preston = The Fifth Beatle
Wrong
Yes, because he played on three songs.
Yeah, I believe it was Lennon who said that if there was a 5th Beatle it would be Preston, and also Preston is the only artist credited in a Beatles song
@@TheLarryBrown
Actually 5 songs.
"Get Back" - Billy Preston played the electric piano.
"Don't Let Me Down" - He contributed on the electric piano.
"Something" - He played the organ.
"I Want You (She's So Heavy)" - He played the organ.
"The Long and Winding Road" - He played the electric piano.
Both Billy Preston and George Martin were referred to as "The 5th Beatle". I always thought Martin had the better claim as his influence permeated almost everything they did.
He was a child prodigy who was probably in his mid 20s here. I was 6 in 74' and I heard his music a bit later in life. RIP Billy Preston. (1946 - 2006) 🎹❤
He could make everyone happy but himself.
Easily one of the best songs ever created. Also I would like to nominate this for a honorary Tiny Desk concert award.
Is that you Ken Burke on guitar or are my eyes deceiving?
Why can't people be happy like this anymore?
It hurts a lot. I do it anyway. I cry a lot. Crying don't bother me. What I cry about very truly do.
Society makes ya dumbo en la cabeza...
What does that even mean?
thats deep bro
access to drugs
We need joyful music like this again. He was such a lovely person.
As far as a solo artist, to me this is emblematic of who Billy Preston was as an artist, what a wonderful wonderful pop hit
Thank you for the awesome song Billy Preston.
My brother used to sing this song when he was alive. May he rest in peace ❤
It's so cool being able to open up a video and see this again. One of the better parts of technology.
I saw Billy perform this when he was touring with George Harrison during the Dark Horse tour in 1974. ✌🏼🎶
You can see the man has so much rythm it leaks into his afro.
No wonder his afro is so big and fluffy. :o
That afro is a Masterpiece!
YEP!
Hahhaha that's hilarious. Yep so much soul and happiness
A soul brother with a soulful hair
The fun and pure happiness in the music is so great
Pith-e Productions the first time that I see a musician happy in a music video
watch more
@@soiko1784 Real happiness
So much enthusiasm!
That is homosexual glee on his face.
"Preston did not publicly come out as gay until just before he died..."--> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston
Hallelujah that’s what I’m talking about Billy Preston
This guy is so happy he's making me happy!
The world NEEDS Billy Preston right now.... :(
I know it's so sad
4 years later and we still need him.
This reminds me of being a little child, way back in the mid seventies, wow at how different things were then.
How many keyboard players do you need Billy?
Billy: Yes.
All of them.
he only needed one, himself, but he graciously allowed the others to join in.
🤣🤣🤣
He probably wants one more 💯
Ruben, I'm so glad I didn't have any food in my mouth when I read your comment. It would have all been splattered out when I laughed!
Sometimes less is better.
This is Gold!
There is a lot going on in this song! And yes it is Gold!
This is so damned uplifting. R.I.P Billy, the 5th Beatle!
I came here to say this exact thing! Not a lot of people remember him as being the 5th Beatle.
@@cindycindybobindy1855 ...Cindy, We'll soon be seeing more of Billy as he features in Peter Jackson's undiscovered footage of The Beatles in 'Let it Be.' I think the film will be called 'Get Back.'
Oh, thanks for the info!
Us: Billy, how many keyboards?
Billy: yes!
Oh please.
My word, his eyes shine like the sun.
that happens when you're really friggin' high. No judgement.
I have to wonder about anyone who doesn't love this song.
Man, does this song say it all!? What do you think haters, cheaters and liars?
If you are here during quarantine , know you are a part of a
rare community
Still in some what of Lockdown in Charleston, West Virginia.✌
Still here in Atlanta
@@mostcologne5755 still in the Beautiful Hills of Charleston, West Virginia. Thank goodness COVID19 has not infected UA-cam.✌🇺🇸🎸
Still here in Mexico City
@@luiscuenta6789 is the death count high in Mexico? Very high up here in the States. Stay safe.
one of the greatest lyric ever... "dont you remember i told you, im a soldier, in the WAR ON POVERTY!!!!!
@DAN GMT you're welcome!
Yeah, that makes me smile every time
He could of been born any era and still be one of the coolest dudes that walked the earth
The best smile in the business, pure joy!
What a giant of a talent.
Dang, he's soo good. We need more Billy Preston's in this world.
He's music was great! But we do not need anymore like him! We all know what he really was! Well allegedly is?
@Dan Dugan a child predator, he went to prison also
@@wendellhayes3524 Curious. What do you know that I do not know.
Check PJ MORTON
kkk
I miss these days when the music was good. This was one of my all-time favorites of his.
I do too, despite being a youngen. There's still good music being made, but it's not broadcasted or popularized like it was in the 70s. My single favorite decade of music. So many gems from funk, to soul, to rock, & to jazz. I'd give half of my lifespan to have been a teen or 20 something during the 70s.
Thankfully, we still have great funk artists like Louis Cole, Cory Wong, Vulfpeck, and Antwuan Stanley carrying the torch. I'm grateful for how technological advances have made the lives of independent artists easier and given them more room for success.
Can one Afro have so much fun? Billy's pure joy in just being there, singing, is contagious.
That afro is so intense that it's as if the afro is sporting Billy rather than Billy sporting the afro!
One of the best afros and he had it for a long time
It’s as if the Afro and Billy were symbiotic in nature. Both needed each other..
RIP Billy Preston. What a national treasure. This song lifts me up so much. If anyone hasn't listened to his music; please I implore you. Take the time to do so. He changed my life for sure.
If you listen to this and aren't smiling, then you must be dead.
5 friends in the basement making a hit song! It's beautiful.
Such contagious smiles. Especially from he and his drummer 😁😆
Thanks Mr Preston for your music❤
Smiles, hi Doris 🤗
*if this doesn't brighting and uplift you then may the GOD LORD BLESS YOU bc you're dead inside👼🏿✊🏿👍🏿*
Amen 🙌
So much funk it grew out of his head.
Hahhagahhahahaahahahaha
I felt that
Just a bunch of young people jammin', making killer music. So awesome
Billy Preston had such a great energy about him..love it.
He really did and you can feel his joy and energy on his music and watching him perform brings me joy. His smile is infectious and help is always smiling. I remember seeing him on tv as a little kid and just being drawn into his performance and his energy. I was only 5 or 6 but it stuck with me. I don't even think I knew what his name was
Yeah, very apparent in Get Back.
What a fun find for my '74 high school reunion playlist!.
That has got to be one of the best piano solos ever.
Indeed. I think the way the inner voices travel through and against the melodic moves of the octave boundaries of his right hand chords is particularly genius. For one thing, there are almost always three inner voices within that compact span, which is one or two more than most players normally fit into fast right hand passages. He also rarely sounds all the voices simultaneously, instead adding intricate syncopation and flam which makes the chords pop. Plus he builds soaring phrases, like a master stonemason building the arches of a great cathedral. But with that insane driving energy, like Bach on methedrine...
I'm pretty sure someone who really knew stuff would find enough for a whole book...
That horn arrangement
is killer. Ah, baby!
What a song. What a songwriter. What a great live performer.
The trifecta.
This man was a genius and had a great smile, talent and charisma. We miss you Billy!! Thank you so much for posting this!
Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
I'm not tryna be your hero
'Cause that zero is too cold for me, brrr
I'm not tryin' to be your highness
'Cause that minus is too low to see, yeah
Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
And I'm not stuffin', believe you me
Don't you remember I told ya
I'm a soldier in the war on poverty, yeah, yes, I am
Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me, oh baby
Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'
You gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
That's right, ha yeah
Gotta have somethin' if you wanna be with me
You gotta bring me somethin', girl, if you wanna be with me
This guy is magic!
He was a gem. I got to know him well during the last days of his life.
That's a man who enjoys making great music. This is one of those songs that you can't resist smiling when you hear it. It instantly changes your mood, to "anything's possible".
This is some of the greatest American music ever recorded!
I loved this when it came out. Turns out I still do.
Known as a keyboardist, yet sang as good as anyone
Good time with Billy..
Billy preston was great
A genius!
Still is great
some say hes the 5th beatle
I love this video.
He was very talented on piano. These songs were just the begining of his talents
I think I heard this song for the first time in 1974. I loved it then and I love it now! ❤
Such genius songs are no longer written today.
The 5th beatle! BILLY PRESTON!
American horror GOREY yes.
One of _many_ Fifth Beatles..
@@Drchainsaw77 The fifth Beatle was George Martin. He played piano in several songs, before Paul did. Besides, he was the producer.
Jeff Lynn wouldn't totally disagree
American horror GOREY more like the 6th... lets not forget about Pete Best
BEST AFRO EVER!
Neal Schon has entered the chat..
Nothing from Nothing was released in August 1974 with a steady climb until reaching #1 on the Billboard Top 100 for 1 week in October becoming Billy Preston's 2nd solo chart topper following his 1973 hit "Will it Go Round in Circles"
great song and better message
I've never seen such a majestic afro in my life. RIP brotha
Sometimes listening to old music pisses me off because it used to be so good and we just dont make great music that often any more😂
BILLY played on the last BEATLES album he was in the roof top concert always loved BILLYS grove he made the last BEATLES album a masterpiece.....
How could you watch these guys and not feel happy?
RIGHT!! I love it!
If you know the story of his life maybe.. That could depress you a bit
I never saw anyone smile as much as Billy Preston has all of his life in films.
This man was pure talent
Such energy in his music! Nice to see him in with the Beetles later in years, "My sweet Lord". Such talent!
It’s spelt Beatles you dumb pos
Thankyou daddy for the good music you raised me on..rip 2013😥❤️
Sounds like you were raised right .
I have always loved this song. Great playing, great singing, great energy and catchy as can be. What more could you want? Billy Preston was an incredible talent!
Not many beatles left.
Musical genius!
The most resplendent Afro I have ever seen, truly magnificent
Billy was such a huge talent and this is probably my favorite song from him!
Space Race was outta this 🌎 😂😁
Will run round in circles
I think Billy's dancing in "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is exquisite. His moves were so graceful. And I love hearing him sing, "Get Back"! That is my favorite memory of Billy. And I agree he was a huge talent.
@@esmeraldaslifefandango7594 modern day times?
This was my favorite song for two years. Billy undoubtedly is one of the greatest musicians ever. He will always remain one of my favorites.
This song fit in perfectly with 70s pop music. Great song.
How does this video not make everyone smile!
Anyone have this on repeat cuz it goes by so fast
FACT 😀💯
How do you put a video on repeat?
YES
At least 3 times every time
Like your 'Rio' avatar a lot. 👌🏻
OH MY GOD-------- What a fun, bright, energetic, uplifting song, pure heaven !!!!!!!!
It's been AGES since I heard this song!
It's like the 20th times I repeat this masterpiece. Especially the intro, I sing with him each time. Thank you for making me sing again 💙
True good music!!! You actually feel the music go through you, if you tell me you don't feel a little Joy when you hear this, check in with God to see if he forgot to give you a soul😭
I just said close to the same thing when I shared this!! I said if this song doesn't make you happy there's something wrong with you!!
That Afro can only be described as cosmic.
Right On !
I love these happy, jamming vibes. Why not smile?
Congratulations to Billy Preston on his 2021 Rock Hall nod. I truly feel one of the most underrated artist of the 20th century. From his solo career to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton to mention but a few a genius among man.
That Room was Jam packed.
'Thats the way God planned it, that's the way God wants it to be' Billy Preston .🙏🙏🙏
.. niiiiccceeee ...they're havin' a good time 🎉...infectious 🩷 ✌🏽 (🇨🇦)
I didn't know that Billy had filmed this. But yeah 😊 that is me.
Respect. Which one are you? Do you still play?
Dude had the most luxurious 'fro of all time.
stepchildofsoul His Fro gets respect......but check out pics of Oscar Gamble circa 1976........I believe he was with the Yankees then. 🤓
I don't care if it was a wig, it's awesome and suits him
I got a brother that would give him a run for his money on the fro. But, not the keyboard. Peace
@@brettwright883 Oscar had cut his hair to be on the Yankees. When he was on the Indians, his 'fro was epic!
Fun Fact for those who don't know: Billy Preston was there playing keyboard with the Beetles in their famous impromptu last concert on top of the Apple Corps roof. He was friends with George Harrison.
Some call him the fifth Beatle
Nothin from nothin leaves nothin if you wanna be with me
IMPRESSIVE ENERGY!!!
Yea🎉❤
I can't believe I haven't heard this song before...I'm 53......Billy, you're the man!
I'm still upset. My fro would never grow that HUGE ❤😂😂
That little jump at the beginning really sets it of nicely.
my sister had to bring me this song back from a holiday in the usa...