"I Want to Thank You" shows off the heavenly exuberance that helped make Billy Preston a star in the late '60s. Apple Corps Ltd. hide caption toggle caption Apple Corps Ltd. Review Song Of The Day Billy Preston: The 'Fifth Beatle,' Reborn January 20, 2011 • "I Want to Thank You" shows off the heavenly exuberance that helped make Preston a star in the late '60s. Preston invests the song with the fun of '50s pop and the swelling spirit of gospel. 'I Want to Thank You' by Billy Preston 3:12 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/133085213/133085799" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Obituaries 'Fifth Beatle' Billy Preston Dies at Age 59 June 7, 2006 • Ed Gordon pays tribute to late keyboardist Billy Preston, who died Tuesday at age 59 after a long battle with kidney failure. The Grammy-winning songwriter was once dubbed the "fifth Beatle" and played on many of the group's biggest hit songs. He also penned his own hits including "Will It Go 'Round In Circles," and "Nothing From Nothing." 'Fifth Beatle' Billy Preston Dies at Age 59 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5457604/5457605" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries Musician Billy Preston Dies of Kidney Failure June 6, 2006 • Singer-songwriter Billy Preston has died in an Arizona hospital, ending a long fight against chronic kidney failure. The Grammy-winning performer gained fame working with artists such as The Beatles, which earned him an album credit for the Fab Four's "Get Back." He also played with the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. Musician Billy Preston Dies of Kidney Failure Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5455021/5455022" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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