Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Billy Preston

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American musician Billy Preston.

Last updated on April 21, 2025.

William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, the Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. He gained attention as a solo artist with hit singles such as "That's the Way God Planned It", the Grammy-winning "Outa-Space", "Will It Go Round in Circles", "Space Race", "Nothing from Nothing", and "With You I'm Born Again". Additionally, Preston co-wrote "You Are So Beautiful", which became a #5 hit for Joe Cocker.

American - Musician | September 2, 1946 - June 6, 2006

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I'm playing with Bonnie Raitt. I don't have to sing it. I just have to play it. That's cool.

Billy Preston

The first time I met Ray, I was going to school around the corner from his house. One day, he was playing the piano. I eased up on the porch to listen to him.

Billy Preston

I would never do anything to hurt anybody, especially if they're helping me. I'm not that kind of person.

Billy Preston

I do believe that God has his hands on me and that he has work for me to do.

Billy Preston

I had been inspired by an organ player named Earl Grant, who played organ and piano together. My mom took me to see him. So I went home, put my piano and organ together, too.

Billy Preston

The Beatles did treat me as a member of the group. And that was a great honor, you know?

Billy Preston

Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'.

Billy Preston

I got a story, ain't no moral, I let the bad guy win every now and then.

Billy Preston

You are so beautiful to me.

Billy Preston

If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with

Billy Preston

It was great fun to be able to work with so many different artists. And I'm paying a tribute to the Beatles. I've just recorded some of their songs.