I Wrote a Simple Song [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Billy Preston | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 2000)
• Original Release Date: March 21, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B00003A9GQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,970 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Shoud've Kown Better

2. I Worte a Simple Song

3. John Henry

4. Without a Song

5. The Bus

6. Outa-Space

7. The Looner Tune

8. You Done Got Older

9. Swing Down, Chariot

10. God Is Great

11. My Country 'Tis of Thee

Editorial Reviews

Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) paper sleeve pressing. Universal. 2008. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Wrote A Simple Song by Billy Preston, May 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I Wrote a Simple Song (Audio CD)

I have spent years trying to locate this particular CD. Billy's version of Swing Low Sweet Chariot is superb. I would purchase the CD just for that one song, but the entire CD is excellent! A lover of R&B music must have this CD in his/her collection!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get This Album!, May 19, 2000

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Ron Drake - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Wrote a Simple Song (Audio CD)

Excuse the "South Park" quote, but "this kicks a..!" This is Billy Preston's debut album for A&M Records and was produced by Quincy Jones. It features George Harrison on guitar ("Simple Song") and contains virtuoso keyboard work throughout. This album convinced me to become a musician. The influence of his time with Ray Charles is clear ("Should've Known Better" and "Without A Song"). Gospel aficionados will love "God Is Great" and "Swing Down Chariot." Now, if they'd only re-release "Everybody Likes Some Kind Of Music" and "It's My Pleasure," I'd be happy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums of the early 70s, May 10, 2000

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Clyde. "Kansas Bad Man." (Lenexa, Kansas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: I Wrote a Simple Song (Audio CD)

I first heard this album in 1970 ,right after I got home from military service. I've have two LP albums and have been waiting for the CD. I am overjoyed too get to order this album. Billy Preston has few equals when it comes to the Hammond B3.