Encouraging Words

by Billy Preston

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 11 September 1970
  • Label: Apple
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 54:42
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Co-produced by George Harrison, this pivotal release features the gifted keyboardist delivering incredibly passionate, gospel-rooted performances. The sessions famously include his own stellar renditions of 'My Sweet Lord' and 'All Things Must Pass', highlighting his profound musical and spiritual connection with The Beatles during their twilight period.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, soulful, spirituality, piano, groove-laden, vocal

Tracklist

  1. Right Now (3:16)
  2. Little Girl (3:32)
  3. Use What You Got (4:23)
  4. My Sweet Lord (3:23)
  5. Let The Music Play (2:44)
  6. The Same Thing Again (4:37)
  7. I've Got A Feeling (2:53)
  8. Sing One For The Lord (3:49)
  9. When You Are Mine (2:47)
  10. I Don't Want You To Pretend (2:38)
  11. Encouraging Words (3:36)
  12. All Things (Must) Pass (3:45)
  13. You've Been Acting Strange (3:34)
  14. As Long As I Got My Baby (2:44)
  15. All That I've Got (I'm Gonna Give It To You) (3:35)
  16. How Long Has The Train Been Gone (3:19)

Credits

  • Jesse Kirkland - written-by
  • Joe Greene - written-by
  • James Herndon - written-by
  • Lennon-McCartney - written-by
  • R.L. Williams - written-by
  • Billy Preston - Primary Artist, Written-By
  • George Harrison - Written-By

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