That's the Way God Planned It

by Billy Preston

That's the Way God Planned It cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 August 1969
  • Label: Apple
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 53:50
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by George Harrison and released on the Beatles' Apple imprint, the keyboard virtuoso's fourth album perfectly balances gospel fervor with driving rock arrangements. Featuring heavyweights like Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, the title track became a massive international hit, cementing his status as a premier crossover artist.

Genres

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

Tracklist

  1. Do What You Want (3:43)
  2. I Want To Thank You (3:12)
  3. Everything's All Right (2:43)
  4. She Belongs To Me (4:08)
  5. It Doesn't Matter (2:40)
  6. Morning Star (3:17)
  7. Hey Brother (2:33)
  8. What About You? (2:08)
  9. Let Us All Get Together Right Now (4:06)
  10. This Is It (2:44)
  11. Keep It To Yourself (2:36)
  12. That's The Way God Planned It (Pts. 1 & 2) (5:44)
  13. Through All Times (3:58)
  14. As I Get Older (3:45)
  15. That's The Way God Planned It - Alternative Version (4:14)
  16. Something's Got To Change (2:14)

Credits

  • Billy Preston - primary artist, keyboards, piano, vocals, written-by
  • Doris Troy - backing vocals, written-by
  • Keith Richards - bass
  • Ginger Baker - drums
  • Eric Clapton - guitar
  • Derek Taylor - sleeve notes
  • Bob Dylan - written-by
  • Mack David - written-by

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