DJ Karen Adams

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  • Submit Date: 8/14/2006
  • Format: CD
  • Category: Theme

DJ Karen Adams Presents...BILLY PRESTON

Artist Song
Sean Connery  Introduction:
In My Life 
Billy Preston/Vonzell Solomon  With You I'm Born Again
American Idol Season Four All-Star Finale 
Billy Preston  Interview 
The Beatles  Get Back (with Billy Preston) 
The Rolling Stones  I Got The Blues 
Billy Preston  Space Race 
Billy Preston  Interview 
Eric Clapton  Son & Sylvia (Instrumental) 
Billy Preston  Nothing From Nothing
from an original 8-Track Tape 
Joe Cocker  You Are So Beautiful 
Billy Preston/Syreeta  With You I'm Born Again
from an original Stereocassette 
Harley & Muscle (featuring Billy Preston)  You Are So Beautiful
(DJ Karen Adams Constellation Edit Mix)
White Label 
Billy Preston  Interview 
The Beatles  Let It Be 
Sly & The Family Stone  (You Caught Me) Smilin' 
Billy Preston  Will It Go Round In Circles 
Sean Connery  Closing:
In My Life 
Billy Preston  That's The Way God Planned It (Live)
Bonus Track  

Comment:

Truly my first attempt at a tribute of this magnitude. I only hope I did the fifth Beatle justice. UPDATE: Thanks to hemizen for unearthing this rare performance recording...and at very short notice.
Preston is the only non-Beatle to receive a credit on a Beatles single.
He was the first artist to enter the UK Singles Chart at number one with his debut playing keys on The Beatles' "Get Back".
Preston co-wrote the song "You Are So Beautiful" with Bruce Fisher, made famous by Joe Cocker.
Preston provides keyboarding on several Beatles albums, including Let It Be, The White Album and Abbey Road.
He appeared as Sgt. Pepper in the film version of the Beatles album and had a cameo appearance in the film "Blues Brothers 2000".
Along with Janis Ian, he was a musical guest on the first episode of Saturday Night Live. Years prior to having appeared on "SNL", Preston was keyboardist for the weekly Bobby Sherman televised concert and music show broadcast as "Shindig" which was very popular with viewers and musicians alike, especially from the Los Angeles area.
Preston was the first to be signed to Apple Records.
Preston also accompanied the Beatles during their famous rooftop gig in London, the Beatles' last public performance.
Billy Preston Tribute Mix

Acknowledgements and most respect to: sammyg123,musicgnome,Jenergy,hemizen,moe,tornadoZ,p the swede,Rob Conroy,blasikin,Curtis_Burns,Barrydali,Nomates,Mixxer,Little Spencer Boys,valis,French Connection,Slack-a-gogo,nola,lanhamyodel,Mark Petruccelli,lo-fi jr,SwankQueen,April 20,The Misfit,gobi,joey de vivre,www.jonpoi.org and the entire AoTM Unit!
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Feedback:

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tornadoZ
Date: 8/14/2006
very interesting, Ms. Adams. I look forward to hearing this. and that's some beautiful cover art; I love that you've perfectly integrated the AotM logo.
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2old2matter
Date: 8/14/2006
You certainly did do him justice. Thanks, Karen. Especially enjoyed the interview clips. Very nice indeed.
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Rob Conroy
Date: 8/14/2006
Karen, this looks great. I only wish I saw "That's the Way God Planned It" here...
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Mark Petruccelli
Date: 8/14/2006
Another fun listen DJK. Had no idea he helped pen "You are So Beautiful" and dug the interviews (and the cover art!! Doesn't it look like his 'Fro is growing entirely out of his mustache?)
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sammyg123
Date: 8/14/2006
Truly my first attempt at a tribute of this magnitude. I only hope I did the fifth Beatle justice.... Indeed you did Karen, all that and more. A fine mix!
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Sean Lally
Date: 8/14/2006
super duper!
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lanhamyodel
Date: 8/15/2006
Nice, educational mix. I enjoyed listening to it. Does the last track mean that Billy Preston was in favor of Intelligent Design? :-)
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p the swede
Date: 8/15/2006
another fine one
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sport !
Date: 8/15/2006
Justice has been served!! Great cover art as well.
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hemizen
Date: 8/15/2006
Great choice for a tribute mix.
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Mr. Mirage
Date: 8/15/2006
Damn, baby, where's the download? Oh, right...Please, oh mistress, forgive me and spare not the whip...Or is that supposed to be on the quiet side?
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Mr. Mirage
Date: 8/15/2006
Oh... there it is... Another night in that damned box...
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deja_vu_all_over_again
Date: 8/16/2006
This is sooooo cool
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tornadoZ
Date: 8/16/2006
this was perfect for late-night listening yesterday. favorites are the Stones tune, Space Race, Harley & Muscle and the Sly & the Family Stone. and of course the interviews and the bits by the original James Bond. excellent work.
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musicgnome
Date: 8/16/2006
Nice stuff...and very well done.
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Siobhan
Date: 8/16/2006
Wonderful stuff from your good self once again! I have to echo deja_vu in saying that this is sooooo cool, and I think you definitely did him justice.
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G-Sphere
Date: 8/16/2006
Yes, a wonderful tribute to one of the great ones.
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*Paula*
Date: 8/16/2006
Very nice!
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valis
Date: 8/17/2006
In a word:Beautiful.
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Jenergy
Date: 8/17/2006
Just great, and a lovely tribute to a worthy idol.
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Salman1
Date: 8/17/2006
Ditto valis. This is quite good.
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SteveRaglin
Date: 8/17/2006
Full of what I know and appreciate well, plus some real gems new to me. And an 8-track as source material -- so fitting for the period!
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French Connection
Date: 8/18/2006
Nice mTlange Karen. Billy's sadly missed indeed.
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Little Spencer Boys
Date: 8/19/2006
Ah, DJK, this is another fine mix that you've gotten me into!!!
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SwankQueen
Date: 8/19/2006
Really fun and interesting mix!