EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 19 MIN
Feature: A new documentary celebrates the legacy of musician Billy Preston
from FilmWeek · host LAist
A child prodigy, Billy Preston began performing at his local church in Los Angeles, but his talents on the keyboard and singing quickly led him to guest appearances on The Nat King Cole Show, and later touring with Ray Charles. Preston was a popular musician in his own right, known for hits like ‘Will It Go Round in Circles,’ and ‘Nothing From Nothing,’ but he also had a reputation for working behind the scenes with icons like Little Richard and The Beatles. Today on FilmWeek we talk with Paris Barclay, the director behind a new documentary on Billy Preston. Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It is in select theaters.
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Feature: A new documentary celebrates the legacy of musician Billy Preston
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