Billy Preston's 'Encouraging Words' Vinyl Album Release On October 29 Celebrates Legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
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Showcasing the songwriting, singing and musicianship honored with his induction this year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for musical excellence, Encouraging Words is set for release as a vinyl reissue on October 29 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe.
Key Points:
- Showcasing the songwriting, singing and musicianship honored with his induction this year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for musical excellence, Encouraging Words is set for release as a vinyl reissue on October 29 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe.
- First released in the UK on September 11, 1970, Encouraging Words was co-produced by Billy Preston and George Harrison.
- Preston recorded two of Harrison's songs, "All Things Must Pass" and "My Sweet Lord," for Encouraging Words.
- Both of Preston's album cuts were available two months before the versions recorded by George Harrison appeared on his own triple album masterpiece All Things Must Pass, which was recently reissued.