''The Most Exciting Organ Ever'' is the second album by Billy Preston. The fully instrumental album was released in 1965, several weeks before Preston's nineteenth birthday, at a time when he was a regular performer on the
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Shindig!
''Shindig!'' is an American musical variety series which aired on ABC from September 16, 1964 to January 8, 1966. The show was hosted by Jimmy O'Neill, a disc jockey in Los Angeles, Preston included a live version of the track on his 1974 album '' Live European Tour''.
Extra songs recorded during the sessions for ''The Most Exciting Organ Ever'' were released on Preston's next studio album.
Track listing
All songs by Billy Preston, except where noted.
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If I Had a Hammer
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Pete Seeger
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Slippin' and Slidin'
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Richard Penniman
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Drown in My Own Tears
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Henry Glover
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Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'
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#"Soul Meetin'" ( Don Covay) – 2:42
#"Let Me Know" (Ted Wright) – 2:05
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Herbert Magidson
Herbert A. Magidson (January 7, 1906 – January 2, 1986) was an American popular lyricist. His work was used in over 23 films and four Broadway revues. He won the first Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1934.
Life and career
Magidson was bo ...