The Most Exciting Organ Ever

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

The Most Exciting Organ Ever is Billy Preston's second album. The record is entirely instrumental and was released in January 1965. The title says it all: the organ is central. Besides pieces by Preston himself there are versions of existing songs, such as If I Had a Hammer by Lee Hays and Pete Seeger and Slippin' and Slidin' by Richard Penniman and others.

The best-known track is Billy's Bag, which at the time was loved by British musicians and clubgoers. Preston later also recorded a live version of it, which is on his 1974 album Live European Tour. Extra tracks from the recording sessions for this record appeared on his next studio album.

Listening

Track list

1. 1If I Had a Hammer2:57Apple Music ↗
2. 2Low Down2:10Apple Music ↗
3. 3Slipin' and Slidin'3:00Apple Music ↗
4. 4Drown In My Own Tears3:36Apple Music ↗
5. 5I Am Coming Through2:02Apple Music ↗
6. 6Octopus2:09Apple Music ↗
7. 7Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying2:00Apple Music ↗
8. 8Soul Meetin'2:43Apple Music ↗
9. 9Let Me Know2:01Apple Music ↗
10. 10Billy's Bag3:42Apple Music ↗
11. 11The Masquerade Is Over4:07Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗