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11-Year-Old Billy Preston with Nat 'King' Cole

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The late Billy Preston (9/9/46-6/6/06) age 11 years and 2 months, performs Fats Domino's "Blueberry Hill" with Nat "King" Cole on Nat's 11/5/57 program, (Season 3, Episode 8). Includes a 2003 comment by Nat's daughter, Natalie Cole. Available on a DVD from Amazon.com titled: "When I Fall in Love: The One and Only Nat 'King' Cole" containing twenty full-length performances from The Nat 'King' Cole Show and interviews with Nat's wife Maria, his three daughters Natalie, Casey and Timolin, his brother Freddy, and with Bob Henry, the producer/director of the original series. Narration by Dennis Haysbert. "Blueberry Hill", published in 1940, features music written by Vincent Rose with lyrics by Al Lewis and Larry Stock. Originally recorded in 1941 by Gene Autry for the movie "The Singing Hill", it was also covered by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra that same year, (with the vocal performed by Ray Eberle). When Fats Domino recorded it in 1956, it became an international hit.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm
Author: chuffedtobits

Length: 02:45
Rating: 4.91
Views: 249927

Tags: 1957  Billy  Blueberry  Cole  Hammond  Hill  King  Nat  Natalie  Organ  Preston  

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rockinforjesus (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
I could listen to Nat's voice forever, love this duet
markojameow (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
And as much talent, I must say. Too bad Natalie Cole is underrated - she could sing pop, R&B and jazz with equal ease. There isn't one album of hers that I don't like, but they are so hard to find.
bluessoul1286 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
wow!!
makingsense53 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Wow! This is very cool. I found it while watching Billy Preston's video Nothing From Nothing. Billy like Little Stevie Wonder showed great ability at such a young age. Peace.
ncarolinaluv (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
too cute
VUandChips (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
His daughter has the same warm smile as her father.
Izzielotzafunnies (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
smooth, thx, smiles!
tibiafinger (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Billy Also played Nats younger counter-part in the movie 'St louis Blues as W.D.Handy
crawdaddyjones (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Stevie Wonder wasn't the 1st 11 or 12 year old genius. Billy was the original.
HypnoToad72 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Billy Preston rocks! Also easy to understand why Nat was called 'King'. Of course, what was on Blueberry Hill that was so thrilling... :) Natalie is gorgeous too. Great discussion from her as well; reflecting on how Nat was a true gentleman -- the sort more of us ought to be these days. Thank you much for posting.

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