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BILLY PRESTON Encouraging Words (2021 UK/EU 13-track Apple label LP, Billy's highly regarded 1970 album issued on limited edition vinyl to celebrate his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Co-produced by George Harrison, with two of George's songs, 'All Things Must Pass' and 'My Sweet Lord', included here for the first time Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. Recommended) Tracklisting & Info:In 2010 Record Collector magazine described 'Encouraging Words' as "one of the finest titles in the Apple Records catalogue", while virtuoso keyboard player Rick Wakeman told BBC Radio 4's John Wilson he considered Preston's two Apple albums "absolute gems – a perfect combination of gospel and funk." The album was last released on vinyl in 1992. The original album credits did not include details of contributing musicians, though the sleeve notes of the 2010 CD reissue included Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Ringo Starr, Bobby Keys and the Edwin Hawkins Singers.TRACKLISTSide One"Right Now" – 3:14"Little Girl" – 3:28"Use What You Got" – 4:22"My Sweet Lord" – 3:21"Let the Music Play" – 2:44"The Same Thing Again" – 4:32Side Two"I've Got a Feeling" – 2:51"Sing One for the Lord" – 3:49"When You Are Mine" – 2:45"I Don't Want You to Pretend" – 2:38"Encouraging Words" – 3:35"All Things (Must) Pass" – 3:43"You've Been Acting Strange" – 3:27…Year of Release – 2021Format – vinyl LP album (LP record)Record Label – Apple UMGCatalogue No – 0602438530267Country of Origin – United KingdomBarcode – 602438530267