Album: The Wildest Organ in Town / Club Meeting

Introduction
"The Wildest Organ in Town/ Club Meeting" is a collection album by Billy Preston, which was launched in 2004. This album combines 2 of Preston's early critical albums from the 1960s: "The Wildest Organ in the area!" (1966) and "Club Meeting" (1967). Called the "Fifth Beatle" for his cooperations with The Beatles, Preston was a talented keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter who made an impact on the music market through his performances and recordings. "The Wildest Organ in Town/ Club Meeting" showcases Preston's skills as an organist and offers listeners a look into his early profession.

The Wildest Organ in Town (1966)
Originally launched in 1966, "The Wildest Organ in the area!" functions Billy Preston's proficiency of the Hammond organ. This album highlights Preston's unique sound and ingenious playing style, including aspects of soul, funk, and rock. The tunes are primarily covers of popular hits of the time, consisting of The Beatles' "Day Tripper", The Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction", and Stevie Wonder's "Uptight (Everything's Alright)". The album likewise contains 2 original compositions by Preston, "Advice" and "Let the Music Play".

Notable tracks from "The Wildest Organ in Town!" include "Day Tripper", in which Preston transforms The Beatles' original guitar-driven song into a groovy, organ-led dance tune, showcasing his adaptability as an artist. Furthermore, his performance of "Satisfaction" includes a cool, emotional twist to the Rolling Stones' traditional hit, more developing his special sound and design.

Club Meeting (1967)
One year after the release of "The Wildest Organ in Town!", Preston followed up with his sophomore album, "Club Meeting". This album continues to emphasize his expertise on the Hammond organ, featuring covers of popular songs from the 1960s, along with a handful of original compositions.

Some standout tracks from "Club Meeting" include "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", a jazz-influenced instrumental that highlights Preston's ability to infuse soul and funk into any genre. His cover of "Shotgun", initially by Junior Walker & the All Stars, showcases Preston's vibrant and energetic playing style, making it a danceable and exciting track. The original composition, "Billy's Bag", demonstrates his flair for appealing and positive melodies.

Effect and Legacy
"The Wildest Organ in the area/ Club Meeting" is an outstanding representation of Billy Preston's early work and his undeniable skill as an organist. The collection's 24 tracks offer a thorough take a look at Preston's special technique to the Hammond organ and his capability to adapt popular songs of the time into fresh and interesting versions.

While Billy Preston would go on to have a successful career working together with artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton, and producing hits like "Nothing from Nothing" and "Will It Go Round in Circles", "The Wildest Organ in Town/ Club Meeting" uses a glimpse into the starts of a famous musician. For fans of Billy Preston and those thinking about the history of music, this collection functions as both a wonderful introduction to Preston's work and a testament to his enduring musical tradition.