Will It Go Round in Circles

song by Preston and Fisher

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"Will It Go Round in Circles" is a 1973 hit song by Billy Preston. It was one of his biggest successes, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Preston was a renowned musician, also known for his work with The Beatles and his Grammy Award-winning instrumental track "Outa-Space." The phrase "go-round" refers to a recurring action or event. The song's title suggests a cyclical or repeating theme, common in music and life.12

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Billy Preston
Recording with the Beatles and solo success
…reached number one with “Will It Go Round in Circles” (1973) and “Nothing from Nothing” (1974). He also co-wrote “You Are So Beautiful,” a gigantic hit for Joe Cocker. In 1975 Preston and singer-songwriter Janis Ian were the first musical guests selected to appear on the sketch comedy show…
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…reached number one with “Will It Go Round in Circles” (1973) and “Nothing from Nothing” (1974). He also co-wrote “You Are So Beautiful,” a gigantic hit for Joe Cocker. In 1975 Preston and singer-songwriter Janis Ian were the first musical guests selected to appear on the sketch comedy show…
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