You Are So Beautiful

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You Are So Beautiful

song by Preston and Fisher

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Billy Preston
Recording with the Beatles and solo success
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 Saturday Night Live.
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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 Saturday Night Live.
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Joe Cocker
…another gigantic hit with “You Are So Beautiful,” cowritten by Billy Preston. That year comedian John Belushi did a memorable impersonation of Cocker—who was known for his onstage contortions —on Saturday Night Live, and the duo performed “Feelin’ Alright” on the show the following year.
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…another gigantic hit with “You Are So Beautiful,” cowritten by Billy Preston. That year comedian John Belushi did a memorable impersonation of Cocker—who was known for his onstage contortions —on Saturday Night Live, and the duo performed “Feelin’ Alright” on the show the following year.
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