Nothing from Nothing
Billy Preston
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Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you want to be with me Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you want to be with me I'm not tryin' to be your hero 'Cause that zero is too cold for me, Brrr I'm not tryin' to be your highness 'Cause that minus is too low to see, yeah Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' And I'm not stuffin', believe you me Don't you remember I told ya I'm a soldier in the war on poverty, yeah Yes, I am Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you want to be with me Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You gotta have somethin' if you want to be with me You gotta have somethin' if you want to be with me You gotta bring me somethin' girl, if you want to be with me
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Written by: Billy Preston, Bruce Carleton Fisher
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Nothing from Nothing" was released by Billy Preston in 1974. It came out as the lead single from his album ‘The Kids & Me’.
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Album RecognitionThe album ‘The Kids & Me,’ which featured the song, was Preston’s eighth studio album.
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Chart Success"Nothing from Nothing" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It hit number 1 on October 19, 1974.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Billy Preston himself along with Bruce Fisher. This pair also co-wrote 'Will It Go Round in Circles'.
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Grammy NominationsWhile the song itself did not receive any Grammy nominations, Billy Preston did earn a Grammy nomination in 1974 for Best R&B Song for a different track.
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Distinct IntroductionThe song is well-known for its lyrical opening line, "I'm not trying to be your hero, 'cause that zero is too cold for me, Brrr."
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Unique LyricsThe title of the song, "Nothing from Nothing," comes from an old English proverb that means "you can't get something from nothing."
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Artist RecognitionBilly Preston is known as the 'Fifth Beatle,' because he frequently collaborated with The Beatles and is one of the few artists credited on a Beatles recording.
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Media AppearancesThe song was later featured in popular films such as "Blades of Glory" and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy".
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Sheet MusicThe music score for "Nothing from Nothing" is arranged for piano, guitar, and vocals, highlighting Preston's signature keyboard skills.
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Cover VersionsSeveral musicians and performers have covered the song, most notably Morris Day, who included a version of it on his album "It's About Time" in 2004.
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Genre Classification"Nothing from Nothing" is often classified as Soul and Funk music, reflecting the prominent African American musical traditions of the 60s and 70s.
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SignificanceThe song is one of Billy Preston's most popular tracks, and it continues to receive airplay on classic soul radio stations.
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