Will It Go Round in Circles

Billy Preston

About Will It Go Round in Circles

"Will It Go Round in Circles" is a song by American soul musician Billy Preston from his 1972 album Music Is My Life. It was written by Preston and Bruce Fisher. After its release as a single in March 1973, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for two weeks, and sold over a million copies. The song was the first of two number 1 hits for Preston as a solo performer, the other being "Nothing from Nothing", although he is also credited on the Beatles' 1969 hit "Get Back".  


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I got a song that ain't no melody, I'm gonna sing it to my friends
I got a song that ain't no melody, I'm gonna sing it to my friends

Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky
Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky

I got a story ain't no moral, I let the bad guy win every once in a while
I got a story ain't no moral, I let the bad guy win every once in a while

Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky
Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky

I got a dance that ain't got no steps, I'm gonna let the music move me around
I got a dance that ain't got no steps, I'm gonna let the music move me around

Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky
Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky

Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky
Will it go round in circles, will it fly high like a bird up in the sky

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Billy Preston

William Everett "Billy" Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) was an American musician whose work included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. Preston became famous first as a session musician with such artists as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and was later successful as a solo artist with such hit pop singles as "Outa-Space", its sequel, Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing from Nothing", and a string of albums and guest appearances with artists like Eric Clapton and Red Hot Chili Peppers. more »

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Written by: Billy Preston, Bruce Carleton Fisher

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Will It Go Round in Circles" is a 1972 funk and soul number by Billy Preston.
Released
It was released in 1973 as part of his "Music Is My Life" album.
Song Composition
Preston co-wrote the song with Bruce Fisher, a songwriter and producer.
Chart-Topping Success
It became one of Preston's biggest hits and reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 7, 1973.
Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single Gold, proving its popularity during its release.
Grammy Awards
Billy Preston won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for the instrumental rendition of the song.
Song Theme
The song generally speaks about life’s repetitiveness and monotony, and it expresses a philosophical musings about the cyclical nature of life.
Covers
Since its release, the song has been covered by numerous artists, from Phish to the Jerry Garcia Band.
Pop Culture
The song is often referenced in popular culture, with appearances in hit movies and TV shows like "Meet the Parents" and "House M.D."
Legacy
"Will It Go Round in Circles" remains one of Preston's most enduring and well-loved tracks, and it continues to enjoy radio airplay nearly half a century after its release.

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