My Great Grandma used to play her musics almost everyday and she didn't like English speaking songs or musics because it wasn't her native tongue and she didn't know English... Out of curiousity, one day I asked her why she like Mahalia so musch she said, "She sing with such passion, I don't understand English but the passion in her voice interprets!" May the Sweet Lord bless you Miss Mahalia,... I miss you so much Grandma, Aloha vau ia oe Makua'hine O Hawai'i nei...

She wasn't the best gospel singer in the world at that time. She was the best singer, period. Her voice had limitless power and range and she used it to full effect.

If Nat Cole called her the "World's Greatest Gospel Singer" then it's settled. She's the best!

@aclark903

3 жыл бұрын

Then again I think Jesus is pretty happy whenever anyone sings a gospel song and means it.

Elvis said she was his favorite singer .Amen to that.

@fabianferrada2501

4 жыл бұрын

She was Donna Summer's favorite singer as well.

@dustfreequeen5151

3 жыл бұрын

Johnny Cash said she was his favorite gospel singer too.

New Orleans' own Mahalia Jackson. One of the greatest singers ever in any genre. Rest in peace, Ms. Mahalia, you earned it.

@andyscomiinngg

3 жыл бұрын

hey, you alive ? 💀

vocalist aren't made like her anymore. what an ICON.

I'm glad she lived in a time when recording technology existed, so that we don't have to content ourselves with hearing tales of her performances, and being left to imagine what she sounded like. How fortunate we are to have the evidence readily available to us. That woman had one heck of a voice, and knew how to use it.

@wmauibill

5 жыл бұрын

rloomis3 you are spot on ...thank God for recorded sound

@omarrkoroma7859

4 жыл бұрын

What a time

@iplaytennisallday

4 жыл бұрын

Me to

@quarmainestephenson8403

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the good thing about KZread It’s a time machine

@ankurpriyadarshan

Жыл бұрын

so true....

They didn't need to use a microphone for her. People at home could hear her all over the continent.

@mrpeach2023

6 жыл бұрын

Pixies Pitch Metaphorically, not literally.

@omarrkoroma7859

4 жыл бұрын

so special isn't 't she!

She Is Singing Like That In Heaven!!!!,What A Beautiful Voice

Mahalia never sang R&R in her life. She was a consistent gospel singer all her life. She did sing a bit with Duke Ellington, but nothing inconsistent with her vocation as a gospel singer. The song that best desribe her saintly life is I'M GONNA LIVE THE LIFE I SING ABOUT IN MY SONGS. You are still singing for the Lord, sister. You will never be forgotten.

There are no words to describe this woman's voice. She was just amazing...

@clairey6407

4 жыл бұрын

I love her smile as she sings 😊. She's fabulous!

@RJNumber45

3 жыл бұрын

@@clairey6407 i was always caught up watching her amazing facial expressions while she sings... its pure beauty to me

One of the BEST voices ever. Idc what anyone else says, this woman's voice is like no other. Perfection!

@Ayn-zk2lo

18 күн бұрын

Yes. we Need this type of REAL TALENT and Uplifting Motivation to get us through our Daily Lives! 🙏

Mahalia was truly an anointed woman of God

Now this is amazing. I've been listening to her since birth, I'm now 37. She had so heart and soul with that voice, I'm from New Orleans and I went to her grave. To me that was an honor. I bet you're up in heaven singing away...

Casual Nat King Cole introduction.

@astroflunky8377

5 жыл бұрын

Riiiight I love hearing him speak!

In addition to Mahalia, those two accompanist had that organ & piano singing, too!

Yes..sang it Sis. What a mighty God we serve.

DO YOU KNOW THE STORY OF THE BATTLE OF JERICOAH? IF NO, its really worthy checking it out in the Bible, one of the most amazing stories of Faith and hard work.

@johnbostic1226

Жыл бұрын

And with slushees and French peas

@ladytic5883

19 күн бұрын

Amen 🙏

@queen22094

6 күн бұрын

@@markwyliecraig ALL OF GODS WORD US A BLESSING WHEN OBEYED. AND THE MOST WONDERFUL THING JOSHUA AND CALEB , WAS BECAUSE GOD SAID THEY WERE OF A DIFFERENT SPIRIT . THEY WERE SO OBEDIENT AND DEEPLY NOT FICTITIOUSLY OR THROUGH HYPOCRISY AND HEATHENISM LIKE THE OTHER ISRAELITES THEY TRUSTED GOD!LOVED

You can feel it coming from the depths of her soul!! RIP Mahalia !

"The praise went up...and the walls came down"!

i sang this great song at school when i was 9 years old and now i am 26 years old it brings back memories !

...and the walls came tumbeling down..!!! praise the Lord. what a wonderful God we have.

OMG,her voice is beautiful !

@SuperGuanine

3 жыл бұрын

It reflects her SOUL.

HAIL THE QUEEN!!!!! nuff said

@Netbe277

5 жыл бұрын

Jhonven1 Hail The Queen 👑

Annointed by God! gives me the chills...

Being a Tenn Native very proud of our Native Daughter she and Aretha ate from Tenn. Greetings from Chicago I got Married in her Church . Gods Blessings to all.

Incredible!! the most remarkable gospel singer of all time!

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi shanna, hope you’re okay?

It just never get's old....timeless music!

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna hope you’re okay?

Wow I Remember We Had To Sing This Song While Going To Vacation Bible School Thank You Jesus God Continue To Bless And Yes She's In A Much Beautiful Place With A Brand New Body Jumping For Joy Celebrating

Joshua fit the battle of Jericho Jericho, Jericho Joshua fit the battle of Jericho The walls came tumblin' down, Hallelujah

Man, that powerful voice. Incredible.

heard her back in the day, she was amazing. at some point in her life, she devoted her life to singing gospel and would not longer sing secular songs.

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol hope you’re okay?

First song I wanted to hear around noon yesterday! The walls came tumbling down, hallelujah!

@Emeless

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that hateful Trump administration's ugly politics came tumbling down.

this is my mom's most favorite singer eva n trust she gat dat same voice, but she didn't get to use it at the time she wanted to, but in the will of God she will and the anointing gon cause mountains to come down n jehovah will get the glory

Nat King Cole was televised without any sponsors - no commercials b/c no one would sponsor his show. Yet he was so good, and so beloved he had a weekly show anyway. Go figure that out. Why no one would sponsor his tv show.

@SuperGuanine

3 жыл бұрын

It was and is all about 💲💲💲.

@aprobstayahoo

3 жыл бұрын

Fear of boycott. Would've been funny if a really huge, huge corporation had sponsored him just for the heck of it, but as Lucky 1038 says, it's all about the dough.

That voice is an instrument a new instrument i tell you.

I just came across this song and I am amazed 👏🙌

Omg goosebumps😮

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, hope you’re okay?

Elvis Presley was so moved by her voice that he sang it himself. If Nat and Elvis were that moved by Mahalia Jackson, then that says a lot. The Queen? No question.

Oh My God! What a Voice!

My mother loved her

I don't care about the biblical debates. Mahalia Jackson is the greatest singer ever and a national treasure. Just listen to this and that is self-evident.

Holy shit. I haven't heard/listened to this song in ages, but for some reason, it popped into my head tonight. Hallelujah ms. Jackson, hallelujah.

The need to make a movie of her life and Queen Latifah show be the one to play her. God Bless Mahalia Jackson Praise be the day when she is alive again in the Kingdom of God

Mahalia Jackson set the standard for gospel singers. Her voice was truly anointed!! God used her in a mighty way!

What a gifted voice, could listen to her all day.

Stupendous, elegant and funky all at once.

Wow!!! Loved it and I am certain those that disliked it was just because they need glasses and missed the right button. How could you not enjoy that powerful voice and message.

How wonderful to have a great singer

I love this song. My son's name is Joshua and I swear I would fight all of his battles for him.💪💪❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@mc08nugget

7 жыл бұрын

your words have power

@almahernandez8359

6 жыл бұрын

and so is mine too...I was at the hospital not knowing what to name my son until the nurse came for the second time and she said better think of something because next time I come will be the last time so you can get discharge and go home you gotta name your son. so I said Lord in your name I pray help me name my son Joshua it is Joshua is his name. I'm a very spiritual person although I dont know much about the Bible.

a dynamic performance. She is so colorful! I love it!!!

A VERY POWERFUL VOICE .....

Sing it, Mahalia!

@SuperGuanine

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what my mom used to say when we were listening to Mahalia's records when I was growing up in the early 50s.

I love the strength of her voice.

You have to enjoy these moments, I love Ms. Mahalia Jackson! May her greatness and singing live on! LadyT

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lady T,hope you’re okay?

Beautiful voice.

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, hope you’re okay?

Two of the greatest entertainers and Americans ever

Authentic talent soulful music with Holy Spirit.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thats god given music!

Great Amazing timeless song beautiful beautiful !!!

CHILLS, CHILLS, CHILLS UP N DOWN MY SPINE AND ITS 85 DEGREES IN HERE.

one thing i notice about the older singers, they could hit and note, hold it, stretch it out..one reason I think todays singers are less skilled. Today they feel like they have to go up and down a scale...what a pleasure to hear her hit that last note.

OMG! I dont't belive... This song I always listen... In the Brazil... I know no this is antiquity... Beautyfull! 👏👏👏

Amazing and breathtaking.. And beautiful!! Love her!!!!

Imagine a duet between Mahalia & Ella.

thankyou on thanksgiving mahalia

You betta sang Mother!

incredible voice & spirit...

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian hope you’re okay?

So wonderful! I could just crawl INTO this song ;-)

I miss singin' like this.

Thank you for sharing this! Precious Gem is the Word!

@02waltercoverin71

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nina, hope you’re okay?

Yes Sing Mahalia Sing!

I heard this at school today😄🎤🎧🎼🎷🎺🎸🎻🎹🎬

@jessica9906

7 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome!

Ultimate gospel gods gift to the world 😇💜✝️💞👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

For the love of God!! Now THAT is a voice!! Blessed by God she is.

Queen!!! 👑 Whoooo..... Boy, she brings the spirit. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Singing this at Young Voices in Monday the 18th 💕

@caitlinxx8801

8 жыл бұрын

+Edward Marques It went brilliant thanks

The very best..... the voice is the best ....good praise the lord.........

Can't get enough of that Golden Crisp....

Minds are truly admirable! I admire your mighty acts. My dear God is with you, as a mighty giant. and Joshua went to Jericho. Joshua 6:1-23 For with God nothing is impossible. (Luke 1:37) I'm real proud of you. It is admirable!.

The two giants that God gave to the world. This is the love of God. R.I.P.

When I See Ms Mahalia, I See My God Mother, Lord Rest Their Souls🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I never listen to this kind of music, but this was magnific.

@SuperGuanine

3 жыл бұрын

This is not a "kind of music." It's MAHALIA JACKSON.

What a voice! The joy in het eyes. Seeing this, you gotta love music! Thanks for posting

@SuperGuanine

3 жыл бұрын

Seeing this, you gotta love MAHALIA.

I agree with you that there is so many wonderfully talented performers from all styles of music past and present whose work is represented here on KZread. Thanks for viewing and posting your thoughtful comment!

Can't get enough of that Golden Crisp

Ultimate gospel gods gift to earth 💞😇✝️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Wow,what a voice-just wonderful.

Best Gospel singer ever

A great song and a wonderful voice!!!

Mahalia Jackson: Joshua Went (Fit) The Battle Of Jericho. Excellent. Heart Felt. The Singing Mahalia with Imitation Of Life and Natalie Wood is excellent. William Jerry Guthrie

I actually remember seeing this on TV , I was 12. O.M.G. she had power in her voice.

She had a beautiful spirit and lovely voice

Heard this in Music Class and INSTANLEY Loved it!

Yes Lord! Thank you for sending Mahalia to this earth!

is a great song, and mahalia is a wonderful singer!

I love it🥰

I'm doing this song at walnut grove elementary I'm in fith grade I like this song

Nobody did it better than Mahalia. Thanks for posting this.

My Sunday school teacher, Ms. Harris sung this song for the first I’ve ever heard it on the piano. Black history carried down through history is so amazing!!! I’m still influenced by it In 2019!