The Great Mahalia Jackson

Track Listings
1. When the Saints Go Marching In    
2. Lord's Prayer    
3. In the Garden    
4. My Country 'Tis of Thee    
5. Onward, Christian Soldiers    
6. Down by the Riverside    
7. I Believe    
8. Danny Boy    
9. Sunrise, Sunset    
10. Mighty Fortress Is Our God    
11. Abraham, Martin and John    
12. What the World Needs Now Is Love    
13. Let There Be Peace    
14. Abide With Me    
15. My Faith    
16. Garden of Prayer    
17. Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen    
18. Just a Closer Walk With Thee    
19. Rock of Ages    
20. We Shall Overcome    

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Come on Children Let's Sing: Great Songs of Love and Faith
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • New frontiers
  • Pretty nice
  • An odd pairing.
 Come on Children Let's Sing: Great Songs of Love and Faith
Mahalia Jackson
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000244F46
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Come on Children Let's Sing - Mahalia Jackson
  2. If We Never Needed the Lord Before (We Sure Do Need Him Now) - Falls-Jones Ensemble, , Mahalia Jackson
  3. Because His Name Is Jesus - Mahalia Jackson
  4. You Must Be Born Again - Mahalia Jackson
  5. Brown Baby - Mahalia Jackson
  6. Christian's Testimony - Mahalia Jackson
  7. Keep A-Movin' - Mahalia Jackson
  8. Christian Duty - Mahalia Jackson
  9. One Step (Toward the Lord) - Mahalia Jackson
  10. Because - Mahalia Jackson,
  11. Whither Thou Goest - Mahalia Jackson,
  12. Trees - Mahalia Jackson,
  13. My Task - Mahalia Jackson,
  14. My Friend - Mahalia Jackson,
  15. House I Live In (That's America to Me) - Mahalia Jackson,
  16. Danny Boy - Mahalia Jackson,
  17. Green Leaves of Summer - Mahalia Jackson, John Williams
  18. I've Done My Work - Mahalia Jackson,
  19. Rosary - Mahalia Jackson,
  20. Crying in the Chapel - Mahalia Jackson,
  21. Perfect Day - Mahalia Jackson,

Album Description

Born in New Orleans, the home of blues and Dixieland music, Mahalia Jackson heard only sacred music at home. Further inspired by the music of Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, Jackson was to become the greatest gospel singer ever. These two albums, originally released by Columbia in the early 1960s, feature Jackson backed by the Falls-Webb ensemble (on "Come On Children...") and the orchestra and chorus of Johnny Williams (on "Great Songs..."). In 1962, Mahalia Jackson was awarded a Grammy in the Sacred/Inspirational/Religious category for the "Great Songs Of Love And Faith" album.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars New frontiers.......2004-11-11

I find no inconsistency with Mahalia's music whether with full orchestra or just the gospel backing. Her voice is magnificent in both albums. "Great Songs of Love and Faith" is well-done. She is in excellent voice. It is unfair to put Mahalia on a shelf and disregard the diversity of her recording efforts. No, this one is not gospel but, as the title indicates, it is faithful to her convictions. This album won an award (gold) at its time. Before her death, Mahalia planned to record the music of Israel and Hawaii also. Too bad she didn't live long enough. I love this CD and encourage anyone who loves this person to buy it and listen to great music. These are grand old favorites with the implicit Jacksonian touch.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty nice.......2004-09-15

Yes, COME ON CHILDREN, LET'S SING is an awesome album alone. I would agree that the pairing with GREAT SONGS OF LOVE AND FAITH is weird, but I'm glad that they were included together. It proves to the listener that Mahalia Jackson could do more than just yell, scream, and holler, like many feel that she does. Mahalia could handle it all. So this pairing shows the 'churchy' side of Mahalia and the romantic, operatic side of Mahalia, which still remains Christian.

I'm not too fond of GREAT SONGS OF LOVE AND FAITH, but several of the selections really minister to me. Songs like "My Friend," "I've Done My Work," "That's America To Me," and "The Green Leaves of Summer" are, in my opinion, the four best songs on that album. When I hear Mahalia sing "My Friend," it brings tears to my eyes. Such a blessed, angelic voice! Mahalia doesn't sound uncomfortable on GREAT SONGS OF LOVE & FAITH- it's just a new sound that many haven't been introduced to!

3 out of 5 stars An odd pairing........2004-05-26

The 1960 release of "Come On Children, Let's Sing" would be a 5-star rating by itself, since it is a Gospel recording true to Ms. Jackson's tradition. Songs like "One Step", "The Christian's Testimony" and Tom Dorsey's "If We Ever Needed The Lord Before" are landmarks of the Christian Faith. The style of Mahalia's singing here is consistant with her earlier recordings for Apollo Records and she is backed by her regular pianist Mildred Falls along with Willie Webb (Roberta Martin Singers) on organ and a righteous rhythm section of James Rainey (guitar), Aaron Bell (bass) and Osie Johnson (drums). But here's where the fun ends. "Songs of Love And Faith" is a typical left curve Columbia Records was famous for throwing. Although Mahalia tackles the god-awful material like a pro (eg. Dinah Washington, Billie Holliday), it is clear she is not comfortable with it. Why Collectibles didn't pair up "Great Gettin' Up Mornin'" or "Make A Joyful Noise" with the first album, is beyond belief.
Gimme That Old Time Religion
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome stuff!!
  • Pure Joy
 Gimme That Old Time Religion
Sista Monica
Manufacturer: Mo Muscle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005K9W4
Release Date: 2001-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Bye and Bye (When the Morning Comes)
  2. Walk Around Heaven All Day - Sista Monica
  3. Gimmie That Old Time Religion
  4. Didn't It Rain
  5. Down by the River Side
  6. Stranger (Blessed My Soul and Gone)
  7. Walk All Over God's Heaven
  8. Amazing Grace/Motherless Child
  9. When the Saints Go Marching In
  10. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
  11. Don't Knock
  12. I Want Jesus to Walk With Me
  13. Gimmie That Old Time Religion

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome stuff!!.......2001-07-18

Sista Monica can do old time gospel like no one else. This is a fantastic cd and I highly reccomend it to everyone.

4 out of 5 stars Pure Joy.......2001-07-04

Album feels like it was pure joy for singers, musicians and studio to produce. One gets the sense it was a tribute to the songs Sista Monica grew up with and wanted to recreate, as a rememberance to her roots.
The Christmas Album: 20 Great Favorites Performed By 20 Great Artists
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    		The Christmas Album: 20 Great Favorites Performed By 20 Great Artists
    Barbara Streisand , Andy Williams , Johnny Mathis , Tim Nabors , The Ray Conniff Singers , Johnny Cash , Tony Bennett , Mary Robins , Frank Sinatra , and Mahalia Jackson
    Manufacturer: Columbia
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000P442N2
    The Great Mahalia Jackson
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      		The Great Mahalia Jackson
      Mahalia Jackson
      Manufacturer: Rajon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0009A1B9U
      Release Date: 2005-05-03

      Tracks:

      1. Didn't It Rain
      2. Come to Jesus
      3. I Wonder If I Will Ever Rest
      4. Walkin' to Jerusalem
      5. It's Real
      6. Hands of God
      7. Said He Would (He Calmed the Ocean)
      8. In the Upper Room
      9. God Spoke to Me
      10. His Eye Is on the Sparrow
      11. I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy
      12. Jesus Is with Me
      13. Just as I Am
      14. How I Got Over
      15. Lord's Prayer
      16. He's the One
      17. These Are They

      Tracks:

      1. It Pays to Serve Jesus
      2. I Gave Up Everything to Follow Him
      3. I'm Getting Nearer My Home
      4. I'm Glad Salvation Is Free
      5. God Answers Prayers
      6. I Do, Don't You
      7. Just Over the Hill
      8. Last Mile of the Way
      9. Shall I Meet You Over Yonder
      10. Walk with Me
      11. Get Away Jordan
      12. Child of the King
      13. I Can Put My Trust in Jesus
      14. Since the Fire Started Burning in My Soul
      15. There's Not a Friend Like Jesus
      16. In My Home over There
      17. Amazing Grace

      Tracks:

      1. If You See My Saviour
      2. Tired
      3. Dig a Little Deeper in God's Love
      4. I Have a Friend
      5. Even Me
      6. Move on Up a Little Higher, Pt. 1
      7. What Could I Do?
      8. I'm Going to Tell God
      9. (I'm Going To) Wait Until He Comes
      10. He Knows My Heart
      11. I Want to Rest
      12. God Shall Wipe All Tears Away
      13. Keep Me Every Day
      14. Oh My Lord
      15. God's Gonna Seperate the Wheat from the Tares
      16. Amazing Grace [Alternate Take]
      17. Move on Up a Little Higher, Pt. 2
      The Great Mahalia Jackson
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        		The Great Mahalia Jackson
        Mahalia Jackson
        Manufacturer: Rajon
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00042YBKE
        Release Date: 2004-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. Didn't It Rain
        2. Come to Jesus
        3. I Wonder If I Will Ever Rest
        4. Walkin' to Jerusalem
        5. It's Real
        6. Hands of God
        7. Said He Would (He Calmed the Ocean)
        8. In the Upper Room
        9. God Spoke to Me
        10. His Eye Is on the Sparrow
        11. I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy
        12. Jesus Is with Me
        13. Just as I Am
        14. How I Got Over
        15. Lord's Prayer
        16. He's the One
        17. These Are They

        Tracks:

        1. It Pays to Serve Jesus
        2. I Gave Up Everything to Follow Him
        3. I'm Getting Nearer My Home
        4. I'm Glad Salvation Is Free
        5. God Answers Prayers
        6. I Do, Don't You
        7. Just Over the Hill
        8. Last Mile of the Way
        9. Shall I Meet You Over Yonder
        10. Walk with Me
        11. Get Away Jordan
        12. Child of the King
        13. I Can Put My Trust in Jesus
        14. Since the Fire Started Burning in My Soul
        15. There's Not a Friend Like Jesus
        16. In My Home over There
        17. Amazing Grace

        Tracks:

        1. If You See My Saviour
        2. Tired
        3. Dig a Little Deeper in God's Love
        4. I Have a Friend
        5. Even Me
        6. Move on Up a Little Higher, Pt. 1
        7. What Could I Do?
        8. I'm Going to Tell God
        9. (I'm Going To) Wait Until He Comes
        10. He Knows My Heart
        11. I Want to Rest
        12. God Shall Wipe All Tears Away
        13. Keep Me Every Day
        14. Oh My Lord
        15. God's Gonna Seperate the Wheat from the Tares
        16. Amazing Grace [Alternate Take]
        17. Move on Up a Little Higher, Pt. 2

        Album Details

        General Critical Consensus Holds Mahalia Jackson as the Greatest Gospel Singer Ever to Live; A Major Crossover Success Whose Popularity Extended Across Racial Divides, She was Gospel's First Superstar, and Even Decades after her Death Remains for Many Listeners a Defining Symbol of the Music's Transcendent Power. With her Singularly Expressive Contralto, Jackson Continues to Inspire the Generations of Vocalists which Follow in her Wake; Among the First Spiritual Performers to Introduce Elements of Blues Into her Music, She Infused Gospel with a Sensuality and Freedom it Had Never Before Experienced, and her Artistry Rewrote the Rules Forever.

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