Dinah Shore and Mahalia Jackson - Come On Children, Let's Sing

Two of the best ever. 1959

[@j.sabien1903]

Yo Mahalia & Dinah really sounded good together & u can tell they really enjoyed each other.

[@chairde]

I remember this when I was a child. Life was different then and prejudice was in the open. Diana was not only talented but could recognize great talent in others. Rumors were spread around that she was part black because of things like this duet. Both of these women were lovely people in a ugly time. I’m so glad this video exists. Both of course were stars in their time on pure talent.

[@josephmosikili1902]

I just love these two ladies. Someday in Glory, I will surely be happy to humbly greet them.

[@mylesburris3885]

Absolutely Phenomenal!!!!! Shondo to then!!!!!!

[@jayonnaj18]

It's so evident to me as a born-again Christian that Mahalia Jackson genuinely LOVED the Lord Jesus Christ and was a CHILD OF GOD!

[@rebeccahuffman9097]

No one can match her❤

[@Zen-Tao]

That was really lovely! 💜

[@RandomActivities]

Mahalia Jackson was great! Awesome voice!

[@taz-on-the-looseyusef5526]

anyone who hated Mahalia Jackson is really a demon

[@blessedassuranceprincess3958]

Its not Mahailia they hate its the God of Israel real she served... Dear Lord

[@Rowoches]

Thanks SOOO much for this! I truly enjoy seeing the 2 of them together. I also love their duet of "Elijah Rock."

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Shout to Harold Smith who penned this song. Harrold had a choir called the Harold smith majestics.

[@kangellrodriguez4607]

Both of them sing lord Jesus Christ amen

[@kangellrodriguez4607]

Hallelujah amen hallelujah hallelujah

[@MrKITCHENTALK]

Dinah Loved Her Some Mahalia Jackson

[@denisemarie8421]

yes she sure did

[@THembrey313]

And Ella my God I didn’t realize they were so close, visiting each other’s homes etc. they say Ella had a photo of Dinah in her living room.

[@davidmolina7543]

Without a doubt!

[@davidmolina7543]

Sad but true her show was cancelled because companies didn't want sponsor her..

[@jdsthird]

It was because of Dinah Shore that CBS gave Mahalia her own show. Then they chickened out because it was too ethnic despite its popularity. O_o

[@tatianaponomareva5774]

Amazing!

[@BaritonalHaunting]

I remember their duet of "Elijah Rock" bein' on here before, but I haven't been able to find it.

[@juniorgemini8076]

i think prejudice is a curse 😕 and a sin 🤔 these two people sings so beautiful together ❤

[@JRSnyderJrAZ]

That looks like the Norman Luboff Choir.

[@auroradarienzo]

[@lubabalomahlombe451]

Should've had Mahalia and Ella Fitzgerald.

[@robjanusch1345]

It's noticeable that Dinah NEVER touches Mahalia. SAD........

[@glencro]

I noticed that. I'm sure that wasn't allowed back then...agreed, very sad

[@reneegrant854]

Actually there's another video where they embrace each other

[@Tenortalker]

Such sad times , but Dinah Shore got some bad comments and real grief when she hugged Mahalia at the end of one of their duets. Dinah adored Mahalia and helped her to get her own tv series. She continued to present her on her show and show her affection for this great singer.

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

She did and was reprimanded. Dinah caught a lot of flack for that but in later years they did I noticed.

[@bobbybishop368]

Why does it matter ? They were there to sing a duet , not touch each other.

[@piustwelfth]

Most people don't realize that although a Southerner, Dinah Shore was Jewish.