Mahalia Jackson - Down By The Riverside

[@kcope001]

Love you Miss Mahalia. From this 35 year old (fellow Louisianan) white boy. You have been a constant presence in my life and I'll see ya in heaven.

[@JGD998]

Her faith in God was just amazing

[@Leiri84]

Dear Mahalia, I scketched a portrait of you during the time my heart was broken, because I wanted your song to be in my heart and mind. It helps so much to hear your voice praising God, then I know that I can praise God too in my own way. This song makes me happy when I am alone and no one is listening, then I can sing too. I have a deep appreciation for the life you had on earth and I hope the Lord is listening on the other side; I want him to tell you how important your life is even now.

[@PeaceFan1]

Mahalia's Singing just Speaks to my SOUL!! THANK YOU JESUS for Creating Mahalia! I can't wait to hear her sing for you in HEAVEN!!!

[@stevenwilliambaylessparks3730]

She sings more in 3 minutes than most performers do in a lifetime.

[@No-se4zh]

Effectless as well

[@PeaceFan1]

AMEN!!!

[@danyallehoward2873]

You'd better preach.

[@heidimiltz7794]

I had the great honor of hearing Mahalia in Hanover in 1971. I will never forget her performance. Infinitely impressive. Really huge voice

[@RevJoe88]

I always tear up at the 1:27 mark when she starts clapping and smiling, because you can tell she knows where she’s going when she dies and that she’s looking forward to it. It started getting good to her, and for those few moments she forgot that she was in failing health. Its beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time...

[@elenaasafyeva7456]

She’s an amazing singer and her voice helps us to survive today...😍💝

[@quindelldoyle2487]

What magnificent woman. Her music continues to uplift me.,, Her music speaks to us through the corridors of time.

[@phillipmckie4913]

Mahalia makes an Atheist believe in the Lord.

[@robert.m.c63]

Oh my gosh I remember seeing this on the Flip Wilson Show when i around 8 or 9!

[@TheMontanus777]

Isaiah 2:4 "...they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks : nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." More people should hear such singing. Perhaps the seeds of peace would take root in the garden of their souls.....Mahalia you are not forgotten! drake b.

[@katymartin5026]

OMG! LORD have mercy look at my great granny! The spirit of the living GOD was in the room that day Granny loves the Lord wholeheartedly she went to the grave loving the lamb of GOD ! Forever in my heart I just love and adore you Momma Jackson!

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Katy hope you’re okay?

[@nicholala74]

The song is certainly deep in her heart, She was so happy to sing it.

[@DavidHFinke]

A highlight for me as a young man (I’m now 80) was in 1966 during the Chicago Freedom Movement, when Dr. King came to give a public face to the effort to open up the housing market to everyone, regardless of race. At one of the rallies which would precede the marches we had into all-white neighborhoods, at a church near 71st and Ashland (I think Stroy Freeman was the pastor,) Mahalia introduced Dr. King, by singing “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho.” Such love, such energy, such passion! Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was transfixed, and glowing from ear to ear. That was a great kick-off for what became a brutal confrontation with a racist mob, which burned dozens of cars and pelted the marchers with bricks, bottles, and firecrackers. It was a testament to the organizers (which involved American Friends Service Committee - Quakers, for whom I started working the next year) and Dr. King and folks like Mother Marhalia that the marchers completely adhered to a Discipline of Nonviolence. We knew where the Source of Strength was, and God was our protector as we did a contemporary version of “Fittin’ the Battle of Jericho.” “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, sayeth the Lord.” -David H. Finke, now in Oberlin, Ohio, and grateful for all who have guided me On the Way.

[@dorianmac7466]

Wow Thank You for sharing.

[@PeaceFan1]

That was Flip Wilson in the audience.. on his show.. THAT is AWESOME!!!

[@Alpine_Joe]

I'm 100% with you on this. Being a card carrying atheist in no way precludes me from appreciating great gospel music like this.

[@sheltv100]

The spirit of the Lord rushed through that studio so much that even Flip Wilson couldn't jest about having church.

[@ericmichael6024]

My favorite singer of all time!!!🥺💜

[@robert.m.c63]

Mine too! ❤️

[@victordunson719]

Mine as well ❤

[@Lynn-zo8pp]

ROCK THE HOUSE FOR OUR KING JESUS MAHALIA

[@nitro5247]

It's quite funny how such a bright and cheerful song can elicit such a powerful emotional response in so many people. This, this is the true power of music.

[@outerspaceoutpost]

A true believer in God, she had remarkable faith & she sure was & even now is inspiring. She sure inspires me. In a word Brilliant! God bless.

[@CharlesHenriBatjoens]

So faith in this song ..In my God I surrender !

[@ΚώσταςΤσαγκάρης-η7β]

"Gonna put on my golden shoes!" (2.04). Compare with the following excerpt: 'Mahalia Jackson skipped down the dirt road after her ten-year-old brother. “Peter,” she cried, “wait for me.” Peter was on his way to the levee along the Mississippi River. He looked back at his five-year-old sister, playing along after him. “Hurry up, Halie,” he called. Mahalia didn’t really care whether she caught up with him or not. Mostly she enjoyed skipping along barefooted in the fine dirt. Gradually the dust formed a light brown coating on her feet which looked like a pair of shoes. She laughed and called to her brother, “Wait for me, Peter. Wait to see my new shoes.” ' (from Montrew Dunham, Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion, Patria Press Inc., 2003, page 1). What a passionate executant! Thanks a lot for the video.

[@francobsd1]

Non è una voce, è uno strumento. Grande!

[@PennTrafford]

I often find myself wondering how Mahalia felt toward the end of her life, in her final few years, when she was only in her late 50s. Her beloved Dr. King had died in 1968 and her own health was failing. Did she feel discouraged? Possibly. But she kept going on, strong in her faith in God and always wanting to uplift and encourage others through her music and ministry. Here we are, nearly four decades after her death, still being uplifted. It's as though she never really left.

[@gregoryjones4636]

She is truly one of the best singers she brings Joy to your soul and body and can take you to the next level

[@antoniojohnson3929]

I wish I can bring her back

[@jacquelinehubbard6702]

Will always love this precious musical ministry She will always be the greatet

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Jacqueline hope you’re okay?

[@shinjitekawatta]

Wow... the ENERGY in this song and her singing are amazing!

[@soulfullsongbird88]

I love the Great and Extrodinary Ms.Mahalia

[@hvngfunnn]

She deserved so much more! She was God sent!!!

[@phillipmckie4913]

The hardships in her growing up years molded her to be blast of the blessing she was and what her music today represent. The lord gave her an overdose of grace to share among us. She is missed by all for what she gave to humanity.

[@roselloyd1992]

Great woman of God.

[@sdh74]

What I love about watching her in these clips, is how she start off, kinda subdued, just eases her way into it, and before you know it, she takes off like a 747!!! She gets to clappin and stompin, and throwin her head . . . and it's a WHOLE new experience inside of the same song!!! SHE WAS A JEWEL!!!

[@WaltClarkWCmusicmaker]

I encourage to seek the God that Mother Jackson is singing about :) Praying for you as a brother. Be blessed.

[@bullycatmom]

@ezikah Sallie Martin is at 1:54. She was a gospel singer and an even better business woman from my understanding. She had her own group and did much work with Thomas Dorsey. There is a great video on here with the two of them in their latter years. Her voice had a gruffness to it but I love the sound. She was not a Mahalia. She was who God created her to be, Sallie Martin! Check her out on here. I think you will enjoy her.

[@Mysteike]

Thank you. Love Miss Mahalia. I'm blessed.

[@littlemayqueen]

this is what i've been loooking for

[@MzChristi0124]

true Gospel bar none! A beautiful voice!

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Tina hope you’re okay?

[@greghot]

this is spirit, this is soul, this is fire, ........ she always reached inward and out flows and an amazing testament to the human spirit, and even, via youtube year later, .......still connects to our hearts

[@xenakaii]

Her voice never aged..even when she did...TIMELESS!!!!!!!!!

[@MyDaiLyJurneii]

i love how her words fade...and how she say HA...love her sooo much

[@summer3100]

mahalia Jackson and ethel waters .... they re-awaken our thoughts and make us feel alive.

[@CharlesHenriBatjoens]

Cela glace le sang ce vieux chant guerrier , chanté par Mahalia Jackson !

[@adaltonaparecidorodrigues1706]

She is really a great Singer

[@siscatify]

When you know where your headed you don't mind leaving this earth....Death is more scarier when you do bad and know your headed to the mischief man himself....God is real and alive-cant you feel it-I can-hes here, and sometimes hes at one location more than others,God is like us, he just wants to be loved.......praise him..

[@marciopirata50]

Mahalia maravilhosa voce foi .. Estou vendo um filme sobre sua vida .. Era lindo como você amou a Deus

[@Charlesstone-l1o]

The one and only!!!!

[@mfaile1]

it even more powerful to know that she was very sick when she did this...

[@adaltonaparecidorodrigues1706]

Wonderful song

[@mfaile1]

If u look deeper into the words you find an even stronger message...

[@austincrosby8129]

love this song & love mahalia! i like she gets more excited as the song progresses!

[@Lynn-zo8pp]

OH HALLELUJAH KING JESUS

[@Unstoppable25]

She looks so glamorous!!! VERY BEAUTIFUL

[@asbisoulo]

The QUEEN❤❤✊🏿✊🏿

[@maatspear]

It was rare that a soul song with talking passes was successful on the Hot 100. It hit #5 impressively. It also was his first No. 1 on the RB chart.

[@boominjojo]

AMAZING!!!! This tune gives hymnal vibes to it and brings the gospel and jazz combo.

[@GENSAMSHARPE]

im just sittn here wondeirin who was the fool that would dislike this......smh

[@uncleelroy2]

Raise the ROOF, Miss Jackson! Our loss is Heaven's gain... RIP...

[@toniwhite12]

LMBO!!! mahalia be gettin down in this video!!! lol and i love the hair thats 4 her lol go girl she actin like she 20 yo in this vid lol love you girl!!!

[@kaydengraves6854]

Go head Mahalia!!!

[@eagleswing44]

What an amazing talent! The joy she exuded!

[@misterbee66]

I looooooove you Ms. Jackson, you are my very favorite gospel artist.

[@ReddzVoice]

That's great to see MAHALIA JACKSON'S good friend SALLIE MARTIN [1:53] there to support her. Peace and love...

[@12Radius]

Great song !!! That n. korea guy needs to hear this and do it! And some of our past folks who held office also.

[@traceyraybould7148]

This is what being able to sing is

[@kingnice5687]

I love when she start clapping I wish she was still hear

[@ertfgghhhh]

thats the grandma is feeln it, clap, lol

[@marioparty12345]

You and me both . Truly the Queen of Gospel

[@Rowoches]

I LOVE the way she moves when she says, "Gonna put on my golden shoes!" Go'head!!

[@wolfuhz]

wtf 1 dislike >:( Mahalia Jackson was one of the best singers in the world!

[@brendagray2725]

I want use your words, but you are so right. This lady was born to sing. how could anyone not love Mahalia. Go to another clip when she sings this song to probably maybe a Governor's dinner, all white audience, dignitaries and they loved her. Just youtube Mahalia singing down by the riverside and she's wearing a beautiful ivory gown she brought the house down with her pearlie gown. Lord God gave this woman a born gift. RIP MISS. JACKSON YOU ARE Sooo well missed. i was going on 10 years old.

[@csikose]

@PennTrafford the only important thing for me as that she will be remembered as long as humankind will exist, she is simply great, and nobody cares what did she do or did not do in her life she made something that will put her to the musical enciklopedia, and that is what counts

[@brendakerr-z1u]

LOVE HER MUSIC FOR 50YRS OR MORE

[@terraknohs8199]

Amen. Thank you for sharing.

[@mtsumusic]

Man I love this woman and her voice! From a 22 year old white boy

[@thekingofmoney2000]

mtsumusic What does race have to do with it? idiot!

[@brendagray2725]

I don't know you but i wish a lot of young people could hear her sing. Mahalia is THE G.O.A.T!!

[@khalilcanady2012]

mtsumusic you love God in her voice...universalove power.

[@lena2303]

I believe that you misunderstood, of course race has nothing to do with, it just happens that this kind of music is not that famous for white people.

[@laurentiuvaduva2933]

Amazing. It gets you out from the dead...

[@joanaisabelcolltruyol3090]

Wonderful.....

[@tikkunsoulam]

@PennTrafford I doubt whether that Mahalia knew the impact she would make and the countless generations that have come to learn not only about how triumphs in the style of gospel, but her impact on the Civil Rights movement and her support of Dr. King. In her later life she WAS very depressed plaqued with health problems. She continued to perform, sometimes going from bed to stage and vice versa. But she went on, as this is her last performance before her death in January 27, 1972

[@thegsdiana]

i love how she moves :D she was a wonderful woman

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Diana hope you’re okay?

[@thegsdiana]

@@02waltercoverin71 umm yeah im great lol hbu?

[@02waltercoverin71]

@@thegsdiana I’m okay as well, It’s nice meeting you.. I’m Walter Coverin from Germany but I live in Vermont Montpelier USA.. where are you from?

[@thegsdiana]

@@02waltercoverin71 are we really having this conversation in the comments section? lmao

[@02waltercoverin71]

@@thegsdiana yeah we’re having it, but do you mind we get to know each other more better??

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

Church lady is moved by the spirit at 1:53!

[@q.c.chieftain3085]

Justin Aames That was her lifelong friend gospel legend Mother Sallie Martin, who along with Mahalia worked with Professor Thomas A. Dorsey.

[@jamesw746]

THE BEST!!!

[@antd8259]

Love the run at 1:53!

[@karma342]

I LOVE THIS!!!!! INCREDIBLE!!

[@EvangMencykid]

Believe for his prescense is in this song, you can't help but feel it.

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Donna hope you’re okay?

[@EvangMencykid]

I am doing OK considering I lost my husband unexpectedly in April, keep me in your 🙏🏾.

[@02waltercoverin71]

@@EvangMencykid I’m so sorry about your lost, I lost my wife to a cancer 5years ago.. hope you’re getting along with it??

[@tikkunsoulam]

Mahalia got new teeth! The fast tempo on this one causes a lisp in her diction. She brings it down anyway! Her last performance before she passed! Wow what a woman!

[@brandonwashington341]

Flip looks like a little kid in awe so cute

[@devorah935]

Amen stunning singer

[@JudahCub1981]

That full, rich contralto never went anywhere...she just needed her strength back... :-)

[@bullycatmom]

It cracks me up how Sallie Martin is trying to behave herself. She know she want to shout! lol

[@MzShugr]

@gilmancrush When I first read your post, I didn't realize just how much this video would make me smile, until I watched it and did find myself smiling. I LOVE Mahalia Jackson. There is non as talented....

[@kathymichael7224]

Since that was the Flip Wilson Show, she must have passed very soon after. With her health problems and after the death of Dr. King she wasn't making too many appearances. She passed in 1972.

[@sinisterangelsan]

+Kathy Michael Thanks for posting when she sang this. As a young girl, I use to listen to her 8-track my parents had, never knowing who she was, but as a seven year old girl, she use to soothe me with her singing.

[@herasmarket]

+Kathy Michael she's good and glad i came across her. We sang this song when I was young and marching for peace.

[@grateful9181]

She doesn't look well.

[@caninbar]

I dream of Jeannie...Bewitched...Those were the days!

[@bullycatmom]

@BashaaniN wasn't she? Beautiful inside and out!

[@1joker88]

So true, and I would have had that video, but I was new to youtube and the whole downloading thing at the time. Basically, I did not know I could easily have downloaded the video on to my RealPlayer... But now I do know and I do it all of the time!

[@denjamaica7271]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ANTHEM 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@honeypie2555]

I aint gonna study war no more!!!! Halelluyah!!!

[@MzShugr]

@binstence That was Sallie Martin, but she was not his wife. She was his secretary. You are correct however, he is the Father of Gospel Music.

[@lolofeeful]

welch eine super Stimme, wunderbares Video, danke und Daumen hoch

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

You better sing it Halie!!!

[@bullycatmom]

@ezikah You are so right. Nothing to cover up it was all talent and she believed what she sang. Your channel is pretty eclectic! I think I saw about everything except a little Kathleen Battle. LOL I will be visiting it often!

[@1joker88]

@Hightea22 Yes I believe this was taped during the last summer before she died. About the footage of Sallie; She had requested Mahalia to ask Flip Wilson if she could be on the show, but due to time constraints they couldn't. But they were willing to give her two seconds as seen here, LOL!

[@MsLeigh72]

Amazed to see Flip Wilson sitting in the front row...

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Brenda hope you’re okay?

[@capanitahermosa9709]

SANTO ES DIOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!