Mahalia Jackson "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" from "Louis Armstrong at Newport 1970"

[@SierrenoMix]

This song is SO TIMELY for my family and I! My 13 year old sister has cancer, and Sunday I had gotten a call from my parents asking to gather all of my siblings to come and say our goodbyes… We prayed, we asked for a miracle, and here we are 5 days later and my sister has made a MIRACULOUS recovery and doctors are in AWE!

[@graceomoore3101]

How Wonderful❤ I have known several Miracles in my life.

[@dianehughes1205]

Hallelujah praise You Lord ❤

[@rosemaryseamster3239]

GLORY AND HONOR TO THE MOST HIGH GOD🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@meemee3901]

The Lord Jesus Christ will make a liar out of Dr. Everytime. They believe in science not the Lord. You continue to walk in your healing. God Bless you and your family.

[@juliamotlalepulematlimotau8861]

Praise the Lord

[@abrahamuyanna574]

I washing my car at the garage preparing to go to my mums place for the Easter Sunday celebration,and this song burst through my lips without knowing why, and I began singing it,the Cristy Lane version and I felt the presence of God, then I quickly searched KZbin and found Mahalia's version and I am in tears even as I type this. Dear Lord keep everyone that reads this write up,closely walking with you in Jesus Name✝️⛪

[@donaldewert2332]

Just wanted to say hello to you from Milwaukee 🙏

[@herbertross9278]

Father God I pray that I'll be closer to you as the days go by. In Jesus precious name ❤️

[@JustManT]

👊🏽🙏🏽..I’m with you.

[@nadinefearon2678]

Amen Jesus Christ my only hope; the only one who can comfort and deliver me from my brokenness ; I need him to stay close by me.

[@silvanaalvessantana8536]

❤Espírito Santo te encheu de unção 🥰

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Anyone listening in 2024 ... These legends will never die .....from Fort Worth, Texas

[@EricGordon-w9y]

This morning in Dayton Ohio. God bless everybody.

[@cargocat1]

Fabulous song!!! from Alberta.

[@EastwoodEdgewood]

Yes indeed! I’m from Fort Worth as well! God bless you!

[@Sdot87]

I just found this version from Threads. Came straight here for full song!

[@soteriaess610]

Watching from Australia 27/10/24 6.58 pm. God bless y'all🙏🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@timelessgospelmusic]

*May the unemployed get a job, may the sick be healed, and may whoever reads this message be blessed 🥲🙏❤*

[@rl1491]

whomever*

[@lydiadoumon6781]

Amen thank you your prayers ✝️✝️✝️

[@fernandoazevedo2612]

God Bless you too!!!

[@jamilahana1728]

May God bless you too friend.😊❤🙏

[@OpintoSanto]

Amen, may your words become prophetic for those who believe, God bless you

[@HardRockMiner]

If this don't light you up, brother, you ain't got no switches.

[@collinnc2001]

Amen.

[@sirbriankoga]

I am so lighted up and afraid people will have to wear sunglasses looking at me 😂

[@johnnydelap4490]

The Holy Spirit shall bring that comforting light in your darkness

[@sirbriankoga]

@@johnnydelap4490 thank you

[@MrGaberlunzie1]

Or there aint no juice going to the switch!

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

People stop looking at appearances!! I’m listening to the music and the message that it brings!! I’m still listening to this music ❤ she’s walking with Jesus, I love you Mahalia thanks sweetie for all your beautiful music ❤❤❤❤ Jesus I thank you for allowing me to be able to listen to such beautiful beautiful music

[@Utoldthem]

All praises😊

[@aphill2208]

I didn't see any comments about her hair, but I can say if anything negative was written it's from a young idiot or and old fool! To hear this beautiful voice and then zero in on her appearance is just ignorant!!!

[@Ayn-zk2lo]

Ms. Mahalia Jackson could sing the phone book 📚 and I would Never Stop Listening 🎧 to her. She is/still lives in Our lives. What a Wonderful PowerHouse she makes Us Feel the Power of Our Masters presence!! 🙏💓

[@Anweezy2u]

The pianist is underrated. She stayed with it throughout its entirety. Love it!!!

[@joannew-schmidhammer9325]

...what a powerful performance ... Mz Mahalia J n a class by herself. Look at Mr. Louis Armstrong's and the audience response. The impromptu duet at the end is everything. The Holy Spirit was dancing ! This recording has made my morning July 24th, 2021

[@brucecarpenter8640]

She was one of the best gospel piano players ever.

[@adonaiyah2196]

And the Organists moustache matches his bow tie 1:06

[@lindaeubanks5586]

PRAISE God. Need a closer walk Lord Amen...

[@jefferyball7672]

@@brucecarpenter8640 new Orleans Chicago

[@luciechapello1008]

We will never see the likes of these great performers. They sang when it was a different time in the World. Magnificent performance.

[@KhanyisileNyembezi-n4k]

I could give your comment 10 likes.... Oh yes!

[@EvelinaBrown-is2oj]

My parents is very religious and my grandmother just listen to her until last days and the last song before she closed her eyes with sooner would be done and when I think that song I think of my grandmother and she was the sweetest person in the world and we named the sweetheart my mom is a lovely woman God bless her I will surely miss her when her days are done she's sick right now and she has Alzheimer's but I love her to death and I'll miss her very much I wish you could be here with me forever but I know that's not possible so the last song I will play I have someone sing for her and her final days is sooner we'll be done I love you Mom always

[@Utoldthem]

We all will meet again. Have faith😊

[@CJJohnson-tt6xs]

Cj You bet we never will..

[@CJJohnson-tt6xs]

Cj 😀😍😍😀

[@jdsthird]

The wig was just as epic as her voice. God rest her soul. 🙏🏾

[@마르져뜨]

영원한 천국은 쉬지 않고 남을 돕는 일에 바쁩니다..

[@deborahbonner9271]

Baby don't know what was going on with that wig but it don't.take nuthin' from soul stirring performance 💙✨💙✨💙

[@3220sunshine]

Listennnnnnn that wig was doing what is was supposed to do...LOL...I LOVE IT!! My momma used to wear her wigs big like that. lol

[@jdsthird]

@@3220sunshine Mine too! My mom and grandmama! 😂 God love’em ❤️

[@phylliscollier9798]

Gospel music at it's BEST!!!!

[@kimneese6227]

It was 1970, baby. She's wearing what was called a "wiglet". My mama was a beautician and I can't tell you how many women of all colors wore them. I wore one to my piano recital when I was 10 years old. As a Christian woman, I listen to this song quite often. It's the truth even today - hair or no hair! Praise God!!

[@JustJoe827]

My momma is white and she wore one of those too. 🤭 🙏

[@marvelinestreeter2990]

Yes Lord , praise him any how!!

[@carolabrahams1389]

OMW, what has hair to do with this beautiful song. why do people stoop so low, this is raw talent, savour it

[@sjmtc3450]

My momma listened to Mahalia when I was a child doing housework & never got tired. Praising the Lord she had a home to clean. Im 68 & I'll never forget it. RIP Momma

[@jalebjaba1487]

It doesn’t matter what her hair’s like , she’s the Queen of Gospel hands down . Rip .❤️

[@aprilbrowncantstoppraising]

Indeed♥️

[@clydes2425]

Amen ♥️♥️♥️

[@Scratchingforcash]

Well said ❤️

[@ludlowcreary2885]

The greatest gospel singer of all time.

[@londabeyah9706]

God 👀 HEART SPIRIT ENERGY SPEAKIBG CALLING WORSHIPPING PRAISING BELIEVING TRUSTING HIM 🙌 🙏

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

2023 and when I listen to Mahalia it seems like she’s right here with me!!!! Jesus I know you had to take her to help the angels sing, Lord I never met her but I miss her sooo much 😢😢😢

[@melindahartley4453]

😢😢😢😢💔

[@fayedetch6704]

AMEN😊

[@peterbartram3453]

I went to this concert in 1970 with my parents. This was a birthday present for my mother. Mahalia brought down the house after Louis had song a couple of tunes.

[@maliktanzilkaleemel4995]

AWESOME!!!!

[@bromillemorrison8632]

I hope you enjoyed it.

[@hotwire62]

That is a great memory

[@alfredobravo5743]

Hermosa VOZ

[@joshualovell2003]

I was sitting behind you Peter remember you ask me would I like to come to your house after the concert and eat salmon and rice💗💗I love you

[@kameera08]

You can’t help but be moved when she sang. She literally blew you away ! You got the Spirit!

[@lovejere]

Amen

[@ronaldreagan5205]

Amen

[@ronaldreagan5205]

I got it

[@bonitahobbs2374]

🎉I remember how PURITY felt in the air .

[@davidmckee1676]

I can feel it. Praise God

[@jayonnaj18]

When Mahalia sang I could feel the SPIRIT MOVING!!! THIS SISTER WAS FOR REAL!!!

[@jeo2343]

Amen 😇

[@ddoeser5830]

Goodmorning 🌹Fijne Zondag Allemáál ❤🇳🇱🙏👋(1) JANUARI JAAR 2023 TIJD STIP 08:11 UUR OCHTENDS VROEG.

[@martinwagner7361]

Sure was.....🤩🥰👌

[@theoriginalmr.j1422]

AMEN 3X !

[@HelloKittykat21]

The Lord our God took over her to communicate his words through her medium and voice 🙏💖✝️

[@hildagilbert2941]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SISTER, NO ONE CAN SING GOSPEL LIKE HER. BTW, I'M A 77 YO WHITE SOUTHERN LADY.

[@melindahartley4453]

It doesn't matter what color you are did you see there were more white folks than black folks in the audience 😊

[@walterjamesjr7863]

Tell it like it is....

[@merrylynpowell446]

Yes for real great voice😊

[@larritoangell2084]

😊❤

[@carolmorton7213]

I’m a 76-year-old Northern woman, and I just posted that through God, Mahalia is my sister!

[@tennesseeminnissi2445]

Her voice was truly anointed by the Lord. She’s long gone but it still touches the soul. I love Mahalia Jackson because she not only loved the Lord but she made sure to live her life according to his principles. I recall doing a book report on her twenty-seven years ago in the tenth grade and that’s what stood out the most - her conviction to do the Lord’s work, and to use her voice only for it.

[@adonaiyah2196]

Yeah but she wasn't just in that circle she sang in the secular audience too

[@esthereagle]

I remember a story I heard, when they asked Mahalia Jackson to join Jazz, she replied, “Jazz is for those in the pit! I’ll stick with Gospel till the day I die.” I love her conviction also! Truly a Legend, forever Queen of Gospel!

[@clydes2425]

Amen to that, it certainly shows

[@lsubandtrumpet2014]

10th grade...27 years ago?! No ma'am, you're not that old!

[@takeheart9962]

I think that was her way of spreading the gospel and showing the world she wasn't afraid to declare God's name.

[@scottsoucy6186]

Just saw this video for the 1st time, and I feel like marching right down the street! What a voice!

[@stevenmccallum4559]

Me too 🙌🏻

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

2024 when you’re feeling tired and down and out, listen to this song and I promise you that your spirit will be lifted and GOD Bless you all and he will 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I love you MAHALIA ❤❤❤❤

[@shirleykeys5670]

AMEN

[@doobeedoo2]

so true

[@joelleson3313]

This song reaches right down into your soul and pulls you up. Two great Americans that we'll never see the likes of again.

[@ladbol521]

Right ! We thank God for making us unique. We have millions each of whom has an in-built trait distinguishing each one from another!

[@ardettephillips3247]

❤Amen

[@ardettephillips3247]

My mom's favorite song

[@Fahrenheit451.]

Lmao it's ridiculous

[@judyevans9145]

Judy’s Mom Favorite y!!

[@목마른사슴-o5m]

Do you know how beautiful the path of life walking with Jesus is? I pray that everyone will enjoy this blessing.

[@larritoangell2084]

Hallelujah

[@CalvinMayes-zv5di]

My Momma said!!

[@jorgegarzaelli6238]

YES, JESUS, IS OUR BEST fFRIEND IN THE WORLD. HANKS O THE GENEROSITY OF THIS SITE.

[@xxtemuxinxx]

@목마른사슴-o5m this is true. but as it say in Ecclesiastes, all the rivers run to the sea, yet the sea is not full. GOD reveals himself (and i'm not being patriarchal with that ... i don't think we can comprehend GOD), as GOD will to all people all throughout the world. god bless. peace be upon you.

[@목마른사슴-o5m]

@@xxtemuxinxx Amen

[@EricGordon-w9y]

If this don't touch your soul you need to rethink what you're living for

[@glennparker8740]

I was a babe in my mother’s arms, when I heard her sing ‘Go, and tell it on the mountains’, on a family record, I never forgot how good I felt, I am now 74yrs old.

[@EvelinaBrown-is2oj]

Every time I hear this song I think of my grandmother and my mom they just love my head it's acting so do I assist the beauty is a beautiful person and she is so God loving and I always listen to her music even now God really loved her and all she said for she never changed God bless you now and then

[@spoonful1018]

Watching Mahalia Jackson's performance here has changed my life

[@truus5653]

yes !!!!!! me too !!!!

[@jermanefields6470]

@@truus5653 me three!!

[@brucecarpenter8640]

Watch the movie Mahalia on prime. Better than respect.

[@TruthPiper]

Mine too. Incredible

[@ABCDuwachui]

How?

[@brucebean2805]

My father was a soloist and choir director, I grew up with Mahalia's music which was in a category of her own most heavily ordained the Queen of gospel. Hallelujah!

[@cecib2055]

Reminds me of going to church in the hills of Alabama to hear my grandma sing this song and the POWER of God would feel the place. 🙌🏾💛🙌🏾

[@jasonexploring]

Where? I'm from Alabama

[@adonaiyah2196]

Her style was scorned in many churches, but she became a super star anyway

[@NanNan-vd4hk]

@@jasonexploring up the hills toward the east west then left to the right. Where ever the sounds are angelic

[@bradleymiller437]

Mine played piano like that. 60s through the 90s. Then they replaced her with for the trash pop/rock musicians. Now it's a rock concert with strobe lights and all.

[@locowoman5777]

I live in Alabama and you can’t hardly find music like this anymore , to many trying to fine for fortune and fame and not the Lord!

[@kathydavenport8368]

The world needs their music so much!!!!

[@jlocs2330]

Hands down the best singer ever to walk this earth!

[@WWEST9726]

What about the mighty Clouds of Joy?

[@jlocs2330]

@Mickey MDM I did pretty good but still can't touch Mahalia.

[@jlocs2330]

@@WWEST9726 Dude come on , not even close show a link so I can see!

[@RoshannasRhetoric]

AGREED! Her voice FORCED you to feel the power of the Holy Spirit. If you don’t get up and get the feeling something wrong with you!🙏🏾

[@AngelA-cu9mg]

True, True.

[@Netbe277]

Still here 2023. Food for the soul. The Best That Ever Did It, Rest Well Ms Jackson🥰

[@nickyp2820]

I sing this everyday walkin my dog and listening to Mahalia on my Walkman and at home on my computer I walk with the computer real close so I can Mahalia singin but then I gotta sit down for this one knock me off my feet!

[@JustJoe827]

I - most assuredly - agree with you. Sister, Mahalia walked and sang full of the Holy Spirit and His Spirit will knock anyone of their feet! 😊 🙏

[@dianesparrow1592]

She was absolutely gifted by God, and used her gift to bring glory to Our Lord. And I believe she is praising God with heavenly song now.

[@goldieandoldie1]

I can remember being a little boy, my grandma sitting by the radio listening to Mahalia Jackson singing hymns.

[@CoExist64]

Omg, exactly!!

[@Oldschoolgospelmix611]

yub, those were great memories♥

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

2024 I’m going to listen to you sing Mahalia!!! And when God call me to heaven I’m going to hear you sing this with the angels 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Lord how we need music like this now more than ever 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@RoshannasRhetoric]

There will NEVER be another Mahalia Jackson!!! 🎶 ❤️🎶❤️🎶

[@tw9946]

Shanna, I'm afraid you're right. This generation wants to be like, and look like, the world. They don't want to sell out to Jesus like Mahalia and the saints of old did so that they could be used by God. So thankful for these videos. The anointing is still there!!!

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

God Gave her an amazing voice!!! And she used it singing about the GOD ALMIGHTY 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ RIP MAHALIA

[@EduardoMendyz-xc6bt]

Exactly.

[@PaulettaNelson]

Mahalia Jackson always always make me cry when I listen to her lovely voice.

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Pauletta hope you’re okay?

[@YAHCHANNEL7]

The Same!

[@vernonleewarren280]

Me too. Her voice really touches my heart

[@isladurrant2015]

She makes me smile

[@uselessvideo]

Me too...Grown-ass man over here, but that voice makes those walls come a-tumblin down, and I don't even listen to gospel 😭🤷🏾‍♂️😄

[@tdmap2241]

I love how the pianists kept the rhythm going after she left the stage...I was captivated👌👌

[@Eric-z6i4p]

Mahalia Jackson was the queen of gospel music then, so many years ago, and even now in death, all these many years later, she remains the queen to me. A life well lived for the glory of God.

[@Eric-z6i4p]

@Winnie Gonzalez Yes indeed.

[@bgthtr6404]

I grew up with Mahalia Jackson's music playing in our home every Sunday. Still makes the hair standup on the back of my neck.

[@sistercirkel9125]

I too grew up with Mahelia Jackson on sunday mornings, I was born and raised in the Carribean

[@jonkennard8272]

Amazing

[@pamelastewart7128]

My Grandmother would take my sister and I into Harlem to the Harlem Film Festival and she was there. We were so close, I could have touched her, but her singing touched me immensely. I was only 11 years old then! I can still see her. Amazing time I had.

[@bgthtr6404]

@@pamelastewart7128 Wow, really? How lucky you are to have witnessed that beautiful soul sing. I'll tell ya what. If Mahalia's songs didn't make you do cartwheels down that church isle to be saved, nothing will. Can't wait to someday witness her sing Walk All Over Heaven to Jesus. Bless you Pamela, thank you for sharing that with me.

[@pamelastewart7128]

@@bgthtr6404 it added on to what work had already been started in me since the day of conception. HALLELUJAH! GLORY. May the winds from the North, East, South and West deliver all that the MOST HIGH has for you from this day on. Be Blessed.

[@eldergambrell]

No one could emotionally devastate a crowd like Mahalia!!

[@zorkwork3841]

I hope younger people carry on this gospel tradition......so incredible...primal and deep

[@cyndigoodlet3276]

Even the queen of soul's hair got the spirit! Loved Miss Mahalia.

[@johnroekoek12345]

😄😄😄 She's amazing

[@sandramurkerson9041]

Lol😂

[@sandramurkerson9041]

That wig?

[@JustJoe827]

​@@sandramurkerson9041 Women of all ethnicities wore those back in those days. My momma's white and she wore one too! I have photographic evidence. 🤭

[@Redheadedlady55]

~When Mahalia sings...my soul feels it....then start singing along with her great spiritual voice. She is singing in heaven now...Amen.

[@dianeandries1331]

Extreme musicality, deep feeling, understanding suffering, complete expression: what a rich people, real art. Thanking you

[@davidmcpherson7451]

As a kid in west Texas, in the 50’s, our all white Methodist church went across the tracks to the all black Methodist church. Best time I ever had going to church! My mom played the piano for their choir. Woman preacher. She passed the plate 3 times! Funniest thing I ever witnessed. The white folks left with empty pockets I guarantee! Old wood church with wood floors! When the congregation got going the whole building shook!

[@JDB1184]

That’s awesome ! 😅❤❤

[@spoopylou]

So awesome! The great Louis Armstrong and the great Mahalia Jackson.

[@tamaradianebrown3920]

Mahalia Jackson was phenomenal. This was an absolutely amazing performance.

[@ritastern1680]

If only these two gentle angels were still here to see through these dark times.

[@amberjay82]

Thankfully we have their music that will gone on for generations. They deserve their rest they fought in one of roughest periods for black people. 🙏🏿✊🏽

[@CalvinMayes-zv5di]

Oh, but they are!

[@lupitaarteritano27]

Oh Dear God, I don’t think I’ve ever seen how much beauty this song has been sung with until I saw the great Mahalia Jackson sing this.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello,how are you doing today?

[@SylviaHuggins]

Absolutely amazing! Such a God given talent! She blessed so many with her gift!

[@viviakay]

When Louis Armstrong is up next and you don't want her to stop singing. What a legend. What a gift.

[@MarieHolliday]

Beautiful Anointed Mahalia

[@sethunyakopong6040]

The greatest gospel singer EVER.....Mahalia Jackson.....can't get enough of her gorgeous voice....

[@johnathonmullis4234]

I had nearly forgotten how great the greats were. Brought tears to my eyes to hear them again. I thought that was sachomo but I wasn’t sure until he started talking. Her love for the lord just come all out. Very moving

[@KourtniLuv]

Thank you for the share!!! Videos like these are precious memories.

[@timothycastillo5635]

I am just in awe. The people in the audience were so fortunate to see Mahalia Jackson. You would think that couldn't get better then Louis Armstrong joined her in song. What a fantastic performance by both of them! ♥️

[@naeburks]

I wish I was alive back then because Ms. Jackson always showed out!!!!

[@BettyeDean-l4x]

​@@naeburks 😅

[@theodorebryan4196]

Mom and Dad on Sunday morning while all us children got ready for church. Mahalia Jackson's voice was everywhere. Thank you Jesus.

[@djk1mya]

I’m here for the pianist too and the organist… this ENTIRE STAGE.. Queen Mahalia and King Louis Armstrong WOW!

[@zellalynch3436]

Leave her be she enjoying her self

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Gwendolyn Lightner Cooper knew she could play.

[@michaelj1537]

Mrs. Mahalia Jackson will always be the standard, the exception, and the rule as it relates to heavenly voices. Even after she left the microphone at approx. 5:25, she still snatched your soul!!

[@yvonnedavis7795]

Absolutely fabulous Mahalia Jackson no one can touch her I've listened to her since I was a child little child and she still moves me the same way she touches my heart your spirit and deep down in your soul she is truly by God nobody can come close to her as far as female artists go in gospel and in any genre she is the top of the line

[@vincentwamulume2841]

She was a special gift to the world,It takes God to create such a great soul, continue resting in peace

[@richyorosun9187]

Her hair makes it better. It's a bit edgy and rock n roll. Perhaps a tough sell to a gospel crowd but 2021 til infinity I'll love this performance

[@outtyrider]

And you see why Little Richards said she is his idol not only singing style but hair style haha

[@tennesseeminnissi2445]

Not really. Mahalia Jackson sang only Gospel and for the Lord.

[@adonaiyah2196]

This is a jazz crowd not Exactly a church

[@richyorosun9187]

@@adonaiyah2196 that's my point. At this stage in her career she was performing for secular crowds so despite being awesome was ostracized by large sections of her community.

[@adonaiyah2196]

@@richyorosun9187 yea i dont get why theyd be mad when she portrays the religion to the world

[@captainreggae99]

This version always moves me deeply... at my grandma's memorial service the pianist played this while everyone was gathering and seating. No one knew what it meant to me at the time, but I still can't get thru this one without a tear in my eye lol.

[@chrysanthemum8392]

She was beyond fabulous. Need more like her!

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello,how are you doing today?

[@25PCover]

OMG! What do I know, I just happened on this. I thought it was a movie. The piano guy seemed like a Hollywood actor. This is an actual performance of two of the greatest. It would be nice to see the complete concert. This video definitely made it worthwhile for me. I can easily see this mor times. Just a Closer Walk With Thee is an all time favorite hymn in our family. Thanks for posting and praying you can more or more like it. I can not get over how it is the real thing!

[@25PCover]

OMG! What do I know, I just happened on this. I thought it was a movie. The piano guy seemed like a Hollywood actor. This is an actual performance of two of the greatest performers. The piano guy is great too. It would be nice to see the complete concert. This video definitely made it worthwhile for me. I can easily see this more times. Just a Closer Walk With Thee is an all time favorite hymn in our family. Thanks for posting and praying you can more or more like it. I can not get over how it is the real thing!

[@stevejunor7336]

2 outstanding greats that paved the way in their perspective roles. RIP Louis too

[@ainnochaim9450]

I get goosebumps the moment that piano starts... then her voice slices through my soul like a hot knife through butter... then she starts to walk and I cannot handle it!

[@kevinlord8648]

Highly inspirational!

[@yvonnebakker8317]

Oh,i feel somthing like that😂🎉

[@jolonov3146]

two American icons .. tears of pure joy and Thanksgiving for this walk down memory lane.

[@amberjay82]

Can u picture sittin in the audience and hearing QUEEN MAHALIA she was sick here and turned it OUT...🙌👑

[@jameswoolfalk6288]

What a contribution to this great country of ours. God bless America.

[@jeffmercer3891]

I was definitely born in the wrong time. I feel like I’ve been there before. So drawn to music WAY before my time.

[@HyltonRoyal]

This song never dies. This is message those who accept the lord as their personal saviour. One of my favorites. I may not sing like her but it surely touch me . I was named Mahalia by my mom. Very unique name too. Mahalia was certainly a very powerful woman of God in her ministry. May she get her heart desire as she song just a closer wolk with thee. RIP sister Jackson

[@collinnc2001]

Amen. Grandma had a friend named Mandy, they’d play Mahalia Jackson’s music while they would make dinner. We’d share dinner , Mandy had already lost her husband and kids had moved out. We sure loved her, Grandma knew no stranger, she loved everyone genuinely. And you share a beautiful name

[@karenstanley964]

I watched every Sunday morning as a small kid. This lady is THE best gospel singer ever.

[@georgeperry7240]

Listening to Ms. Mahalia praise God in her anointed way has always reassured me that I will never be alone at no time in my life. Rip ❤️

[@fredwalton8592]

Hard to believe that this was performed 54 years ago ? This song may not affect anyone else, but there are times when 'my bones' need to hear this performance. It kinda' makes me want to 'sashay a bit' myself. God bless all who 'dwell in the house of the Lord'. Amen !

[@TimelessGospelAnthems2502]

May the unemployed find jobs, may the sick be healed and whoever reads this message be blessed....

[@briangtester2536]

Most amazing recording in the world!!

[@madhatter1xyz]

Beautiful woman with a beautiful voice! I feel her song down in my spirit! Her hair is an extension of the vibrance of her voice and the Holy Spirit in her soul. ❤️

[@MsNZgal]

I think my very first stirring in my heart towards knowing the Lord came through this lady’s singing. It was back in the days of black and white TV. I was about 6-7 laying on the floor in the living room watching Mahalia on TV. She was singing a gospel song and as she looked up, her eyes fulled with tears. Her voice began quivering as her hands were lifted in praise. I will always remember, as I watched her being so moved, and listened to the words of the song thinking..…”wow! She must really believe in what she is singing about”

[@alexandermckneely8815]

What a beautiful story! 👏 God Bless you, and thank you for sharing!

[@gwendolyncarter5668]

Same here. Grew up on her Christmas album. My parents would play it every year , and I was just enthralled. It truly helped me in my journey to and for the Lord. It continues to help me today as I am a church vocalist today, sometimes singing in several churches a week. She was a truly amazing singer of the Lord's praises! As you said, you can truly tell she "walks that walk and talks that talk", and loves the Lord!

[@omi_esum]

Look at her! That is what happens when you can SANG! She was such a Blessing…AND STILL IS! 🙌🏾👏🏾🎉❤️🙌🏾👏🏾❤️🙌🏾👏🏾🎉❤️

[@davidharris1130]

My all time favorite Gospel singer, there's none like her

[@Livoirienyvoitrien]

How I love her❤. I wish I could’ve known her. What a soul!

[@divapie1]

The highlight..... The great Louis Armstrong saying: "Hello Dolly" Awwww Swing it Mama" Favorite part is when The Queen gets happy and sings away from the mic.... Classic Gospel Sing To and For the Lord!! No Stellar Awards, No Glamorous Outfit or Hairdo.... Pure Love and Dedication to the King of Kings. Thank you for bringing this piece of film back and making it more HD. Historic Work of Art.

[@EvelinaBrown-is2oj]

, for common that wasn't posted and dedication to my grandmother and my mom is still here she's sick right now but her favorite singer was always my Henry Jackson on her final days the last walk she make will be with Mahalia Jackson singing sooner will be done I love them both and I wish they could both be here but I know that's not possible but while she's here I'll always love her more I love you Mom and Grandma

[@GoWestOfEden]

The 2:50 mark is the Most Significant part. Notice how the lady in the back is enjoying the music and how the woman up front changes her nod as she hears the words "Jesus keep us from all wrong". The point is that this is not just a song. It is WORSHIP. Great Video.

[@joannepatonai4114]

When it's deep from the heart and soul the Lord heard her plea. By the way Hair don't matter when you can sing like this. Allelluia and Amen.

[@JustJoe827]

.. and I believe she had Louie Armstrong in her prayers too. 🥺 🙏

[@fuaddagli4304]

Wonderfoul

[@gloriafranklin8377]

Mr. Louis Armstrong and Ms. Mahalia Jackson, I would've loved to be there hearing them in person. In spite of the world adversities that was going on during that era, music from our black culture was phenomenal.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello,how are you doing today?

[@justkarl.]

26 Dec 2022 Watching this how beautiful... mesmerizing Merry Christmas everyone 🎄💕

[@marywilson2459]

I loved her so much! From a child to now!!! She was so real, no one can touch her

[@imayeleven11]

The appeal and importance of this performance go far beyond the limits of one religion or even race. She is Black, but universal. She is Christian, but universal. Ms. Jackson's presence is radiant, sincere, and loving. It offers a message to the world that pertains to us all. Yes, she was a follower of Christ. No, I am not, but I can feel in the song the power of her humanity.

[@wilalycejarvis8181]

Mahalia is a blessing for the world to know and love.

[@throckmortensnivel2850]

One of those events I would have given a great deal to have seen. Huge talent on that stage!

[@misterp9242]

THIS IS MUSICAL HISTORY!!! To icons sharing the stage to fuse gospel and jazz! 🖤🖤🖤

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Sho nuff!

[@kandikane923]

Amen Amen and Amen. Love this gospel song. Don’t make them like this anymore. Whew send chill up my spine. RIP Mahalia and Louis. Thanks for the magical performance and your talents.

[@wabash1953]

The Power of God goes beyond barriers, buildings and bloodlines. The Holy Spirit used Mahalia Jackson on that day. You can feel the Power of the Holy Spirit.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello,how are you doing today?

[@donnareed1244]

I believe she is the greatest Gospel singer .Mahalia sings with feeling from the heart and when she sings it can be felt over a crowd of people it touched me and I was just scrolling through Gospel songs and I came across her.what a treasure to find , thank you Jesus that you led me to her and I wasn't even looking for it. God will give you the things he believes you need and when you need it.Thank you Jesus.im a Gospel singer also for many years started when I was 6 years old I had a real attraction to Christmas Carroll's and there is where I got my start. Yes mahalia Jackson is the greatest Gospel singer. Of all time.May you rest in peace , as you sing among the heavenly Angels up there in heaven ,Glory to God in the highest.

[@charitybrielle1278]

My mama loved mahalia and she passed that love for her down to me I grew up watching her movie on our vcr and I’ve been hooked on her ever since

[@brucecarpenter8640]

Mama knew best.

[@sheilacarter3806]

Please share this with our new generation 🎉🎉🎉

[@j.a.martir6438]

A sister in Jesus, truly filled with God! Listening to this, I literally, shook and trembled with the presence of the Holy Spirit!

[@mokejanetumelo2538]

A QUEEN. 😍😍😍IN 2023. SOUTH AFRICA STILL APPROVES 😇😇

[@zincpatriot7227]

Two of the most loved people ever.