Steal Away-Mahalia Jackson & Nat King Cole from Emeless

[@ericwilliams1544]

Dr. King and Mahalia meet before his 1964 speech in Washington DC. He told her about a dream he had the night before. As Dr. King started speaking at the March on Washington in 1964 he started to struggle. Mahalia was seated close to him and shouted to him, "tell em about the dream". Dr. King nodded and gave his I Have A Dream speech. God Bless All Of You!!! SANG MAHALIA!!!!!

[@KevinJohnson-ws1nh]

1963

[@mcclendonreport]

Martin Luther King once said of Mahalia Jackson: "such a singer only comes along once in a millenium." Her voice still stirs the soul.

[@grantsmythe8625]

And Dr. King was right.

[@scottkratochwill8609]

Last night she was introduced to me. I'm blown away. She brought me closer to god

[@acertiger591]

Hallelujah 🙌 Aloha = ❤ BigIsleHawaii Most.Southern by Gods Grace. Hallelujah

[@debbiekerr3989]

At the age of 9 my uncle took me to hear this amazing woman sing. I still get overwhelmed when I hear her.

[@ShowSheezy26]

@@mcclendonreport please listen to the masterpiece Yuno Miles - Martin Luther King 🙏🏽

[@OLDSCHOOLGOSPEL9999]

I was paralyzed in bed last year and I heard Jesus say out loud to me - If you believe in me get up and walk💜🕊💜 I got up and not only walked but went for a walk outside. Praise God!!!!! GOD IS ALWAYS WORKING!!!! ✌💜🕊🙏

[@CCm11575]

@@OLDSCHOOLGOSPEL9999 thank you for your testimony

[@haleymast1947]

@@OLDSCHOOLGOSPEL9999 tell us more! That sounds like an incredible experience!!!

[@wandaburwell3026]

@@OLDSCHOOLGOSPEL9999 thank you Jesus

[@TheAngieIshmael]

@OLDSCHOOLGOSPEL9999 praise God!!!! He is so amazing and alive!!!!!!

[@jayonnaj18]

Praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! He is a MIRACLE WORKER! I am rejoicing with you, dear @OLDSCHOOLGOSPEL9999! In Jesus Name I LOVE YOU with the LOVE OF JESUS!!!😊❤To God be the GLORY!!!

[@Anahutch1]

My mother loved Mahalia Jackson. Some tried to get her to sing secular music but Mahalia would only sing for the Lord. She is now singing with the angels.

[@mylesburris3063]

Lawwd have mercy! I wish I could steal her vocal cords (perhaps just borrow for about a year, and then return to her unscathed) absolutely HEAVENLY ! MAHALIA! MAHALIA! MAHALIA!!!! Sing to the chillin Chile! Sing to the chillin!!!!!

[@mylesburris3063]

Today is June 22nd 2018

[@molincreative817]

Not at all! He died and waiting for 2nd coming of christ!

[@effablehoney6021]

The dictionary says "secular music and religious music were the two main genres of Western music in the Middle Ages" so I'm going to right ahead and calling that distinction kind of outdated

[@mcdermottbrown]

My father introduced me to Mahalia Jackson. She’s just incredible. It’s so wonderful to listen to her. And how special to have the fabulous Nat King Cole!

[@pirjo-riittasavinen4903]

Mahalia Jackson you sound my grandmother 🏀Person who teached us to pray.Here in Finland.Strongest woman I know.Beautiful.InGodITrustThank You

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

The history of blacks in America is one of resilience and strength in the face of great evil. Much respect to my black brothers and sisters, from across the pond.

[@kithkin01]

TheMusicZone and we will make it one day

[@LondonSambaDancerBellydancer]

TheMusicZone amen

[@jocelynspencer79]

we r a trillion dollar people. our worth, more than.

[@skewings891]

Thank you for saying that. It means more than you know to hear our own brothers and sisters from Africa actually care. Most people on the planet hate us and they have no idea why even. Thank you ✊✊and peace and blessings to you

[@bootsnsaddle8289]

@@skewings891 Do NOT play the "Victim", "Race" or ANY OTHER 'card' you can think of. You TOTALLY dishonor the people who do NOT pull out the 'card game' at EVERY instance it will benefit you. I NEVER HAVE. My Parents brought us to show our worth, earn our living and NOT depend on others for our WORTH !!

[@barbarawalters1234]

An angel we lost too early.

[@christineshaw6173]

As a child Mahalia Jackson would bring the Holy Spirit upon me when I would play the record player with her rendition of Holy Holy Holy. I'd play the song over and over and over again. The power of God fall on this poor little 11 year old white girl.

[@Wookietrix]

Mahalia Jackson actually earned the Nobel Peace Prize post mortem. With singing, none has ever brought peace and joy into the world

[@Emeless]

Thank you for reminding me of this fact. Wonderful!

[@82jfrizz]

This may just be my opinion, but whenever I see footage of Mahalia singing, she looks as if she is staring directly into the bosom of Jesus. Lord, bless her powerful ministry and memory. This is a classic duet if ever there was one. Bless God!

[@monicanixon5140]

Cant add to that. Amen!♡°•~

[@justwannagrill8548]

Terrible that most modern African Americans fall away from God, all Americans actually. It's time to return to the church and reject the comfortable degeneracy that every major institution conditions us to partake in

[@monicanixon5140]

@Veronica Smith and you know what? I believe she protected that...

[@cc_ysd]

She was my grandmothers musical inspiration, sadly she passed away 2 days ago. Rest in peace grandmother 😢

[@Motionis]

Sending you strength ☘️

[@bevill72able]

I dont know you but May your grandmother RIP. I'm sorry for your loss. May The Beautiful, Loving Sovereign and All Powerful Lord God Bless you and your family with comfort and strength during this time, in His Most Beautiful, Loving, Powerful and Only Saving Son, King Jesus Worthy Name! Amen

[@gato0082]

✝️❣️🙏Condolences, dnt worry ur grandmother will nvr leave u 🙏💞💞💜❣️🕊️🕊️🕊️rip✝️

[@mothersloanxavier7278]

I'm sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. I'm sending blessings your way! May she rest in peace.

[@sshark6890]

Bless you!🛐 Sit in this song and let the music give you a hug like your grandmother would as she is in Jesus arms for eternity.✝️

[@barbaraireland6053]

Mahalia looks like she's in an altered state... She really taps into spirit...! And Nat... wow always a gift to hear that gorgeous, velvety voice.

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Barbara hope you’re okay?

[@margrettalee8803]

I'm. going on 67 years old, and I've never gotten the spiritual emotions like i do, when i hear mahilia jacksons voice, that was a lady that made you feel the holy spirit. That was the only person that i remember. that. didn't. mix religion with the worlds. music. i want to give the lord the glory for having her on earth for the time we did. thank you Jesus

[@enossantosbezerra1100]

indeed surely !!!!!!!

[@kithkin01]

Margretta Lee you're 67 and still don't know how to use a comma? Lord gimme strength

[@dianeashmore2597]

AMEN AMEN..I CRY LISTING TO HER,,GLORY..

[@19884161]

And Leo, whatever age you may be; there is no excuse for your lack of consideration. This is not English 101.

[@bufb]

@@19884161 Amen to that just listen

[@susancallhutchison7986]

So beautiful. Ms Jackson drew every ounce of feeling out of that song. I loved how Mr. Cole sang with her. He was so obviously deferring to her, letting her lead, and using his own magnificent voice to support hers. What a duet!

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Susan hope you’re okay?

[@lindawhite1943]

Yes, you're right. He surely was letting her lead. Just a beautiful song from heaven.

[@TWLJr1286]

Our Father is so wonderful. Amazing how He can use a small clip and song that is 55 years young, as this one, and still Minister a Blessing to His people. I truly believe that Both Mahalia & Nat are singing in the Heavenly Choir, praising our God, Amen!

[@TheAngieIshmael]

🙏🏽

[@randihenderson7750]

I'm 28 and this song period draws my spirit to tears I'm sitting here crying because its all true, and Id love to steal away to my Jesus.

[@Emeless]

Randi Henderson Go ahead close your eyes and quiet your mind and you will find Jesus right there! Bless you.

[@SomeoneHasToSayIt2525]

A newspaper writer once said to Mahalia, "I never believed in God, but when you sing it gives me goose bumps." Mahalia replied, "Those ain't no goose bumps...that's your soul speaking and you don't even know it's there." Testify sister and Steal Away. One of my favorites, lots of good versions, I recommend Dionne Warwick's and The Rev. James Cleveland and of course Nat's solo version and entire Gospel album are simply as good as it gets.

[@DianeWeathersby]

Simply look at this woman's eyes as she sings.

[@colleenengelmann7896]

The Heart and Soul of God and the Angels

[@johnmaidment6728]

THAT"S ANNOINTING FROM GOD ALMIGHTY MAHALIA HAD IT

[@caraphyllis]

This was almost like a private moment of prayer between the two of them, and we got to listen in. So sweet.

[@pageljazz]

Nat--the great, amazing genius, Nat King Cole--seems utterly humbled by her. I mean, Nat's one of my heroes, but he could tell there she was living on another plane.

[@JudahCub1981]

Nat King Cole [born Nathaniel Adams Coles] was the son of Rev. Edward Coles a Baptist minister in Chicago, Ill. So he was acquainted with Mahalia, who by the 1950s was already a superstar in the Black American community because of the success of “Move On Up A Little Higher” and her constant touring of the Black Church or Gospel circuit. Mahalia was like royalty to so many people back then and now.

[@pageljazz]

@@JudahCub1981 She's definitely royalty to me!

[@pageljazz]

@n a t e f r m b k l y n I get what you're saying. Nat was an entertainer, but he was also an artist, and there are recordings of him that, while not heavy, are meant to be "serious". However, I think this is more than that... we'd expect him to join Mahalia at some point (pretty much standard protocol of music/variety shows back then), but in his voice as well as his face, I think there's a hint of "I'm out of my league here." Nat, as I said, is one of my heroes--a real genius--but I don't think he could reach the same spiritual or emotional depths as Mahalia. Or maybe he felt Mahalia's performance was perfect, and any addition he would make would be unnecessary at best. But I do sense just the slightest discomfort in his performance. It could be my in my imagination, of course. In any case, it's a fascinating bit of music history. We're lucky it's still available to see!

[@tabithaaaron3754]

When music meant something. Praise God.

[@02waltercoverin71]

Hi Tabitha hope you’re okay?

[@TheMICHELL54]

Now this is singing from the soul! Mahalia Jackson is one of my favorite Gospel singers. To pair Nat King Cole with Mahalia Jackson is genius! Thank the Good Lord for them.

[@normanrappaport6683]

A SINGER LIKE MAHALIA ONLY COMES ALONG ONCE IN A LIFETIME. SHE WAS BORN TO GLORIFY THE LORD. SHE LIVED HER LIFE AS A TRUE BELIEVER. WILL SEE YOU IN THE AGE OF THE MESSIAH.😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@mic982]

A priceless video of two of the world's greatest singers, together, live. Wow,

[@1980scagle]

Speechless

[@blackmetalgran7279]

You can tell she lives and loves what she sings. Such a treasure.

[@ajessm]

She's gorgeous and what a voice. She sings from the heart and I listened to every single note. I'm gad I found this video. I'm sure she will be singing with the angels.

[@Moussafoster]

And steal away they both did. RIP Ms. Mahalia and Mr. Nat ....

[@Emeless]

We are not meant to live forever, but thank god that Mahalia and other greats listened to that voice that said: "take your talent and go forth into the world" and the results were captured on the miracle of film and sound recording for all of us to enjoy and be inspired by. Thanks for your comments!

[@TheAngieIshmael]

Our souls are eternal! May we all make ourselves ready to stand before our Creator on Judgement Day 🙏🏽

[@shirleywilson4932]

love your Mrs mahllia Jackson and Nat king cole

[@cherylwilder7369]

Can you just imagine meeting them in heaven...what a blessing Praise Jesus

[@luciechapello1008]

Two of the greatest voices of any generation.

[@kenlyotier8975]

Blessed to be alive in a time when the spirit of these wonderful people can reach into my heart. Thank you.

[@barbarasibils1323]

Ken Lyotier

[@JayBohringer]

Clearly a priceless masterpiece of two great singing legends singing together live. The song about freedom in Jesus and heaven. It gives us hope that He lives and walks with us. "I aint got long to be here" (earth) to experience heaven. Comforting to all to have hope and trust in Jesus! God bless this angel of God and her beautiful voice and message.

[@Ellavella]

Grew up in Europe where Mahalia put her mark on my heart. Now at 53 this is what brings me back. She continues to trigger an emotional response from the depth of my spirit. What an honour to have had the pleasure of her being in my life. Thank you very much.

[@hockemeyer1]

I never missed Nat King Cole's tv show. I was 9 years old when this particular show was on. Nat King Cole and Mahalia Jackson were two of my favorite singers when I was young. I really miss the musical talent of that era. Why does there seem to be so little of the talent today?

[@traviscarter1023]

Today different I think that its still out there it's just hard to find. Like music has changed so much from even the 90s . But nowadays they trying to make someone sound good. You don't really know what a artist can do anymore. What I just witness up on stage was greatness.

[@christthelord91]

How awesome, that she had a lot of secular artists singing about the name of Jesus with her! To God be the Glory!

[@greeneyes0078]

When she sings and looks up - it is as if she is singing to God sitting on his throne.

[@michaelnunes5129]

This will melt away any darkness on your doorway.

[@cgreenartpro1]

I have this with Nat King Cole on a Old Cassette tape recorded in 1987 from WHAT radio..

[@dmck8615]

I am so fortunate that these two lovely, talented souls blessed us with their talent. The Light of YHWH pleated from Him through them to uplift all of us. Praise God!

[@writerteacher1]

My mother has gone home but she's also still with me. "Steal away home." And thank you.

[@SistahKenya]

Amazing!! The annointing upon this sister still yet lives.. Praise Most high! Thank you Ms. Jackson for serving our God to the fullest with your gift of song.. Praise YHWH!

[@KevinJohnson-ws1nh]

"Steal away" is a historical coded phrase that means to steal time. During enslavement, African Americans sometimes ran away only temporarily to deal with the stress of enslavement. After a period of hours or days, they'd return and claim they were lost or something like that in attempt to escape punishment. Jackson and Cole are singing a spiritual that has its origins in the 1840s or even earlier.

[@68NYC2]

1957- Wow...Thanks for posting this

[@foodnetflix1200]

Such a beautiful song that reminds us to be happy because we're free now😍😍 I'm black and I'm proud💪🏾❤️❤️ Amazing voices😍

[@osocool1too]

Bibi Sissoko good for you Bibi..color should never have been part of any equation. We are all human beings trying to live together. Here in Australia we try to excel in blending in together . Have a good day 🇦🇺

[@foodnetflix1200]

Steven Heywood Exactly💯 Have a good day too

[@LEOLEO-mg5cl]

I commend you for trying to live a life without racism, but I have heard many aussies say racist things about the aborigines.

[@choleyd]

I love this song... a woman from the islands used to sing this in my Baptist church when I was a kid.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Nice

[@grazynamagorzata8596]

I love her voice, nowbody is like Mahalia :)

[@catfishboy123]

Someday in Heaven home sweet home we will see and hear them sing together again. Thank you Jesus...

[@ClaudeSinclair]

Harriett Tubman sings this song as a code to let Africans know it is time to get the hell out of that bondage. Long live the memory of the great revolutionary Miss Harriett Tubman

[@claudejohnson2729]

My Grandma us to play Mrs. Mahalia music on her old record player.when I heard the sound of her voice,at 9 or 10 years old, I would just stop to listen, I knew then this lady was singing something very special, I didn't understand then but once I got older, I knew the songs l heard from mother Mahalia we're her singing to the Lord and for the Lord.l then begun to thirst for the knowledge of God.

[@Emeless]

Very nice story mine was so similar. When I seen and heard Mahalia for the first time I got goosebumps. I then sought to find everything I could about Mahalia buying any albums I could find and reading books on her life. Hearing the Gospel lead me to a deep belief and faith in God. And that's how it's done .

[@happyswim1836]

Can I give this two thumbs up? Two of my favorite singers. Beautiful voices!

[@gregwagner7550]

I'm crying ,moved to tears

[@therocher]

Thats pure gospel soul right there from the heart! its amazing!

[@annyfenton1]

makes me cry even though I'm an atheist - thank God for Mahalia!

[@1mommas]

Most folks don't know it was Mahalia who told Dr. King to "tell them about the dream Martin" and the "I had a dream" speech was then made after her suggestion. This great lady was forgotten by most as the speech was recorded right after she gave him the idea and not many saw her say these words. She loved her lord.

[@spiritualops1855]

She was an angel!

[@steviedepaoli2717]

I love the way he held her hand while they sang, it showed the admiration he had for her.

[@nicolejttmom6061]

Thank you for posting this. I can imagine them in Heaven singing.

[@lloydgray1217]

just heard of this singer via another singer;;great vocals

[@pammyb6219]

Nice to see this is still available to view. Two classy, and historic people of that time.

[@margaretalarson7742]

Wonderful, Thank you!!

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

This was simply divine. I loved every second of it.

[@slopmop1]

gives me the chills whenever she sings.......

[@ecoflame]

I watched a video of Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem - gave me chills AND made me cry. Mahalia Jackson's voice is FIERCE!

[@mickwilbury4572]

Thank you, thank you so much

[@Prettygirl11978]

I'm only sixteen years old and I love her music...hopefully I can go to heaven to see my heavenly father...but people who say "Oh that person said such and such, there going to hell", that's not your place to judge. It's the heavenly father's place to judge not you. Oh and I love her song "Trouble in the world."

[@stand4righteous]

Beautiful. M/s. Jackson was one of a kind. RIP

[@montellia]

Mahalia is my favorite Gospel singer. I listen to her every night(Internet,CD, DVD or video tape) She soothes my soul. It's like I've died and gone to Heaven. It's like she is in the room giving me a big hug.Her singing comforts me so much that I can go to sleep and not even know when I went. This video is another example of her powerful soul stirring voice and her ability to connect with the people that listen to her music. Thanks montellia60

[@jesusislord3321]

When listening to Mahalia sing, it takes you into another realm spiritually. It draws you to The King if Kings, and Lord of Lords. If you weren't saved, it drew you to God to get saved. Whatever state you were in, whatever you needed this music just drew you to the Master. She was truly anointed by God. We need that back in today's gospel music.

[@NousChristou]

I was very young in those days and a total thug, ruthless in every way, but when I would hear and watch her, I knew there was a God and would think I was in the very presence of our Anointed (I was)! I want to thank Emeless for uploading the most incredible voice of God I have ever heard!

[@traviscarter1023]

Oh ok 1957 this is a timeless performance I think it's the first time I seen the two together. Nat king Cole was so smooth he knew right how to fit in with his performance.

[@InnocentQumbisa-xo4kv]

She sings it from her heart

[@PeterK11000]

she is singing in heaven,she mooved me to tears

[@candidarose]

How beautiful!!! God Blessed them both with angelic voices. I know that they are continuing to sing in the heavenly choir. May they continue to Rest In Peace.

[@capatga]

her voice always sends chills down my spine , just imagine someone from New Orleans not doing jazz

[@gracecadet3244]

As always Mahalia's gifted voice and emotionally raw delivery sent my spirit straight to the angels, Nat's soft almost lullaby-like accompaniment was so respectful and poignant, and the genuine tenderness between them as they clasped hands was a blessing to see. This song touches my heart in a way few others have. Thank you so much for sharing. Be blessed 🙏💜

[@patriciapierre1873]

Steal Away was one of my Dads favorite Songs......Precious Memories

[@awillis244]

Bless God. Bless the Lord at all times and His praises shall continuously be in my mouth.

[@quarmainestephenson8403]

At all times, oh yes!!!!!!!!!!! Thank ya Jesus

[@mogul97]

The most profound, moving singing possible for a human being to bring into sound.

[@extorwellness]

Today is my 70th birthday and I ain't got long to stay here either,but no problem,I can hear the thunder,too,and I know where I am going:to Jesus and not to join certain others from my country.Thank you Sister Jackson

[@knowzmyname]

The great Mahalia Jackson, a voice so blessed by God ! Beautiful

[@ryry427]

Lord have mercy her voice is so strong and powerful!

[@Ellavella]

Grew up in Europe where Mahalia put her mark on my heart. Now at 53 this is what brings me back. She continues to trigger an emotional response from the depth of my spirit. What an honour to have had the pleasure of her being in my life.

[@marythompson8633]

Awesome🙏🏻

[@SASSNCLASS82]

Bring tears of joy to my eyes every time!!!

[@traviscarter1023]

I never thought I would see this perfect combo . It's no better than this Nat king Cole voice was like magic to me . And to be on stage with the late greatness of Ms Jackson was something different.

[@tamaramills100]

She had the most beautiful voice ever.

[@annehamilton8190]

So Beautiful..........Two of the greatest legends ever!

[@violet2048]

So beautiful, brings tears to my eyes and my heart in my throat. Thank you so much for posting this. Such dear sweet people.

[@deborahfrazier9887]

Glory to the king of kings,

[@MzShugr]

OMGosh, I have never hear her speak. I love her talking voice, it was so peaceful. Humble, but not weak, confident, but not aggressive. I bet she was awesome to be around

[@greggchapman2677]

When I get to heaven, and after I thank the Lord , the second person I want to thank for inspiration in this life is Mahalia.

[@grandmapj2861]

2 of the all time most blessedvoices still making people rejoice in our lord! I am thnakful for the soul tingleling sounds from these voices :0) God Bless.

[@Singerstephy94]

I don't care what anyone says she was the most beautiful person I've ever heard of. Wish I had a soul close to that="}

[@stmsmoot1]

Beautiful.

[@Emeless]

This is what a truly anointed voice can do. There are many talented people in the world no doubt, but the anointed have that extra something that is undeniable, deep and touches the soul. I'm glad I discovered Mahalia when I was very young and have been in awe every since! Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed this video.

[@eagleswing44]

Absolutely beautiful! I can't help but be reminded of how many of these saints have gone on before us. What a magnificent gift they left behind.

[@Kinggregory98]

As a child my grandmother would play all Mahalia songs when someone in the family passed....She would just sit for hours in a old rocking chair..... Bless both of them

[@cdaniels7689]

The thing anbout Ms. Kackson is that not only does she sing the song, but she feels the power of the words and BLASTS them out. No doubt one of the greatest singers of ALL TIME

[@57hms19]

Mahalia is incredible,I can watch/listen to her forever. The thing I notice in most videos,is that she seems to intimidate ALL others which attempt to duet with her. Nat was certainly one of the greatest,but Mahalia seems to be a level above even to Nat!Amazing. May they both RIP.

[@kotaro797]

my respect I hear this song.. amazing gospel musical.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@Arnell47]

Mother Mahalia is awesome, the way that she sings, and the songs she sung is when gospel music was real gospel music. The Lord anoited mother, I can STILL (54 yrs. after they sang this song) feel the anoiting in late 2011. Love the gospel (singers) musuc of today, but none can match mother Mahalia Jackson. How great is our God. AMAZING!!!!!!

[@sluggzmcgee302]

2 of the most classic and timeless voices ever!!! MAHALIA JACKSON {1911-1972} NAT KING COLE {1919-1965}

[@cliffordodelljones2]

We sang this song in a mens community choir show put on by the local high school, called "For Men Only". We sang this. It was amazing. Of all the songs we sang that night, this was the best.