MAHALIA JACKSON Live late 1960's We shall overcome
BackWe shall overcome--very moving she gets totally saturated with the song, even at the end as she walks from the mic the power of her voice is still overwhelming. This song was a staple of the civil rights movement, Mahalia worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King. She also sang Precious Lord at his funeral in 1968
Channel: Music
Uploaded: February 25, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Author: elfeco
Length: 0:06:23
Rating: 4.92
Views: 206,021
Tags: MAHALIA JACKSON GOSPEL Civil rights Dr. Martin Luther King black history religious
Video Comments:
Richardironheart (Monday 1st of December 2008 03:44:25 PM)
I'm so happy I got this pearly rendition of We Shall Overcome and I'm thanking the Lord and Mahalia and "effeco" for such a priceless gift. How hot the tears that from my heart found their way to my eyes...She turned an already beautiful protest song into a deeply felt act of faith and I've no doubt the Lord was in her heart when she sang it for there are emotions that just go beyond the human ability to experience if the Lord isn't there with you. Blessed be the Lord and "effeco" for the gift
11colorado (Saturday 22nd of November 2008 04:48:12 PM)
the sweetest words ever.
paulotomaso (Saturday 22nd of November 2008 12:24:14 AM)
its the final words "one day" as she walks off
i hold out until she gets there, and it never fails
1joker88 (Saturday 22nd of November 2008 03:40:27 PM)
i know exactly what you mean!
goo305 (Thursday 20th of November 2008 09:26:46 AM)
every time i see this video i cry.....everything gonna be alright one day. thank u jesus
IceneBoudicca (Monday 17th of November 2008 12:14:20 PM)
You don't have to believe in her God to be moved by Mahalia's rendition.
datnyone (Tuesday 18th of November 2008 03:25:30 PM)
Cant seperate Mahalia from the God of her salvation..Enjoy but know the truth of the words..why listen to something you dont believe..LOl..God loves you
IceneBoudicca (Wednesday 19th of November 2008 12:38:06 PM)
I can separate Mahalia's song from her religious beliefs. Joan Baez sang this song and it became a song of protest in the 1960s - nothing to do with God, just protesting about injustice and war. Nice of you to tell me God loves me but I've seen no evidence of his love in my long life.
datnyone (Wednesday 19th of November 2008 05:57:38 PM)
The song in my opinion was inspired by the Spirit of God to place faith in the hearts of the people to give them power to overcome..and life is one of the blessings that Gods love has bestowed upon you and me..and I'm enjoying it in Jesus Name
IceneBoudicca (Thursday 20th of November 2008 01:26:32 AM)
Good for you. I'm enjoying it in my own right.