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Michael Jackson RIP: 1958-2009

Michael Jackson RIP: 1958-2009

NME Editor Paul Stokes talks about the death of pop icon Michael Jackson.

Glastonbury Fans Discuss The Death Of Michael Jackson

Glastonbury Fans Discuss The Death Of Michael Jackson

The Glastonbury public talk about the death of Michael Jackson.

Glastonbury Bands Discuss The Death Of Michael Jackson

Glastonbury Bands Discuss The Death Of Michael Jackson

Artists performing at Glastonbury 2009 talk about the death of Michael Jackson, including Maximo Park, Fucked Up, Friendly Fires, The Big Pink and Florence And The Machine.

Michael Jackson 'Smooth Criminal' - This Is It Clip

Michael Jackson 'Smooth Criminal' - This Is It Clip

The king of pop rehearses 'Smooth Criminal'.

La Roux - Track by Track Interview

La Roux - Track by Track Interview

Elly Jackson guides ues through her self-titled debut album, track by track.

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Trouble of the World - Mahalia Jackson

Trouble of the World - Mahalia Jackson (02:12)

Imitation of Life

Mahalia Jackson - Amazing Grace

Mahalia Jackson - Amazing Grace (07:24)

The Queen of Gospel breaking down Amazing Grace.

Mahalia Jackson--How I got over LIVE

Mahalia Jackson--How I got over LIVE (06:25)

Mahalia Jackson live in Chicago a favorite of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mahalia sang this at the march on washington just before King gave the I have a dream speech

"Summertime/Motherless Child"- Mahalia Jackson

"Summertime/Motherless Child"- Mahalia Jackson (04:37)

Mahalia combines these two classic songs in this performance from the Bing Crosy TV Special. Afterwards, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby comment on Mahalia's voice.

Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho-Mahalia Jackson

Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho-Mahalia Jackson (02:07)

Here is another gem from my VHS archives. Our gospel Queen Mahalia Jackson as she appeared in 1957 singing on the Nat King Cole show. Listen to that voice so pure and powerful.

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Mahalia Jackson Biography

Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an African-American gospel singer. With her powerful, distinct voice, Mahalia Jackson became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and is the first Queen of Gospel Music. She recorded about 35 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"--million-sellers. She had a contralto voice range.

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Mahalia Jackson's Best Songs

  • 1. Amazing Grace
  • 2. His Eye Is On the Sparrow
  • 3. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
  • 4. Didn't It Rain
  • 5. Silent Night, Holy Night
  • 6. Go Tell It On the Mountain
  • 7. Walk In Jerusalem
  • 8. In the Upper Room
  • 9. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
  • 10. Trouble of the World
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Mahalia Jackson Discography

Mahalia Jackson albums.

  • The Christmas Songs - 0000 (Universe/DE)
  • I Believe - 1966 (Grand Award/US)
  • Mahailia Jackson - 1971 (Boulevard/GB)
  • Mahalia Jackson - 2000 (mcps/DE)
  • This Is Gold (disc 1) - 09/07/2004 (Disky/NL)
  • This Is Gold (disc 3) - 09/07/2004 (Disky/NL)
  • This Is Gold (disc 2) - 09/07/2004 (Disky/NL)

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