There's a lot of controversy surround the birth of this song. Some scholars also claim that this song was originally written by Inez Andrews (of Caravans). So watch out! Artists who didn't know copyright laws usually had their work stolen!
i like this song cause you need to clime mountain sometimes to get stronger and its always wise to ask the Lord for strength and encouragement to get trow it.
I love this original version of the song, it is pure and true. The lyrics fit with the chorus and make more since to me then some of the remake versions of this song. I'm so glad that you put the original version on here.... Thanks
@karma342 He means that is better to teach how to solve problems than solve them for the other person. If you give a man a fish, he wont be hungry until the fish runs out, but if you teach the man how to fish, he can get food whenever he want and he wont be hungry again. Is the same thing with the mountain. "Lord don't move the mountain,
You're so welcome! Its my pleasure to be able to share her beautiful music with the world:-) Please listen to her other songs on my channel, and thanks for your comment! :-)
I have the studio recording Mahalia did with a group of people. It's very similar to this one, but in the beginning with the organ intro, it actually sounds like the group is climbing up a mountain. They're huffing and puffing, trying to blow the mountain down. Lol!
This is a testament of two women who experienced hard times and knew God!!!! I am currently dealing with a mountain; I know God is doing something in me to get the best out of me. Thanks for this song. It is right on time.
As I was listening to this song, It made me think back to the times that I was faced with trials and tribulations, I would always pray to God to please MOVE any obstacles or barriers that were in my way wanting to drag me down. For some reason this song makes sense to me. Why ask God to move the obstacles. Better yet, just give me the strenght to work and move around them. That way my faith gets increased and in the end our relationship is strengthened. This song is so inspiring! God Bless!
Wow,you live and learn lol! I never knew she had co-written this with Mahalia! I always thought this was Haley's composition! Again thanks for the info!!!
Love this song
But I'm an atheist...
ananyakirti 5 hours ago
a great song to listen to during black history month. :D
Diego1999ist 3 weeks ago
The pursuit of happiness =)
XBlueMuffinX 2 months ago
Was she African American?
wcrobinson1985 8 months ago
@wcrobinson1985 what do you think? she looks white??
julioherosperez 3 months ago
My favorite version of this song.
bloodymary989 10 months ago
There's a lot of controversy surround the birth of this song. Some scholars also claim that this song was originally written by Inez Andrews (of Caravans). So watch out! Artists who didn't know copyright laws usually had their work stolen!
dphmichigan 1 year ago
i like this song cause you need to clime mountain sometimes to get stronger and its always wise to ask the Lord for strength and encouragement to get trow it.
glory to GOD and God Bless :)
deepyellow777 1 year ago
I love this original version of the song, it is pure and true. The lyrics fit with the chorus and make more since to me then some of the remake versions of this song. I'm so glad that you put the original version on here.... Thanks
litasongs 2 years ago
Is it just me or does Ms. Akers sound like a smoother version of Etta James? Ironically she sounds like Etta James singing without the fiery growl.
BashaaniN 2 years ago
Nice piano in this song
pcpro321 2 years ago
ditto, ditto, ditto...the pianist was great on this. Anyone know who it might have been?
sfsphil 2 years ago
Her voice was really moving...considering the time era she performed...
BlackLiger 2 years ago
She has a good voice, nice choice of videos. 5/5
Love this more and more everytime I hear it.
xXxPandaPuuxXx 2 years ago
Ahh I think her vocals are nice. A unique, rich voice.
The lyrics were pretty inspirational xD
Like the whole "give a man a fish, teach a man to fish" thing :]
missblacktuesday 2 years ago
Thanks for your comment! I agree, Ms Akers did have a unique, rich voice!
But I don't get your "give a man a fish, teach a man to fish" reference... what do you mean?
:-P
karma342 2 years ago
I guess he meant
"If a man is starving, don't give him a fish, teach him how to fish"
Is what this song treats about tough, "don't remove that mountain, give me strenght to overpass it"
So, I guess is just a anology to ppl ask for the Lord is help, but not to solve the problem, but to help thelselves to solve it...
:D
KingdomSlayer 2 years ago
@karma342 He means that is better to teach how to solve problems than solve them for the other person. If you give a man a fish, he wont be hungry until the fish runs out, but if you teach the man how to fish, he can get food whenever he want and he wont be hungry again. Is the same thing with the mountain. "Lord don't move the mountain,
But give me strength to climb it"
DemonDX6 9 months ago
I love this song ♥
She has such an awesome voice!
SmileRilla 2 years ago
fabulous!
warmlandlass1 2 years ago 2
Ok :->
109RainyBaby 2 years ago
beautiful - she sings this song so smoothly and calmly - thank you Karma for introducing the late doris akers :-)
109RainyBaby 2 years ago 2
You're so welcome! Its my pleasure to be able to share her beautiful music with the world:-) Please listen to her other songs on my channel, and thanks for your comment! :-)
karma342 2 years ago
I didn't realize they had co-written! As a songwriter, this is a blessing to know! :-) Thanks for the background info.
watermelonridge 2 years ago
I have the studio recording Mahalia did with a group of people. It's very similar to this one, but in the beginning with the organ intro, it actually sounds like the group is climbing up a mountain. They're huffing and puffing, trying to blow the mountain down. Lol!
Nice post, Linda!
Rowoches 2 years ago
This is a testament of two women who experienced hard times and knew God!!!! I am currently dealing with a mountain; I know God is doing something in me to get the best out of me. Thanks for this song. It is right on time.
khalil4ulove 2 years ago 7
As I was listening to this song, It made me think back to the times that I was faced with trials and tribulations, I would always pray to God to please MOVE any obstacles or barriers that were in my way wanting to drag me down. For some reason this song makes sense to me. Why ask God to move the obstacles. Better yet, just give me the strenght to work and move around them. That way my faith gets increased and in the end our relationship is strengthened. This song is so inspiring! God Bless!
vallegrl37 2 years ago 5
so very well said, and I'm positive you know what it's about, too~! Lord Bless You!
warmlandlass1 2 years ago
Wow,you live and learn lol! I never knew she had co-written this with Mahalia! I always thought this was Haley's composition! Again thanks for the info!!!
Darneloh 2 years ago
Yea, she sure did! Great composer, she was:-)
karma342 2 years ago