MAHALIA JACKSON ~ Summertime/Motherless Child

[MelodyStark]

my mom use to sing me thing song. it was from some musical she saw, and she always loved to slow it down from the faster version, and give it that bluesy and painful soul. this sounds a lot like that...good memories..also good with rainymood

[hardkoren]

@MelodyStark It's from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Personally I prefer the operatic version, considering that the song is from a "jazz opera".

[jeymery]

Un moment de bonheur!

[15Newos]

There's something unbearably painful and beautiful about this version.

[oceansdoor1]

MMmmmmMmMMMm.....NICE! :)

[22v68]

Beautiful'  simply beautiful

[IntrepidFox11]

Mahalia Jackson's version of this song is my favorite. Thanks for posting this.

[freelightexpress]

all time classic!

[1gaia]

If there is one earthly thing that could ever make me believe in the divine, it's Mahalia Jackson.

[pmitsh]

There are no words.. not one!!

[drk381]

i just wanted to her real gospel music .just marks a new grow in God.

[capatga]

reminds me of my grandma that died in 98, her mother passed away when she was five and she cried about her until she died ,her father kept them all together,my biggest fear was that someday I would forget what she looked and sounded like, I remember staring at her in the hospital ,etching her in my brain can't watch the homes movies of her,its too painful ,she was my best friend

[crookcountyboy]

Funny I came from a past that I wouldn't wish on even my favorite enemies...this song is the reason why them, even myself is still round to tell u about it!! R.I.P.

[SailingForAnchors]

such talent is unique <3

[naibeauty09]

something about her voice jus makes me think of home... she has a majesty about herself and that is evident in her voice.... gives me goose bumps

[12Pascal21]

60 years old...

God, that lady died way too young !!!!

Simply the greatest !

[thordis63]

This`s somethng whats`s filling my hearth...

[RedzNDezo]

Cry every every every time I hear this song. Especially in Imitation of Life ...whew

I miss my grandparents....

[BERTRAMCAT]

God.

[Gospeljdb]

Mahalia! A product of Greater Salem Baptist Church - 218 W 781st St. The late Rev. Leon Jenkins, Sr. was the pastor during most of Mahalia' time . I think though that she joined under the late Rev. Petty back in the 1930's.

[Gospeljdb]

Mahalia! A product of Greater Salem Baptist Church - 218 W 781st St. Rev. Leon Jenkins, Sr. was the pastor during most of Mahalia' time . I think though that she joined under Rev. Petty back in the 1930's.

[stepsinsnow]

Languid, melancholy and soulful.  This song at its best.

[jodevlo1980]

This song was played on my grandma's funeral this afternoon. Wow what a song. It really brought up old memories. R.I.P. Granny.......

[BMuziq]

New version of motherless child youtube.com/watch?v=_69V9GUaYy­Y

Artist is going to jail for $80 thousand in cash and 4 1/2 lbs of marijuana listen while he's still with us

[sissyshaughnessy]

I only know of Mahalia thru my mom who has passed in 1997, I love Mahalia's voice and the inspiration I get in my heart when I need that lift. THanks to my mom introducing Mahalia's voice and inspirational gift in her voice. Soothing voice, mahalia has too. wow. wonderful.

[blkshepherd]

my moms favorite singer of all time..mahalia..everytime I hear her voice intstantly reminds me of my moms..now my moms have joined Mahalia. both with our Lord..resting...i know they are both smiling looking down on me..and that makes my heart smile ...until such time I can join them and we will all be together.

[Sade3000]

Love her now that's a real singer!!!

[bigdre360]

Ghostface Killah's track of the same title brought me here. What a powerful song. I got to go see my mama. When I finish crying.

[Dizzydog214]

Thank you for posting this, it might be about Summertime but it gives me a chill and goosebumps....amazing !

[condessarte]

es de lo mejor que he escuchado del north

[mtambo04]

God is good. This is really a blessing from above. Thanks Lord for raising such wonderful people. This voice revives my soul.

[Dyamanti22]

Wow, i actually listen 2 this and feelin it.

[ADIONNE1125]

May God bless you in your life's journey! Good luck to you. :)

[SATURDAYateSUNDAY]

mahalia jacksons voice is my real mother 

[concorde9615]

All I can say is Sham Wow!

[13bonzon]

Love

[Breathlless]

this beats the American Idol singer who attempted this song.....she keeps it pure and concise without changing it too much with all the exaggerated crap

[SATURDAYateSUNDAY]

@Breathlless i hate that exaggerated crap i know what your talking about black women do it all the time to cover over the fact that there bad singers

HUGHEEEHHHUGGGHEEEEEUUGGGGHHHH­HH HEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! YEA YEAAA lol

[ADIONNE1125]

@SATURDAYateSUNDAY..."black women" which includes this one that you are complimenting..she just didn't do it too much in this song but there are plenty others that she does her thing..and Christina Aquilera and Pink and many other non blk women do it as well..pls must you generalize and then contradict urself...smh and to cover up the fact that they can't sing?? WOW....all blk women including the one you are giving props to? or just the other blk women...lol...smh

[SATURDAYateSUNDAY]

@ADIONNE1125 dont look to deep into certain stuff man thats not healthy

just because i didnt feel like getting anal in my explanation like you dosent mean that im trying to be a bigot...not only that im black so lol

shake your head all you want i dont really feel like giving a detailed explanition about what i meant..and if you think thats bad i would hate to see how you respond to racist troll comments on here..now thats something to shake your head about

[ADIONNE1125]

@SATURDAYateSUNDAY actually I dont and its not deep just a comment, and just like you I am entitled to mine. I am not taking it personally and it doesnt matter what race you are..AND IM NOT SAYING UR A BIGOT! LOL .u comment so I did too. Dont get anal if you dont want to..it makes one question what u are referring to....especially when ur not anal! lol....and yes i will smh~ HAVE A GREAT DAY! and this is my first comment ever on this site. I thought ur comment was intresting...that is all..

[SATURDAYateSUNDAY]

@ADIONNE1125 but you were asking me a question and not only that i felt as though you were trying to correct my comment when it didnt need correcting

kinda felt as though you were calling me a bigot when you said "pls must you generalize and then contradict urself" as if i was on a mission to put down black women

and yeah im not being anal YOU ARE your opinion dosent mean shit to me honeslty if it wasnt deep why are you trying to make it deep with giving me so much info??....

[ADIONNE1125]

@SATURDAYateSUNDAY Wow! must you become disrespectful by using degrading language because I commented on your post??? I apologize for upsetting you, lol. whoa....be easy....lol

[SATURDAYateSUNDAY]

@ADIONNE1125 lol you think im angry?? trust me you will know when im angry it will affect you in some way or another

my point is

i dont have to respect you your no kin to me if i want to disrepect you I CAN just like you can post your opinnions about my comment

and also dont apologize to me its not like ill accept it

you see we can drop this and go about our day but if you want to continue conversating about bull shit (oops) make your move...or your comment

[SATURDAYateSUNDAY]

@ADIONNE1125 if thats not trying to get deep than you are the one who is contradicting them self

[jmechelle]

LOVE IT SO MUCH!  - THANKS FOR POSTING<3

[amarcordeon]

I'm fascinated from this enchanting interpretation

I enjoy so much it

Thanks for this opportunity

Thanks Yasmim for sharing

*****

Lillo

[misax2010]

10********** loved

[Sissiaraujo]

Wonderful singer and timeless song, wow!!

[Shabannie]

I plan to make a Mahalia Jackson tribute video eventually. Thank you for posting this beautiful music.

----------Ellen

[GilvanGouveaMerola]

5*****

[kangofaug706]

LORD Mahalia gul you are wonderful!

[msmoonbeam91]

awsome

[lasean09]

i love this

[getroyf]

BREATHTAKIN' !!!!!!!

SHE'S ONE OF THE BEST !!!

[heretotellit]

Wonderful!!

[heretotellit]

Wonderful!

[investmentfinder]

this is a beautiful song sung by a beautifully talented woman.



[tourbusxxxx]

Bless Her . I white girl from Australia has named her child after this amazing woman in hope that her child posses a third of the passion this woman holds in her little finger.

[b63angel12]

So beautiful it hurts!!!

[zowach]

What absolute perfection

[Tondraea37]

My mother is a big Fan of Mahalia Jackson. She sings all of her songs. All fans check thisout go to Mahalia Jackson (Song by Marie Guillian) You will be blessed

[jahboyz3]

@Faustinepau Yes i definately agree a hundred times over !!!♥

[dahsuerk]

From Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess".

[Gamegod02]

I really need to hear this thank you, the fact of feeling like a motherless child is a terrible feeling, I should know

[jahboyz3]

@Gamegod02 God is still in control:)♥

[pdxmsbhvn]

@Gamegod02 is better than feeling totally alone. no mother no father no family and who is ever your friend?

[bigdre360]

@Gamegod02 It is a terrible feeling.....I know, too

[bigdre360]

@Gamegod02 It IS a terrible feeling.....I know, too.

[Everlessmoon]

AMAZING!!! Thank you!!

[jahboyz3]

@Everlessmoon more than welcome:)

[fevkin50]

Listening to her brings me out in goosebumps. Her timing, heartfelt delivery and the sheer power of her voice transports me to another time and place

[wisestfoolalive]

Nobody and I mean NOBODY does it like Mahalia Jackson. She makes me think of Grandma

[jahboyz3]

@wisestfoolalive Precious and full of soul!!!♥

[jahboyz3]

@wisestfoolalive @wisestfoolalive Precious and full of soul!!!♥

[flipmode00]

@wisestfoolalive likewise but now need to go out its getting to emotional :)

[Faustinepau]

Marvellous I love ! Great !

[Faustinepau]

Marvellous I love ! Great !

[Faustinepau]

Marvellous I love ! Great !

[ylmccoy]

Does anyone know where to find sheet music for this arrangement?

I have exhausted my resources.

Please help if you have any info about this medley.

[bluerussian1980]

Hello i was wondering if anyone knows if Nina Simone also sang this song? I have a certain version stuck in my mind and I can't match it! Thanks so much! Awesome song!

[TheSaverino]

What an incredible American treasure!

[SingerHighNotes]

She was a phenomenal singer unlike anything I've heard in my life. I'm doing my black history month project on Ms. Mahalia Jackson.

[jahboyz3]

**SingerHighNotes**

Excellent choice!!

[XXXVideoVomit]

WOW - Ditto on needing to hear this now

[camking88]

I thought no one could touch Billie Holiday's version of this. I like Ella's and Sarah's, but I always thought Billie's was miles ahead of everyone's. I think Mahalia actually sings this just as good if not better than Billie Holiday.

P.S. I didn't know Mahalia recorded pop songs.

[bigjoe1759]

you just cant beat the classics i really needed to hear this now thank you

[jahboyz3]

bigjoe1759

You're welcome, my pleasure enjoy!!♥

[nostalgiahistoria67]

The great Mahalia Jackson was a woman of truly tremendous talent who possessed an amazing voice, the likes of which we'll never see again.

[antonioHK2000]

her voice is beyond compare

[bike4life61]

My grandmother was a big fan of Mahalia Jackson and had many of her records. I grew up listening to her. There was no one like her and never will be. She was a gift to the world. I needed to hear this today, performed the way it was meant to be sung. This is it.

[jahboyz3]

Music has healing power!!!

[au33987]

Actually you mis-informed cretin, Summer time, is a song from the play, Porgy 'n Bess, written by George Gershwin, a Jew.

[MombasaNightTrain]

This sounds like a Morrissey song, only originating from and sung by an oppressed cotton-picking people.

[brijay1415]

WTF!!! Oppressed cotton picking people?!?! You should think before you post certain things. That comment was bound to offend somebody.

[jahboyz3]

LOL!!

[concorde9615]

You should hear this song on a big stereo. I have this song at home and I play it on sunday mornings on a big home sound system with a subwoofer. WOW! Awesome

[jahboyz3]

What about I'm On My Way? I bet that rocks the house... let me know!!!

[concorde9615]

WOW!!! I had never heard I'm on my way until I read your post just now. I can't wait to play this song at home on a big stereo. Awesome song! thanks for the suggestion!

[NooneEverReallyDiez]

dope song to sample!~!!!!!!

[jahboyz3]

Thanks!! You gotta check out I'm on my way, the cello is HAUTE!!!!

[AlexLeva30]

mi love

[sfeermkr]

super song! omg !

[aurelioselles]

Mind boggling. Incredible voice - fantastic singing. Truly one of a kind. Never been anyone even close to her.

[Bradakonkonnie]

Well I'm only 31 I've been a big fan since i was 4!even now singing with the Vid , could recognize her anywhere.

Real Negroe Spirituals about the Gospel the Good News HalleluYAH

[Bassplyr1470]

This is the best vocal version of this song. the miles version is a tie for best jazz version.

[andichgedacht]

Mahalia is the gratest!!! I gonna try to get there!!

I +ll adore you for ever!

[oklahomabmxer]

First time I have heard this singer! She is very smooth and sings this song just as I imagine it should be done. Beautiful!

[raamsis]

b e a u t i f u l b e a u t i f u l b e a u t i f u l

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[wdh613]

My gracious! Lord have mercy, she could sing a song!!!

[wdh613]

My Gracious! I have NEVER heard anything like this before. WHO is this lady and what type of music is this called??? That kinda moaning, lost sound in her voice moves one to tears. She is really incredible!!

[dtzarouc]

in which LP is this recording?

[SigneRobertson]

so amazing

[jahboyz3]

I agree♥

[Chimier]

So chilling!

[jahboyz3]

Like she's singing directly to you♥

[rumci0]

The really best music on the world for me.

[presidentharvey]

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

[jahboyz3]

Yes, yes, yes!

[legionario99]

Wonderful mahalia jackson,rest in peace

[saturne46]

Voix somptueuse, merveilleuse chanteuse ! Merci

[bemaniac2]

see now, if mahalia can sing summertime, y cant karen clark sheard?!

[9988eddie]

wonderful music, this music give me power for my broken heart and soul.

Sincerely

Peter Tschirky

[Socialbutterfly3000]

This woman know she can make someone cry but in a good way to give you strength

[9988eddie]

hello, this voice give me power when I'm down and out..... Peter Tschirky

[babyiris2kazzy]

why would you lie about who dis is my grandma is the biggest mahila jackson fan and she say that this aint her what is the point in lyin bout somthing like this!!!!??!!?!?!!?!?!?>!?!!?!!­?!?!?!?!?

[jahboyz3]

LOL... ?

[1TuffChick83]

she can;t be too big of a fan. i grew up listening to mahalia all my life, not to mention that i have the old vinyl recordings of these songs. this is mahalia. the record is brown. the song is on a reord that also has the songs sunrise sunset, it don't cost very much, brown baby, and c'mon children let's shout. recorded on harmony records, a division of columbia records.

[vintagevoices]

I'm sure one of Mahalia's biggest fans should be able to recognize her voice. Let your Grandma listen again. This voice is unmistakable, and anyways I have this recording on an LP...so you're the one that's mistaken. I believe this is the only secular song Mahalia ever recorded.

[vintagevoices]

Actually, maybe your Grandmother should take another listen, because this voice is unmistakable, and anyways I have this on an LP so it IS Mahalia Jackson. I believe it was the only secular song she ever recorded.

[handymikeforever]

deep deep emotion....

[neKadmiel]

Terrific!!! Mahalia is awesome Jackson!!! Beautiful song, beautiful voice,!!!

[Deradune]

Okay. Now I see what the deal is. She kind of spliced "Motherless Child" right into the middle of "Summertime." Very innovative, but if you are just wanting to hear the Motherless Child part for any reason, you can find it from 2:14 through 4:42 on this video. Everything before and after that is "Summertime." Interesting and GAH-geous!!!

[Deradune]

I didn't hear Motherless Child here at all. I guess that must be the name of the album or something???

[jahboyz3]

It's a 2 part song Summertime first than Motherless child

[Deradune]

Thanks! I thought I had scanned throughly through the video but the fact that the video ends on Summertime again had me fooled. Now I found "Motherless Child." I am BLOWN AWAY. I never heard anybody since it half that good -- speaking as a motherless child myself! LOVE IT.

[karmadeloco]

wow ! wow ! wow ! she makes me cry.... an angel

[feuilledeukaliptus]

la plus grande . . .j'en pleure . . .

[valambiguous]

I didn't know that Mahalia Jackson did Summertime, WOW!

[jahboyz3]

My mom used to sing this to me when I was small. It soothes my soul:)

[ClandestineLuv]

oh that's so nice, that must've been such a perfect lullaby =)

do you like leona lewis' version? i do, but not fantasia's too much =/

[jahboyz3]

Definately, remember it like it was yesterday. I'll have to check out leona's version.

[ClandestineLuv]

yes please!! she did great i think =)

[debjame]

Truly a gift from God, I feel so inspired listening to her voice.

[jahboyz3]

Me too. When I listen it's like she's in the same room. She's an extraordinary spirit.

[kmcru]

I wish they would have sung Motherless Child at the Obama Concert on Sunday!!!!Mahalia Jackson was Dr. King fav. singer!!!

[jahboyz3]

That would have been beautiful

[feuilledeukaliptus]

elle aurait méritée d'y ètre . . .!

[steppn1]

Beautiful singing. I love her. FYI, she died in her 50's from cancer.

[feuilledeukaliptus]

véry best mahalia . . .love !

[jahboyz3]

enjoy!♥

[tigerfly0110]

Just beautiful!

[lillylilic]

only looked at this cos of tom jones but this is now on my favs.......... what a voice fab........

[hellesterne]

What a gift from God was her voice! The finest gospel singer of them all....

[Brodavidbrayboy]

Mother Jackson, you are terribly missed. Rest in peace.

David Brayboy

[Unforgivableblak]

Mahalia Jackson is the Queen of Gospel Music...

[82TheGodOfWar]

I love this woman so very much. My father use to listen to her when i was a kid. She Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear her voice. Love you Mahalia,Love you PoP R.I.P

[Descendone]

God...her voice is heavenly

[sexysmileslimbody34]

when did she die n how?

[dmia123]

we have a billie,an ella,jesse,aretha,whitney,and so many more. but this is the voice of all soulful greatness that God can give.God bless.

[jahboyz3]

Oh So True!!! Enjoy!!

[Dobrib]

Glorious!TY

[paulostroff99]

A unique and wondrous singer for the ages. There were few if any ever better. This gem personified that truest of statements. She will always have a special place reserved in our hearts. R.I.P.,goddess of song!

[WhandaGlam]

Maravillosa...

[ccchris1969]

Just fantastic!

[MommaBrittney]

This is a beautiful song that brings to me

[antonioconce]

the best voice...amazing song...