Mahalia Jackson Sings Silver Bells

Mahalia Jackson ( /məˈheɪljə/ mə-hayl-yə; October 26, 1911 -- January 27, 1972) was an African-American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". Jackson became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world, and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist; entertainer Harry Belafonte called her "the single most powerful black woman in the United States". She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"—million-sellers.

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[Bluekke1]

Great song ...great video Ellen ....hugsss Joseex

[Shabannie]

@Bluekke1 Happy new year!

-------Ellen 

[PlayForMeASymphony]

Mahalia was heralded not only as an influential singer..but a lady of great faith....What she did helped to change the face of our nation.....Thank you, Mahalia....R.I.P.  And, thank you, Ellen, for this lovely video......

[Shabannie]

@PlayForMeASymphony Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season.

---------Ellen

[urCherieAmor]

***Advance Merry Christmas to you, Ellen.***

I like your video a lot. I will save to my favorite.

[Shabannie]

@urCherieAmor Thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season.

-------Ellen

[Shabannie]

@chrishayrider68 I thought that you might like this. Thank you for making comments.

--------Ellen

[chrishayrider68]

Just magnificent Ellen...Isn't she just amazing.. Another of yours to my christmas playlist *****

[Shabannie]

@FASHIONCONSPIRACY Thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I made it because I needed some Christmas cheer. I will showcase on my profile it later in December.

--------Ellen

[FASHIONCONSPIRACY]

wonderful......our first taste of the Christmas season....Mahalia sang it beautifully, ty for sharing !