"How I Got Over" - Mahalia Jackson

*DISCLAIMER- I don't own the rights to this video. This is just a fan post, sharing history with all who want to learn*
Recorded during the historic 1963 March On Washington. Mahalia sings "How I Got Over" after Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. finished delivering his famous "I Have A Dream" speech.

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[marc swart]

Hello Dwayne, I'm looking for a particular song from Mahalia. I'm think she performed it in Washington but I don't know. It is on this video: "Hammond Organ seventieth" and it starts at 3.18. Maybe you can help. Thanks

[Rowoches]

Good Morning! Thanks for your comment. The recording of Mahalia's that's being played in that video is titled "Elijah Rock." She has recorded that song MANY times, but the rendition that was used in that video can be found on YouTube. Type in 'Mahalia Jackson- Elijah Rock live' and you should see a pic of her with a purple robe on. It was uploaded by a guy named OlSkoolSaint. This is one of my 2 favorite versions that she recorded!! The hammond b3 is VERY forceful in this recording. Enjoy!!!

[vanqua1]

Glory to God!!!  Mahalia got me shouting ealry this morning at work!!! Remarkable video!!!

[Rowoches]

@vanqua1: Go'head, Gooo'head!!!

[hallsbstn]

God chose the right people to live and fight for us during those times. Black,Strong, Fearless, sincere, and devoted men and women. Thank you God for your many blessing. We may not understand why, but it's still not our job to question why. Amen!

[Rowoches]

@hallsbstn: I really enjoyed reading your comments! Thanks!

[Andre Adcock]

HAPPY FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY - YOUR BROTHER FROM THE MOTOR CITY. "MY SOUL (ALSO) LOOKS BACK IN WONDER!"

[troy graham]

SISTER "HALIA" ONE OF MY MOMS AND FAMS GUUUUD FRIENDS!!!;)

[chrissangit]

She rocked it !!!

[LooL BooL]

Now we have Beyonce's playback for the american anthem...

[Tonysings]

Yesssuhhhhhhh..go 'head Mahalia....give that devil a black eye! LOL. She did that!

[Anna Rounseville]

I wish I knew about her involvement when I was in school, There's a great video clip that has her saying "Tell them about your dream, Martin. Tell them about your dream". She was encouraging him, only her only at that moment could have been that kind of influence at that exact second. If he never made that speech what would have been lost after so much work by so many, and so much personal sacrifice. Amazing!

[jhogg6557]

"Mahalia"

[jhogg6557]

piercing to the root of my soul. Sang it Mahalia!

[MrsD7777]

Mamma Mahalia Rocked-tha-White House with this one Whoooo!!!! The POWER of YAH/GOD was with her & Dr King as well as the Millions of strong people of all races!