Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel

A tribute to the extraordinary life of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson...possibly the greatest singer you've never heard of.
Music (all performed by Mahalia Jackson): “I’m On My Way,” author and origin unknown. Traditional gospel song.
“Didn’t It Rain,” author unknown. Traditional gospel song. First arranged by Henry Thacker Burleigh in 1919.
“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” first published in 1927 in the hymnal, “Spirituals Triumphant Old and New.” Traditional African-American spiritual.
“Just a Closer Walk With Thee,” author and origin unknown. Traditional gospel song.
“Move On Up a Little Higher,” written by Rev. W. Herbert Brewster, 1946.
“How I Got Over,” composed and published by Clara Ward, 1951.
“Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” music from a traditional gospel song. Lyrics by Thomas Dorsey, 1932.
“His Eye is on the Sparrow,” lyrics by Civilia Martin, music by Charles Gabriel, 1905.
“Elijah Rock,” author and origin unknown. Traditional spiritual.
Interview Clips:
“Mahalia Jackson Interview 1971,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-UwQMkWLKE).
“How Martin Luther King went Off Script in ‘I Have a Dream’,” on Wall Street Journal YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlOlynG6FY).