Screamer of the Day – Mahalia Jackson

And what better screamer for a Sunday is there than Mahalia Jackson? Yesterday, while driving around, I pulled over to a yard sale and found this spectacular LP, an ealry Mahalia Jackson, and a first press on Apollo, issued in 1957. Oh. My. God. Collector geekery. The big image below shows the original issue cover.

The images below left shows the original label graphic. Later issues did not have the early logo that this has. Below right shows the cover of the reissue LP issued in 1959.

I’ve always loved Mahalia. She is widely regarded as the best in the history of the genre of gospel music, and her early, minimally produced work as presented here in here early sessions for Apollo showcases her voice best. Below are three tracks, and a new featured in Jukebox Heart that will allow you to play the tracks without having to leave the page.

Mahalia Jackson – He’s My Light
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Mahalia Jackson – If You Just Keep Still
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Mahalia Jackson – City Called Heave
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