I Sing Because I'm Happy
Complements Jules Schwerin, The Life I Sing About: Mahalia Jackson, Talking and Singing the Gospel, Oxford University Press, 1992. Schwerin's interviews with Mahalia Jackson in the 1950s include Jackson reminiscing about her early childhood and her involvement with music. Four songs from concert performances are also included.
Track Listing
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101
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He's Got The Whole World In His Hands | Mahalia Jackson | 2:46 | |
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102
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Recollections of early childhood | Mahalia Jackson | 13:32 | |
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103
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Joshua Fit The Battle of Jerico | Mahalia Jackson | 2:30 | |
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104
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Recollections of New Orleans music | Mahalia Jackson | 9:15 | |
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105
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I Sing Because My Soul Is Happy | Mahalia Jackson | 4:30 | |
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106
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Recollections of New Orleans violence and role of church | Mahalia Jackson | 10:55 | |
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107
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I Sing Because My Soul Is Happy | Mahalia Jackson | 4:27 | |
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108
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Recollections of influences on her music | Mahalia Jackson | 10:10 | |
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109
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The Lord's Prayer | Mahalia Jackson | 3:50 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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Pure Religion and Bad CompanyReverend Gary Davis
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Easter Ceremonies in JerusalemVarious Artists
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Traditional African Ritual Music of GuyanaVarious Artists
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Jamaican Cult MusicVarious Artists
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Songs from the BardoLaurie Anderson, Tenzin Choegyal,
