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

101	He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands	Mahalia Jackson	02:46
102	Recollections of Early Childhood	Mahalia Jackson	13:32
103	Joshua Fit the Battle of Jerico	Mahalia Jackson	02:30
104	Recollections of New Orleans Music	Mahalia Jackson	09:15
105	I Sing Because My Soul Is Happy	Mahalia Jackson	04:30
106	Recollections of New Orleans Violence and Role of Church	Mahalia Jackson	10:55
107	I Sing Because My Soul Is Happy (2)	Mahalia Jackson	04:27
108	Recollections of Influences on Her Music	Mahalia Jackson	10:10
109	The Lord's Prayer	Mahalia Jackson	03:50