Mahalia Jackson - Christmas with Mahalia

As someone who grew up singing gospel hymns in her Baptist church and who later brought that music to diverse audiences around the globe (she sang for John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr.), Mahalia Jackson served as the Queen of Gospel Music and as an inspiration and influence to future generations. These Christmas songs benefit from her powerful phrasing and unrestrained enthusiasm which easily transform an old English madrigal ("What Child Is This?") into something deeply felt from her own difficult upbringing. A stylist of the highest order, Jackson infused everything she sang with a majestic sweep that made her one of the most important voices of her day. --Rob O'Connor Amazon.com

One of the best Christmas music albums ever

Tell ya what, if you sit and listen to this woman's voice, and the feeling she puts into these Christmas songs, it'll bring tears to your eyes. If you want music that truly contains the spirit of the season, and the real meaning, get this one. October 9, 2008

Mahalia Jackson an rare voice,

Mahalia Jackson is one of the greatest gospel singers of all time even better than Shirly Ceaser.She has an rare and unique voice which makes her stands out more than anybody.Also she is original and an natural for gospel.My favorie Mahalia Jackson Christmas songs were;Hark The Herald Angels Sing,O Come All Ye faithful,Away in A Manger,Silent Night,Joy to the World and among others.Like I said she can really sing gospel and you dont really hear good music like that in the old days anymore! July 4, 2006

Mahalia Jackson an rare voice,

Mahalia Jackson is one of the greatest gospel singers of all time even better than Shirly Ceaser.She has an rare and unique voice which makes her stands out more than anybody.Also she is original and an natural for gospel.My favorie Mahalia Jackson Christmas songs were;Hark The Herald Angels Sing,O Come All Ye faithful,Away in A Manger,Silent Night,Joy to the World and among others.Like I said she can really sing gospel and you dont really hear good music like that in the old days anymore! July 4, 2006

Do You Hear What I Hear

As already stated, "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming" holds it own. Such a lovely arrangement, and Mahalia 'butters' it up a little.

As a child, there is one song from this particular album that was always played on the Gospel station around Christmas. The song that I'm speaking of is "Happy Birthday To You Our Lord." When I hear this song, it sometimes makes me teary-eyed, because I begin to think of the Christmas' when my grandmother was still living- the times when we would be driving around, and this song would come on. Such good times.

"There's No Room In The Inn" is my absolute favorite on this CD. That song skips so much, b/c I always put it on repeat. As Mahalia sings this song, I can just imagine Mary & Joseph searching for a comfortable place to stay- I can see their faces as they're turned away. I can feel their pain. I just get goosebumps thinking about it.

EXCELLENT CD! July 8, 2003

Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming. . .

This song epitomizes Mahalia Jackson. . . she is eternally magnificent. And her voice in this song is rich, full and powerful. Her contralto is perfectly controlled as it
meanders up and down the scale. No Room At the Inn is stunningly soulful. Listen to her curlicues. . . how does she do that?! The spirit of the album is great and I recommend it. March 8, 2003

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