Newport 1958

by Mahalia Jackson

Newport 1958 cover art

Captured late on a rainy Sunday evening, this deeply spiritual performance brought the Queen of Gospel to a prestigious jazz audience. Showcasing her unparalleled, roof-raising vocal power and profound religious conviction, the set proved instrumental in introducing traditional Black gospel music to a wider, mainstream demographic.

Genres

  • Traditional Black Gospel
  • Gospel

Tracklist

  1. An Evening Prayer
  2. I'm On My Way
  3. A City Called Heaven
  4. It Don't Cost Very Much
  5. Walk Over God's Heaven
  6. The Lord's Prayer
  7. Didn't It Rain
  8. My God Is Real (Yes, God Is Real)
  9. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
  10. I'm Going To Live The Life I Sing About In My Song
  11. Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
  12. His Eye Is On The Sparrow