In honor of Dr. King's birthday, we re-release a tribute to the life and career of his great friend, Mahalia Jackson.

Music:

“I’m on my Way” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kl0gCfPH9k)

“Mahalia Jackson - Didn’t it Rain 52 Years Old” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KxVXsdSvg)

“Mahalia Jackson - He's got the whole world in his hands (live TV 1962)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz4KIe28QUg)

“Mahalia Jackson in concert 1964 part 1 Just a Closer Walk with Thee” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXBFJQhIdqw)

“Move On Up A Little Higher | Mahalia Jackson” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06gAdro-62E)

“How I Got Over | Mahalia Jackson at MLK's Civil Rights Campaign (Washington, 1963)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9iQUIwAgus)

“Mahalia Jackson - Precious Lord, Take my Hand (Martin Luther King Jr. Funeral, 1968)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WduYIw8Yrnw)

“Mahalia Jackson - His Eye Is On The Sparrow” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM_JRAPSwVM)

“Mahalia Jackson - "Elijah Rock" from "Louis Armstrong at Newport 1970” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y56FiEdt0hQ)

Interview Clips:

“Mahalia Jackson interview 1971” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-UwQMkWLKE)

“How Martin Luther King Went Off Script in 'I Have a Dream’” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlOlynG6FY)