Mahalia Jackson Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)
Mahalia Jackson quotes and sayings page 3 (deceased musician born on Oct 26, 1912). Here's quote # 21 through 30 out of the 33 we have for her.
“Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say.”
“I close my eyes when I sing so I can feel the song better.”
“The mind and the voice by themselves are not sufficient.”
“Put your mind on the gospel. And remember - there's one God for all.”
“Baby, black promoters oppressed me before white promoters ever got hold of me. Don't talk skin to me.”
“I don't worry too much about the script, I just ad lib, like Pearl Bailey.”
“I'll come to any benefit if I see SCLC get all the money.”
“One thing about playing the real jazz is that you can't count it.”
“Time is important to me because I want to sing long enough to leave a message. I'm used to singing in churches where nobody would dare stop me until the Lord arrives!”
“Anybody that sings the blues is in a deep pit, yelling for help.”
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