Limited Edition 180g Solid Gold Vinyl LP - 1500 Copies!Mahalia Jackson declaims Christmas like a pastor, giving every word meaning like a poet, singing as if supported by an inner choir of trumpeting angels. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel" and became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world, heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. If you prefer your Christmas songs performed with reverence and tradition, you know Mahalia Jackson will deliver on both counts. The true meaning of the season truly reverberates in each and every word that comes from this gospel legend's lips in this collection of Christmas favorites like "No Room At The Inn", "Joy To The World", "Silent Night, Holy Night" and "The Holy Babe".
Features:
• 180g Vinyl
• Limited Edition Solid Gold Vinyl - 1500 Copies
• Remastered
• Import
• Made in the EU
Musicians:
Side A:
Orchestra and chorus conducted by Johnny Williams
Side B:
MIldred Falls, piano
Ralph Jones, organ
Milt Hinton, bass (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
John Frigo, bass (6)
Elden Bailey, vibes (1, 3, 5, 7)
Lionel Hampton, vibes (2, 4)
Robert Prince, vibes (2, 4)
Leon Alexander Abbey, violin (6)
Frank Rullo, drums (6)
Orchestra conducted by Sid Bass (1)
Selections:
Side A:
1. Silent Night, Holy Night
2. Go Tell It On The Mountain
3. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
4. Joy To The World
5. Sweet Little Jesus Boy
6. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Side B:
1. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
2. No Room At The Inn
3. I Wonder As I Wander
4. The Holy Babe
5. White Christmas
6. Mary's Little Boy Child
7. Silent Night, Holy Night
