This 1976 compilation collects key recordings from Jackson's time with Columbia Records, showcasing her singular blend of gospel fervor and soulful delivery. It arrived late in her career, after her pivot to more secular material and her impactful role in the Civil Rights Movement.
- The album was released posthumously in July 1976, the year after Jackson's death.
- It draws from recordings made between 1947 and 1972, representing a significant portion of her output for the Columbia label.
- The compilation features many of her most well-known spirituals and hymns, including "Move On Up a Little Higher" and "His Eye Is on the Sparrow."
Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. By 1976, she had long been established as the "Queen of Gospel," having achieved international fame and branched into secular music and civil rights activism.
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