Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Kultur Video
• VHS Release Date: August 26, 1997
• Run Time: 86 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1561274992
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,581 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Mahalia Jackson was the greatest gospel singer in the world. Shortly before her death, she embarked on a triumphant European tour, and this program is a record of that tour. In Stockholm, London, Berlin, and other cities, Mahalia Jackson inspired audiences with the power and magic of her music. Everywhere she went she left behind friends as well as fans. This historic film is a portrait of a gifted artist, but it is also a profile of a warm, sincere woman. 86 minutes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, there is no one with such a great voice at this lady., June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mahalia Jackson [VHS] (VHS Tape)

There is no one in the world like Mahalia Jackson. She was the best!!!! I loved it!!!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There was nothing wrong with the video., November 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Mahalia Jackson [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Dear Fans of Mahalia Jackson:

I would like to inform you that there was nothing wrong with this video in my opinion. As for the color on the film being poor - what do you expect people? The footage was shot between 1969 and 1972 cameras were not as high tech as they are today!! The original documentary that was filmed by Allen Miner in the summer of '69 for the US State Department was not filmed as intended because he met opposition from a lot of the promoters of Mahalia's concert that year. But he put together the footage from the concerts, her press conferences, her rehearsals and even her wake and funeral on this tape after her passing, to give fans a glimpse as to who Mahalia was; her beliefs; her faith and her dedication to singing the gospel. I loved it. Having seen Mahalia perform years ago we never really got to see the human side of her much. You know, the everyday hardworking Mahalia. It also gives you a glimpse of the Holy Ghost filled singer who could make the most convinced of atheists shout amen. If you don't believe me, watch the video and watch her sing "Great Gettin Up Mornin'" or "I Thank God" or even "Just A Closer Walk With Thee"...Mahalia Jackson does not deliver a testimony...she is a testimony...a living witness to how God can take someone small and insignificant and make her great!! And she brings out her gratitude in every song she has ever sung...this video is no exception to that fact. Buy the tape folks!!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pictorial Glimpse of the Great Mahalia!, November 6, 2003

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Noel Serrano "Gala Foundation http://gfoundat... (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mahalia Jackson [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Dear Fellow Mahalia Fans,
I was so taken by the sheer intimacy of witnessing a very personal side of Mahalia Jackson. One felt as if they were traveling with her and accompanying the Grand lady throughout Europe. The traveling scenes on the Rolls-Royce and the trains or seeing her feed the swans was truly captivating. Mahalia is seen walking into the great halls and gaze up at the ceiling with reverance.

The footage is fast paced and evident of the technology of its time but the singing quality is superb. I actually felt as if I was there, listening and witnessing her every movement. Mahalia demonstrates great ease and flexibility with every nuance of voice range and dynamic rhythm. One can feel the vibrations of an awsome spirit as she delivers powerful songs from her vast collection of gospel songs. She even tells the piano player when he is going too fast. She is in full command and she wants ultimate perfection in the timber and range of her power contralto voice. This documentary is great because it gives a full dimension of Mahalia Jackson, the Singer and the true Servant of the Lord. This tape is a must for the libraries of all Mahalia Fans.

Noel Serrano
Mahalia Jackson Group-2009
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