I remember this when I was a child. Life was different then and prejudice was in the open. Diana was not only talented but could recognize great talent in others. Rumors were spread around that she was part black because of things like this duet. Both of these women were lovely people in a ugly time. I’m so glad this video exists. Both of course were stars in their time on pure talent.
Such sad times , but Dinah Shore got some bad comments and real grief when she hugged Mahalia at the end of one of their duets. Dinah adored Mahalia and helped her to get her own tv series. She continued to present her on her show and show her affection for this great singer.
Yo Mahalia & Dinah really sounded good together & u can tell they really enjoyed each other.
I remember this when I was a child. Life was different then and prejudice was in the open. Diana was not only talented but could recognize great talent in others. Rumors were spread around that she was part black because of things like this duet. Both of these women were lovely people in a ugly time. I’m so glad this video exists. Both of course were stars in their time on pure talent.
I just love these two ladies. Someday in Glory, I will surely be happy to humbly greet them.
No one can match her❤
Mahalia Jackson was great! Awesome voice!
That was really lovely! 💜
anyone who hated Mahalia Jackson is really a demon
Its not Mahailia they hate its the God of Israel real she served... Dear Lord
Shout to Harold Smith who penned this song. Harrold had a choir called the Harold smith majestics.
Dinah Loved Her Some Mahalia Jackson
yes she sure did
And Ella my God I didn’t realize they were so close, visiting each other’s homes etc. they say Ella had a photo of Dinah in her living room.
Without a doubt!
Thanks SOOO much for this! I truly enjoy seeing the 2 of them together. I also love their duet of "Elijah Rock."
Sad but true her show was cancelled because companies didn't want sponsor her..
I remember their duet of "Elijah Rock" bein' on here before, but I haven't been able to find it.
Both of them sing lord Jesus Christ amen
Hallelujah amen hallelujah hallelujah
Amazing!
It was because of Dinah Shore that CBS gave Mahalia her own show. Then they chickened out because it was too ethnic despite its popularity. O_o
i think prejudice is a curse 😕 and a sin 🤔 these two people sings so beautiful together ❤
That looks like the Norman Luboff Choir.
Should've had Mahalia and Ella Fitzgerald.
It's noticeable that Dinah NEVER touches Mahalia. SAD........
I noticed that. I'm sure that wasn't allowed back then...agreed, very sad
Actually there's another video where they embrace each other
Such sad times , but Dinah Shore got some bad comments and real grief when she hugged Mahalia at the end of one of their duets. Dinah adored Mahalia and helped her to get her own tv series. She continued to present her on her show and show her affection for this great singer.
She did and was reprimanded. Dinah caught a lot of flack for that but in later years they did I noticed.
Why does it matter ? They were there to sing a duet , not touch each other.
Most people don't realize that although a Southerner, Dinah Shore was Jewish.