This song attracted the greatest entertainers to shout out their thanks and sadness -- each in their own way. Many who sang it best have now joined Abraham, Martin and John -- Mahalia, Sammy Davis, Whitney Houston, Moms Mabley and others. But, the song will never die for those who embrace freedom and equality for ALL people and are brave enough to shout it out for themselves and for all who cannot shout.
Thank you so much for uploading this song. I have literally been searching for years for Mahalia Jackson's version of this since it had such a profound affect on me as a child, but unfortunately couldn't find it anywhere. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for posting this!!! I used to have this song on a record which was unfortunately smashed years ago. I have periodically done google searches for this version for years and tonight I got lucky! I can't tell you how happy I am listening to this again. Thank you!
What a remarkable version - and what a voice. Dion's 1968 version of this song resonates with (albeit wounded) liberal optimism. Just two years later, Mahalia's version is much darker and more elegiac . It's like a lament for something irretrievably lost.