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Two CDs. Mahalia Jackson was one of the great voices of the 20th Century as well as one of the leading voices in the Civil Rights Movement. InchHe's Got the Whole World in His HandsInch, one of the major hit songs of the late 1950s, is joined here by most of her Columbia singles including InchA Rusty Old HaloInch, InchOne GodInch, InchThe Bible Tells Me SoInch, InchA Satisfied MindInch, Inch'Round the RainbowInch, InchElijah RockInch, InchThe Lord's PrayerInch and many more single releases in one of the greatest Jackson collections in years! Mahalia Jackson celebrated Christmas with her many gold Christmas singles and LPs including InchSweet Little Jesus BoyInch, InchGo Tell It on the MountainInch, InchSilent NightInch, and the biggest seasonal hit of 1956 InchMary's Boy ChildInch. Her rare recording of InchAway in a MangerInch is also featured. In addition to recording with The Falls-Jones Ensemble, Jackson recorded with such esteemed conductors/arrangers as Percy Faith, Ray Ellis, Johnny Williams, Marty Paich, and Sid Bass. Many moving album tracks include the powerful InchGreen Leaves of SummerInch, InchNearer My God, to TheeInch, InchWhither Thou GoestInch, InchJust As I AmInch, and InchOnward, Christian SoldiersInch. This is the first ever collection of the Mahalia Jackson singles, enhanced by the richness of her many album tracks. Album Tracks 1. A Rusty Old Halo 2. The Treasures of Love 3. Walk Over God's Heaven 4. Jesus Met the Woman at the Well 5. One God 6. You'll Never Walk Alone (Featured in the Musical 'Carousel') 7. I See God 8. His Hands 9. The Bible Tells Me So 10. A Satisfied Mind 11. The Lord Is a Busy Man 12. You're Not Living in Vain 13. 'Round the Rainbow 14. An Evening Prayer 15. I Ask the Lord 16. I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing About in My Song 17. Precious Lord (Take My Hand) 18. The Lord's Prayer 1
