Just Mahalia, baby : the Mahalia Jackson story / Laurraine Goreau.
| Author/creator | Goreau, Laurraine |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Gretna, LA : Pelican Publishing Company, 1984. |
| Description | x, 627 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | The queen of gospel and a symbol of integrity, Mahalia Jackson was the embodiment of an era. Accurate, well-researched, and rich with the music, faith, people, and events that sparked the spirit of the time, this is a fast-paced and engaging biography. From the poverty of her New Orleans childhood, where she sang in church and was exposed to the rhythms of ragtime jazz, through troubled times and triumphs, and on to Chicago, wealth, and worldwide acclaim, Mahalia's storied life and career included receptions for presidents, a freedom rally before Martin Luther King spoke, touring the world, and fighting for black people's rights. Her steadfast refusal to sing the blues throughout her long career is documented in an exchange with Louis Armstrong. "Got you a spot with the band, make you some real green, get to move around. You don't have to show me, I know what you can do with the blues." She replied, "I know what I can do with it too, baby, and that's not sing it. Child, I been reborn!" Generous and warm-hearted, she won the respect and admiration of those who knew her, whether personally or through her music. "Don't make me no saint, baby!" she told Laurraine Goreau. "Tell the real story of me." |
| General note | Reprint. Originally published: Waco, TX : Word Books, 1975. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 84001894 |
| ISBN | 0882894412 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML420.J17 G67 1984 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |