I say this out of my heart—a song must do something for me as well as for the people that hear it. I can't sing a song that doesn't have a message. If it doesn't have the strength it can't lift you.


Movin'On Up (1966)

Mahalia Jackson Quotes

I say this out of my heart—a song must do something for me as well as for the people that hear it. I can't sing a song that doesn't have a message. ...

I say this out of my heart—a song must do something for me as well as for the people that hear it. I can't sing a song that doesn't have a message. ...

I say this out of my heart—a song must do something for me as well as for the people that hear it. I can't sing a song that doesn't have a message. ...

I say this out of my heart—a song must do something for me as well as for the people that hear it. I can't sing a song that doesn't have a message. ...