Mahalia jackson

The trouble with records is that they're too short.

When you are through with the blues, you've got nothing to rest on.

Time is important to me because I want to sing long enough to leave a message. I'm used to singing in churches where nobody would dare stop me until the Lord arrives!

Without a song, each day would be a century.

This is the place to see the stars - Hollywood Bowl.

The mind and the voice by themselves are not sufficient.

I close my eyes when I sing so I can feel the song better.

Anybody that sings the blues is in a deep pit, yelling for help.

They thought I was a success as soon as I started paying the bills.

Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say.