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  2. Jan 3, 2024 · One cannot discuss “How I Got Over” without acknowledging its historical significance. Mahalia Jacksons rendition of this gospel hymn gained prominence when she performed it at the March on Washington in 1963, just before Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.

  3. While Mahalia Jackson’s studio rendition of Clara Wards gospel hymn was released in 1961, her best-known performance of the track was performed in 1963 at the March on… Read More. 1 viewer...

  4. Aug 3, 2023 · 31 subscribers. 0. No views 1 minute ago. This is a hymn exploration video discussing the life of Mahalia Jackson and her career as a gospel singer; highlighting the hymn "How I got...

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  5. It was written in 1941 by the gospel singer Clara Ward, herself a survivor of the deep repression and humiliation of Jim Crow. Some say that she was inspired to write the song after a particularly cruel incident of racist violence: Tell me how we got over Lord. Had a mighty hard time coming on over.

  6. "How I Got Over" is a Gospel hymn composed and published in 1951 by Clara Ward (1924–1973). Ward's original release sold 1 million copies and is one of the best-selling gospel songs of all time. Other notable recordings of this work have been made by Mahalia Jackson, and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

  7. How I Got Over is a gospel hymn composed and published by Clara Ward. On the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom it was performed by Mahalia Jackson who in 1976 won the Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance. Lyrics. How I got over How did I make it over You know my soul look back and wonder How did I make it over How I made it over

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