Aretha Franklin performs Precious Lord, a favorite song of her father Reverend C. L. Franklin and Dr. Martin Luther King. Continue reading
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2/18/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: Mahalia Jackson- Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Precious Lord, Take My Hand was Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite song, and he often invited gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to sing it at civil rights rallies to inspire crowds; at his request she sang it at his funeral in April 1968. Continue reading
11/10/15 O&A NYC Wildin Out Wednesday: The Starrkeisha Choir!
Every Wednesday the New Interdenominational Missionary Faith Temple have rehearsal for their show choir, The Starrkeisha Choir. The drama only intensified when Beyonce’ wasn’t going to be able to lead Precious Lord so the ladies had to step up. Hallelujah ! Continue reading
2/4/15 O&A Music Question Of The Day: Precious Lord Beyonce or Ledisi You Decide?
Let’s put an end to the controversy over Beyoncé eclipsing Ledisi with her performance of Precious Lord at the 57th Grammy Awards. O&A NYC Magazine has Queen Bey’s Grammy production number and Ledisi’s rendition at the recent opening night of her Intimate Truth Tour at Nokia Club in Los Angeles… You decide.
Beyoncé at the 57th Grammy Awards
Ledisi at Nokia Club in Los Angeles Opening Night of her Intimate Truth Tour!
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