Move On Up a Little Higher
Context
Song by Reverend William Herbert Brewster, recorded in New York on September 12, 1947 and released by Apollo in December. Mahalia Jackson's version, accompanied by Mildred Falls on piano, reportedly sold some eight million copies and is regarded as the best-selling gospel song in history. It entered the National Recording Registry in 2005.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Gospel, Blues, spirituals, work songs. Among the origins and influences of Gospel: Blues, spirituals, work songs.