Mahalia Jackson released “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” in 1958, though it was originally from 1927. In her slow rendition of the song, Jackson’s powerful voice rocks the house and soothes the soul. Jackson’s version made the Billboard top 100 singles chart, topping at number 69. This was notable at a time when Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis had major singles on the chart. She has piano and violin accompaniment behind her version.