Presley studied the ecstatic moves of his gospel heroes. Recording Sessions First Session "Move On Up A Little Higher," September 12, 1947, New York City, Apollo: Mahalia Jackson (vocal), Mildred Falls (piano), and Herbert James Francis (organ). Re-record Session "I Will Move On Up A Little Higher," New York City, November 23, 1954, Columbia, (Rev. William Herbert Brewster/Arranger Mahalia Jackson): The Falls-Jones Ensemble, with Mildred Falls (piano), Ralph Jones (organ), Jack Lasberg (guitar), Frank Carroll (bass), Bunny Shawker (drums), and Mahalia Jackson (vocal). From The World's Greatest Gospel Singer album, Columbia CL 644; Originally Released March 14, 1955. Notable cover versions Marian Anderson (1989) The Dixie Hummingbirds (1999) Albertina Walker (1993) Others Footnotes External links Sony Music: I Will Move On Up A Little Higher Gospel songs Songs written by W. Herbert Brewster Grammy Hall of Fame Award recipients 1947 songs Mahalia Jackson songs United States National Recording Registry recordings