About Jester Hairston
Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. His notable compositions include "Amen," a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child". Hairston was born in Belews Creek, a rural community on the border of Stokes, Forsyth, Rockingham and Guilford counties in North Carolina.
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Mary's Boy Child
Mary's boychild
Mary's Boy Child (arr. J. Rutter)
White Christmas
Mary's Little Boy Child
The Holly & The Ivy / Mary's Boy Child
Elijah Rock
Mary's Boy Child (Arr. J. Rutter for Voice & Orchestra)
Denn es ist Weihnachtszeit
Hairston: Mary's Little Boy Child
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