Mary's Boy Child
Boney M.
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Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say, Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today, And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. While shepherds watch their flock by night, They see a bright new shining star, They hear a choir sing a song, the music seem to come from afar. Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today, And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. For a moment the world was aglow, all the bells rang out There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted "Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace." Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night, They found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight. And then they found a little nook, in a stable all forlorn, And in a manger cold 'n' dark, Mary's little boy was born. Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today, And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. Oh a moment still worth was a glow, all the bells rang out There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted "let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace". Oh My Lord...
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15 facts about this song
Original Composition"Mary's Boy Child" was originally composed by Jester Hairston, an American composer, songwriter, and actor. Boney M.'s version is a cover.
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Release DateBoney M's. rendition of "Mary's Boy Child" was released in 1978.
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High Chart PositionThe song reached No.1 on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for four weeks, making it the Christmas number one for that year.
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Record SalesIt is one of the best-selling singles of all time in the UK, with over 1.87 million copies sold.
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Medley VersionBoney M.'s version of "Mary's Boy Child" was released as a medley with "Oh My Lord".
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a massive success not only in the UK, but also in other countries including Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, and New Zealand.
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Pioneering AchievementBoney M.'s version of "Mary's Boy Child" was the first single to sell over two million copies in the UK alone.
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RecognitionThe song was awarded a Gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry for its sales.
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Line-Up ChangesEven though the song is credited to Boney M., it is performed by only three members of the four-member group, as member Bobby Farrell was not present for the recording.
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Usage in MediaThe song is frequently used in Christmas-themed television commercials, radio broadcasts and shopping mall playlists, underlining its enduring popularity.
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Re-entriesDue to digital downloads and streaming, the song re-enters the UK Singles Chart almost every December.
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Pop cultureThe song has been covered by many artists worldwide, showing its continued relevance and popularity.
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Inspirational songThe song is often used in church services during Christmas due to its religious theme.
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Different VersionsThere are different versions of this song with different lengths – the album version is over twelve minutes long while the single version is just over four minutes.
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Distinctive StyleBoney M.'s Carribean disco styling of "Mary's Boy Child" made it stand out and contributed to its success.
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