"Amen" Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir 1994

[@susangreene6105]

Jester was a very talented man. He was funny and he knows his music. God bless him. RIP Jester

[@jamalselesi182]

He was an Old Man

[@lizwinters7062]

I love Jester Hairston!!! Can't wait to get to heaven to sing with Jester again!!!

[@parkerfamilylife]

I just loved this man. When in high school 1958-60 I met him at the summer camp in Stockton, Ca. Called then the "College of the Pacific" now UOP, it was a 5 week music camp where we would practice Mon-Sat and sing a concert on Sunday each of the 5 weeks + plus put on a full Opera at the conclusion of the camp. He was a guest choir leader at the camp. He loved high school kids. We had curfews at night and had to be in our room at a certain time, but he would sneak in and tell us stories and sing and teach us little ditties that he wrote. I told him I wanted to be a white kid in his choir - he would laugh and say "Come on down and join". I have such fond memories of this wonderful man.

[@antoinec822]

This man was so underrated. He deserves his props.

[@UncleBensChannel]

Soloist is Dr. Louren Plant, music professor at Rowan University, New Jersey. I was in the choir, 2nd row, as a freshman at Rowan. Our choir was invited out to Salt lake City to sing with Jester and the Tabernacle choir.... Jester was 93 years old in this clip !!!!!

[@irenebrice1873]

Fantastic! Jester was an outstanding musician. I really enjoyed all the clips I was blessed to see him showcase his talent. Bravo to him and his fabulous career.

[@squirrely8527]

That’s amazing. Quite a memory for you.

[@pamelaabrams9003]

This was the first song I memorized and I was 1.5 years old! My parents took the family to a drive in movie and we saw “Lillie’s of the field”. My friends never knew what song I was singing back then.

[@jhartman3254]

I live in the area where Jester Hairston was born and raised. Belews Creek, NC. I worked in the office of a local hospital and got to know a gentleman named Tim Hairston. Yes, he was a descendant of the Hairston family. My mother had a set of 45rpm records recorded by Jester Hairston. I gave them to Tim as he was of the Hairston Family. He loaned me a book written about the Hairston Family heritage. Yes, some of the story was full of sorrow, but I also saw a story of people who became strong and survived.

[@sheltv100]

This guy was hillarious. The "Have Mercy" part cracked me up because that was his famous line from the sitcom "Amen." He used to say, "Oooooh have mercy."

[@willsims2009]

Lol he sure did:)

[@thomassterrett1905]

I’m laughing and crying at the same time. What a precious Man and we thank you Lord Jesus and we praise you!

[@maiammyself5680]

He was such an awesome man

[@willsims2009]

What a wonderful man he was and a great actor!

[@patriciaemory7452]

I loved Dr. Hairston, I was first introduced to him in high school in the summer I believe June 1972,at Va. State Music Camp,I thought he was amazing!!! He was fantastic!!! He told us about being in the movie "Lady Sings The Blues ",I still think today that he was amazing!!!! He was very friendly!!

[@furusaogoge]

Oh my goodness!!!! So much more than music happening here! The faith and praise of the elder being shown to, passed to, and accepted by the younger. The racial and religious divides being healed. The love! The love!

[@cherl6671]

Beautiful

[@IAMCHANNELLA]

Yes beautiful ❤

[@voiceofreason70X7]

Awesome unity 🎉❤

[@chaysedavey2907]

I listened to this song, while watching the setting sun. It felt so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes as I sit in awe. Absolute awe of the creations around us

[@DestinyPifer]

I wish I could have met him you could tell he was such a nice guy!

[@soupsoup8719]

Yes he was just looking at them and how he went about his life that is amazing he loved the song Amen and he was in the show amen Odessa testimony in itself yes he is a legend and his legacy live on and you will be missed amen

[@Twinmomhlc3]

Trying this again…this was an unforgettable experience. One that I am so thankful to have had! My heart breaks seeing those again here who have left us. 🙏🏻

[@dannyfranvifranco3798]

I love your song Amen and God Bless you

[@joeysanguine3596]

This man is a true legend and the epitome of Righteousness

[@janinecox256]

He was so talented and funny!

[@soupsoup8719]

Yes he was a good man to everybody and his legacy will live on and from the looks of it he love the song Amen he was in the show amen and ever since that song came out everybody love that song he was a legend in his own right and he will be missed rest in peace Amen to you God bless you

[@moshe2495]

Many lessons learned, and a master teacher.

[@mariequichocho898]

This Rendition of Amen was a Testament to Mr. Jesters Many Talents. I have Never Appreciated the Negro Spiritual as Much as I have during this Performance. Because of this Beautiful Music Lesson. I have a Greater Love and Reverence for the Song: AMEN 🙏🏻. Thank You Mr. Jester. ❤️❤️❤️

[@choppareed6595]

Amen my brothers & sisters 😎🇳🇿🇦🇺✌️

[@lanicalipari-jones6551]

This is my favorite video on the internet

[@sanatahalexander3880]

I'm so glad I found this... AMEN!! I felt the spirit with this one! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@qkranarchist3015]

I adore the younger man grinning so happy to be with our elder here. What a joy to see. My favorite part of my favorite movie is sung by Jester Hairston. What a lovely man.

[@bagay-valab]

Rest in His peace, brother ❤. Well done!! Plenty of rewards and crowns!

[@contractmed1]

As someone who LOVES the 1963 film "Lilies of the Field" I really appreciate this video.

[@stedye]

Truly Brilliant and he was in his nineties . He kept the spirit of youth into old age 🙏🏽

[@josephmuszik9375]

Love you brother...🙏❤️😃

[@demelodybeats]

Amen , a beautiful song

[@Perivale]

This is when I feel the spirit! Wonderful stuff and thanks for posting.

[@stacey2251]

I’m the 1000th like! My baby boy loves this song and this is a core memory (song) for me so love that I found this 😊

[@sophiaallen655]

My two year old begs to watch this several times a week! I enjoy it myself. 😉

[@johnwestfall4437]

praise his holy name amen

[@SowingSeedsWithChristy]

God bless that man! 92 years young. ❤

[@WayneSmith-dg6qe]

This song brings joy to my heart

[@joeysanguine3596]

Amen!!!, pure Gospel

[@bagay-valab]

Wow! He's such a great example! And, hilarious!!

[@dennisjensen6924]

Oh,. Our. Lord. And. Savior. Dear. Precious. Jesus. Christ. Of. Nazareth. Galilee. And. The. Land,. Country. And. All. Of. Judea. Amen. And. Amen. Halalujah. Glory. Too. Jehovah. God. Almighty. Praise. Our. Lord. And. Savior. Dear. Precious. Jesus. Christ. Of. Nazareth. Halalujah. ❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@andrewwilliams9599]

What a charming, delightful man. I wish I had gotten to know of him before today years ago.

[@maiammyself5680]

AMEN

[@CashaeStar]

The audience sounds like a choir

[@ElmoUnk1953]

I wish Sister Gladys Knight was there. ❤️ I saw Lilly’s of The Field for the first time several months ago, it was Jester Harrison dubbing for Sydney Poitier. Very uplifting, and as a member, very happy to see the at the LDS Tabernacle. Amen! 🙏🏼❤️

[@Claire-n1r]

God bless you, brother 😊

[@isaacolokode3271]

This Singing Is Awesome!!! Music Is For All Ages!!! HALLELUYAH!!!

[@charmedlife6933]

Song, praise and service to the Lord! Amen, indeed! And, Hallelujah!

[@patienceoguoma1246]

Rest on ,Jester ,as your music goes marching on.

[@bulkchart3239]

bro. jester seems like he was an amazing person!

[@Ladorisbell]

Wow, I just learned about him this morning. What spectacular man.

[@darealtripp2267]

Much love to you buddy

[@SWSimpson]

What a lovely, sweet man. It is a beautiful event.

[@flowerbirds2961]

Forever ❤loved & missed!

[@BrotherJohn3690]

One of my favorites

[@deborahpace7164]

I just loved Riley Jester on AMEN he was a great actor.

[@DanielFranco-nt9ze]

This a nice song Amen

[@jeannemcmahonpowers5780]

THATS A GIFT THATS A BEAUTY .

[@AomaluBartley]

First time I heard listen to this beautiful choir

[@synthiawebster2611]

Wow!!! Beautiful song!!! Jester Hairston blessed us so much with his musical gifts and talents. Loved this ❤🎶🎼🎵

[@hwoutdoors1862]

I watched an old Johnny Carson rerun last night that featured Mr. Jaster and he seem like a fine man. I really enjoyed the interview. That’s what brought me hear.

[@marencruickshank]

Angelic

[@prayalways]

Yeah ❤❤❤❤❤ Praise GOD

[@GabrielBayoFowoduGAFTV]

Awesome rendition 😊 Endless Blessings.

[@rebeccadeniston]

God bless you, Dr. Hairston. I hope someone got you a glass of water. 😊

[@lynnmcclinton7104]

God Bless his heart I LOVE HIM ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamalselesi182]

R.I.P. Jester Harriston

[@veryfair2927]

He was such a cutie.

[@WeepingWidowSueAna]

Love this so so much.

[@DanielFranco-nt9ze]

Mi Amigo y su Esposa son buenas gentes

[@tonyandjamapowell4647]

I didn't know he was really a deacon....I thought that was just his character on "Amen". I was really young when the show aired but I remember Jester aka Rolly was the funniest person on the show.

[@90BrownMz]

Love this ❤🙌🏾❤

[@dp1563]

I loved Sidney Poitier. This man brought Lilies of the Field back to mind.

[@philosophytoday6518]

I can imagine Larnelle Harris doing the solo with this good brother

[@purttybiggurll5347]

Good brother of Kappa Alpha Psi!!!

[@jonaslaurince]

Wow Amazing

[@jonaslaurince]

@JWillOnline why this division?

[@jasminelaflor9773]

He is just such a cute elder

[@THECLARENCES]

Little known fact: Comedian Freddy Lewis was in attendance for this performance. He was thrown out because he held up a giant sign that said, “Where’s Sherman?” xoxo The Clarences

[@rockinyouallnight]

That's a true story. I was Lewis's chauffeur that day. I no sooner dropped him off at church and suddenly he was getting forcibly pushed back into my 1980 Lincoln Continental.

[@THECLARENCES]

⁠@@rockinyouallnight Oh! You’re the infamous chauffeur! That 1980 Lincoln Continental was A-MA-ZING! xoxo The Clarences

[@rockinyouallnight]

@@THECLARENCES I still have Lewis's Continental. He refused to upgrade to The Lincoln Town Car as the LTC didn't come with an 8-track player.

[@THECLARENCES]

@@rockinyouallnight You still have it?!? Wow! Will you drive us to our next gig, please? xoxo The Clarences

[@rockinyouallnight]

@@THECLARENCES I haven't chauffeured anyone in years. However, I'd be honored to drive The Clarences to LewisFest '24 ...as long as we get to listen to your eponymous debut album on 8-track while I drive in The H.O.V. Lane to 'Frisco.

[@beataylorsdeeppinkecstasy9013]

The song that Homer taught the nun's in Lillie's of the Field.

[@stedye]

Jester wrote the song for Lillies of the Field .

[@nathanvarghese.]

2:01 - My jaw DROPPED 😂💀

[@Willchel_Kish]

Right 😭

[@lizwinters7062]

Please Everyone hear the gospel message! Jesus is our only hope for freedom and Salvation! Ray Comfort has FREE movies and interviews on KZbin with the gospel message!

[@heartmountain1696]

Yes!! Agreed! ❤ and… l love Ray’s teaching! Jesus Lives!!!

[@kalon511]

Who IN THE WORLD chose that soloist? The O.G. had more soul than he does. 😂 I love our elders. My man was keeping it 💯 % real.❤

[@johnlewis195]

We Black Folks know this Song....Praise god

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

AMEN💙

[@olavwilhelm6843]

i am a member of the mormon church and i love the tabernacle choir but i must say the man is right in this case " white man know about music but they don't know about rhythm!!! that song needs a bit fire under the behind and not be sang like a catholic mass!!!!! :-)

[@josephmuszik9375]

Wow... who is the soloist? He’s got spirit. 🙏❤️

[@maiammyself5680]

Jester Hairston. I remember him on the show Amen

[@zap4980]

A great actor ❤️

[@SandySalmansohn]

He’s also wrote and sang the song in “Lilies of the Field.” His voice was overdubbed for Sidney Poitier who, though an excellent actor, had no ear for music.

[@zap4980]

@@SandySalmansohn 😊Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@banekanikak5894]

someone said it’s Dr. Lauren Plant music composer himself…

[@buiguesa]

❤

[@MarcusArline-rk1td]

Remember him as Rolly Forbes on Amen. He was funny 😂.

[@marilynatchison8560]

Amen!

[@C.H771]

Is this Riley from the T V show called Amen with Sherman Hensley?

[@jrutt2675]

I know everybody in that Temple were feeling the High Presence of the Holy Spirit!

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜☄️🌌

[@WayneSmith-dg6qe]

I like the way how he gave a history that made them all laugh

[@celieboo]

Wasn't he in the TV show "Amen"? I think he played the role of Rolly.

[@beverlyhoward3512]

Enough RALLEY !

[@cherl6671]

😁

[@Buttercreadandy]

RIP Jester

[@TheTrill334]

He was always funny

[@peggyokelly2118]

Tell the truth ❤

[@veebran7845]

Is that deacon riley?

[@benniedonald]

We build the temple. Amen

[@lilsuzq32]

"You build the schapel... *_WE_* build the schapel!"

[@ramsuer100]

😂AMEN!

[@shareonrivas1458]

" he rose again."

[@tarikcranke]

He said I’m 45? 😳