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Josef Marais (born Joseph Pessach; November 17, 1905 – April 27, 1978) was a folk singer and songwriter from South Africa who based himself in Britain, and then the United States, where he achieved notability. He performed with his wife as a duo called Marais and Miranda. == Early life == Marais was born to Jewish immigrants in Sir Lowry's Pass Village, a suburb of Cape Town, in 1905. His birth name was Joseph Pessach; due to the antisemitic climate... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Josef Marais first charted in 1952 with Sugar Bush.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.