Spirit in The Sky - Norman Greenbaum. Norman Greenbaum (born November 20, 1942, Malden, Massachusetts, United States) is an American singer-songwriter. He studied music at Boston University. Greenbaum is best known for his song "Spirit in the Sky", which sold two million copies across 1969 and 1970. This disc sold over one million by May 1970 alone, and received a gold disc awarded by the RIAA. The song, with its combination of 'heavy' guitar, hand-clapping, and spiritual lyrics, has been used in many films, advertisements, and television shows. Although "Spirit in the Sky" has a seemingly Christian theme, Greenbaum was and still is a practicing Jew. He was inspired to write the song after observing country singers Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner singing a religious song on television. Greenbaum is regarded by some as a one-hit wonder; however, several of his records placed prominently in the charts. In 1968, under the name Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band, he recorded the novelty hit "The Eggplant That Ate Chicago". Warner Bros. Records released "Spirit in the Sky" to tremendous response in 1970; a December 1970 survey of the top 100 songs of the decade, hosted by radio personality Robert W. Morgan, listed "Spirit in the Sky" at #7. The song has been featured in many movies, including Superstar, Saving Grace, Contact, Michael (trailer only), Apollo 13, Remember the Titans, Ocean's Eleven, Jesus Camp, Wayne's World 2, The Sandlot 2, The Longest Yard, Knocked Up .... + Informações

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Norman Greenbaum Milk Cow. + Informações

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You will remember "Spirit in the Sky" as a major hit for Greenbaum. His second 45 release didn't do so well but it's a cute song. Sorry, no video, but please enjoy the music!. + Informações

Single by Norman Greenbaum Album: Spirit In The Sky Released: 1969. + Informações

The title track from his 1972 album 'Petaluma'. Enjoy. This is a very good song.. + Informações

Norman Greenbaum - Skyline. + Informações

Released in 1969 ---LYRICS--- When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best When I lay me down to die Goin' up to the spirit in the sky Goin' up to the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best Prepare yourself you know it's a must Gotta have a friend in Jesus So you know that when you die He's gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky Gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky That's where you're gonna go when you die When you die and they lay you to rest You're gonna go to the place that's the best Never been a sinner I never sinned I got a friend in Jesus So you know that when I die He's gonna set me up with The spirit in the sky Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest I'm gonna go to the place that's the best Go to the place that's the best. + Informações

Record has a scratch and a couple skips. Record released in 1970.. + Informações

Top Of The Pops 70. + Informações

From his 'Back Home Again' album in 1970.. + Informações

Song - Spirit In The Sky Artist - Norman Greenbaum Album - Rock Band 2 Soundtrack Lyrics: When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best When I lay me down to die Goin' up to the spirit in the sky Goin' up to the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best Prepare yourself you know it's a must Gotta have a friend in Jesus So you know that when you die He's gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky Gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky That's where you're gonna go when you die When you die and they lay you to rest You're gonna go to the place that's the best Never been a sinner I never sinned I got a friend in Jesus So you know that when I die He's gonna set me up with The spirit in the sky Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest I'm gonna go to the place that's the best Go to the place that's the best. + Informações

"Spirit in the Sky" is a song written and originally recorded by Norman Greenbaum and released in 1969. The single sold two million copies in 1969 and 1970 and reached number three in the US Billboard chart, as well as number one on the UK, Australian and Canadian charts in 1970. Rolling Stone ranked "Spirit in the Sky" #333 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song was featured on the 1969 album of the same name.. + Informações

Blue Mink were a British pop band who existed from 1969 to 1974 and had a string of hit singles. When an anthology album was compiled in 2002 a few unreleased tracks were found including this 1970 cover version of Norman Greenbaum`s 1969 hit single .. + Informações

Record has a scratch and a couple skips. Record released in 1970.. + Informações

Jigsaw - a heavy psych masterpiece from this West-coast group that featured Norman Greenbaum. This appeared in 1968 on the B side of Bullets La Verne, but sank into obscurity. Nothing much else was heard from Norman until Spirit in the Sky went global at the turn of the decade, but these songs from earlier years are great listening.. + Informações

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Artist: Norman Greenbaum Song Title: California Earthquake Composer: Norman Greenbaum Producer: Eric Jacobsen Format: 7" single, a-side (b-side: Rhode Island Red) Label: Reprise Records (RS.21008) Date: May 1971 Country: USA Norman Greenbaum (born November 20, 1942, Malden, Massachusetts, United States) is an American singer-songwriter. He was raised in a traditional Jewish household and attended Hebrew school. His initial interest in music was sparked by southern blues music and the folk music that was hugely popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He performed with various bands in high school and studied music at Boston University for two years. In college he performed at local coffeehouses but eventually dropped out and moved to Los Angeles in 1965. Greenbaum is best known for his song "Spirit in the Sky". It sold two million copies across 1969 and 1970. Sales for this song reached over one million by May 1970 alone, and received a gold disc awarded by the RIAA. The song, with its combination of 'heavy' guitar, hand-clapping, and spiritual lyrics, has been used in many films, advertisements, and television shows. Warner Bros. Records released "Spirit in the Sky" to tremendous response in 1970; a December 1970 survey of the top 100 songs of the decade, hosted by radio personality Robert W. Morgan, listed "Spirit in the Sky" at #7.. + Informações

Gondoliers, Shakespeares, Overseers, Playboys & Bums - one of the mid-sixties recordings from this eclectic bunch that featured Norman Greenbaum. This song was reissued in 1970 following the success of Spirit in the Sky, but failed to dent the charts. Great sound - great decade.. + Informações

Norman Greenbaum With Dr. West's Medicine Show & Junk Band. + Informações