Norman Greenbaum
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Malden, Boston MA, United States
Spirit In The Sky, which sold two million copies in 1969 and 1970. Speaking with Songfacts about the song, Greenbaum said he set out to write a religious rock song, and he is Jewish. Instead of using a Jewish word for God, he used “Jesus” because he thought it would be more marketable. It took months for Greenbaum to finish the music, but the lyrics came really quickly.
The song, with its combination of ‘heavy’ guitar, hand-clapping, and spiritual lyrics was a memorable one-hit wonder.
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cody_saoyrn the album "spirit in the sky" - not talking about the song, though that's on there - is pretty frigging solid. give his discog a chance, folks!
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malecool Only one hit ............... but what a it ! Top man.
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zealotape I prefer "Marcy"...
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nisma has to be one of the best one-hit wonders ever.
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FlauschiHasi well I guess that's what I call a one hit wonder
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Gibiruei When I Die
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Ton87 haha no not really :p but I really like the song. on the road again-style groove, positive 60s vibe and epic industrial fuzz distortion, i love the way it freaks out on the low notes.
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freelance-fiend Ton87 - wrong shoutbox, maann....maybe you should've been a Christian
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