“People hear the name Norman Greenbaum and they say, ‘Who?’,” notes the singer from his adopted California home. But they hear the words ‘Spirit in the Sky’ and they say, ‘Oh yeah, I love that!’” ...

In 1970, Norman Greenbaum’s life changed when his song “Spirit in the Sky” became a hit. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 18, 1970, just four months after it was released as ...

‘My label said a four-minute single with lyrics about Jesus would never get played on radio. But, in 1969, the song sold two million copies. It’s now been No 1 in three different decades’ Spirit in ...

Craft Recordings honors Norman Greenbaum’s iconic hit ‘Spirit in the Sky’ with a Dolby Atmos release and vinyl reissue, offering an enhanced listening experience that captures the era-defining legacy ...

Iconic ‘70s Hit Gets First Official Music Video 55 Years Later originally appeared on Parade. Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” was one of the surprise hits of 1970 when it reached No. 3 on the ...

Long-Out-of-Print 'Kaleidoscopic' Album by ‘70s ‘One Hit Wonder’ Is Resurrected originally appeared on Parade. Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” is one of the most iconic hits of the ‘70s, with a ...

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