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passionsfan79 · 07-23-2006, 06:45 PM

Anyone know who sings it? I've heard the name a few times but forgot the artist. Thanks

TJL · 07-23-2006, 06:59 PM

I believe Norm Greenbaum sings that great tune.

passionsfan79 · 07-23-2006, 07:00 PM

Oh yea thanks much whenever I hear it always turn up the radio lol. What are other few hits of his that he does?

Sharop · 07-23-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by passionsfan79

What are other few hits of his that he does?

I think Spirit in the Sky might be Norman Greenbaum's only hit. I think I've heard him be referred to as a one-hit wonder before.

There was a newer version released in the UK a few years ago by a singer called Gareth Gates, who won the British Talent Show Pop Idol - basically the same as American Idol. I prefer the original, though.

Janice · 07-23-2006, 07:12 PM

I love that song. That music is different and incredible. Great song.

passionsfan79 · 07-23-2006, 10:46 PM

It also has a good beat to it as well

ABlairican Pie · 07-23-2006, 11:14 PM

The song brought a lot of attention back in the early 70's because it was the first of many to make references to Jesus, who had become a sort of pop icon
by then. Greenbaum, in fact, was Jewish.

rusyd · 07-24-2006, 12:01 AM

Love that song. I had the 45 when I was a kid.

tv star collector · 07-24-2006, 04:27 PM

dc Talk also recorded a cover version, for the 2000 TV mini-series "Jesus."
(By the way, Norman Greenbaum not only was the first artist to record it but
also composed the song.)

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passionsfan79 Proud to be Sara fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 2,265	Oh yea thanks much whenever I hear it always turn up the radio lol. What are other few hits of his that he does?

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I love that song. That music is different and incredible. Great song.

07-23-2006, 10:46 PM	#6
passionsfan79 Proud to be Sara fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 2,265	It also has a good beat to it as well

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rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	Love that song. I had the 45 when I was a kid.

07-24-2006, 04:27 PM	#9
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	dc Talk also recorded a cover version, for the 2000 TV mini-series "Jesus." (By the way, Norman Greenbaum not only was the first artist to record it but also composed the song.)