One of the most famous quotes describing the ’60s is “If you can remember the ’60s, you weren’t really there.” Regardless if you were there or not, the world-famous song “Spirit in the Sky” written in ...

Norman Greenbaum recalls writing the lyrics for classic track “Spirit in the Sky” in 15 minutes, and says he accepts that it wasn’t a perfect piece of work. The single was first released in the U.S.

“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 ...

The musical variety show—which also gave Dolly Parton her first big career break—almost always featured Wagoner and other notable guests performing a gospel song toward the end of the program.

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 ...

The term “one-hit wonder” tends to come with a negative connotation, but many acts who fall under that category created songs that continue to resonate generations after their original release. Take ...