(1942-11-20) November 20, 1942 (age 81) Malden, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Rock
Occupation(s)
Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar
Years active
1965–present
Formerly of
Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band
Spouse(s)
Victoria Sue Bodnar
(m. 1969; div. 1973)
(2 children)
Website
spiritinthesky.com
Musical artist
Norman Joel Greenbaum (born November 20, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter, known for his 1969–1970 hit song "Spirit in the Sky". The song is one of the most famous and best-selling one hit-wonders of all time.[1][2]
^Greene, Andy (May 4, 2011). "Poll: Top 10 One-Hit Wonders". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
^"VH1 - 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders (Music Database :: Dave Tompkins)". cs.uwaterloo.ca. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
Norman Joel Greenbaum (born November 20, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter, known for his 1969–1970 hit song "Spirit in the Sky". The song is one...
Sky" is a song by American singer-songwriter NormanGreenbaum, originally written and recorded by Greenbaum and released in late 1969 from the album of...
educator Mutz Greenbaum (1896–1968), German British cinematographer NormanGreenbaum (born 1942), American singer-songwriter Samuel Greenbaum (1854–1930)...
alien invasion by Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band. Its author, NormanGreenbaum, later wrote and performed "Spirit in the Sky" to greater chart success...
and the Don Harrison Band, and with Harvey Mandel, Phil Everly and NormanGreenbaum. Russell was also one of the first people to have a Les Paul humbucker...
Lovin' Spoonful, the Charlatans, and Sopwith Camel, and later with NormanGreenbaum, Tazmanian Devils and Chris Isaak. Retiring after forty years in the...
recordings, Neil Young, the Electric Prunes, Donna Loren, Arlo Guthrie, NormanGreenbaum, Tom Lehrer, Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, Tiny Tim, Ry Cooder...
the 1969 iconic rock/gospel song “Spirit In The Sky” (recorded by NormanGreenbaum, producer, Erik Jacobsen). Born in Kentucky and raised in Indianapolis...
written by The Doctor/Ritchie/McGuire/Searle/West, except * written by NormanGreenbaum ( Issued as: I.R.S.5797 - (1986) I.R.S.Records Inc. ) "Spirit In The...
he heard the guitar sound on the 1969 song "Spirit in the Sky" by NormanGreenbaum, he said, "I want that". Once Rankine stopped playing tennis, he practised...
Collins Rita Coolidge (1971) with Rita Coolidge Petaluma (1972) with NormanGreenbaum Salty (1972) with Alex Richman Sail Away (1972) with Randy Newman Stories...
"Souls of Black" Testament 1990s Metal Yes No "Spirit in the Sky" NormanGreenbaum 1960s Classic Rock Yes No "Spoonman"bc Soundgarden 1990s Grunge No...
successful during the 1980s and is best known for their cover of NormanGreenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky" which reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart. The...
Soul" (originally by Bill Monroe), "Spirit in the Sky" (originally by NormanGreenbaum) and "The Ballad of Davy Crockett", a 1950s pop standard. "Only Daddy...
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