The sole release from Norman Greenbaum to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, "Spirit in the Sky" has transcended its time to become a lasting staple of classic rock radio.
- The song was recorded in a single take at Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco.
- It reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970 and number 1 on the Cash Box charts.
- The recording features an uncredited female backing vocal by Greenbaum's then-wife, Ilene.
Norman Greenbaum is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California, best known for his distinctive blend of rock, folk, and country music. "Spirit in the Sky" was his breakthrough hit, establishing him as a unique voice in the late 1960s and early 1970s music scene.
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