“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 ...

Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” is one of the most iconic hits of the ‘70s, with a killer guitar riff and unforgettable lyrics. It’s been covered by a diverse list of artists including Elton ...