Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky (1969)

[AlexB23]

Alright guys, this might be the oldest Christian song that I have posted here, but it is great to dance to. Norman Greenbaum released "Spirit In The Sky" in December 1969, the same year that astronauts landed on the moon. I first heard this song in the 2000s when watching the Apollo 13 movie. Dang, that electric guitar is gritty and raw. We need this style of music again in 2024.

Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky (Apollo 13 Scene):

Relevant Bible verse for the song:
John 14:2-4 (NIV): "My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."

Spirit in the Sky Lyrics (1969):

When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
Oh he'll recommend you to the spirit in the sky
That's where you're gonna go when you die (when you die)
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Never been a sinner, I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up
with the spirit in the sky
Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best